Lot 249
  • 249

Printing, Bibliography and Book Art.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

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A collection of 19 volumes, comprising:



Wilson, A. Printing for Theater. San Francisco: Adrian Wilson, 1957, folio, number 100 of 150 copies, numerous examples of programs and announcements tipped in with 16 examples in pocket at rear, original cloth. — Wilson, J.L. The Work & Play of Adrian Wilson. Austin: W. Thomas Taylor, 1983, folio, number 180 of 325 copies, frontispiece photograph together with examples of programs and announcements tipped in, original morocco-backed cloth. — Taylor, W.T. Printers' Choice. Austin:W. Thomas Taylor, 1983, folio, number 68 of 325 copies, several specimens tipped in, original cloth. — Atherton, J. Black-Letter. Marina del Rey: Bieler Press, 2000, 4to, one of 146 copies of which this is letter G of 26 lettered copies including an original collotype plate, signed by the author, original cloth, folding box. — McClure, L. The McClure Press. Salisbury: Lime Rock Press, 1984, folio, number 75 of 275 copies of which this is one of 250 copies for sale, signed by the author, original boards. — Gehenna Press. [The Encouragers of the Art of Printing]. Northampton: Gehenna Press, [1966], folio, one of 1500 copies, 2 leaves with portrait of Benjamin Franklin, collector's folding case. — Rothenberg, J. and I. Tyson. Six Gematrix. London: Tetrad Press, 1992, 4to, number 22 of 100 copies signed by the artists, original wrappers, collector's folding case. — Rogers, B. Selected Letters 1915-1918. [Montclair]: Caliban Press, 1988, 8vo, number 48 of 190 copies, original calf-backed boards, folding box. — Blumenthal, J. Robert Frost and His Printers. Austin: W. Thomas Taylor, 1985, 8vo, one of 1000 copies, original cloth, slipcase. — Baumann, G. Chips an' Shavings. Santa Fe: Velarde Press, 1929, 8vo, unnumbered copy of 100 copies, presentation inscription from the artist, woodcut illustrations by Gustave Baumann, original boards, collector's chemise. — together with 9 others, bookplates.

Condition

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