Elbert Hubbard's Scrap Book

This is an original edition of Elbert Hubbard's Scrap Book, a classic Roycroft Press publication typically dating from the early 1920s (most likely the 1923 Wm. H. Wise & Co. edition). The item is characterized by its distinct Arts and Crafts movement aesthetic. The cover is made of a heavy, textured fibrous paper or linene stock in a tan or ochre hue, featuring the title in bold, stylized red typography. Below the title is an ornate inverted triangular graphic typical of Roycroft artisan designs. A defining structural feature is the side-stapled or cord-bound binding; this specific copy uses a ribbon or cord tie through punched holes on the left margin. The condition shows significant signs of age and handled wear: there is visible fraying and chipping at the top and bottom edges of the cover, particularly at the bottom right corner where the material has eroded. Darkened patina and minor staining are present across the surface, consistent with its century-old age. The internal pages are likely printed in two colors (black and red) on high-quality paper, containing a curated collection of quotes and aphorisms that Hubbard gathered throughout his life. This piece represents the utilitarian but artistic craftsmanship associated with the Roycrofters community in East Aurora, New York.

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