signed first edition
1906 · East Aurora
by Jefferson, Thomas [Hubbard, Elbert and John Lentz]
East Aurora: Roycroft Press, 1906. First Edition. First Edition. 8vo, (8 x 5 inches). #49 of only 67 Copies, on Japan Vellum, Signed by Hubbard. Superb binding by Avery in full brown crushed morocco featuring inlaid squares (light red-brown) and arcing triangular shapes (green inlaid) forming a central oval, and 71 inlaid nailhead patterning (light green), as well as an attractive rectilinear gilt-tooled design, repeated in four of six panels on span. The cover patterning, including inlaid pieces and nailheads, appears on the denteles, with wonderful marbled doublures and endsheets. Signed, "H.A." in gilt pallet on rear, lower dentelle. Fine condition. "On a High Shelf," David Ogle OB-122-06.
(Inventory #: 6524)