On The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, Charles Darwin; Wood Engravings by Paul Landacre. Published by The Heritage Press, 1963. 4to – over 9¾” – 12″ tall; 470pp., New Preface by Charles G. Darwin; index; illustrated with wood engravings by Paul Landacre. Quarter cloth over illustrated green boards, gilt spine titles, green top edge. Sandglass pamphlet laid in. Volume is in fine, unread condition. Housed in a green slipcase which shows light fading and is otherwise fine.
Paul Landacre (1893-1963) was among the preeminent printmakers of the 20th century. His artistic innovations and technical virtuosity gained wood engraving a foothold as a high art form in twentieth-century America.
