{"product_id":"1915-the-devils-devices-or-control-versus-service-pepler-illust-gill-1st-ed","title":"1915: The Devil's Devices or Control versus Service: Pepler: Illust Gill: 1st ed","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Devil’s Devices or Control versus Service \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eby Douglas Pepler, Illustrated by Eric Gill – First Edition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePublished at The Hampshire House Workshops in Hammersmith, London 1915\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHardback 8vo cloth spine and red paper boards. 123pp \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOffered here is a scarce first edition of The Devil’s Devices or Control versus Service, published in 1915 at The Hampshire House Workshops, Hampshire Hog Lane. Written by Douglas Pepler and illustrated by Eric Gill, this volume represents a significant collaboration between two central figures of the Arts and Crafts movement. The book is bound in its original cloth and retains the distinctive typographic and illustrative style for which Gill is celebrated.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe contents include Pepler’s reflections on social and moral questions of service and control, presented in a manner that blends philosophy with literary craft. Gill’s illustrations are integral to the work, providing visual commentary that enhances the text’s meaning and aesthetic appeal. This edition is notable not only for its rarity but also for its place in the history of early 20th-century printing and design, reflecting the ideals of the Ditchling community and the Hampshire House Workshops.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCloth binding is in very good condition.  All contents clean and present throughout. Overall a very good copy. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the books. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShould you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to ask. All our books are stored in a smoke-free environment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGING, SHIPPING \u0026amp; RETURNS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe aim for customer satisfaction; Our books are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive safely to you. All orders are dispatched within 2-3 working days. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShould you wish to purchase more books from us and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot and contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e(Desk \/ Small Shelf)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Gently Mad Book Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56840034943353,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/3496\/4020\/files\/tdd.webp?v=1773320725","url":"https:\/\/thegentlymadbookshop.co.uk\/products\/1915-the-devils-devices-or-control-versus-service-pepler-illust-gill-1st-ed","provider":"The Gently Mad Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}