Yardley (H. Desmond, binder).- Speyer (Edward) My Life and Friends, first edition, illustrations, russet morocco gilt by H. Desmond Yardley, black morocco Celtic cross inlaid on upper cover surround by the title and author's name with gilt lines and inlaid white and black morocco design forming the larger trunk and arms of a cross, spine ruled in gilt and black, lower cover with names of figures mentioned in the book in black with gilt rules and inlaid black morocco design in the the form of a record, spine a little faded, slight rubbing to spine tips and corners, some discolouration to morocco on lower cover, edges dyed red, white and black, 8vo, 1934.

⁂ H.J. Desmond Yardley (1905-1972) was an amateur binder whose main love was music. He enrolled at Central School of Arts and Crafts where he was taught, amongst others, by William Matthews. In 1956 he was elected to the Guild of Contemporary Binders and, following his retirement from the Bank of England, he would exhibit regularly with the Guild.