The Wisdom of Jesus, the Son of Sirach, commonly called Ecclesiasticus
Chelsea: Ashendene Press, 1932. Limited edition. Limp Vellum. Fine. Item #21257 .
4to. 182 pp.. Hand-illuminated initial letters in red, blue and green by Graily Hewitt and his assistants, Ida D. Henstock and Helen E. Hinkley. (4to), original orange vellum with orange ties, gilt spine title; printed in black and red; in marbled paper slipcase.
Finely printed at the press of St. John Hornby in 'Subiaco' type. One of 250 copies on paper (there were also 21 copies on vellum).
This is a fine, bright copy, without the sunning of the spine usually found.
Price: $7,500.00
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