[TATTOO]. Burchett, George and Leighton, Peter ( Editor and Compiler). Memoirs of a Tattooist: From the Notes, Diaries and Letters of the Late 'King of Tattooists'. Oldbourne: London, 1958. 8vo. Pp. [1-4], 5-222. First British Edition hardcover with original dust jacket. With foreword by Peter Leighton. 

An informal record of Burchett's experiences and observations during more than half a century of tattooing, having tattooed many including The Great Omi and royal clients, including King Frederick IX of Denmark and King George V of England. George “Professor” Burchett was arguably the most famous tattoo artist in the UK and Europe throughout the first half of the twentieth century.

Wear to covers; toning and scattered foxing to pages.