[Roycrofters | Fine Binding] Justinian and Theodora

Hubbard, Elbert and Alice. Justinian and Theodora. East Aurora, NY: The Roycrofters, 1906. Inscribed to "Eckie[?] / Our valued helper" by Elbert and Alice Hubbard on an endpaper. Limited edition of 106, of which this is #24. Signed in Hubbard's name on the limitation page. The title page, initials, colophon and running heads were designed by Dard Hunter.  Bound in 3/4 dark maroon morocco by the Roycroft bindery with five bands to spine, title and author to second and third compartments, and floral & leaf decoration to remaining four compartments. Lavender mottled paper to covers & used as endpapers. Top edge gilt. Measures approx. 6" x 8”. Light rubbing to edges, spotting to boards. Small chip to upper spine tip.