A set of ten etched landscapes depicting the Barra Isles, also known as Bishop's Isles, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Accompanied by letterpress description of the plates, with map of the islands ([4] pages). Laid in a black and silver wrapper, the front of which bears a map of the Barra Isles.
With prospectus loosely inserted.
Contents
1. Sinclair's Castle -- 2. Castlebay -- 3. The Cliffs of Sandray -- 4. Inner Heisker -- 5. Mingulay Bay -- 6. Lianamul -- 7. Gunamul -- 8. Geirum Mor -- 9. Sloc na Beiste -- 10. Barra Head.
Copy Note
The ten etchings are published in editions of 90 with 2 exhibition proofs and 2 printer’s proofs. Numbers 1-50 and the proofs are collated into boxed sets of which this is No. 48. Numbered and signed in pencil by the artist on the colophon. Each plate is also titled, numbered (48/90) and singed by the artist.
Numbers 1-50 of each edition are collated into 50 numbered solander boxes, measuring 15.5” x 10” x 1”, with associated cartography and typography. [prospectus].
Binding Note
Housed in a black solander box lettered in gilt on the spine: "The Barra Isles. Norman Ackroyd. 2016." Deckle-edged paper.