Ex-libris John Dix [recto] and a nude woman reading [verso].

2nd half 20th c

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Woodblock, 9,7 x 6,0 x 1,8 cm, signed "JDIX" and "EX / ER / O / TI / CiS / John. / Dix" on recto, signed "JDIX" on verso.

Excellent condition.

Erotic ex-libris with a love-making couple that John Dix (1935-2000) produced for himself. On the verso a curious scene with a nude woman reading a book by candlelight, accompanied by a devil and a skull.
Joined: 1. Letter D. 20th c. Woodblock, 6,1 x 5,3 x 2,4 cm. - 2. Clock with "The Fortunes of Nigel". 19th c. Woodblock, 6,8 x 7,7 x 2,2 cm. Probably an illustration for an edition of Walter Scott's novel. (3 pcs)