[Binding, Fine- Roycroft Bindery: Avery, Harry] The Man of Sorrows

East Aurora: Roycroft Press, 1904.

First Edition. 8vo, (7 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches). Beautifully bound by Avery in full black crushed morocc featuring two lateral inlaid (light brown) and gilt designs on upper and lower covers, extending into spine detailing, and two superb inlaid multi-colored morocco pieces on spine. Signed in bold, "H. A." to rear outer dentelle, and Roycroft orb and cross stamped to front outer dentelle, marbled paper. Signed, #16 of 100 Copies on Japan Vellum. Excellent hand-illumined title page and initials. "On a High Shelf," David Ogle OB-093-04, pictured in color on pg. 198. Fine.

Price: $3,750.00   Item #6552