[Philosopher Press] The Sermon in the Mount E-List 22 Paper label stamped in gold

Paper label stamped in gold

The name of the press is derived from Caxton's printing location

Frontispiece and title page borders of leaves and vines by Paul Woodroffe

One of 100 copies

Issued for the Club’s exhibition of English bindings--from Tudor through late-seventeenth-century examples--drawn from member and institutional collections

[Philosopher Press] The Sermon in the Mount E-List 22 Paper label stamped in goldChrist's Sermon in the Mount. Wausau, WI: Philosopher Press, 1900. Narrow octavo. While limitation not noted in the colophon, limited to 600 copies (Ransom 9). Printed by Helen Bruneau Van Vechten, with decorations throughout in black & white by Agnes Bassett. Red paper boards, with gilt lettering and decorations to front and rear covers. Measures approx. 4. 75" x 8. 25". Rubbing to edges, corners, spine and joints. Spotting to covers.