[Bruce Rogers] Geofroy Tory

Bernard, Auguste. Ives, George B. (translator). Geofroy Tory Painter and Engraver: First Royal Printer: Reformer of Orthography and Typography under François I. Cambridge, MA: Riverside Press, 1909. [Designed by Bruce Rogers.] Limited to 370 copies, of which this is #165. Printed on handmade paper printed in red and black in Riverside Caslon. Illustrated in black & white throughout. Original green paper over boards stamped in gilt on both covers. Bookplate of George Norton Northrop, designed by Rockwell Kent, to front pastedown. Light rubbing and edgewear to boards, corners bumped. Some minor discoloration to boards and spine. Repair to upper spine (likely from being pulled off the shelf) with small piece reattached. Warde 94.