[Fine Binding | Birdsall] Sesame and Lilies E-List 12 13 head-bands and tail-pieces designed

13 head-bands and tail-pieces designed and engraved by Sidney L

In addition to being signed by the binder on the front turn-in

plus double page fold-out map in color

each of which have been beautifully colored by hand

widely regarded as one of the great twentieth century bookbinders

[Fine Binding | Birdsall] Sesame and Lilies E-List 12 13 head-bands and tail-pieces designedRuskin, John. Sesame and Lilies. London: Arthur Humphreys, 1910. Part of the Belles Lettres series. Bound in full red calf by Birdsall of Northampton with gilt ruling to covers, five bands to spine, title to second compartment, and floral stamps to remaining compartments. Gilt ruled turn ins. Marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. Measures approx. 5. 25" x 6. 75". Some light rubbing to edges, corners, and spine bands. Minor scratches to covers.