The Twelve Y Deuddeg

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A Stunning Custom Binding in 2007 by Paul Delrue 1944-2024. Limited edition sheets, numbered by Gregynog, custom bound by Delrue, [2], (iii-viii), 34 pp, [1], [1] colophon, 12 wood engravings by John Elwyn depicting the twelve apostles, biblical extracts in English and Welsh, commentary by Glyn Tegai Hughes and Robert Meyrick, printed board papers by Paul Croft after J Elwyn, book design by Robert Meyrick, printed by David Vickers. In its custom made solander box. Delrue's commentary: The twelve engravings by John Elwyn were cut in 1944. This is a beautiful and elegant production, and the commentary by Glyn Tegai Hughes leaves the engravings to capture the book throughout. Binding: In me new Tudor Style, leather goatskin, natural colour by Harmatan of Northamptonshire. On the front cover an black Indian ink drawing, done free hand of a boy at prayer. The drawing is on calf and I think captures the book perfectly. The title is in black along the spine. The edges of the book are coloured, using acrylics, matching the front and back boards. The endpapers are in plain colour, it was the quiet mood of my binding as I intended, understated throughout. It is a personal binding that moves me and captures a quiet moment pf prayer. A simple binding, though one of my best. It is housed in a protective box, lined ijn suede, with the title in black on the front and spine of the box. My binding is dedicated to my friend Joseph Brunton, a generous spirit and a kindly soul. Completed 1st July 2007 at Crispin, Ruthin." - Paul C Delrue. (243*140 mm).