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Lot 215

BAK, Bronislaw M. (American, 1922-1981). The Pardoner's Tal...

Estimate: $600 - $800

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BAK, Bronislaw M. (American, 1922-1981). The Pardoner's Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer with 82 Hand Colored Woodcuts by Bronislaw M. Bak. 1966. Each page signed. 83 woodcuts. Portfolio numbered XIV from an edition of 35. Sheets 11 ? x 14 ?". Portfolio case by Geoffrey Baer, 12 ? x 15 ?". Printed at Studio Press, Chicago. Text hand set and pulled on a Washington hand press by Hedi Bak. A few deckled edges have minor folds at perimeter. Portfolio case has some wear at edges. Good condition.