[Fine Binding | The Monastery Hill Bindery] Practical Wisdom Private Press 28: dual page engraving of

28: dual page engraving of the Royal Palace of Hampton Court

hand-binding at RR Donnelley was a team effort

" Title within ornamental borders

Suede pastedowns stained to upper portion

Some browning and spots to boards

[Fine Binding | The Monastery Hill Bindery] Practical Wisdom Private Press 28: dual page engraving ofOsborn, Francis, (collected). Practical Wisdom. London: Arthur Humphreys, 1901. A collection of 17th century pieces handing down advice to children, the exception being Sir Matthew Hale's piece, written for his grandchildren. Bound in dark blue morocco by The Monastery Hill Bindery in the Jansenist style, with gilt title to the spine and no other exterior decoration. Wide, rolled gilt turn ins, with additional floral decoration and stippling at each