Night Heron Virtuti Militari Jenkins editions from the 1930s

Jenkins editions from the 1930s have become steadily scarcer in collectible condition

"Nobody could read the best of his verses - and at least fifty pieces were of his best - without delight in the witty invention

but they are exceptionally important survivals

The original first edition dust jacket

Night Heron Virtuti Militari Jenkins editions from the 1930sArtist: Alexander Francis Lydon Engraver: Benjamin Fawcett Date: 1870 Style: Hand Coloured Prints Paper Size: Approximately 26cm x 17cm 10 x 6. 5 inches Description: The illustrations were designed by Alexander Francis Lydon and produced by the noted printer and engraver Benjamin Fawcett at his workshop in Driffield, Yorkshire. Fawcetts plates were created using multiple engraved wood blocks, with separate colours printed in succession before being