A Royal Burgh. A Book of Drawings with Letterpress by Jessie M King.
SIGNED BY JESSIE M. KING
Kirkcudbright A Royal Burgh. A Book of Drawings with Letterpress by Jessie M King.
Gowans & Gray, 1934.
First edition. 8vo. Pictorial Japon wrappers illustrated in colour. Signed on the title page by Jessie M. King. Eighteen black and white drawings and decorative title page. Text is written by Jessie. A fine copy in chipped glassine dustwrapper.
Kirkcudbright became the much loved home of Jessie King and E.A. Taylor, as well as numerous other artists. The rabbit is Jessie's nickname and the gate represents "Greengate" her Scottish home.
PROVENANCE: Bookplate of noted British book collector, George Fleming.
Stock ID: 40186
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