xviii, 518 pp. Illustrated with plates from facsimiles, documents, book covers, etc. 9x6, gilt-decorated and lettered blue cloth, original acetate cover, publisher's blue cloth slipcase. No. 4 of 20 "Special Presentation" copies. First Edition.

Joe Murdoch's copy, with his bookplate. And, inscribed and signed by the editor on limitation page: "To Joe [Murdoch], with sincere appreciation for your assistance and advice on this project and your continued friendship, Alastair J. Johnston." Johnston's 1986 supplementary sheet on Clapcott (2-pages on 1 sheet), "An Invitation to Subscribe" and prospectus with order form, all laid in. "The Clapcott Papers record the efforts of a great collector" - Murdoch. D&M 58315; D&J J7570.