cloth-backed boards
1950 · N.P.
N.P.: The University Printer, 1950. cloth-backed boards. Rogers, Bruce. 4to. cloth-backed boards. xii, 36 pages. Limited to 500 copies as one of the Cambridge Christmas books. With the bookplate of Lillian Marks (Plantin Press) on front pastedown. Covers show some toning along edges. Endpapers foxed.
The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books... Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB). (Inventory #: 124135)
The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books... Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB). (Inventory #: 124135)