At Bromer Booksellers, we focus on the visual book, with fine images that both enhance narrative and stand alone as independent creations. Among our holdings in this area are costume books, emblem books, examples from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, the fantasy illustrators in the tradition of Arthur Rackham, and modern books with original graphics. We look for the successful fusion of picture with text from any century, any country, and across a variety of artistic movements and media. We are especially fascinated with books of other cultures, and you will occasionally find items such as Japanese illustrated woodblock books and Eskimo tales without words ...
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Waltham Saint Lawrence: Golden Cockerel Press, 1928. Octavo. (vii), 18, (i)pp. Illustrated with two full-page woodcuts by Eric Gill, plus a title-page device. The text comprises a lecture Gill delivered at Manchester University in 1928, revised for this edition. This is Gill's own copy, with his bookplate on the front..... More
(London): Golden Cockerel Press, 1934. Tall octavo. (16)pp. One of 500 numbered copies. Illustrated with one full-page wood engraving and a four-line initial capital by Gill. This edition of Gill's "sermon," reflecting on the 136th Psalm, marks the first use of Gill's Perpetua Roman and Felicity Italic typefaces. Bound in..... More
London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1952. Tall quarto. 80pp. From an edition of 360 copies, this is one of 60 deluxe copies, signed by the artist, John Buckland Wright, and the author, Phyllis Hartnoll. Illustrated by Buckland Wright with eight aquatints, printed from the copper plates. Only the deluxe copies had..... More
Waltham Saint Lawrence: Golden Cockerel Press, 1931. Octavo. 66pp. One of 500 copies, signed by Powys. Five intertextual wood engravings by Nash. Backed in blue morocco with pattered paper covers. Spine somewhat sunned, faint edgewear, else near fine. (Chanticleer 76). More
(London): Golden Cockerel Press, 1948. Tall octavo. 28pp. From an edition of 750, this is one of 100 copies specially bound and with an extra engraving. The twelve engravings by John Buckland Wright, with their supple lines and rich settings, perfectly complement Swinburne’s long erotic poem. In full sienna morocco..... More
(Waltham Saint Lawrence): Golden Cockerel Press, 1924. 12mo. (46) (iv) pp. From an edition of 380 copies, this is one of 30 specially bound copies signed by Robert Gibbings. Illustrated with five small wood engravings printed in blue. This is the fourth book published at the Press after Gibbings took..... More
(London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1934). From an edition of 275 copies, this is one of approximately twenty-five specially bound as a scarce deluxe edition, with an extra suite of six erotic engravings. Eight copper-engraved chapter headpieces by Gertrude Hermes evoke the sensuousness and rhythm of the text. Translated from the..... More
(Minneapolis): Gonfalon Press, 1996. Quarto. Accordionfold, dos-à-dos. One of forty copies, signed by the printer, Michael Fallon. Doris Adams's traditional tale is adorned with glittering illustrations of the story's heroic rabbit, Cufe, while Kate Taluga's essay is dotted with images of corn, shells, and wildflowers. Compiled and printed by Michael..... More
(London): Goode Bros. c. 1875. (47)pp. Illustrated throughout with black & white lithographs, this little book includes excerpts from several Old Testament stories. In dark violet gilt-stamped wrappers. An unusually fine copy. (Bondy 162). (2 1/4 by 1 5/8; 58x40mm). More
(1977-1979). A robust collection of promotional materials for "Dracula," which paired Bram Stoker's spooky tale with Gorey's macabre illustrations, costumes, and set designs. As evidenced by programs, playbills, and flyers from across the United States and the United Kingdom, the production achieved international success, culminating in two wins at the..... More
San Francisco: Cartoon Art Museum, 1993. Square octavo. (8)pp. Signed by Gorey. A catalog of Gorey's works shown at the Cartoon Art Museum from April to September of 1993, along with a brief biography and summation of his books and art. Fine in gray printed wrappers with price sticker on..... More
1993. Watercolor and ink on paper, measuring 7 by 6 inches. Matted and framed. This illustration appeared on page 21 of the July 19, 1993 issue of Sports Illustrated. The image served as the lead-in to the "Anniversary" section, and it depicts an obscure baseball moment from 1893, when former..... More
NY: Gotham Book Mart, (n.d.). 24mo. (6)ff. accordion-fold, printed on both sides. Signed by Gorey. One side of the sheet provides a catalog of the works present in the exhibit. The other features illustrations from Gorey's works. Fine in blue covers. More
Minneapolis: Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 1985. Quarto. (2)ff. + (1)ff. insert. Signed by Gorey. Upper cover illustrated with a woman reading in bed. A selection of Gorey's books and drawings. The insert provides the "Gorey Details" of the themes and patterns of the exhibit. Slight bumps at corners else near..... More
Figbash stands (if he could stand) about six inches tall with an armspan of about 19 1/2 inches. Hand-sewn by Edward Gorey himself in a scarlet fabric with gold brocade. With the original tag reading "Designed life-size and sewn by hand and filled with rice by Edward Gorey." "Edward Gorey"..... More
NY: St. Martin's Press, 1977. 16mo. Single-folded card inviting the recipient to a celebration of the publication of Allegra Kent's Water Beauty Book at a club at One Lincoln Plaza. Illustrated by Gorey with a woman and a frog floating along, with the frog also on the upper cover supporting..... More
NY: The Children's Book Council, (1975). Octavo trifold brochure. Signed by Gorey. Gorey's illustrations adorn twenty-four clever limericks authored by Gorey, Millicent Brower, William Cole, Mary Ann Hoberman, and six others. Mild toning to uppermost portion, else near fine. More
(NY: n.d.). Poster designed by Edward Gorey advertising the New York City Ballet. Signed by Gorey. The poster is divided into five compartments, each showing a different ballet position. Fine in invisible frame. (Measures 24 by 12 in.; 610x305 mm). More
NY: Graham, 1975. Oblong 16mo. Single-fold advertisement for an exhibition of Gorey's work in December of 1975. Signed by Gorey. Fine in original envelope. More
Los Angeles: UCLA, (1977). Quarto. 32pp. Signed by Gorey. Illustrations from many of Gorey's books, including The Blue Aspic, The Dong with the Luminous Nose, and The Gilded Bat, decorate this program of performances coming to UCLA. Minor soiling at spine, else crisp and fine in printed paper covers. More
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Philharmonic, 1985. Broadside folded in four, printed on both sides. Signed by Gorey. Illustrated with musically-inclined frogs dressed in suits and tails. The schedule outlines the events offered, as well as information about directions, costs, and the mission of hte program. Fine. More
Boston: Bromer Booksellers, 1996. Small quarto. 26 pp. From an edition of 2,000 copies, this is one of 200 copies signed and numbered by Edward Gorey. Bromer special holiday catalog with previously unpublished, full-color cover design by Gorey, who created the artwork originally for a Nieman Marcus holiday catalogue. When..... More
NY: (n.d.). Two decks of playing cards, one titled "Rehearsal" and the other "Performance". The "Rehearsal" set shows a ballerina in comfortable tights and leg warmers, while the "Performance" set shows her with heavy mascara and in full tutu and ribbons. Both decks in original plastic wrap, housed together in..... More
NY: Gotham Book Mart, 1984-1996. Thirteen distinct postcards issued by the Gotham Book Mart, each featuring a characteristic Gorey figure: dancers, bears, cats, and people in robust turtlenecks, among others. All clean and fine. More
NY: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, (1990, 1995). Two octavo volumes. (96); (96)pp. Both volumes signed by Gorey. Reprinted illustrations and selected verses from Gorey's rendition of T. S. Eliot's humorous lyrics on feline antics. Calendars are for the years 1991 and 1996. Idential pictorial cover, except the 1991 calendar's is in..... More
