From Oak Knoll Books, ABAA, ILAB, NEW CASTLE, DE, U.S.A.
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large 12mo. decorated paper-covered boards with a paper cover label. (iv), 17, (2) pages. Printed in an edition limited to 300 copies designed by Bruce Rogers (Warde & Haas 183; The Work of Bruce Rogers 334). A Christmas keepsake from 1924. The story of Santa Claus. Very minor wear to the head of the spine, else a fine copy with a beautiful title page. 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 with a paper cover label. Seller Inventory # 58924
Bibliographic Details
Title: SYMBOL AND THE SAINT.|THE
Publisher: Privately printed for Bob & Cora Tinsman, New York
Publication Date: 1924
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Rogers, Bruce
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