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8vo. stiff paper wrappers, edges uncut, paper cover label. (16) pages. Limited to 203 copies and printed at the Museum Press (Haas 99). Text in French. Woodcut illustrations by Timothy Cole after designs by Bryson Burroughs. A fine copy. Set in Centaur type and printed on Batchelor handmade paper. The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books. Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB). Francis Meynell stated that Rogers was."the greatest artificer of the book who ever lived" stiff paper wrappers, edges uncut, paper cover label. Seller Inventory # 112219
Bibliographic Details
Title: AMYCUS ET CÉLESTIN
Publisher: Museum Press), (New York
Publication Date: 1916
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: Rogers, Bruce
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