WINCKLER, Ruby (1886-1974). Group of 23 Original Pen and Ink Drawings for a Proposed Illustrated Edition of Homer's Odyssey. [Australia: 1916-1917]. This group is Winckler's complete output for this proposed edition, which was never published. This group consists of 14 full-page drawings (all but three of which are signed by her) and 9 chapter heading illustrations (all matted with pencil captions, no signatures visible). The full-page drawings are on cardstock and are mounted onto illustration board (except for four which are unmounted). Full-page drawings are approximately 15 ? x 12 ?". The chapter headings range from approximately 3 ? x 10" sight to approximately 5 ? x 10" sight; mat sizes generally 12 ? x 17" or a bit smaller. Drawings are generally toned, soiled, some have tissue sheets affixed to them, some with editorial markings or white paint corrections. Generally, very good. All drawings are black and white. Winckler was an Australian artist and book illustrator, who spent several years in the United States working on various book commissions. Although individual artworks by her have appeared at auction over the years, a complete collection of artwork for a book (especially an unpublished edition) is exceedingly rare. From the collection of Louis A. Irmo. Measurements: 18"L x 14"W x 8"H.