[Press of the Woolly Whale | Illuminated | "A Few Copies"] A Prayer for a Wedding E-List 12 with a chalice poised prominently

with a chalice poised prominently at the top of the image

Another proof of the frontispiece portrait

and a small gilt rose to the remaining compartments

Front panel a bit rubbed

each connected by a dotted roll that extends to the edge of the board

[Press of the Woolly Whale | Illuminated | "A Few Copies"] A Prayer for a Wedding E-List 12 with a chalice poised prominentlyHolmes, John Haynes. A Prayer for a Wedding. New York: Press of the Woolly Whale, 1938. As noted on the colophon: "Set in 18 point Goudy Tory with decorations by George W. Van Vechten, Jr., and a few copies printed" Printed for Madeleine Curtis Walsh and James William Walsh on the first anniversary of their wedding. Printed in red and black, with three gold initials and beautifully illuminated decorative elements throughout. Ivory paper colored boards