This stunning Derrydale Press 1990 limited edition brings together the iconic wildlife etchings of Roland Clark, one of America’s most revered sporting artists. Known for his graceful depictions of waterfowl and marshland life, Clark’s work captures the artistry and atmosphere of classic sporting heritage.
This fine-press volume presents a series of full-page unpaginated plates alongside a historical foreword, all beautifully bound in burgundy faux leather with gilt titles. Photo-verified and ready for display—an essential volume for collectors of sporting art.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Fine Art Etching Portfolio (Book)
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Size: 12 × 9 × 0.5 inches
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Material: Faux leather boards, archival art paper
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Color: Burgundy with gilt stamping
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Origin or Maker: The Derrydale Press, Lyon, Mississippi
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Year or Era: 1990
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GENRE: Sporting Art / Wildlife Etchings
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Language / Pages: English / Unpaginated plates + foreword
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: Limited Edition of 2500 (unnumbered as issued)
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Dust Jacket: Not provided (issued without jacket)
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Illustrations/Etchings: Full-page Roland Clark wildlife and waterfowl etchings
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Extras: Fine-press production; Derrydale Press seal
Condition Grade: Near Fine
Notes: Boards clean with strong gilt lettering. Minimal edge wear. Interior plates crisp, bright, and free of foxing or marks. Foreword pages clean. A beautifully preserved copy showing only light shelf handling.
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 Artist: Roland Clark
Roland Clark (1874–1957) was a celebrated American sporting artist known for his elegant etchings of waterfowl and upland scenes. His work remains highly collectible among sportsmen, naturalists, and fine-art admirers, praised for its sensitivity to wildlife behavior and atmospheric detail.
A fine-press tribute to one of America’s great sporting artists—ideal for libraries, dens, and art collections.
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