STUDY FOR A PORTRAIT OF FRANK LETCHFORD (July 2nd, 1916 -- December 30, 1998): A Brief Memoir.
London: Fulgur, 2003. FIRST LIMITED EDITION. Limited edition of 45 hand-numbered copies in slipcase, of which this is copy 22. A FINE CLOTH COPY in slipcase. Illustrated with scarce photos and drawings. finely bound with dust jacket and custom slipcase. With twelve drawings, mostly from the early 50s, including an extraordinary double page with two notes by AOS, a superb drawing, and his "Ex Libris" signature. Other highlights: Frontispiece photograph of Frank; a magical stele drawn by AOS as a gift to Frank on his marriage; a 1952 portrait of Frank by Austin Spare; a block of sigils in ink; and some remarkable photos from the last years of Austin Spare, plus a Letchford bibliography. Signed by Gavin Semple on verso with copy hand numbered 37/45. Item #12724
Price: $925.00
