Anna Karenina

Freedman (Barnett). Tolstoy (Leo) Proofs of 54 colour lithographs for the Limited Editions Club edition, 1951        Quarter black cloth, cream linen sides, pink end-papers, top edge gilt, in slipcase End-papers a little foxed, otherwise in fine condition. Inscribed by Freedman: “Illustrations. Proof lithographs drawn on stone ... and especially bound together for Joy & George Rainbird [the publisher] in memory of Friday October 16th 1953 at “the Close” Bloxham where I was given the best lunch I have ever partaken of Barnett Freedman Christmas 1953”; with Rainbird’s book-label   

Price: £450