Ali Baba, by Fra Elbertus, 1899, hard cover, #116 of 620, signed Ali Baba, signed Anna L Paine (illuminator). Book contains beautiful hand illuminations beginning the chapters. Fine condition other than some minor chipping to the ends and small, light stain spots to the cover. Quarter suede spine, binding and pages are clean and tight. A fine copy of a rare book and great reading of the early days of the Roycroft community. Measures 8 1/4 by 6 inches and contains 150 pages.
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