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Anderson (Stanley, 1884-1966). Stone Breaker, 1940, copper line engraving, on pale cream wove paper, a proof aside from the published edition of 50, signed in pencil, titled ‘The Stone Breaker. (Line Engraving)’ by the artist in the lower margin, printing with great clarity and rich contrasts, with margins, in very good condition, tipped-on to backing board at the upper sheet corners verso, plate size 18.2 x 13.9 cm (7 1/4 x 5 1/2 ins), sheet size 32.2 x 25.5 cm (12 3/4x 10 1/8 ins), hinge-mounted, together with The Basket-Maker, 1942, copper line engraving, on thick (partially) watermarked BFK Rives wove paper, signed in pencil, inscribed ‘Ed. 50’, from the edition of 50 artist's proof, signed in pencil, titled ‘The Basket-Maker. (Line Engraving) / Edition 50 prints.’ by the artist in the lower margin, an excellent impression, with margins, a deckle edge at bottom, tipped-on to the backing board at the upper sheet corners recto, evenly mount toned, some very scattered spotting, otherwise in good condition, plate size 17 x 16.7 cm (6 3/4 x 6 1/2 ins), sheet size 31.7 x 25 cm (12 1/2 x 9 3/4 ins), hinge-mounted (Quantity: 2)