Sitwelliana - Gino Severini (Italian Futurist, 1883-1966), a...

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Sitwelliana - Gino Severini (Italian Futurist, 1883-1966), a bookplate design, Ex Libris Osbert et Sacheverell Sitwell, monogrammed by the artist within the platemark, copperplate etching, broad margins, 18.5cm x 25.6cm, [1]

The bookplate was presumably commissioned by the Sitwell brothers from Severini to be affixed to the (?shared) library of books at their London home, 2, Carlyle Square, London S.W.3., before Sacheverell's marriage to Georgia (née Doble) in 1925. The Tuscan Severini was an obvious choice given his previous work for the brothers' father Sir George, Bart., at Castello Di Montegufoni, near Florence.

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A bold impression and with broad margins. These margins do have some very light soiling and small edge creases. The edges frayed and gently tatty.

Yes, this would print would qualify for our P&P.

Many thanks.