[11] leaves. Original publisher's cream card folder lettered black, containing 11 loose leaf cards comprising ten engravings, with an introductory leaf by Charles Oulmont. Folder somewhat worn, with large tear to spine. Inscribed on the covering leaf 'To Mr. Cyril Kenney with the best wishes for a happy New Year Very sincerely João Carlos. Christmas 1957'.

João Carlos Celestino Gomes (1899-1960) was a Portuguese doctor, teacher, painter, and writer, who belonged to the second generation Portuguese Modernist movement. While his art was presented under the name João Carlos, he wrote widely on subjects from art history of contemporary fiction, under the name Celestino Gomes.

The recipient of the inscription was Cyril Ernst Kenney (1898-1973), bibliophile, chartered surveyor and author of The Quadrant and the Quill; A book written in honour of Captain Samuel Sturmy, "a tryed and trusty Sea-man," and author of The Mariner's Magazine, 1669.