Robert the Devil

Anonymous French play of the 14th century

translated by W.S. Merwin

illustrated by Roxanne Sexauer 

Limited edition, signed.  Iowa City, IA:  The Windhover Press at the University of Iowa, 1981  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD+ condition.

• Gray marled buckram covers are mostly clean.  Corners are sharp. 
• Spine has red label with black text and is bright with firm ends.
• Binding is strong. 
• Handmade paper end papers/ pastedowns show little to no sign of age or wear.  
• Illustrations are bright and clear, hand colored. 
• Interior exhibits minimal signs of age and wear.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have deckle fore and foot edges. 
• Slipcase of buckram over stiff boards.
• PS2024.1009

45 pages. 8.75 x 12.5 inches

A fine copy of this work, in which text, illustration, and typography blend seamlessly.  The translation of the 14th-century French text is rendered by American poet W.S. Merwin (1927-2019).  Wood engravings by print maker Roxanne Sexauer, hand colored in this copy by the artist, capture the style of early printed books.  And the book itself was printed at the Windhover Press in Iowa City, under the direction of Kim Merker (1932-2013).  Handmade white Windhover paper.

Edition of 310 copies, printed between fall 1979 and summer 1981.  This is copy 27/50 numbered, signed by the translator and artist, with plates handcolored by the artist.  Case binding by The Black Oak Bindery.

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