[28] pages. Frontispiece. "The ordinary edition of this book is bound in red calf. Forty-five individually numbered copies of a special edition are bound in black lizard."--Colophon
All edges gilt. Original cream endpapers. 45 x 67 mm. Original red calf; upper cover with gilt block titling within gilt equilateral triangle.Complete with original black leatherette , hinged-top, satin and velvet lined, presentation case. OCLC, 224041037: WorldCat records five copies worldwide (National Library of Scotland, Harvard, Delaware, Virginia, and Wyoming University Libraries). this miniature book is interesting primarily for its focus on the creative, often phonetic, and humorous misspellings of the word "isosceles" by students, highlighting the peculiar challenges of English orthography. It showcases how students break down complex words phonetically, creating a humorous, often artistic interpretation of the word's sound rather than its standardized spelling. It showcases how students break down complex words phonetically, creating a humorous, often artistic interpretation of the word's sound rather than its standardized spelling. It serves as a humorous commentary on the English language and the educational process, focusing on the "traps" and complexities of spelling, similar to how word puzzles expose hidden, simple pitfalls in thought. The title itself highlights the absurdity of the spelling "isosceles," which is often a source of confusion due to its Greek roots and vowel-heavy structure.