Rockwell Kent, Ernest Kroll / N BY E Signed 1930

Description: William Blake Meets Art DecoN BY EBy Rockwell Kent1930Twice inscribed copy of this boldly illustrated shipwreck adventure story, inscribed by Rockwell Kent to Washington D.C. poet Ernest Kroll.Very good plus in custom slipcase."The tide ran east and the gale blew west; the sound of torn and struggling water filled the night." The National Gallery of Art notes that, for Rockwell Kent, "exploration and artistic production were twinned endeavors, and his travels to these rugged, rural locales provided inspiration for both his visual art and his writings"; the results of this inspiration are on full display in N BY E. Kent's illustrations, which often depict the feeling of his adventures in Greenland rather than their reality, evoke the dreamy figures of William Blake passed through an Art Deco lens. This copy once belonged to noted DC poet and State Department employee Ernest Kroll. In a Thermofax copy of a response to a letter to Kroll, included in this copy of N BY E, Kent expresses amusement that someone writing on "State Department stationary" was expressing interest in his work: "the late Senator McCarthy," Kent explains, "in retaliation for my refusal to co-operate with him, ordered all my books in overseas libraries to be destroyed." An outspoken supporter of the Soviet Union, it is little surprise that McCarthy had no love for Kent's work.Read more: National Gallery of Art, "Rockwell Kent," NGA Online Editions. New York: Literary Guild, 1930. 8.5'' x 6''. Original brown cloth boards with light green lettering and embellishment. Illustrated with numerous black-and-white woodcuts. xii, 282 pages. Front flyleaf inscribed by Kent in 1966 to Ernest Kroll, "to complement his possession / of my color lithograph, 'Sermalik Fjord' - / and in warm appreciation of his liking for my work." Also inscribed by Kent on page 206 "The above is of the scene / pictured in my lithograph (colored) / 'Sermalik Fjord.'" With Thermofax copy of letter to Mr. Kroll from Kent, dated 1965, loosely laid in. In custom green cloth slipcase with leather spine and pigskin onlay, made by D & D Galleries. Lacks dust jacket. Binding with mild edgewear, a few light spots; some sunning to spine. Spine cracked to a couple openings, occasional offsetting from illustrations. Sharp overall. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 825 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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