The First UK printing published by Secker & Warburg, London in 1979 Small 4to.Limited Edition. Number '58' of only 100 special copies with a coloured lithograph 'Foliate Head' signed by John Piper bound in. The BOOK is in near Fine condition. Bound in full maroon morocco with gilt lettering to spine. Top edge gilt. Housed in the publisher's original maroon cloth slipcase. A handsome production with 33 colour illustrations and 238 B/W illustrations. John Piper (1903-1982) is noted for his paintings, prints, opera and theatre sets, and stained-glass windows. There was also a standard trade edition issued simultaneously. Scarce.