Clara Slather

Clara Slather

SB-173

Front: “Clara/Slather” below incised heart, all within thin border with ovolo corners. Prominent hinge line.
Back: incised cross with spined ends above crossed stylized branches. Same border as front except triglyphs in each corner. Prominent hinge line.
Spine: two pairs of raised bands at top and bottom, plus three raised bands in center.
Fore Edge: coved with page lines.

Very Fraktur look.   Dealer claims from the Dr. George Hoover (d. 2011, Oberlin, Ohio) collection.