[Rarebooks] FS: Modern vellum (1941) illuminated manuscript commissioned by the Erie Railroad Co.

[Kenneth Karmiole]

The Erie Railroad Company. IN MEMORIAM MITCHELL D. FOLLANSBEE 1870-1941. (Chicago: The Harris Studio [for calligraphy]. 1941). 4to. ff.(8), the final leaf blank. A unique modern illuminated manuscript on vellum, with 15 large and small decorated initial letters in gold, purple, blue and green, as well as other illuminated page decorations. A tissue guard between each leaf. Orig. blue crushed morocco, gilt, extremities a bit rubbed. White silk endpapers.                    $450.00 (trade discount allowed)
Commissioned by the Directors of the Erie Railroad Company upon the death of Follansbee who was their legal counsel as well as a Director. A fine example of modern calligraphy and illumination.

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