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Ayrton (Michael) Collection of original illustrations, proof prints, and related ephemera for 'Tittivulus, or The Verbiage Eater', including seven sheets of original ink drawings with white correction fluid, two signed by Ayrton, one proof print with manuscript note 'Dear Max [Reinhardt], Herewith a further proof of Tittivulus... M.A.', two original drawings on acetate for transfer, one inscribed 'Prelim Frontis', a copy of the published book with bookplate of Max Reinhardt, and copy of 'Publications of The Nonesuch Press 1953', the drawings various sizes between approx. 200 x 170 mm (7 3/4 x 6 3/4 in) and 250 x 350 mm (9 7/8 x 13 3/4 in), some minor nicks and tears, the acetate sheets on toned acid mount support, the dust jacket to the book with nicks and small losses, all unframed, [circa 1953] (Sm. qty.)Provenance:Form the collection of Max Reinhardt (1915-2002)
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Ayrton (Michael) Collection of original illustrations, proof prints, and related ephemera for
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