A. B. Frost: The American Sportsman’s Artist (1990 Limited Edition) — Henry W. Lanier | Illustrated Sporting Art, Wildlife Art Monograph

This Derrydale Press limited edition offers a detailed, thoughtfully illustrated look at A. B. Frost’s contributions to American sporting art. Henry W. Lanier’s narrative pairs clean reproductions of Frost’s work with historical context on the artist’s outdoor subjects and working methods.

This clothbound volume was printed in a run of 2500 copies and remains a dependable choice for collectors of sporting art, illustration history, and Derrydale Press productions. 

Quick Specs

• Item Type: Fine Art Etching Portfolio (Book)
• Size: 12 × 9 × 1 inches
• Material: Tan woven cloth, gilt titles
• Origin or Maker: The Derrydale Press, Lyon, Mississippi
• Year or Era: 1990
• GENRE: Sporting Art / Wildlife Etchings
• Language / Pages: English / 153+ unpaginated art plates + foreword

Edition & Features

• Edition/Printing: 1 of 2500 Limited Edition (not individually numbered)
• Dust Jacket: Not issued
• Illustrations: Multiple black-and-white reproductions of A. B. Frost’s sporting artwork
• Extras: High-quality Derrydale Press production; archival paper
• Provenance & Notes: EX LIBRIS stamped: Guy T. Moulthrop, Bay City, MI.

Condition Grade: Near Fine

Notes: Boards clean with bright gilt titles. Minimal shelfwear. Interior plates crisp, sharp, and free of foxing. Binding tight, pages bright. A beautifully preserved fine-press volume with only light handling wear visible.

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Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

About the Author: Henry W. Lanier

Henry Wysham Lanier (1873–1958) was known for his historical and biographical works, often centered on American culture and trades, with a particular interest in outdoor life and sporting traditions.

A stunning fine-press tribute to one of America’s greatest waterfowl artists—ideal for display or collection.

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