Martin Lewis, Amer., (1881-1962), Chance Meeting Wood Engraving witty and rather adventurous use

witty and rather adventurous use of cutting and texture

pale traces of tape residue at margin edges verso

yet rich with intricate detail which rewards contemplation

extensive rippling within image from the printing

initialed and titled in the block

Martin Lewis, Amer., (1881-1962), Chance Meeting Wood Engraving witty and rather adventurous useDrypoint, 1941, Pub. by Society of American Etchers, McCarron 131, Ed. 105, 10 1 2 x 7 1 2, signed in pencil, on medium cream laid paper, with full margins, 15 1 2 x 10 3 4, the original glassine hinges at top, a small stray 3 16 thread like spec of ink to lower right margin, a few minor handling creases, otherwise a rich, pristine impression of this great print by Lewis, with the orignal portfolio cover, tissue guard sheet, cover sheet with