Amazing handcrafted Portfolio book by Western Artist Roy Purcell. Bound in reclaimed rustic wood, distressed leather, nails, and screws. 56 pages encased with craft tap back to back under protective plastic that the artist "aged" with paint. 29 hand numbered, colored and signed etchings including the rustic framed one on the cover of the book.
Tchings are expanded and enhanced with the artist's pen drawings. Complimenting poetry by Roy Purcell are written out by hand in calligraphy in pages opposite the etchings. (one poem even has a corrected title). Please note that this is truly a handcrafted item and there will be imperfections. More photos can be sent upon request.
This book is 28" wide by 15" high and a full 4 thick. It weighs over 28 pounds.
Comes with dated envelope and letter from the artist to the original patron.