[Containing the inspired and inspiring selections gathered during a lifetime of discriminating reading for his own use printed and made into a book by the Roycrofters, at their shops, in East Aurora, Erie County, New York State]

William H. Wise & Co.

ROYCROFT Distributors

New York City

One of a pair of early 20th century American antique embossed, soft leather bound, illustrated books, with gold gilt typography, featuring the writings of the American literary figure of the American Arts & Crafts period and founder of the Roycroft artisan colony in East Aurora, New York, Elbert Hubbard. 

Only the leather binding shows evidence of being previously handled and read. In well-preserved overall antique condition.