In The Track Of The Book Worm - Browne 1st Ed Signed ROYCROFT ARTS AND CRAFTS.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:47066966 | Special Attributes: 1st Edition |
Presenting a scare copy of Irving Brown's "In the track of the book worm", signed by the author and limited to a run of 500 copies printed by the Roycroft press, East Aurora, NY in 1897.The Roycrofters were a American community of artists and craftsmen, heavily influced by Morris and Kelmscott and a key part of the American Arts and Crafts movement. Using Letterpress and other traditional printing techniques they produced beautiful medival revival style books, echoing the fundamentals ...of design, form and beauty set down by Kelmscott and the Pre-Raphaelites.A scarce entry into the Roycroft cannon and a exquisite piece by itself. The book covers all things bibliographic from collection rarity and size to book thieves and choice of dog for your library. A stunningly beautiful entry into the cult of the book and our love for printed matter. In the track of the book worm
Irving Browne
Aurora, 1897, Roycroft Press
First Edition limited to 500 copies and signed by the authorVery Good in paper covered boards with gilt titling. Decked edges. Boards are scuffed and rubbed with bumping to corners. Text block is sharp, bright and tight and adorned with red and black illuminations.
Irving Browne
Aurora, 1897, Roycroft Press
First Edition limited to 500 copies and signed by the authorVery Good in paper covered boards with gilt titling. Decked edges. Boards are scuffed and rubbed with bumping to corners. Text block is sharp, bright and tight and adorned with red and black illuminations.
