[Philosopher Press | Hand Colored] The Sermon in the Mount E-List 19 English literary works

English literary works

Sketchley with a deep red inlaid diamond strap pattern around the edges of both boards

Inscribed by W

and small red leather panel at the foot lettered "The Lakeside Press / Chicago - 1930"

and Rosamond in "Becket"

[Philosopher Press | Hand Colored] The Sermon in the Mount E-List 19 English literary worksChrist's Sermon in the Mount. Wausau, WI: Philosopher Press, 1900. Narrow octavo. While limitation not noted in the colophon, limited to 600 copies (Ransom 9). Printed by Helen Bruneau Van Vechten, with decorations throughout in black & white by Agnes Bassett. Title page, initials, and ornaments all beautifully colored by hand. Red paper covered boards with gilt lettering and decorations to front and rear covers. Measures approx. 4. 75" x 8. 25".