[Printed on Vellum] Notes and Names in Books

Lang, Andrew. Notes and Names in Books. Chicago: Henry Kidder Gilbert, 1900. One of 5 copies printed on vellum. Limited to 110 copies, with 100 copies on handmade paper, 5 copies on Japan vellum, and 5 copies on genuine vellum. With initials by Day McBirney. A short essay on book collectors' habit of putting their name in their books, which first appeared in the periodical Bibliographica in 1895. Light blue paper covered boards with white paper label to front cover featuring the title and author printed in black. Two silk ribbon ties. Light blue endpapers. Pp. [1-4] 5-17 [18-20] (six leaves of vellum). Measures approx. 5" x 8". Some light rubbing and edgewear to covers. Ties worn, but fully intact. Light discoloration to vellum.