John O'Connor — The Boy and Heron: A Story

London, Foulis Archive Press, 1977. Paperback. A pleasing copy of this beautifully designed story of The Boy and Heron, with wood-engravings from John O'Connor, a limited edition signed by the artist. Limited to one hundred copies, of which this is number forty-four. Signed by the artist to the limitation page. Illustrated with six wood-engravings in-text, and one original handmade print on Japanese paper numbered and signed by the artist. Collated complete. A delightful poetic prose work, being the story a young boy who feels a deep connection with the heron - its slender fragility echoed in his long thin legs and taut white body. Following the boy and his 'familiar' as they venture across the countryside. Illustrated by John O'Connor, a prolific British wood-engraver, painter, illustrator, printmaker, and author. In the original card wraps. Externally, excellent. Original glassine wrap is also excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: John O'Connor. Fine/Fine.