[Fine Binding | Birdsall] Sesame and Lilies E-List 12 “In 1941 Rogers designed Before

“In 1941 Rogers designed Before Life Began

widely regarded as one of the great twentieth century bookbinders

Fading to suede

and appeared in 'The Printing Art' for December 1915

which produced over 1

[Fine Binding | Birdsall] Sesame and Lilies E-List 12 “In 1941 Rogers designed BeforeRuskin, 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.