The Limited Editions Club is famous for original illustrations by the best book illustrators and artists. Between 1929 and 1985, 10 to 12 titles featuring 1,500 numbered copies each were published annually although the print run expanded to 2,000 numbered copies in later years.
Each title was unique, using special papers, special cover material including many in leather, almost all came in a slipcase or clamshell box, many of the titles were already regarded as classics and produced by private small presses throughout the world, almost all were signed by either the illustrator, author, publisher or designer. Sometimes three signatures can be found on the colophon page.
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New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1934. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --Sir Richard Burton’s translation remains a cornerstone of 19th-century orientalism, prized for its raw energy and linguistic depth.Describing the Decoration: The boards are decorated in a Persian-miniature style, featuring an intricate, repeating "all-over" pattern of stylized flora, fauna, and human figures.....
New York: Limited Editions Club, 1936. Illustrated by Edward Wilson. Limited Edition # 905 of 1500. Leather Hardcover in Slipcase. "The Man Without a Country" is a short story by American writer Edward Everett Hale, first published in The Atlantic in December 1863This story came out during the height of.....
London: Limited Editions Club, 1962. Man and Superman is significant primarily for its exploration of social and philosophical issues, particularly those surrounding marriage, gender roles, and individual freedom. Written by George Bernard Shaw, it presents a bold critique of Victorian society, challenging traditional views on relationships and societal expectations. The.....