Description
An early edition of The Book of Fate by H. Kirchenhoffer, finely bound by Zaehnsdorf of London.
Octavo, xxxiv, 32pp. Three-quarter green morocco, marbled paper-covered boards with gilt trim. Five raised bands, title in gilt on spine with gilt embellished compartments. Top edge gilt, marbled endpapers. Solid text block, wear to corners and spine, slight splitting of leaves at front of volume. Light foxing throughout, a very good example. Previous ownership inscription to front flyleaf. Includes a fold-out chart of recommended questions to ask an oracle. Near fine condition, small repair to verso of one crease. A unique example in a beautiful binding.
