Piranesi: Selected Etchings Technical Journals Ltd. Westminster. n.d.

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Item 59
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Introduction by C.H. Reilly, M.A.

Quarter-vellum boards. Two volumes. Tall 8vo.

Inscribed on end paper of first volume: "To Lionel Lindsay in joyful memory of his first visit to C.B. 3.4.1915".

Below this is further inscription: "Presented to me by Chris. Brennan on the night I dined with him alone in his Mosman home. Chris. 'did' a fish in a way of his own as piece de resistance, and with wine, and late talk, it was for me a 'memorable occasion'. L.L."

Although the pair had been intimate friends for many years prior, this records the first visit of the artist to the home of the poet.

Tipped onto the end paper of the second volume is original etching of Brennan by Lionel Lindsay. Signed and numbered as No. 19 of 26 proofs.

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