In 1933 the artist Clare Leighton (1898-1989) began work on a sequence of wood engravings depicting traditional farming in England over the course of a year. Leighton's reputaion was one of the most innovative engravers of her time, and the result of her endeavors was The Farmer’s Year, the first book that Leighton wrote, illustrated and designed and remains her most celebrated work. The 1st edition was printed from the woodblocks, each measuring a sizeable 20cm x 25cm plus borders. All prints present in the catalogue are printed from the blocks and are 1st edition 1933, printed by Collins.