Oak Knoll

Reprint designed by Bruce Rogers (Warde & Haas 183; The Work of Bruce Rogers 334). A Christmas keepsake from 1924, and reprinted here for 1926. The story of Santa Claus. Minor rubbing to the gilt title on the front cover, else a near fine copy. Reset in Caslon typeface. The typography is by the notable American book designer Bruce Rogers (1870-1957), who "was appreciated in his lifetime. In addition to several honorary degrees, in 1948 he was awarded a gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters for distinction in the graphic arts. Over decades of accomplishment in which he designed approximately 500 books... Rogers literally defined the profession of book designing in the United States" (ANB). Francis Meynell stated that Rogers was."the greatest artificer of the book who ever lived"