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Gehenna Press. Baskin, Leonard (1922-2000) Flosculi Sententiarum: Printed Flowers Moralised.
Northampton, MA: Gehenna Press, 1967.
Limited edition, quarto; copy vii of 50 roman numeral copies specially bound by Arno Werner from a total edition of 250; text and ornaments printed in multiple colors; bound in gilt-ruled full citron morocco; housed alongside the original prospectus in the matching morocco-backed clamshell case; 11 3/8 x 8 in.
Leonard Baskin's typographical delight consists of a series of aphorisms arranged with fleurons formerly belonging to American typographer and designer, Bruce Rogers, alongside an essay by Dale Roylance.
