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Durrell, Lawrence (Preface

Lear's Corfu; An Anthology Drawn from the Painter's Letters

1965

62.98 €

Horizon Books

(Toronto, Canada)

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Year of publication
1965
Place of printing
Corfu. Corfu Travel
Author
Durrell, Lawrence (Preface
Edition
First edition.
Keyword
Travel - Europe
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

4to [28 x 21 cm]; 40 pp, 8 plates and title page vignette from Lear's paintings, from the original lithographs, notes to his letters. orig heavy paper pictorial wraps, title lettering, slightly rubbed at spine, else fine & clean, with the loose leaf from the publisher that includes Lear's limerick on Corfu and a drawing being an ad promoting travel to Corfu, as issued but often lacking. Durrell, who had lived in Corfu, describes Lear's work in the preface and the major influence of Greek scenery and culture on his work. The plates are scenes.