The White Robe; A Saint's Summary

James Branch Cabell

Published by Robert McBride & Company, New York., 1928

About this Item

A beautifully produced book featuring a tale by American writer, James Branch Cabell (1879-1958), primarily a writer of fantasy fiction. This story has religious themes. The White Robe; A Saint's Summary, by James Branch Cabell. With Illustrations by Robert E. Locher. Published by Robert McBride & Company, New York. Printed in the USA in October, 1928. Limited edition of 3,290 copies (of which 3,250 were for sale). A very good copy of this attractive hardback, designed by William Dana Orcutt, and manufactured by the Plimpton Press, Norwoods, Massachusetts, under his personal supervision. The cover is a modern adaptation of Medieval leather and oaken/board binding. The spine is in brown leather and the covers have a simulated wood effect. Covers with some wear to boards and the spine leather is rubbed and worn. Gilt title to spine. Printed on a high quality hand-made Italian paper from Fabriano Mills. The fore-edge and lower edge are rough-cut as issued. Bookplate of Antony Charles Thomas to first pastedown. He was a British Historian, archaeologist and Professor of Cornish at Exeter University. His armorial bookplate features a Cornish motto which translates as 'Your Duty is not to be taken lightly'. Text is bright and clean throughout and presents very well. There are 8 lovely full page plates (all as called for). Text in English. Pages unnumbered, but there are 92 pages we believe. Dimensions: approximately 288mm high x 199mm wide x 18mm deep. Weight: Approximately 325g (unpacked). More photos on request.

Seller Inventory # LAN9285

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The White Robe; A Saint's Summary
• Publisher: Robert McBride & Company, New York.
• Publication Date: 1928
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 325 grams