30 leaves. Entirely lettered by hand. 5 original black & white watercolor illustrations; 9 large colored initial letters with gilt illuminations; 17 smaller initials in red and blue; numerous decorative flourishes. 7½x9½", original tan suede with hand-painted pictorial front cover.

Charming Arts and Crafts style gift book, handmade by Coley as a Christmas gift for his wife Phyllis, with original verse and illustrations. Coley, a skilled calligrapher and artist, is best remembered for his work illustrating a 1902 edition of the Rubaiyat, published by Godfrey A.S. Wieners in an edition of 300 copies. Signed by Coley on dedication leaf at front.