Eric Gill - Twenty-Five Nudes" - 1938

异常珍贵的Eric Gill《Twenty-Five Nudes》第一版最稀有印刷样本，1938年由J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd.为著名私印厂Hague & Gill Ltd.印制。作为20世纪现代版画和英美艺术与工艺运动编辑设计的里程碑之作。卷册包含作者的序言以及完整的25幅以白线描绘裸体的版画，背景为深色对比之上。状态报告：内部：状况极为出色，接近全新。正文区块、半标题页、与页首红黑双重题字的封面以及全部25幅插图均极为干净、清晰、明亮，未见水渍（foxing）或明显污迹。书脊及前封面为金箔字母，装订为深红色布面，结实牢固。扉页上可见印书商的淡色铅笔记。封皮（Dust Jacket）：100%原装完整。最关键之处在于未裁剪价格标签，在后封面下角仍保留原始价格“6s net”，这是极为罕见且对收藏家极具增值的细节。外套呈现自然老化印记（书 spine处变暗）、少量表面尘污，以及边缘和书脊末端的少量崩边/小撕裂，但对主体插图无纸张损失。在20世纪艺术大师级印刷品与精装私印书的挑剔收藏家眼中，是一件顶级投资品。

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.