The Wisdom of Jesus, the Son of Sirach, commonly called Ecclesiasticus
- Limp Vellum
- Chelsea: Ashendene Press, 1932
Chelsea: Ashendene Press, 1932. Limited edition. Limp Vellum. Fine. 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 publisher's marbled paper slipcase.
Finely printed at the press of St. John Hornby in 'Subiaco' type. One of 328 copies on paper of which 250 were for sale.
This is a fine, bright copy, without the sunning of the spine usually found.
Ashendene Bibliography, No. 90.
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Details
Title
The Wisdom of Jesus, the Son of Sirach, commonly called Ecclesiasticus
Author
(Ashendene Press)
Binding
Limp Vellum
Condition
Fine
Publisher
Ashendene Press: Chelsea
Date
1932
Edition
Limited edition