[Lynd Ward | Signed] The Ballad of Reading Gaol E-List 12 A beautiful example of "extra

A beautiful example of "extra binding" from the Roycroft Shop

Five bands to spine with title and author to second compartment and floral decorations to remaining

Rubbing to edges and joints

Women Bookbinders 1880-1920)

" 12 wood engravings

[Lynd Ward | Signed] The Ballad of Reading Gaol E-List 12 A beautiful example of "extraWilde, Oscar. The Ballad of Reading Gaol. New York: Macy Masius The Vanguard Press, 1928. Composition and presswork by the Marchbanks Press. Limited to 2000 copies. Full page illustrations and page decorations in mezzotint by Lynd Ward; his first fine press book. With a somewhat ironic inscription from Ward opposite the title page: "With a special inscription because this is the first book. Lynd Ward". Bound in full black morocco with title in gilt to