[Illuminated] Rossetti, Dante Gabriel. The House of Life. Roycrofters New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons

New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons

This copy is listed on page 108 of Smith's A Sentimental Library: Comprising Books Formerly Owned by Famous Writers

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The second and final book from the Vincent Press

[Illuminated] Rossetti, Dante Gabriel. The House of Life. Roycrofters New York: Charles Scribner’s SonsRossetti, Dante Gabriel. The House of Life. H. M Caldwell, 1903. Printed at the Colonial Press. Each leaf of text is printed within an elaborate floral border and includes a large ornate capital, all designed by Marion L. Peabody. Each initial and border has been hand illuminated in metallic gold, green, and silver, as well as green, pink, purple, yellow, red, and blue watercolors. Original gilt decorated cream cloth, spine lightly toned, front cover