Lot 88: MAYER, Mercer (b. 1943). "This is the Age of the Book." Ink and watercolor on watercolor paper depicting a dream-like fairytale scene comprised of characters depicting the 12 signs of the zodiac, in a bookplate layout, under the heading "This is

MAYER, Mercer (b. 1943). "This is the Age of the Book." Ink and watercolor on watercolor paper depicting a dream-like fairytale scene comprised of characters depicting the 12 signs of the zodiac, in a bookplate layout, under the heading "This is the Age of the Book". Image 394 x 414 mm; Sheet 535 x 419 mm. Artist's name in block letter within image design lower left. (Minor marginal soiling.)

Mayer's fantasy scene was the Children's Book Week poster in 1970 depicting the theme "This is the Age of the Book".