[Binding, Fine- Adams, R. R.] Collectanea

Canton: The Kirgate Press, 1903.

First edition. 4to. Superb intensely ornate decorative and inlaid binding by RALPH RANDOLPH ADAMS, an innovative binder in the early 1900's who revitalized the Viennese inlay or mosaic technique in fine binding. ONE OF ONLY 15 COPIES ON IMPERIAL JAPAN PAPER. Adams is known for his wonderful bindings commissioned by such luminaries as Henry W. Poor and J. Pierpont Morgan. TEG, others uncut. Bound in full brown morocco; the front cover is nearly completely filled with ornate leaf and stylized floral design press in the leather, inlaid black petals arranged in groups with gilt stamped internal designs and inlaid black petals, similar designs on back cover and spine From "Brush and Pencil," 1904: "Randolph Adams, whose magnificent bindings in Viennese inlay have become so well know of late... producing wonderful mosaic designs in leather, surpassing anything of the sort hitherto attempted by either ancient or modern binders, and his bindings are in the collections of many well-known connoisseurs." Near fine.

Price: $2,750.00   Item #1883