[Fine Binding | Birdsall] Sesame and Lilies E-List 12 which produced over 1

which produced over 1

Spine and spine label browned and worn

some light fingerprints to early pages of text

plus double page fold-out map in color

widely regarded as one of the great twentieth century bookbinders

[Fine Binding | Birdsall] Sesame and Lilies E-List 12 which produced over 1Ruskin, 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.