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This scarce periodical is an hilarious spoof of the Roycrofters and the Philistine. It was originally published in the Chicago Tribune by Bert Leston Taylor and then later done into this book and published for the Boy Grafters by William S. Lord. Bound in the same size, format and appearance as a copy of the Philistine each page is a parody of Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters. A near fine copy, about 25 pages printed in red and black. "Art is Long--Why not hair?" Fra McGinnis

New York: Ivan Obolensky, (1963). Octavo. Bound in yellow cloth, fresh and appealing. Previous owner's name and date on front free endpaper. In dust wrapper with moderate soiling and a few chips at the extremities, still complete, unclipped and bright. A pleasing copy of this fine collection of short stories by a master in the genre.

London: Henry Frowde, 1907. Bound in quarter vellum over cloth, octavo, 696 pages including index.An exquisite publisher's trade binding from the Arts and Crafts period. Lovely ornament on spine comprising a stylized Art Nouveau design of flowers, stems and leaves executed in gilt and inlaid leather. Leather spine label with gilt title. Linear gilt borders and top edge gilt. Aside from a whisper of wear at the corners and some light soiling on the top edge, this is a fine example of a literary gift book from the turn of the 20th century.

London: Caxton Publishing Company, (1907). A 12mo., 298 pages, including glossary and an index of first lines. Bound in original decorative brown cloth. Top edge gilt. Edited by Oliphant Smeaton. Portrait frontispiece and pictorial title page by A. S. Hartrick. Eight full page color plates by Gilbert James. A bit of very light wear and endleaves browned, else a fine copy.

London and Glasgow: Collins' Clear Type Press, (1903). A stout octavo of 692 pages, including an index of first lines. Bound in three-quarter vellum over sage green cloth, this is one of the most attractive volumes of Tennyson's poems that we have seen in some time. Although unsigned, it is superior both in craftsmanship and the quality of the vellum and gilt. The gilt design on the spine has a strong Arts and Crafts flair, constituted by chaste ruled lines forming the stems of small tulips and leaves. The design is supported by the choice of font and the arrangement of the gilt title on a label of smooth butterscotch calf. The vellum on both covers is bordered with a single gilt rule. Top edge gilt. Nicely illustrated in color and black and white by several artists, including Arthur Dixon and Herbert Cole. Of particular interest is a folding color plate of Sir Launcelot and Queen Guinevere from the original painting in the National Gallery of Art by Sir Edward Burne-Jones. Aside from a couple of… Read More

New York: Dodge, (1906). Octavo, 113 pp., plain, unprinted card binding in a stunning pictorial wrapper comprised of a strong Art Nouveau border of pale lavender violets and mint green leaves entwined on a curved band of soft sea green..all set against the palest blue background. Title centered in the border written in flowing burnished gilt, which also outlines the petals, leaves and band of the border. The selections of Tennyson's poetry printed on each page begin with a large initial in mint green. The book is in flawless condition, still protected by the original ribbed glassine dust wrapper and contained in the original printed box, which repeats the cover design of the book on the lid, printed in blue. Aside from some soiling and wear to the edges of the box, this is an exceptional copy indeed of an Arts and Crafts period gift book.

Edinburgh: W. P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell, (ca. 1900). Quarter vellum over cloth, 8vo., 566pp., including index of titles. Lovely gilt spine ornaments and leather spine label with gilt titles. A bit of light soiling to the edges and upper cover, else a fine copy.

Kansas City The American Bookplate Society 1920 First printing Original white paper cover boards with gilt titling. A near new unopened copy. Light darkening/foxing to endleaves, slight bump to bottom of spine otherwise clean and unmarked. One of 250 copies (stated). Hardcover As New

The Erkins Studio, New York, Circa 1948 A 28 page black and white catalog of garden ornaments, statuary, benches, fountains, sundials, columns, etc. Price list laid in. Profusely illustrated with measurements of all items. Faint red penciling on cover and price list otherwise clean and unmarked.

New York: New Directions, (1955). First American Edition. Octavo, 275 pp. This volume contains the first appearance in book form of several stories. Previous owner's signature on front free endpaper and minor chipping to dust wrapper, else a fine copy. Rolph B27.

Privately Printed, (1936). 16mo. (small format), bound in the original blue cloth. A pristine copy in a lightly soiled and chipped dust wrapper. SIGNED BY BUDDIE THOMPSON on the front free endpaper.

Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1887. Green cloth octavo, 287 pp., including index plus 24pp publisher's catalogue bound in at the back. A near fine copy of a fascinating and useful English garden book illustrated with eight marvelous folding plates or garden designs. This copy was a review copy with a small, discreet impression stamp "With The Publisher's Compliments" on the title page. For the sentimental gardener..an old leaf is pressed between pp. 190 and 191..the chapter on Wallflowers.

Oblong 4to., original pictorial wrappers. A desirable and unusual trade catalog of antique mantelpieces that were removed from grand houses. A fine copy.

New York: The Beechhurst Press, 1953. First edition Oblong Quarto. Bound in traditional Chinese style, paper over boards with cloth spine. Sixteen full page color plates and eighteen pages of descriptive text, printed on one side only of double folded sheets. A fine copy, virtually as new in a near fine slipcase, with only a few small scrapes. A lovely production and an important reference, with notes and bibliography.

New York: Oxford University Press, 1947. An octavo, 118 pages, bound in green cloth with illustrated paper label. Illustrated throughout with Tasha Tudor's charming images of the delights of innocent childhood. A fine copy in the first edition in a first issue dust wrapper. ( $2.50 on the lower corner of the front flap). The dust wrapper is soiled and browned on the spine, but is complete and unclipped. Hare C4.

Achille J. St. Onge, Worcester 1965. A near miniature book bound as issued in full green leather with gilt titling. The book is fine with no wear or marks. The original dust jacket is nicely preserved with no wear or tears. A fine copy of charming book illustrated by Tasha Tudor