[Binding, Fine- R.R. Donnelley, Under the Direction of Alfred De Sauty] Troupers of the Gold Coast or The Rise of Lotta Crabtree

Rourke, Constance

Published by Harcourt, Brace & Co, New York, 1928

About this Item

First edition. Bound in attractive and unique "2/3" leather with half crimson morocco spine which extends one inch into each cover, and large panel of metallic hand-stamped paper in green, blue, yellow, black, silver, and brown extending to middle of boards, gilt R.R. Donnelley (under the direction of Alfred De Sauty) in a unique ģ2/3 leatherī binding, with Ī crimson morocco spine extending to boards, large panel of metallic hand-stamped paper in green, blue, yellow, black, silver, and brown to middle of boards, butterflies and dotted leather rules to spine and leather on covers. terminating in another portion of gilt-decorated morocco on the edges of the boards. Gilt butterflies and dotted leather rules to spine and leather on covers. Signed by the binder, Donnelley on front dentelle. For thirteen years [1923-1935], the Extra Bindery [at Donnelley] was headed by the distinguished English bookbinder Alfred de Sauty, who was recruited by T. E. Donnelley from the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. De Sauty immediately set the standard for American bookbinding when he hired three European-trained bookbinders, William Anson, Basil Cronk, and Leonard Mounteney. Gray endpapers. Marbled felt-lined slipcase. Measures approx. 6" x 9". Very light rubbing, and minor wear to corners, near fine. Seller Inventory # 4704

Bibliographic Details

Title: [Binding, Fine- R.R. Donnelley, Under the ...

Publisher: Harcourt, Brace & Co, New York

Publication Date: 1928

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First edition.