The Ariel Poems were two series of pamphlets that contained illustrated poems published by Faber and Gwyer and later by Faber and Faber. The first series had 38 titles published between 1927 and 1931. The second series, published in 1954, had 8 titles. Each numbered pamphlet had an illustrated cover naming the author and illustrator. Four pages were sewn inside the cover. The frontispiece had another illustration, usually multicolored. Following that page was the poem. The booklet was designed such that the principal lithographed image could be mounted and displayed without dismantling the booklet.
Original lithograph, 1st edition 1954, published by Faber and Faber. Intact in booklet, lithograph measures 20cm x 11cm. Booklet intact. Gentle folding. Lithograph can be
Original lithograph, 1st edition 1954, published by Faber and Faber. Intact in booklet, lithograph measures 20cm x 11cm. Two additional lithographic vignettes. Booklet intact. Lithograph
Original lithograph, printed by Curwen, published by Faber & Gwyer. Additional vignette to front cover. Booklet intact. Very slight ‘ghosting’ to right side of main
Original lithograph, printed by Curwen, published by Faber & Gwyer. Additional vignette to front cover. Booklet intact. Lithograph can be framed without dismantling the soft
Original lithograph, printed by Curwen, published by Faber & Gwyer. Additional vignette to front cover. Booklet intact. Lithograph can be framed without dismantling the soft
Original lithograph, 1st edition 1954, published by Faber and Faber. Intact in booklet, lithograph measures 20cm x 11cm. Two additional lithographic vignettes. Booklet intact. Lithograph
Original lithograph, 1st edition 1954, published by Faber and Faber. Intact in booklet, lithograph measures 20cm x 11cm. Two additional lithographic vignettes. Inscription inside cover