Thomas Derrick — Everyman

London and New York, J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.; E. P. Dutton & Co. Inc. 1930 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this religious story and moral play told through lovely woodcuts by the artist Thomas Derrick. First edition of Everyman by Ernest Rhys in the original publisher's cloth binding. The moral play has been densely illustrated and told through the many wood engravings by Thomas Derrick, an early twentieth century artist who also designed murals and stained glass. Ernest Rhys was a writer of essays, stories, poetry, novels, and plays, and is remembered as the founder of the Everyman's Library series of affordable classics. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. There is bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. There are some light marks to the boards and spine. The hinges are strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean with some light age toning. Very Good . Ill.: Thomas Derrick. Very Good .