Eric Gill - Twenty-Five Nudes" - 1938

Eric Gill 的《Twenty-Five Nudes》第一版初印，1938 年由 J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd 为著名私人印刷厂 Hague & Gill Ltd 出版，极其罕见的收藏品。它是将现代雕刻技法与艺术与工艺运动（Arts and Crafts）设计理念相结合的里程碑之作。册内包含作者的原始导言，以及完整的25幅裸体木刻版画，使用白线描绘在对比鲜明的深色背景上。状态报告：内页：处于卓越、近乎无瑕的状态。正文文本块、前扉、两色拼接的艺术标题页（红与黑）以及全部25幅镌刻画均非常干净、清晰、明亮，完全没有水渍斑点或污迹。保留原始书腰封（带有旧书商用铅笔记号）。红布封皮装订，印有明亮的金色字样，装订牢固。封套（Dust Jacket）：原版且完整。特别之处在于未被裁切价格（NOT price-clipped），前后折页的原始价格“6s net”仍然保留在后折页背面角处，这是极为罕见且提升收藏价值的细节。封套随岁月自然产生的黄褐变，书脊及某些白色区域出现轻微变色、表面微尘、以及边缘和书脊端部的破损（chipping）与小裂痕，这在其88年的历史中属于常态，但未对主要插图造成纸张损害。对于二十世纪艺术大师级印刷品与精装私印书籍的挑剔收藏者而言，这是顶级的收藏投资品。

Lot Description (English)
Description: An exceptional and highly collectible copy of the scarce First Edition, first impression of Eric Gill's "Twenty-Five Nudes", published in 1938 by J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd. for the renowned private press Hague & Gill Ltd. A milestone in 20th-century modern printmaking and Arts and Crafts editorial design.The volume contains the author's introductory essay followed by the complete set of 25 stunning white-line nude engravings printed against contrasting dark backgrounds.Condition Report:Interior: In outstanding, near-immaculate condition. The text block, half-title page, beautifully integrated red and black title page, and all 25 plates are exceptionally clean, crisp, and bright, completely free from foxing or heavy toning. Bold, bright gilt lettering on the spine and front board of the firm, solid red cloth binding. Faint vintage pencil bookseller notations on the endpapers.Dust Jacket: 100% original and complete. Crucially, it is NOT price-clipped, retaining the original "6s net" price on the lower corner of the rear flap—a premium detail highly prized by elite collectors. The jacket displays natural age-toning (darkening to the spine), minor surface dust-soiling, and some chipping/small closed tears along the edges and spine ends. No significant paper loss affecting the main jacket illustrations.A top-tier investment piece for discerning collectors of modern master prints and fine press books.