[Fine Binding | Morrell] Bensoniana

Benson, E.F. Bensoniana. London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1912. Two title pages, with one engraved and one printed with title in red.  Includes four sepia-tone plates. Bound by Morrell in deep green crushed morocco with gilt borders, small flowers & leaves at corners, and title and round central ornament of flowers, leaves, vines and gilt dots to front cover. Five bands to spine with title to second compartment and gilt rules and small dots to remaining compartments. Wide gilt-ruled turn-ins with cream watered silk endpapers. Top edge gilt. In addition to being signed by the binder on the front turn-in, the book is also signed on the rear board for the Charles E. Lauriat Company of Boston. Measures approx. 4.75" x 5.75". A few bumps to edges and spots of light rubbing.