Maud
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 Illumined by Martha Niles |
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Book, pictures and comment courtesy of David Hricik. Additional comments courtesy of Paul Jackson
Maud
by Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1900
#11 of 40
This is identical in layout to both the
general unlimited edition, the 1 of 100, and the 1 of 350 variants. The only
differences are the limitation statement, the paper, the binding and
illumination. The
limitation statement specifies that only 40 were printed on Imperial Japan
Vellum (this one being number 11). T.E.G. The binding is a particularly nicely
executed 3/4 Levant, ruled, with five raised bands and a wonderful intertwined
floral motif, and the date, 1900, at the bottom. Marbleized boards with
matching end papers. One of the nicest 3/4 bindings I’ve seen. 8.25 by 5.25
inches.
This book measures 8 1/4" x 5 1/4" and has 80 pages. The text body is set in ATF Satanick and was printed on Whatman paper. The regular edition of this book is bound in suede or paper over boards. There is also a suede edition of 100 with special illuminations and an edition of 350 bound in suede and illumined. The edition of 40 shown above, was printed on Imperial Japan Vellum and bound in 3/4 leather and marbleboard. Samuel Warner designed the initials and title page. This book is listed in the 1900 catalog and sold for $10.00