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Special Catalogue 12
Private Press Bibliography

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Special Catalogue 12. Private Press Bibliography
1. (Angelo, Valenti) Angelo, Valenti.
VALENTI ANGELO, AUTHOR
ILLUSTRATOR PRINTER.
San Francisco: Book Club of
California, 1976, folio, half cloth
over boards, plain paper dust
jacket. 97, (3) pages. $ 600.00
First edition, limited to 400 copies
printed by Andrew Hoyem. Design
of title page and decorations
throughout book by Angelo who
has also added colors and gold by
hand. Signed by Angelo. Chapters
by Oscar Lewis, Robert Grabhorn,
Sherwood Anderson, Annis Duff,
and an autobiography by Angelo.
Followed by a bibliography of
his illustrated work. Contains 43
specimen pages, in color, of Valenti Angelo’s work. The plain
paper dust jacket is soiled and chipped around edges. [232]
2. (Barbarian Press) Elsted, Crispin.
UTILE DULCI: THE FIRST DECADE AT
BARBARIAN PRESS 1977–1987.
Mission, BC: Barbarian Press,
1988, 8vo., quarter cloth over
decorated paper-covered
boards, paper spine label. (vii),
53 pages. $ 600.00
First edition, limited to 150
numbered copies. Describes
the history of Barbarian press,
and includes a bibliography
of the press’ output in its first
ten years. Also includes two
short essays by Crispin & Jan
Elsted. Illustrated throughout,
and includes some tipped-in
illustrations. Prospectus loosely
inserted. [33466]
§ Last Bird & Bull Book on Henry Morris’s Handmade Paper §
3. (Bird & Bull Press) Heaney, Howell J.
THIRTY YEARS OF BIRD & BULL A BIBLIOGRAPHY, 1958–1988.
With a foreword and commentary by Henry Morris. Newtown, PA: Bird & Bull Press, 1988, 8vo., three-quarter morocco, Bird
& Bull Press paste-paper over boards, morocco spine label. Accompanied by a cloth folder containing various text pages and
ephemera; both inserted in a cloth-covered and lined clamshell box with a morocco spine label. 104 pages. $ 550.00
First edition, limited to 300 numbered copies, of which 275 are for sale (Leaf Book - Chalmers
190). Contains a complete bibliographical description of all books and selected ephemera printed
by and for the press plus books printed by the press for others since 1980. There is also a shorttitle
list of all the entries from the 1979 bibliography, making this the definitive work on this
fine private press. Each entry lists the collation, reprints the colophon and in most cases has a
fascinating and enlightening commentary written from the heart by Henry Morris. All the humor
is there, along with thoughts and beliefs that can probably only really be appreciated by a fellow
letterpress printer who feels the anxiety, frustration, and total commitment that goes into a private
press production! Mention must be made of the type specimen list, contained within the folder of
ephemera, which must be one of the most innovative and unique type specimens ever produced.
Amazingly the book itself also has tipped-in samples and facsimile pages. Henry Morris took over
two years to produce this book making all his own paper, writing, hand typesetting, printing in
two colors, folding, pasting, etc. It certainly is a fitting tribute to the press’ 30th anniversary. It was
the last book produced by the press on paper made by hand by Henry Morris. [23772]
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§ With A Leaf From De Proprietatibus Rerum §
4. (Bird & Bull Press) Heaney, Howell, Lotte Hellinga, and Richard Hills.
THREE LIONS AND THE CROSS OF LORRAINE,
BARTHOLOMAEUS ANGLICUS, JOHN OF TREVISA,
JOHN TATE, WYNKYN DE WORDE,
AND DE PROPRIETATIBUS RERUM.
Newtown, PA: Bird & Bull Press, 1992, tall 4to., quarter leather, paper over boards.
40, (22) pages. $ 1,500.00
Limited to 138 numbered copies. Printed at the Bird & Bull Press by Henry Morris
using Van Dijck types by M&H Type, and printed on Frankfurt mouldmade paper.
Foreword by Henry Morris. Contains four essays written for this volume, 19 facsimiles
of the woodcuts from DE PROPRIETATIBUS RERUM, and an actual leaf, inserted in
a mylar folder, from the text of DE PRORIETATIBUS RERUM, representing the first
English book printed on paper made in England (See Chalmers 200 for leaf books). Hills
has written about John Tate and his papermill. Such a leaf is rare, for it is highly unlikely
another incomplete copy of Bartholomaeus will be on the market again. Henry Morris in
his foreword says about this book, “I knew it would probably be the most important work
I could ever hope to produce in the field of papermaking history.” Loosely inserted is a
printed note from the publisher commenting on the small limitation. [36463]
5. (Bird & Bull Press) Morris, Henry.
FORTY-FOUR YEARS OF BIRD & BULL. A BIBLIOGRAPHY, 1958–2002.
Two parts in a larger clamshell box. Newtown, Pennsylvania: Bird & Bull Press, 2002, large 4to., quarter morocco with Japanese
cloth sides, leather spine label, Japanese cloth portfolio, cloth-covered clamshell box, leather spine label. 99 pages plus not
paginated inserts. $ 500.00
Printed in an edition limited to 150 numbered copies (Leaf Book - Chalmers 225). The third volume of the Bird & Bull bibliography,
providing entries from 1988-2001 (A46-A66 plus B and C items) and complements the previously published Twenty-One Years of
Bird & Bull and Thirty Years of Bird
& Bull. The main volume includes an
introduction by Morris, his bibliography
(written with his usual candor) and
8-, 12-, and 16-pp. specimen sections,
large posters, prospectuses, and other
ephemera. 24 tip-ins or inserts bound
in, including five 4-pp. inserts, two
6-pp. inserts, and a fold-out broadside
on handmade Italian “Roma” paper.
The other portfolio contains a variety
of specimens, all loosely inserted.
Among the items included is a 16-pp.
small folio booklet with the complete
woodcuts of Three Lions and the Cross
of Lorraine (1992). Dard Hunter & Son
(1998) also makes an appearance here
in the form of various leaves from the
book. Several prospectuses, exhibition
posters, and paper samples are included
in this specimen group. Composed in
Dante types and printed on Arches
mouldmade paper. [71716]
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6. BOOKWAYS,
A QUARTERLY FOR THE BOOK ARTS.
Complete set, Number 1–16 (2 double issues). Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1991–1995, 4to.,
stiff paper wrappers. $ 350.00
An essential magazine for anyone interested in the private press movement. It filled the void left
by the absence of Fine Print. Articles on private press, fine printing, important figures, news of the
day, and just good writing. With bibliographical information about fine presses. Prospectus to series
loosely inserted. In two specially made cloth clamshell boxes with leather spine labels. [44584]
7. (Bradley, Will H.) Bambace, Tony.
WILL H. BRADLEY: HIS WORK, A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL GUIDE.
Accompanied by an original copy of BRADLEY HIS BOOK.. New
Castle, Delaware and Boston, Massachusetts: Oak Knoll Press and
Thomas G. Boss Fine Books, 1995, 8vo., quarter leather with paste
paper over boards, leather spine label. Booklet is stiff paper wrappers
held in porfolio. Both inserted in a cloth-covered clamshell box. xxiii,
216 pages. $ 450.00
First edition. One of 44 special signed and numbered copies. Will H.
Bradley (1868–1962) is widely regarded as one of the masters of design
during the Art Nouveau and Arts & Crafts periods. His typographic
and illustrative work pushed the boundaries of these fields into new
directions. In addition, his re-introduction and use of Caslon type
brought it back into popularity. The guide includes 261 illustrations,
including his designer’s marks to help identify his pieces. The
guide includes a Book Work section containing three parts:
one of 81 definite books of Bradley’s own execution, one
listing those exhibiting the Bradley stamp but with no
confirming documentation, and one listing those using
his designs but were probably not produced by him.
The remaining sections document magazine covers,
advertisements, illustrations, posters, and other
works. [41679]
8. Chayt, Steven & Meryl.
COLLOTYPE, BEING A HISTORY PRACTICUM,
BIBLIOGRAPHY.
(Winter Haven, Fl.): Anachronic Editions, 1983, small 4to., two-tone cloth. (xii), 102, (3)
pages. $ 850.00
Limited to only 85 numbered and signed copies. Printed with type cast by hand by the press on
English handmade papers. A history and practical course in making a collotype. Also reprints W.T.
Wilkinson’s THE HELIOTYPE PROCESS first published in 1895. Beautifully printed in different
colored inks and with tipped-in example collotypes. [1385]
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9. (Cheloniidae Press) Robinson, Alan J.(editor).
H.P.M., HAROLD PATRICK McGRATH.
Easthampton, MA: Cheloniidae Press, 1991, 4to., decorated paper over boards, front cover, and spine label. (x), (80), (vi) pages.
$ 950.00
First edition, limited to 210 numbered copies of
which only 100 are for sale. Signed by McGrath and
Robinson on colophon page. Printed at Wild Carrot
Letterpress by Daniel Keleher using Cheloniidae rag
paper. Published to commemorate the 50th anniversary
of the printing career of Harold Patrick McGrath,
Master Printer for the Gehenna Press, Pennyroyal
Press, and Cheloniidae Press. It contains sixty
recollections, reminiscences, histories, etc. from friends,
family, artists, and fellow printers. Also included are
four wood engravings by Leonard Baskin, six wood
engravings by Barry Moser, an etched portrait, a wood
engraving by Fritz Eichenberg, a two-color portrait by
Lance Hidy, and four wood engravings by Alan James
Robinson. The title page and two other pages have
hand calligraphy by Suzanne Moore and Elizabeth
Curtis. A fine production which is printed in two colors
throughout. [33328]
§ A Complete Set §
10. COLOPHON, A BOOK COLLECTOR’S QUARTERLY.
The complete set of 48 volumes. New York: The Colophon, 1930–1950, various sizes, various bindings. $ 1,850.00
Includes the following: 1. Original Series. 20 volumes. 4to., boards + Index. 1930–1935. 2. New Series, boards or cloth. 1935–1938. 3.
The Annual of Bookmaking. Thick 8vo., cloth. 1938. 4. New Graphic Series. 4 volumes. 4to., boards. 1939. 5. The New Colophon.
9 volumes. 4to., boards except the 9th volume which is cloth bound and much thicker than the rest. 1948–1950. 6. An Index to the
Colophon, New Series, The Colophon, New Graphic Series and the New Colophon. 1968. (Ulrich & Kup p.3). “Scholarly and
popular contributions both make perfect reading for connoisseur and amateur of books and bibliography.” Many illustrations. The
first series of 20 volumes is contained in 5 pigskin backed boxes that were sold by the publishers to anyone that wanted to buy them
for the set. This practice was discontinued after the first 20 volumes. Pigskin backs on four boxes age darkened. Also present is a
leather backed case made for the first four parts of The New Colophon. With related ephemera including the prospectus to the set.
[73586]
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11. (Daniel Press) Madan, F. THE DANIEL PRESS, MEMORIALS OF C.H.O. DANIEL
WITH A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE PRESS, 1845–1919.
Oxford: Daniel Press, 1921, small 4to., quarter vellum with blue paper covered boards. viii, 200 pages and 15 full-page plates.
$ 1,500.00
12. (Doves Press)
CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ OF BOOKS PRINTED & PUBLISHED AT
THE DOVES PRESS, 1900–1916.
(Hammersmith: The Doves Press), 1916, 8vo.,
contemporary full calf, five raised bands, gilt
decorations on covers and spine panels, all edges
gilt with gauffer pattern, slipcase. 12 pages.
$ 1,500.00
Limited to 150 copies on paper and 10 on velum; this
copy is on paper. (Tidcome DP 40). The last book
published by the press. With descriptions of all the
books published. Includes preliminary publications,
advertisements, and catalogues. Beautifully printed
in black and red ink. With a frontispiece portrait of
Cobden-Sanderson by A. Legros that was executed
in 1898. The binding is not signed. [103775]
First edition, limited to 550 copies of
which this is one of the 60 de luxe copies
bound thus, printed on handmade paper,
and containing extra plates and a section
of original pages from Daniel Press
books which have been attached to stubs.
Interesting, this is copy number 21 which,
according to the loosely inserted Addenda &
Corrigenda, was one of the copies reserved
for Blackwells. Tipped-in on the last blank
leaf is a two page A.L.s. from the author
dated 1922 saying that all De Luxe copies
had been reserved and the recipient should
ask if Blackwells still had any of their
reserved copies available. Obviously they
did. The first 36 pages contain a memorial of
Dr. Daniel, followed by the bibliography of
the press. Each book is thoroughly described
with notes. The loosely inserted twelvepage
pamphlet was published in 1922 and
contains a list of subscribers in addition
to the addenda and corrigenda. Four-page
prospectus tipped-into the front. Very fine,
unopened copy. [103772]
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13. FINE PRINT, A NEWSLETTER FOR THE ARTS OF THE BOOK.
(Title changed to FINE PRINT, THE REVIEW FOR THE ARTS OF THE BOOK after volume II, no.1). Volume I, no.1
to Volume XVI, no.3, a complete set. San Francisco: Fine Print, 1975–1990, 4to., stiff paper wrappers. $ 650.00
Complete run of this
periodical. Volume I,
1 (1975) to Volume 16,
3 (1990) for a total of
63 issues. Filled with
information on the
private press, printing,
and bookbinding.
[37436]
14. Fine, Ruth E.
PRINTERS’ CHOICE, CATALOGUE OF AN EXHIBITION HELD AT THE GROLIER
CLUB NEW YORK, DECEMBER 19, 1978 – FEBRUARY 3, 1979.
A SELECTION OF AMERICAN PRESS BOOKS, 1968–
1978. Bibliographical Descriptions and Notes by W. Thomas
Taylor. Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1983, small folio, cloth,
paper spine label. xviii, 67, (3) pages. $ 400.00
Limited to 325 numbered copies printed and designed by David
Holman at the Wind River Press. Includes descriptions of 41
American presses. Many of the presses contributed an example of
their printing which has
been tipped-in. Some of
the presses represented
are the Adagio Press,
the Allen Press, Bird
& Bull Press (with
an example of their
printing), Cummington
Press, Gehenna Press,
Janus Press, the Press
of the Nightowl, etc.
[39587]
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§ Special Edition §
15. (Fleece Press) Lee, Brian North (editor).
DEAREST JOANA, A SELECTION OF JOAN HASSALL’S LIFETIME
LETTERS AND ART.
Two volumes. Denby Dale, West Yorkshire: The
Fleece Press, (2001), small 4to., quarter natural
vellum with marble paper-covered boards, slipcase.
147+(1); (ii),(4),154-300,(3) pages. $ 1,350.00
Limited to an edition of 40 copies. The life of artist
Joan Hassall is celebrated through the many letters she
wrote to family and friends throughout her life. Her
attitude toward life, her beliefs, her love of music and
art, her frail health, and her devotion to cats all are
laid out here in her own inimitable style. Beginning
with her days at school and ending just days before
her death, the diverse contours of her life and activities
are revealed to all who wish to make the acquaintance
of this remarkable artist. In addition to sixty wood
engravings, a wide range of her other work, dust jacket
designs, line drawings, photographs, stamp designs,
and a variety of ephemeral pieces are presented, many
in full color. This edition contains an additional group
of engravings, printed as an extra section to the book.
[63885]
16. (Gogmagog Press) Chambers, David,
Colin Franklin, and Alan Tucker.
MORRIS COX
& THE GOGMAGOG PRESS.
Pinner, Middlesex: Private Libraries Association, 1991, small
4to., quarter black morocco with black cloth covers stamped in
gilt, slipcase. 184 pages. $ 450.00
Limited to 1650 copies
of which this is one of
the 69 numbered de luxe
copies bound thus and
containing a tipped-in
limitation leaf numbered
and signed by Cox
followed by 9 tipped-in
specimens of printing
by Cox. A tribute to the
work of Morris Cox and
his Gogmagog Press. Cox
started his press, in 1957,
as a means to present his
own poetry and illustrations, meanwhile creating some beautiful
bindings and some highly individual techniques in printing.
The text presents Cox’s life and work, some of his poetry and
illustrations, and a lengthy and well-annotated bibliography of
the press. Well-illustrated throughout, some in color. [103771]
17. (Gregynog Press) Harrop, Dorothy.
A HISTORY OF THE GREGYNOG PRESS.
Middlesex: Private Libraries Association, 1980, small 4to., full
brown calf stamped in gilt, two raised bands, top edge gilt. xv,
266 pages. $ 800.00
First edition,
one of the 100
numbered and
signed copies bound
thus by Sangorski
& Sutcliffe. A
history of the
press and a revised
bibliography of the
forty-five books
printed there. Many
illustrations. Also
includes a handlist
of ephemera with
235 items described.
[100313]
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18. (Incline Press) Myers, Colin.
THE BOOK DECORATIONS OF THOMAS LOWINSKY.
Oldham: Incline Press, 2001, large 4to., half cloth with pattern paper-covered boards, cloth-covered slipcase with paper spine
label. (ii), 120, (4) pages. $ 310.00
One of 245 numbered copies, from a total
issue of 250. Often labeled as surrealist,
the unusual, sometimes even bizarre visual
images created by Lowinsky combined
with his cool, jazz-age wit and dedication
to making his shapes suit the pages with
which they were associated, produced some
of the finest books of the 1920s and 30s. The
body of the book traces the development
of Lowinsky’s book decorations, evaluating
both contemporary and modern reviews
and prospectuses. Ninety illustrations,
two of which are hand colored. Includes a
memoir by his daughter, Katherine Thirkell
and a full bibliography prepared by Oliver
Clark, which includes details of variant
bindings and U.S. editions. Printed on
acid-free Magnani paper with various hand
and mould made papers used for the plates
to approximate the originals as much as
possible. Bound by hand in the workshop of
Stephen Conway using a new printing of one
of Lowinsky’s Curwen designs to cover the boards. [64608]
19. (Laboratory Press) Garnett, Porter.
A DOCUMENTARY ACCOUNT OF THE BEGINNINGS OF THE LABORATORY
PRESS, CARNEGIE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Pittsburgh: The Laboratory Press, 1927,
tall 8vo., parchment-backed boards, paper
spine label. xiv, 131, (49) pages. $ 400.00
First and only edition, limited to 255
copies. One of the more elusive of
American private press bibliographies.
Well-illustrated. The Laboratory Press was
founded in 1923 as part of Carnegie. It was
set up to give students a chance to see what
hand printing and illustration involved.
Many of the students went on to become
involved in the printing industry. This
excellent book is the best book produced
by the press and not only gives a history,
but demonstrates throughout the design
work of the press. Includes five full-page
calligraphic initials in red. Spine is age
darkened with cover soiling. Chip in hinge
at top of front cover and wear at tips.
[73698]
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20. (Laguna Verde) Ritchie, Ward. LAGUNA VERDE 1975–1987.
Laguna Beach, California: n.p., 1988, 4to., quarter leather, paper-covered boards, slipcase. (xiv), (52), (3) pages. $ 2,500.00
Limited to 50 copies. A bibliography which
lists twenty-six items of ephemera, books, etc.
produced by this private press. Each entry is
illustrated with an original block, engraving, or
facsimile of the title page. Several are printed in
two or three colors. [23438]
21. (Leaf Book) Allen, Lewis M. THE ALLEN PRESS BIBLIOGRAPHY.
Greenbrae: Allen Press, 1981, small folio, cloth, slipcase. $ 2,250.00
One of 140 copies hand-set and printed
by Dorothy and Lewis Allen on handmade
paper made especially for this
edition. (Allen no.46; Leaf Book -
Chalmers 171). With an elaborate title
page vine design by Malette Dean
(probably) hand-colored by Dorothy
Allen. The text of the book is scattered
with many small vignettes, alphabetic,
and decorative engravings used by the
Allens in their books. Includes many
sample pages from their works. The
book has Fortuny hand-blocked cloth
sides in the Richelieu pattern. The
spine and the slipcase are covered in
a greenish-gold cloth. In addition to
describing the books, this volume also
serves as an autobiography of the Allens
and their life as book designers and
printers. There is even space reserved
to describe a few of the books they
promise to print after this bibliography
is made available! They have followed
St. John Hornby’s example in producing
a bibliography that in itself encapsulates the finest work of the press. Prospectus loosely inserted as is a Christmas card from the
Allens, which is signed. Minor fraying along edges of slipcase. [44389]
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22. (Leaf Book) Causley, Monroe S.
ARTHUR W. RUSHMORE & THE GOLDEN HIND PRESS.
New Castle: Oak Knoll Press, 2005, 8 x 11.5 inches, quarter leather, slipcase. 120 pages. $ 150.00
First edition, limited to only 160 numbered copies, each
one numbered and signed by author. The work is a short
biography of Arthur Rushmore and a comprehensive
bibliography of his works set by hand for Harper &
Brothers and his own Golden Hind Press. This edition was
hand set in Monotype and printed on an old Heidelberg
press. Tipped in are examples of the unique paste papers
produced by the Golden Hind Press along with actual
pages from the press’ numerous works. This important
edition is quarter-leather bound and gold stamped for the
discriminating collector. The bibliography covers all known
works designed and/or printed by Rushmore from his early
days at Harper & Brothers (1927) to his death in 1955 and a
few titles printed by his wife shortly thereafter. This special
edition on Rushmore and his place in the American fine
press tradition will be appreciated by all enthusiasts of this
important genre. Printed in Athens, Greece by Kotinos in
association with The Madison Public Library in Madison,
New Jersey. SALES RIGHTS: Worldwide. [79692]
23. (Leaf Book) Hornby, C.H. St J. A DESCRIPTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE BOOKS
PRINTED AT THE ASHENDENE PRESS MDCCCXCV–MCMXXXV.
Chelsea: The Ashendene Press, 1935, 4to., full leather with a stamped gilt design on the front cover and title in gilt on spine,
five raised bands, top edge gilt, others uncut, original marbled paper-covered slipcase. (viii), 172 pages. $ 3,000.00
Limited to 390 numbered and signed copies. (Bibliography XL; Leaf Book -
Chalmers 65). The last book of the press. Printed on paper specially made by
Joseph Batchelor & Sons and hand-printed by Hornby. Contains an historical
introduction by Hornby followed by the detailed bibliographical descriptions of
both the books and the ephemera printed at the press. Illustrated with collotype
and photogravures (printed by Emery Walker), showing plates of bindings and
several of the hand-painted vellum copies. Also includes examples of
woodcuts, facsimile pages from important books, printer’s
marks, samples of initial
letters, watermarks, and a
few actual specimens of
press work (thus making
this a leaf book). With
some initial letters filled in
by hand by Graily Hewitt.
Hornby’s introduction is
most informative about
his goals in establishing
the Press, and also reveals
his personality and sense
of humor - at one point
he jokes about collectors’
frustrations at obtaining
copies of a book with a very small limitation. Slipcase
rubbed with abrased places at bottom and top. [18565]
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24. (Leaf Book) Hunter II, Dard.
DARD HUNTER & SON.
N.P. (but Newtown, PA): Bird & Bull Press, 1998, 4to., quarter black morocco, leather spine label, Japanese cloth-covered
boards, cloth-covered clamshell box with leather spine label. 152, (6) pages, with 30 additional pages and 6 additional leaves of
paper & printing samples, and reproductions. $ 2,000.00
Finely letterpress printed in an edition limited to only 225 numbered copies, of
which 180 are presubscribed (Leaf Book - Chalmers 215). Henry Morris’ Bird &
Bull Press has now published a new Dard Hunter book, which aims in part to
“provide a reasonable taste of the original [The Life Work], sufficient perhaps
to appreciate the unstinting quality of the artistry and uncommon skill that was
lavished on this work,” and in part to provide additional material, including some
on Dard Hunter II. The introduction by Mr. Morris is followed by Dard Hunter
II’s account of the writing of his father’s biography, followed in turn by Dard
Hunter III’s short account of the life of Dard II, with color plates. Dard Hunter
& Son documents Hunter’s early Roycroft days, studies in Vienna, stained-glass
windows, first paper mill in Marlborough NY, early watermarks, typefounding
experiments, the move to “Mountain House,” brief venture into large-scale hand
papermaking, later moulds and watermarks, and his publications. Each topic is
complimented by appropriate illustrations. There are three tipped-in plates with 55
color reproductions of swatches of marbled and paste papers done by Hunter in his
Vienna days, three samples (reprintings by Bird & Bull) of 2-color page or cover
designs done for the Roycrofters, photos of the Marlborough Mill and a reducedsize
reprint of a Dard Hunter poster drawing of the mill, original leaves from
various publications, a bound-in sample of paper made by Dard Hunter and two
by his son, tipped-in photos of Dard Hunter demonstrating papermaking at MIT
in 1946, and a tipped-in facsimile of a page of notes made by Dard Hunter while
visiting an English paper mill. The book concludes with a ten-page facsimile of the
journal kept by Dard Hunter II while writing the Life Work. In all, there are about
seventy individual text illustrations or facsimiles, twenty or so tipped-in plates, and
sixteen printings or reprintings by the Hunters and print reproductions by Bird &
Bull. Set in Ehrhardt type and printed on Frankfurt mould made paper at Bird & Bull. The multi-talented Dard Hunter (1883–1966),
who eventually settled upon papermaking and the history of paper as his life’s work, is a person of considerable interest in the
recent history of the book arts. Relatively little, however, of a biographical nature has been published about him: chiefly his own
autobiography of 1958, and the Life Work of Dard Hunter by his son, Dard Hunter II (1917–1989), itself an impressive work printed in
Dard Hunter II’s own type, and produced in a very limited edition in the early 80s. This is a special copy of the book and has a note
by Henry Morris in red ink loosely inserted in which he states “Bob - this
is one of the special copies with best inserts. Give it to someone you want
who’s ‘special’.” With prospectus. [103770]
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25. (Leaf Book) Wakeman, Frances and Geoffrey.
THE PLOUGH PRESS, 1967–1981, FIFTEEN YEARS
PRINTING IN A LOUGHBOROUGH GARAGE.
Oxford: Plough Press, 1982, tall 8vo., half morocco over marbled paper-covered boards.
(vi), 45, (3) pages. $ 500.00
First edition, limited to 120 numbered copies. A short history accompanied by a
bibliography of the books printed at this fine private press. With illustrations in the text
and numerous specimens of actual Plough Press printing tipped-in (Not noted in Chalmer’s
bibliography of leaf books). The Plough Press has specialized in printing important facts on
the history of papermaking, book illustration, and printing techniques. With the bookplate
and pencil signature of Gavin Bridson. This copy is inscribed on the colophon page
“Geoffrey Wakeman, Paul Wakeman, Gavin - this addition to your collection of limited
editions number 68.” Also contains an A.L.s. from the Wakeman’s enclosing the prospectus.
[97816]
26. (Leaf Book) Wakeman, Geoffrey.
VICTORIAN COLOUR PRINTING.
Loughborough: The Plough Press, 1981, 4to., leather spine, marbled paper over
boards. 35, (5) pages, 8 plates, with accompanying text, rear pocket containing prints.
$ 950.00
Limited to 141 copies (The Plough Press 1967–1981 p.35). Wakeman has written a precise
and detailed essay on the technical aspects of producing colored illustrations in 19th
century England. This is accompanied by sixteen textual illustrations of type equipment
used and patented by the various printers, and eight original plates showing different
techniques discussed in the book: Baxter’s Process, Knight’s Patent, Chromolithography,
Relief Printing, etc. In a rear pocket are examples of printed ephemera and a set of proofs
printed by Wakeman from an original set of blocks used to print the separate colors.
Important. Some fading of spine. [5109]
27. (Leaf Book) THE WORK & PLAY OF ADRIAN WILSON,
A BIBLIOGRAPHY WITH COMMENTARY.
Edited by Joyce Lancaster Wilson. Austin, TX: W. Thomas Taylor, 1983, folio, quarter
bound in oasis morocco dyed to match the Tuscany Red ink used in the text, Dutch linen
sides stamped with Wilson’s type-juggler device. 158, (2) pages. $ 550.00
Limited to 325 numbered copies (though the bibliography states 350 copies). Adrian Wilson
(1923–1988) was internationally known as a designer and printer of fine books. This beautifully
produced bibliography contains a biographical introduction and illustrates 196 items produced
by Wilson, each accompanied by lengthy comments by Wilson himself concerning the
printing of each book and other pertinent facts. Printed by hand on handmade paper by
Adrian Wilson and containing many tipped-in specimens of his work, some of the specimens
are actual pages, often in color, from these books. A beautifully produced book. Slightly
bumped. [73404]
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28. (Limited Editions Club) QUARTO-MILLENARY, THE FIRST 250 PUBLICATIONS
AND THE FIRST 25 YEARS 1929 - 1954 OF THE LIMITED EDITIONS CLUB;
A CRITIQUE, A CONSPECTUS, A BIBLIOGRAPHY, INDEXES.
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1959, 4to., full red morocco,
black leather spine label, black leather cameo device in front cover,
slipcase. 295, (3) pages. $ 950.00
Limited to 2250 numbered copies. However, this copy is in an original
full leather binding and has the following pencil note on the free
endpaper “PAB copy, one of a few in full leather.” In place of the
number in the colophon are the initials “PAB,” which stands for
Paul A. Bennett, who was a major contributor to this title. Many
illustrations, including quite a few in color. Slipcase cracked along
edges. [103776]
29. Mardersteig, Giovanni.
OFFICINA BODONI, AN ACCOUNT OF THE WORK OF A HAND PRESS, 1923–1977.
Two volumes. Edited and Translated
by Hans Schmoller. Verona: Edizioni
Valdonega, (1980), 4to., half leather over
cloth, top edge gilt, slipcase. liv,285,(3);
(6) followed by ten mounted pages.
$ 850.00
First edition, limited to 1500 copies of
which this is one of the 99 numbered
copies bound in half leather and
accompanied by a second volume
containing specimen pages from actual
books printed by the press. A beautifully
produced private press bibliography.
Prospectus loosely inserted. [103777]
Oak Knoll Special Catalog No. 12 15

30. (Marion Press) Larremore, Thomas A. and Amy Hopkins.
THE MARION PRESS, A SURVEY AND A CHECKLIST.
With Incidental Alarums, and Excursions Into Collateral Fields. Checklist by
Joseph W. Rogers. Jamaica, NY: Queens Borough Public Library, 1943, 8vo.,
cloth. xx, 272, (2) pages. $ 450.00
First edition, limited to 228 numbered copies. The Marion Press was founded
by Frank Hopkins, former shop-foreman for Theodore DeVinne. A total of 197
items are described in detail in the book and a 173 page history of the press and
the press movement is given which gives much information on turn of the century
printing. Loosely inserted are two A.L.s. from Larremore (14 pages), in which he
discusses this book among other things. [15751]
31. (Midnight Paper Sales) Schanilec, Gaylord.
EMERSON G. WULLING, PRINTER FOR PLEASURE.
N.P.: Midnight Paper Sales, (2000), large 4to., quarter leather with cloth-covered boards, cloth and paper portfolio with extra
specimens of Wulling’s printing, cloth-covered clamshell case with leather spine label. 71, (4) pages. $ 2,250.00
Printed in an edition limited to 166 numbered and signed copies, of which this is one of only 26 lettered copies of the special edition.
The special edition comes in a quarter leather
binding and includes an extra portfolio of
specimens demonstrating the range of Wulling’s
printing.
A history and bibliography of Emerson
Wulling’s Sumac Press. The text for the
history was transcribed from the tapes from
two interviews with Wulling in 1995 and 1996,
conducted by Schanilec, along with a visit with
the Wullings by Rob Rulon-Miller in 1999.
Wulling was a professor by day and printer by
night, and owned a library which included fine
and interesting printing from all periods and
continents. The bibliography of the Sumac Press
describes well over 200 publications. Finely
printed by Gaylord Schanilec and illustrated
with tipped-in specimens of Wulling’s printing,
25 with color wood engravings by Schanilec,
as well as other color illustrations throughout.
Introduction by Robert Rulon-Miller. The
definitive work on Wulling and his Sumac Press.
[60595]
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32. Morison, Stanley (editor).
FLEURON, A JOURNAL OF TYPOGRAPHY.
Seven volumes, complete. London: At the Office of the Fleuron, 1923, 1924, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1930, 4to., cloth or clothbacked
boards. vii,127,(37); (viii),114,(24); (viii),135,(17); (viii),164,(18); xvi,205,(21); xiii,264,(4); xiv,252,(2),25,(3) pages.
$ 2,500.00
The complete set of this magnificent periodical:
Includes
Volume 1. Trade edition. Dust jacket with pieces
missing. Foxing.
Volume 2. One of 120 numbered copies printed on
handmade paper and bound in full cloth.
Volume 3. One of 125 numbered copies printed on
handmade paper and bound in full cloth.
Volume 4. One of 120 numbered copies printed
on handmade paper and bound in full cloth.
Bookplate.
Volume 5. One of 110 numbered copies printed on
handmade paper. This is actually number 113 and
is labeled “presentation” in ink on limitation page.
Volume 6. Trade edition.
Volume 7. One of 210 numbered copies printed on
handmade paper and bound in full cloth. Signed
by Stanley Morison. The lengthy section on Eric
Gill reproduces a showing of Perpetua which he
has signed. Covers rubbed.
The most important English language periodical devoted to typography. Filled with important articles, tipped-in plates and other
illustrations. The first four volumes were edited by Oliver Simon and the last three by Stanley Morison. [14443]
33. (Mosher, Thomas Bird) Hatch, Benton L.
CHECK LIST OF THE PUBLICATIONS OF THOMAS
BIRD MOSHER OF PORTLAND MAINE.
Northampton: The Gehenna Press, 1966, 4to., cloth-backed boards, paper spine
label, slipcase. 213 pages. $ 375.00
First edition, limited to 500 numbered copies. Biographical essay on Mosher by Ray
Nash followed by the bibliography. Beautifully printed by the Gehenna Press. With
information on William Morris. Well preserved copy. [74303]
Oak Knoll Special Catalog No. 12 17

34. (Nonesuch Press) Meynell, Francis, Desmond Flower and A.J.A. Symons.
NONESUCH CENTURY, AN APPRAISAL, A PERSONAL NOTE AND
A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE FIRST HUNDRED BOOKS ISSUED BY THE PRESS
1923–1936.
London: The Nonesuch Press, 1936, 4to., original niger morocco by Bain. (iv), xi, (i), 80,
(8) and insert; 6 leaves of illustrations of bindings; (56), (96), (4) pages. $ 3,000.00
Limited to 750 copies of which this is one of “a few copies ...cased in whole niger morocco
by Bain, with green and grey endpapers with large versions of Stephen Gooden’s Nonesuch
device, as on the dust wrapper (of the trade edition).” The Nonesuch Press was founded in
1923 by Francis and Vera Meynell, with David Garnett as partner. His wide knowledge of
literature constantly provided input into the selection of books to be printed by the press.
This is his copy in the special binding and with the special endpapers and contains his
booklabel meant for special members of the firm. A wonderful association item of one of
the most beautiful by the press. It was printed at the Cambridge University Press on wove
paper and contains a frontispiece portrait of Francis Meynell drawn by Eric Gill, a number of
reproductions of bindings, reproductions of 56 pages from different Nonesuch books reset in
the original manner by the original printers and various comments and histories concerning
the press. This book required a massive amount of work to produce, but the end result
justified the labor. Minor discoloration to the morocco that doesn’t detract from the book.
[11333]
§ One of 15 Special Copies §
35. (Old Stile Press) Harrop, Dorothy. THE OLD STILE PRESS
IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, A BIBLIOGRAPHY 1979–1999.
(Monmouthshire): Old Stile Press, (2000), small 4to., Decorated paper-covered boards.
Clamshell case. 135+(1) pages. $ 1,500.00
Printed in an edition limited to 15 numbered copies. A bibliography of The Old Stile Press
that covers all material produced by this press from its beginning in 1979 to
1999. Each entry is accompanied with woodcut illustrations from the books.
There are introductory essays by Dorothy Harrop, Frances McDowall,
Nicolas McDowall and Peter Wakelin. Indexed. This special “Archive
Edition” is bound in a clamshell case that also includes a portfolio of Old
Stile Press ephemera. [76268]
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36. (Papermaking) Hunter, Dard. THE LIFE WORK OF DARD HUNTER, A
PROGRESSIVE ILLUSTRATED ASSEMBLAGE OF HIS WORKS AS ARTIST,
CRAFTSMAN, AUTHOR, PAPERMAKER, AND PRINTER.
Two volumes. Chillicothe: Mountain House Press, 1981, 1983, folio, full native dyed red Niger sewed on cords, cloth box,
leather spine label, both volumes inserted in cloth-covered clam-shell cases with leather spine labels. (viii),198; (viii),130 pages.
$ 12,500.00
Limited to 150 numbered and signed copies; this is one of the 50 special copies to be bound in full leather and containing extra
specimens bound in. Printed on dark cream handmade paper produced by Hodgkinson Mill in Wookey Hole on Dard Hunter’s
personally watermarked laid moulds. The first volume covers Hunter’s early days as a book designer and designer of stain glass
windows, pottery, furniture, and his work for the Roycrofters. This volume contains 194 colored and 65 black and white tipped-in
illustrations, many of which have been printed to resemble the original. Reproduced in this volume are many of the designs that
Hunter produced for the bindings of the Roycroft books and catalogues and also the cover designs for other advertising publications.
Volume II describes Hunter’s activities as a papermaker and paper historian and contains a bibliography of Hunter’s writing.
Accompanied by tipped-in specimens of paper, tipped-in facsimiles of title pages and other work. Dard Hunter Jr. has written a
two-page note regarding the production of this book, a massive job requiring 12 years. The book was printed by hand on dampened
paper with hundreds of tipped-in illustrations printed on Washington hand presses. The paper specimens were made using Dard
Hunter’s original
beater which had
to be reconstructed
for this project.
This surely is one
of the landmark
books produced in
the book-arts field
in the 20th century
both from a textual
and production
standpoint. This
copy also includes
the original
prospectus and a
letter from Dard
Hunter II. This
copy was bought
by Oak Knoll for
its reference library
and it contains
seven letters from
Dard Hunter
II concerning
delayed shipping,
lost checks, and
general comments
that range over the
long time period
between the initial
order (1982) and the
final completion of
receipt of the second
volume (1987).
Also present are
various handprinted
mailing labels and
the prospectus to
the 2nd volume.
[34639]
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37. PARENTHESIS: THE NEWSLETTER OF THE FINE PRESS BOOK ASSOCIATION.
16 volumes. Cheltenham: Premiere Press, 1998–2009, small 4to., stiff paper wrappers. Various pagination. $ 650.00
Issues number One (May, 1998)
to Sixteen (February 2009),
the complete run to date.
Collections of essays about fine
printing with articles such as
the “Ten most interesting books
produced in England between
1913 and 1939,” “American
Book Design in the Post-
War Years” and “Counterblast
to the Monstrous March of
Megabytes.” Illustrated mostly
with woodcuts and wood
engravings used for book
illustration. Cover illustration of
number one cut by Vance Gerry
and stencilled by Anthea Steel;
number two is by Clive Hicks-
Jenkins from The Affectionate
Shepeard; number three is
“The Duke of Beaufort’s Hunt
Point-to-Point, Bushton” from
The Wood Engravings of Frank
Martin. [103785]
38. (Plain Wrapper Press) PLAIN WRAPPER PRESS, 1966–1988, AN ILLUSTRATED
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE WORK OF RICHARD-GABRIEL RUMMONDS.
With Bibliographical Descriptions
by Elaine Smyth and a Foreword
by Decherd Turner. Austin, TX:
W. Thomas Taylor, 1993, small
4to., quarter vellum with specially
produced fabric covers. 74, (2)
pages. $ 375.00
Limited to 340 copies of which
this is one of 40 copies printed on
Magnani mouldmade paper and
quarter bound in vellum. Designed
and printed by Bradley Hutchinson
at the printing office of W. Thomas
Taylor with Monotype Dante set by
Michael and Winifred Bixler and
photographs in color by Carrington
Weems. [92349]
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39. (Plough Press) Wakeman, Geoffrey.
THE LITERATURE OF LETTERPRESS PRINTING 1849–1900, A SELECTION.
Oxford: The Plough Press, 1986, small 4to., cloth-backed boards, top edge gilt. (xii), 54, (7) pages. $ 250.00
First edition, limited to 120 numbered copies. Printed by hand on Zerkall Elfenbein
Halbmatt. Wakeman, a printing historian of the highest regard, has described 51 of the
most important titles relating to printing that were written over the explosive second half
of the 19th century. He tells how printing was presented to the public, both as a technical
science and as manuals for the amateur printer. Includes illustrations of title pages, printing
machinery, etc. With prospectus. [103068]
40. (Poltroon Press) Butler, Frances and Alastair Johnston.
PSHAW! 1975–2005. 30 years of Poltroonery.
N.P. (but Berkeley CA): Poltroon Press, n.d. (but 2006), folio, quarter cloth, paper-covered boards. not paginated (but 44 pages).
$ 500.00
100 copies letterpress on Hahnemühle
paper. The paper is in three colors. Far
more than a simple bibliography, there are
eight pochoir plates by Frances Butler and
28 tipped-in facsimiles and recreations of
Poltroon ephemera. [91656]
Oak Knoll Special Catalog No. 12 21

41. (Private Press of The Indiana Kid) Weygand, James Lamar.
A COLLECTION OF PRESSMARKS GATHERED FROM AMERICA’S PRIVATE
PRESSES AND FROM OTHERS NOT SO PRIVATE. With A SECOND BOOK OF
PRESSMARKS. With A THIRD BOOK OF PRESSMARKS.
Nappanee, Indiana: Private Press of the
Indiana Kid, 1956, 1959, 1962, small 8vo.,
cloth, paper label on spine of volume one
only as called for. 94; 102; 100,(6) pages.
$ 600.00
Limited to 165, 250, and 250 copies
respectively, the complete set of this title
(Bibliography, The Private Press of the
Indiana Kid 1944–1994 #15, 17, & 19). Over
200 pressmarks are reprinted here by
James Lamar Weygand along with a brief
note about each press. Mr. Weygand has
concentrated on presses “not in Ransom,”
with the result that much of his information
is not readily accessable elsewhere. The
printing, as is always with this press, is
impeccable. [33684]
42. (Rampant Lions Press)
THE RAMPANT LIONS PRESS MISCELLANY.
Cambridge: Rampant Lions Press, 1988, tall 8vo., cloth-backed decorated
paper-covered boards, paper spine label. (108) pages. $ 250.00
Limited to 185 numbered copies. A beautifully executed private press miscellany
with sections on title pages, jobbing printing, Carter’s italic, invitations, book
labels, etc. Includes a check-list of the work to date of this press operated by
Will and Sebastian Carter. [22029]
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§ A. Edward Newton’s Copy §
43. (Riccardi Press) Steele, Robert. REVIVAL OF PRINTING, A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL
CATALOGUE OF WORKS ISSUED BY THE CHIEF MODERN ENGLISH PRESSES.
London: Macmillan, 1912, 8vo., cloth-backed boards, paper cover and spine
labels, top edge gilt. xxiv, 89, (3) pages. $ 200.00
First edition, limited to 350 numbered copies. (Ransom Third Series, No. 3
of the Riccardi Press). Discussions of the Daniel Press, Kelmscott Press, and
William Morris, The Vale Press and C.S. Ricketts, Ashendene Press, Essex
House, Doves, Cuala, and others. With 10 collotype facsimiles of pages and 9
letterpress facsimiles. Cover label partially chipped away. Cloth on spine worn
through in spots. Hinges cracked. Bookplate of A. Edward Newton who has
also signed this copy. Scarce book. [51565]
44. Ridler, William. BRITISH MODERN PRESS
BOOKS, A DESCRIPTIVE CHECK LIST.
London: Covent Garden Press, 1971, 8vo., quarter morocco over cloth,
top edge gilt. xvi, 310 pages. $ 200.00
First edition, one of 100 numbered copies bound thus and containing
a tipped-in limitation notice on verso of title page. Ridler has listed
hundreds of titles which are not listed in any other individual press
bibliographies. Tips of pages at beginning and end are darkened from
offset of leather used. [35952]
Oak Knoll Special Catalog No. 12 23

45. (Rogers, Bruce) Blumenthal, Joseph.
BRUCE ROGERS, A LIFE IN LETTERS 1870–1957.
With a foreword by John Dreyfus. Austin: W. Thomas Taylor, (1989), small 4to.,
quarter black leather with patterned paper-covered boards, red leather spine label.
xvii, 215 pages. $ 350.00
First edition, limited to 2125 copies, of which this
is one the 125 specially bound copies signed by the
author. A biography of Rogers by an acknowledged
expert in the field. Designed and printed at the
press of W. Thomas Taylor with plates produced at
The Press of A. Colish. Has 57 plates printed with
a number in two colors. Prospectus loosely inserted
as is the invitation to subscribers for the special
edition and a letter of apology from the printer.
[54494]
§ Set of Limited Ed. Golden Cockerell Bibliographies §
46. Sandford, Christopher et al.
CHANTICLEER, A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE GOLDEN COCKERELL PRESS,
APRIL 1921–.
Four volumes. London: Golden Cockerel Press, (nos. 1 & 2) / N.P.:Golden C. P, Middlesex: Private Libraries Assn., 1936,
1943, 1948, 1976, tall 8vo., half leather, cloth-covered boards, top edges gilt (others roughly trimmed). 48; 52; 112; 126 pages.
$ 2,000.00
All of these are the limited edition version: 300 numbered copies each for Chanticleer and Cock-A-Hoop, 250 for Cockalorum,
and 200 for Pertelote. All are signed by Christopher Sandford, who owned the Press from 1933 to 1959; in addition, Pertelote is
signed by Owen Rutter and Cock-A-Hoop by David Chambers, who was its main author. These four volumes contain together
214 entries for Golden Cockerel publications, and listings of 96 general prospectuses and 100 prospectuses for individual works.
Entries contain standard bibliographic information
followed by Sandford’s comments on the author, the
work, the printing, the edition, the illustrator, and/
or whatever else he wishes to mention. There are 200
illustrations of woodcuts and wood engravings by
about 40 different illustrators: Book illustrations, title
page designs, borders, head- and tailpieces, vignettes,
and more than enough variations on the Golden
Cockerel device. In addition to bibliographic matter,
Chanticleer contains a foreword and an introduction,
Pertelote has a foreword, Cockalorum offers no
less than a foreword and six articles and addresses
by Sandford, and Cock-A-Hoop has a foreword
and introductory matter. All boards are covered in
patterned cloth with a Golden Cockerel motif in
different colors; leather binding colors (by vol.) are
red, green, brown, and blue respectively. Gilt spine
lettering; Cockalorum and Cock-A-Hoop have two
raised bands each. Slight rubbing. Minor fading of
the spines of first two volumes. [50324]
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§ A Complete Run §
47. SIGNATURE, A QUADRIMESTRIAL OF TYPOGRAPHY AND GRAPHIC ARTS.
Edited by Oliver Simon. Complete in 15 volumes. With SIGNATURE, NEW SERIES. complete in 18 volumes. London:
Signature, 1935–1954, small 4to., stiff paper wrappers, enclosed in 11 cloth portfolios. $ 2,250.00
An incredible periodical filled with contributions
by such authorities as Wardrop, Lamb,
Lehmann-Haupt, Simon, Dreyfus, Reiner, Piper,
Ardizzone, Howe, Johnson, Balston, Gray, Carter,
McLean, and others. Many illustrations. Very
unusual to find the complete set still preserved in
the publisher’s 11 cloth-backed decorated papercovered
portfolios (cord-tied). [45928]
48. (Sumac Press) Wulling, Emerson G. PRESS PRETERITE. I–VIII.
Minneapolis; La Cross: The Attic House; Sumac Press; Emerson G Wulling, 19-37, 45, 60, 66, 72, 79, 89, 95, 12mo., red
leather, gilt rule on cover, gilt lettering on spine; stiff paper wrappers; red cloth. unpaginated. $ 450.00
First editions all. Limited to 80, 90, 208, 200, 190, 170, 125, 100 copies. (Schanilec 31, 44, 91, 111, 131, 155, 185, 202.) In 4 books. Book 1
contains volumes I-V bound together and with their original stiff paper wrappers; book 2, VI;
book 3, VII; book 4, VIII. Together, they attractively detail the Sumac/Wulling bibliography up to
1995. Complete set. [93926]
Oak Knoll Special Catalog No. 12 25

49. (Village Press) Cary, Melbert B. A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF THE VILLAGE PRESS.
Including an Account of
the Genesis of the Press by
Frederick W. Goudy and a
Portion of the 1903 Diary of
Will Ransom, Co-Founder.
New York: The Press of the
Woolly Whale, 1938, 8vo.,
cloth, leather spine label, top
edge gilt. (iv), 205, (3) pages.
$ 250.00
First edition, limited to 260
numbered copies. Illustrated.
[35898]
§ One of 40 Copies §
50. (Whittington Press) Butcher, David.
BRITISH PRIVATE PRESS PROSPECTUSES, 1891–2001.
Risbury, Herefordshire: Whittington Press, 2001, folio, full leather, quarter cloth with paper-covered board portfolio, both in a
stepped cloth solander box with full leather spine label. xii, 147, (3) pages with 16 additional leaves of illustrations. $ 1,875.00
Limited edition of 40 numbered copies. The
development of the private press in Britain
during the twentieth century is traced
through this collection of prospectuses that
come from both famous and not so famous
publishers. As the books they represent
become rarer and more expensive, the
prospectuses, which can offer fascinating
clues to the development of the titles they
promote, are becoming collectible items
themselves. This edition contains a portfolio
of rare original prospectuses that the Press
has been collecting over the last 15 years.
Frontispiece is a wood-engraving by Eric
Ravilious for the cover of the Golden
Cockerel Press’ Autumn List 1931. Includes
16 colored plates and three facsimile
prospectuses in the back board. [62804]
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51. (Whittington Press) MATRIX, A REVIEW FOR PRINTERS AND BIBLIOPHILES.
Issues 1–28, the complete set published to date. Andoversford: The Whittington Press, 1981–2009, small 4to., stiff paper
wrappers with printed and decorated dust jackets (for first five volumes) and decorated paper-covered boards with printed and
decorated dust jackets for volumes 6-22. $ 6,000.00
With limitations varying
from 450 for the first volume
to limitations in the 900s for
later volumes. The first and
second volumes are present in
the reprint edition, which are
limited to 450 and 475 copies
respectively. The first volume
contains a three page historical
note by John Randle not present
in the first printing. The tenth
volume contains an index to
the first ten issues. Filled with
important articles on all aspects
of private printing, historical
printing history, book illustration
history, and all other subjects of
interest to the bookarts person.
Illustrated with color, tipped-in
illustrations, foldouts, broadsides,
samples, etc. Becoming very
difficult to find a complete set of
this very interesting periodical.
[73416]
52. (Yellow Barn Press) Peich, Michael.
THE RED OZIER: A LITERARY FINE PRESS. HISTORY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY
1976–1987.
N.P.: The New York Public Library and the
Yellow Barn Press, (1993), tall 8vo., quarter red
cloth, paste paper-covered boards, leather spine
label, slipcase. xxxiv, 85, (3) pages. $ 500.00
Limited to 160 numbered copies. Printed by Neil
Shaver at his Yellow Barn Press. Calligraphy
on title page by Jerry Kelly and paste paper by
Claire Maziarczyk. A history - bibliography with
illustrations throughout. With prospectus loosely
inserted. [39012]
Oak Knoll Special Catalog No. 12 27

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