The Book-Lovers Almanac, 1894 : Early Printing New York : Designs for Bookplates

The Book-Lovers Almanac, 1894

With Etchings by Robida and other Illustrators

One of 450 copies on Van Gelder paper. This is copy No 350. Published by Duprat & Co, New York, 1894. Scarce First Edition. Card wraps with original glassine jacket, no pagination, every page has floral border designs. Illustrated.

Includes articles on early printing in New York and the history of Frenh illustration, Book-hunting on the Quays of Paris, as well as a series of designs for bookplates by Henriot.

CONDITION
A good copy. The covers are good with signs of age. The glassine wrapper is present and in good condition. All contents present and pages clean throughout. Overall a good copy of this scarce title.

(Location : Desk Top Shelf)