[Bruce Rogers] Instructions Concerning Erecting of a Library

Naudeus, Gabriel. Evelyn, John (translator). Instructions Concerning Erecting of a Library: Presented to My Lord the President De Mesme. Cambridge, MA: Houghton, Mifflin & Company at The Riverside Press, 1903. [Designed by Bruce Rogers.] Limited to 419 copies, of which this is #13. Title page printed in red and black, running title, some initial letters, and chapter tail-pieces printed in red. Originally printed in France in 1627, Naude's "advice" was translated by Evelyn in 1661.

Bound in 3/4 crushed red morocco with tan cloth boards. Five bands to spine with title to second compartment and gilt flower tool to remaining compartments. Top edge gilt. Pink mottled endpapers. Small bookplate of C.R. Richmond. Measures approx. 4.75" x 7.25". Some light rubbing to edges, bumping to upper corners. Warde 36.