Spiritual conceits
By: extracted from the writings of the fathers, the old English poets, &c. ; illustrated by W. Harry Rogers
Contributors: Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909; Chiswick Press; Bone & Son
Publisher: Griffith and Farran
Published: 1862
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
Subjects: Christian art and symbolism; Christian life; Gift books -- Specimens; Fathers of the church -- Quotations
Genres: Quotations.
Notes: Also issued in [1871] under the title "Emblems of Christian life illustrated by W. Harry Rogers from the writings of the fathers, the old English poets, &c.".  See MacLean O 529.

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 red morocco-grain cloth blocked in gold and blind in a similar design as McLean O 529.  Spine with signature: "WHR"  [i.e. William Harry Rogers].  Boards with bevelled edges; a.e.g.  With binder's ticket: "Bound by  Bone & Son, 76 Fleet St. London."  With the ownership label of Ruari McLean.