BANQUET OF PLATO.|THE

Shelley, Percey Byshe (translator)

Published by Way and Williams, Chicago, 1895

About this Item

8vo. publisher's cloth binding. 185 pages. First edition, of which this is one of 75 numbered copies printed on French handmade paper with the title page, two initial letters and tailpiece designed by Bruce Rogers (Kraus 9; Warde 5). Heavy foxing to preliminary pages and moderate foxing throughout. Minor rubbing to the extremities, spine age darkened. Printed by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co., Chicago at the Lakeside Press. A very scarce book. "[Way & Williams'] most notable book of 1895 was an edition of Shelley's translation of Plato's Banquet designed by Bruce Rogers in an obvious imitation of the Kelmscott Press style. The intent of the firm to establish themselves as publishers of fine books in limited editions was clear" (Kraus). 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". Seller Inventory # 140318

Bibliographic Details

Title: BANQUET OF PLATO.|THE

Publisher: Way and Williams, Chicago

Publication Date: 1895

Binding: publisher's cloth binding

Illustrator: Rogers, Bruce

Edition: 1st Edition