Golden Cockerel Press
Roses of Sharon
£3,528
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 28 September 2022 from 10:00 BST
Description
Poems chosen from the Flower of Ancient Hebrew Literature. With an Introduction by W. O. E. Osterley. [London]: Golden Cockerel Press, 1937. First edition, one of 10 specially bound copies, tall 8vo, original white pigskin gilt by Riviere & Son, 12 wood-engravings by Mary Groom, housed in original fleece-lined slipcase, covers and slipcase slightly marked [Pertelote 127]
Footnote
Note: There were also 115 standard copies bound in quarter morocco.
Provenance: Property of an English collector.