(GOLDEN COCKEREL PRESS). KOMENSKY, John [John Amos Comenius].

The labyrinth of the world

and the paradise of the heart.

Stock Code 113332

London, Golden Cockerel Press, 1950

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A beautiful English language edition of Comenius' allegory of Man's journey through life and the importance of a spiritual life. A classic of Czech literature, first published in 1623.

8vo, number 19 0f 70 specially bound copies (from a total edition of 370), illustrations by Dorothea Braby, original vellum by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with large red morocco onlay to each cover with a different pictorial design in gilt by Braby, top edge gilt, a fine copy.

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