[Illuminated | Arts & Crafts] Drifting

Read, Thomas Buchanan. Drifting. A Poem. [N.p., n.d., circa 1900-1910.] Limited to 100 copies, of which this is #91. Limitation statement on recto of title page reads “Cover design and illustrations by” with the name left blank. Printed on heavy wove paper with deckle edges; title page with a large illuminated initial “D” in gold and colors, and each stanza opens with a smaller hand-illuminated initial in matching style. Blue paper wrappers tied with yellow cord (wrappers of uncertain originality). Measures 6.25" x 9.5".  Wrappers lightly rubbed and faded at edges with creases at corners; cord present, slightly frayed. Small tears on edge of rear cover repaired with transparent tape.