One of 50 copies signed and numbered by the artist. 21 etchings with aquatint in black and colour by Susan Allix. Folio, 34 x 26cm, 41 French-folded sheets. Original full blue goatskin by Susan Allix, upper covers with abstract curved lines in blind and gilt resembling the stalks of flowers, with coloured leather onlay resembling leaves, with original cloth drop back box. London, Susan Allix, 1977.
Fine.
The Song of Solomon was the second book printed by Susan Allix, and the first to be completed entirely by her hand, with the letterpress for the preceding Rubaiyat having been printed with assistance. ‘The combination of text and image create a quiet and sensual atmosphere’ (On Books, Simon Shorvon).