First Edition “All The Year Round” with 12 Woodcuts by Gustave Baumann

The First Edition of All The Year Round, published in 1912 by Bobbs Merrill Company, is a beautifully crafted book featuring 12 original color woodcuts by renowned printmaker Gustave Baumann. This edition pairs Baumann's masterful woodblock prints with the evocative poetry of James Whitcomb Riley, celebrating the changing seasons with rich imagery and lyrical verse.

Bound in ultramarine cloth with a cream spine and gilt titles, the book exudes the elegance of the Arts & Crafts movement, with each page presented in a French fold format. Each month is accompanied by a full-page poem and a corresponding hand-carved, multi-color woodcut by Baumann, who not only illustrated but also designed the book's typography and layout.

Baumann's woodcuts, known for their delicate textures and vibrant colors, capture the mood and beauty of each season, making this book a prized addition for collectors of fine press books, early 20th-century illustration, and Southwestern art. The first edition status further enhances its rarity, making it a sought-after treasure for admirers of Baumann's timeless artistry.

Condition: Very good condition with all pages and color plates intact. Cover discoloration. No dust cover.

Provenance: This First Edition "All The Year Round" with 12 Woodcuts by Gustave Baumann is from a private collection.

Recommended Reading: "Gustave Baumann: Nearer to Art" by Martin F Krause, Madeline Yurtseven, David Acton, Museum of New Mexico Press

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