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Out Of Print : Rare & Unique : 1900-1940s
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Signed and Numbered and Illuminated Little Journeys Great Musicians Book I 1901 567/947 Roycroft
Roycroft was started by Elbert Hubbard, modeled after the William Morris Arts and Crafts Commune and Art Community, the Kelmscott Press, this New York commune did amazing illuminated books.
Bound in Suede and hand numbered and hand bound with illuminated pages by one of the artist.
On line Bio:
"Roycroft was a reformist community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States. Elbert Hubbard founded the community in 1895, in the village of East Aurora, New York, near Buffalo. Participants were known as Roycrofters. The work and philosophy of the group, often referred to as the Roycroft movement, had a strong influence on the development of American architecture and design in the early 20th century."
Title: Little Journeys Great Musicians Book I
Number: 567/947
Signed: Elbert Hubbard and Illuminated by ?
Size: 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches
Condition: slight fade to the green suede and edges are curled. Owners Ex Libri on inside cover and the book is inscribed by previous owner. Binding is tight and stable. Please see the images provided for a visual description.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Noted:
Overseas buyers please email me for shipping quote, please provide me with a shipping address and postal code.
Bound in Suede and hand numbered and hand bound with illuminated pages by one of the artist.
On line Bio:
"Roycroft was a reformist community of craft workers and artists which formed part of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States. Elbert Hubbard founded the community in 1895, in the village of East Aurora, New York, near Buffalo. Participants were known as Roycrofters. The work and philosophy of the group, often referred to as the Roycroft movement, had a strong influence on the development of American architecture and design in the early 20th century."
Title: Little Journeys Great Musicians Book I
Number: 567/947
Signed: Elbert Hubbard and Illuminated by ?
Size: 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches
Condition: slight fade to the green suede and edges are curled. Owners Ex Libri on inside cover and the book is inscribed by previous owner. Binding is tight and stable. Please see the images provided for a visual description.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.
Noted:
Overseas buyers please email me for shipping quote, please provide me with a shipping address and postal code.
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