Payne (Roger) - [Supposed diary.]

Payne (Roger). [Supposed diary.] Extracts from the Diary of Roger Payne (London, 1819). 12mo, pp.[x].28, colophon, New York: (John S. Fass) The Harbor Press, 1928.

One of 175 copies printed in Lutetia on hand-made paper and decorated with type ornaments. Title-page in red and black, single full-page illustration within the text. Red paper-covered boards with gilt titling, boards elaborately gold-blocked with fleurons and stars, edges uncut. Fine.  

A spoof diary of the famous bookbinder. A second issue of 525 copies was presented to the AIGA