[Essex House Press] American Sheaves & English Seed Corn E-List 17 A border in gilt has

A border in gilt has been added

dedicated to 'the revival of the early book and missal illuminating of the monastic period

as well as in the central section of the middle compartment

One of the most striking mosaic bindings I've had the privilege of handling

[Essex House Press] American Sheaves & English Seed Corn E-List 17 A border in gilt hasAshbee, C. R. American Sheaves & English Seed Corn: Being a Series of Addresses Mainly Delivered in the United States, 1900 1901. Printed at the Essex House Press by Ashbee. London: Edward Arnold; New York: Samuel Buckley, 1901. Limited to 300 copies, of which this is #96. Large decorative initials printed in red and black. Original vellum, yapp edges. Title in gilt to spine. Measures approx. 6" x 8. 5". Almost entirely uncut. A lovely copy, with some