Signed 1901 Roycroft Edition – The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard (Copy #0760)

Signed Roycroft Edition of Hubbard’s Inspiring Maxims 

A pocket‑size slice of Roycroft history! This signed, limited‑edition The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard (copy #0760 of 9,983) packs the Sage of East Aurora’s best‑loved aphorisms into a rustic burlap‑weave binding that feels right at home on any Arts‑and‑Crafts shelf.

Quick Specs

• 1901 Roycrofters press (numbered & signed)

• 175 pp | approx 8 × 5 × 0.5 in

• Genre: Inspirational / Business Philosophy

• Burlap‑style boards, black feather quill motif

Condition

• Spine ends & lower board edges frayed (see close‑ups)

• Binding sound; pages clean, deckled edges toned

• Pencil note on front pastedown; tissue‑guarded frontis intact

Why You’ll Love It

• • Authentic Roycroft craftsmanship—hand‑made Fabriano watermarked paper
• • Author’s son's signature & limitation page (#0760)
• • Compact size perfect for desk display or gifting to a fellow “Hubbardite”
• • Timeless business wisdom still quoted by modern entrepreneurs

About the Author

Printer‑philosopher Elbert Hubbard (1856‑1915) founded the Roycroft community and penned the bestselling essay “A Message to Garcia.” His homespun maxims champion self‑reliance, craftsmanship, and doing the thing that’s next.

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