1900 Little Journeys to the Homes of English Authors — Joseph Addison by Elbert Hubbard — Roycrofters

Offered here is an original 1900 “Little Journeys to the Homes of English Authors” booklet, written by Elbert Hubbard and published by The Roycrofters of East Aurora, New York.

• Subject: Joseph Addison (1672–1719), English essayist, poet, and politician.

• Series: Volume VII, September, No. 3 in the English Authors series.

• Publisher: The Roycrofters, 1900. Copyright 1899.

• Features:

  • Original stiff paper wraps with Roycrofters device on cover.

  • Photogravure portrait of Joseph Addison on Japan vellum.

  • Decorative title page printed in black with elaborate vine border.

  • Printed on Roycroft watermarked, hand-made paper.

  • Sewn binding.

Condition: Overall good for age. Covers show wear at edges, some creasing, and small corner bends. Spine intact with minor separation at staples. Interior pages are clean with expected age toning. The photogravure portrait of Addison remains sharp and well-preserved. No major tears or repairs noted.

A fine example of Hubbard’s influential Little Journeys series, which helped establish the Arts & Crafts movement in American printing and book design. Collectible both for Roycroft enthusiasts and those interested in English literary history.