Robert Gibbings — Lovely Is the Lee

London, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. 1949. Leather. A smartly bound third impression of this delightful book on the River Lee in Ireland and its surrounding area, with engravings from the author. Third impression, first published in 1945. With engravings throughout. An exploration of the River Lee country in Ireland, written with Gibbings' familiar pattern of personal encounter and anecdote, and historical and cultural research. His personal wood engravings are a perfect complement to the text. Written by Robert John Gibbings, an Irish artist and author noted for his work as a wood engraver and sculptor, as well as his books on travel and natural history. Bound in full crushed morocco. Externally, excellent with light fading to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Robert Gibbings. Very Good Indeed .