[Fine Binding | Arts & Crafts] Sesame and Lilies

Ruskin, John. Sesame and Lilies. London: George Allen, 1902. Bound in full black morocco, with a border of gilt vines and leaves terminating in deeply impressed gilt flowers towards the middle, to create an oval frame surrounding the middle of the board. At each corner are gilt boxes framing Ruskin's initials ("J.R."). Similar motif to spine, with title and author in the second compartment (of six). Turn-ins feature leaves and a flower at each corner. Green & white marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. Binding is unsigned, but appears closest to the work of Riviere & Son. Measures approx. 5" x 7.25". Some light rubbing, with spine faded to brown, along with top 1.5" of rear cover also faded.