(Zaehnsdorf Binding) Trivia, and Other Poems. By John Gay. (1899)

(Zaehnsdorf Binding) Trivia, and Other Poems. By John Gay. London: Gay & Bird, 1899. #42 of 60 copies printed on Japanese vellum, signed by the publisher. Slim 12mo. Frontis engraved portrait of John Gay by Walter L. Colls, xviii, 148pp., charming engravings throughout, index of first lines. Dark red morocco, gilt lettering on title, lovely gilt decoration on front and rear covers, T.e.g. Bound by Zaehnsdorf stamped in gilt at bottom of front inside cover. Front cover hinge going, corners lightly rubbed, tasteful illust bookplate present (from the library of NY writer Arthur Haynesworth Masten). Ready for the binder and priced accordingly.