Lot 1773 , Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), unique print on Japanese vellum, Frontispiece to Valpone, with retained inscription by Leonard Smithers

Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), unique print on Japanese vellum, Frontispiece to Valpone, with retained inscription by Leonard Smithers, ‘4th June 1907, I guarantee that the Frontispiece to Valpone is one copy only of Beardsley’s drawing printed on Japanese vellum in special large size (facsimile of original drawing) in final sate before the block was altered (engravers proof), Leonard Smithers’, 44 x 28cm, unframed. Condition - good, paper a little browned
£200-300

Sold for £500