Emblems of Christian life
By: illustrated by W. Harry Rogers from the writings of the fathers, the old English poets, &c.
Contributors: Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909; Chiswick Press
Publisher: Griffith and Farran
Published: 1871
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
Subjects: Christian art and symbolism.; Christian life.; Fathers of the church -- Quotations.; Gift books -- Specimens.
Genres: Quotations.
Other titles: Spiritual conceits.
Notes: Date taken from British Library Public Catalogue.

Originally issued in 1862 under the title "Spiritual conceits, extracted from the writings of the fathers, the old English poets, &c.".  See MacLean O 528.

Text and plate printed within a decorated red rule border.  T.p. printed in red and black.  Text with larger initial letters printed in red.

"The engraving by Joseph Swain"--T.p. verso

Printer's device printed on colophon.

Includes "Index.": p. 203-222.

McLean, Ruari. Victorian book design and colour printing, p. 158, 168.

White, Gleeson.  English Illustration, p. 116.

MASS copy:  Bound in purple sand-grain cloth blocked in gold and blind in a similar design as McLean O 528.  Spine with signature: "WHR"  [i.e. William Harry Rogers].  Boards with bevelled edges; a.e.g.  With presentation inscription dated 1870.