From Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
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About this Item
small 8vo. decorated paper-covered boards, paper cover label. (16) pages. Limited to 295 copies designed by Bruce Rogers, of which this copy is for "Mr. & Mrs. Bernard F. Gimbel" and printed in red and black (Haas 111). Lacking the dust jacket. Spine toned, else a near fine copy. The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books. Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB). Francis Meynell stated that Rogers was."the greatest artificer of the book who ever lived" decorated paper-covered boards, paper cover label. Seller Inventory # 140694
Bibliographic Details
Title: CHRISTMAS EPITHALAMIUM
Publisher: Privately printed for George A. Nelson, New York
Publication Date: 1925
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Rogers, Bruce
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
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