Artwork for front cover of The Clatter of Clogs – Rare find

This Artwork for the front cover of The Clatter of Clogs by Colin Gibbs is indeed a rare find.

The book was first published in 1990 with a second edition following on in 1991.

The attached template states:

  • Cut out 1/2 tone for front cover.
  • Position as indicated by photocopy artwork.
  • Background colour pale blue.

The photograph shows an injured man, Harry Pierce, who is brought out from the Hafod Colliery after a roof fall. (Liverpool Daily Post & Echo).

with template in place
without template
Artwork in place on the front cover of the book.

Source: John Davies from the collection of the late Emlyn Davies, Penycae.

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