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Adams,Maryline Poole. A Brief But Moving History of Printing . Berkeley, CA, Poole Press, 1985. 3 1/8" x 2 3/8". [13 pp.]
A pop-up book depicting the history of printing in humorous verse. Six illustrations with moving parts. Black leather with ties. Enclosed in drawer and box. Fits into a drawer which also has a tiny stamp album containing two U.S. stamps showing printing presses. The drawer slides into the case of black and brown morocco, decorated with a miniature chase into which the title is spelled out with real Goudy 30 type and locked with miniature furniture. No. 14 of 40 signed by Poole.
Anderson, Alexander, M.D. Autobiography of an Early American Wood Engraver. Brooklyn, NY, Trader's Press, 1968. 2 1/2" x 2 1/4". 48 pp.
COLOPHON: After 120 years Anderson's words were set in Caslon type by Charles Press, Inc., N.Y. Camera Graphics, Inc., N.Y., reproduced Anderson's illustrations and made offset plates. Charles Press printed 500 sheets of Bergstrom's Hilding paper which was sent to London to be bound by T.C. Woolnough and Son, Ltd. J.R.L. had the pleasure of designing this book and publishing it . #150 of 500 copies. Cloth and marbled boards.
Barnes, Richard H. Gilding and the Making of Gold Leaf . Cherry Hill, NJ, Spectracolor Reynolds, 1962. 2 9/16" x 1 9/16". 37 pp.
COLOPHON: This book was set in California type by Walter T. Armstrong, Inc. Photographs were taken by the author, Richard H. Barnes. Reductions of the photographs and the complete book for this miniature edition was accomplished by Spectracolor Reynolds Publishers. The paper is 70# Warren Patina Matte, acid free. Layout and printing in black and white and color was produced by offset lithography at Spectracolor Reynolds Publishers. Binding, engraving and finishing were done by Richard H. Barnes, bookbinder. COLOPHON for Making of Gold Leaf : Color photographs by Richard H. Barnes. Color printing by Spectracolor Reynolds Publishers. Color separations by Colour Dimensions, Inc. Technical assistance by William Spawn. Bound in blue leather,all edges gilt, title stamped in gold leaf on front cover.
Bellas, P.H. Women Printers in Early Maryland . Baltimore, MD, Xavier Press, 1991. 2 3/4" x 2 1/8". 26 pp.
COLOPHON: This book was handset in 7 pt Caslon 337 and printed on a 6 x 9 Baltimore No.14 handpress by F.X. Harrigan at the Xavier Press in a limited edition of 200 copies. Bound by Don Brady. No.17. Signed by Francis X. Harrigan. Bound in a bright red cloth over boards, front cover gilt-stamped and on spine. Pictorial end papers in pink, blue, and white. Several illustrations. A fold-out reproduction of a Maryland one dollar bill printed by Anne Catharine Green printed in 1770. Another fold-out of a reduced masthead of the Maryland Journal and the Baltimore Advertiser, dated June 21, 1775.
Fitzgerald, Scott. A Traveling Exhibit of Ex Libris Etchings. Fullerton, CA, Lorson's Books and Prints, 1986. 2" x 2 7/8".
COLOPHON: 75 copies numbered and signed. Fan binding by D'Ambrosio . Edition of 75 copies in book form and 75 copies available in print format. Decorative brown paper over boards with ribbon ties. A selection of original etchings mounted on pages numbered and signed by the artist. D'Ambrosio has designed a unique binding that allows the book to open up as a full circle (seven sided) providing a miniature art gallery. The print is supplied matted and the overall image size is 2 3/4" x 2 1/4". 12 of the views measure 1/2" x 1/2" with one view 1 1/4" x 1". The book incorporates these views which have been cut to size and individually mounted on separate pages. All of the etchings have been printed by the artist from a copper plate and are exceptional jewel-like scenes of a book store, hummingbird, owl, printing press, and other typical ex libris plates. Scott Fitzgerald has signed and numbered the edition on the view of the book store. D'Ambrosio has also signed the book version at the bottom of the back cover.
Gutenberg: A Short Essay . Mill Valley, CA, Sunflower Press, 1977. 2 3/4" x 3 3/8". [20 pp.]
COLOPHON: Designed and printed by Carol Cunningham at Sunflower Press . Signed by Carol Cunningham. This is 24 of 180. Deckled Arches paper in Deepdene Italic with Missal initials and 4 illustrations. Bound in brown Ultrasuede over boards. Printed in 2 colors with paper label on front cover.
Hunter, Dard. The Making of Books: The Lost Art of Making Books, Ancient Paper Making, and Seventeenth Century Type-Making . 4 vol. Chillicothe, OH, Mountain House Press, 1987. 1 7/8" x 5 16".
COLOPHON: Of these four miniature books 50 copies have been imprinted by Dard Hunter II at the Mountain House Press, Chillicothe, OH, MCMLXXXVII, and bound by Gray Parrot. This is copy number 16. Of which only 40 will be for sale . These three essays originally appeared in two Kansas City periodicals The Miscellany and The Quarterly Notebook in 1915 and 1916. Hunter designed and printed one copy of these pieces with a special title page drawn by him in pen and ink. Each essay represents Hunter's first published appearance on the topic. This set of miniature books was printed letterpress by Dard Hunter II using photographically reduced plates of the text. The original texts were set in hand-cut types by Dard Hunter and Dard Hunter II. Each book has a frontispiece showing a different paper mill of Hunter's as well as a reduction of his original title page. All are printed on paper made at the mill at Lime Rock, CT, in 1932, probably the last paper made by Hunter. The fourth volume contains paper specimens in a variety of styles and colors made by Hunter in his mill in Marborough, NY, between 1914 and 1917. Owing to the scarcity of these papers, Dard Hunter II decided to issue this collection of his father's earliest writings as miniature books. Each volume is bound in full brown morocco with gilt titles by Gray Parrot and housed together in a full morocco matching slipcase.
Irwin, Eleanor I. The Book in History . Buffalo, NY, Hillside Press, 1985. 2 1/2" x 2". 67 pp.
COLOPHON: This edition limited to 300 numbered copies of which this is number 22. The text for this book was set by hand in 6 pt Centenary type and printed on Baronal Ivory paper at the Hillside Press in the month of May, 1985 . Signed by Elaine Irwin. Full leather calf binding, stamped in 23KT Cockerell end papers.
James, Angela. The Art of Binding Books . West Yorkshire, England, Fleece Press, 1991. 2" x 2 15/16". [46 pp.]
COLOPHON: Illustrated by Anthony Christmas. 290 copies of this book are bound in cloth over boards by Smith Settle and ten in full leather by Angela James to her own design. The text is set in 8 pt Van Dijck at The Rocket Press . Signed by Angela James. Bound in patterned cloth.
Jixing, Pan. White Hemp Papermaking in Fenxiang County, Shaanxi Province, Northwest China . Kasama, Japan, Cannabis Press, 1981. 3" x 2". 19 pp.
COLOPHON: Pan Jixing (b.1931) is associate professor at the Institute of the History of Natural Science, Academia Sinica, Peking. The text is translated at the press from a portion of chapter 16 of "The History of Papermaking Techniques in China", Japanese edition, 1980; Tokyo. These 200 copies were stamped by the publisher . No.190.
Kaser, David. 26 Brief Lectures on the History of Printing . Spartanburg, SC, Kitemaug Press, 1974. 1 5/8" x 2 3/4". [35 pp.]
COLOPHON: About 175 copies were printed on the Pearl, and bound by Frank J. Anderson at the Kitemaug Press . A rhymed printing ABC.
Koretsky, Elaine. Hand Papermaking in Nepal. Kasama, Japan, Cannabis Press, 1981. 3" x 2". 22 pp. plus five samples.
COLOPHON: Elaine Koretsky traveled in Nepal and India in January-February, 1978. She has also spent time in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Morocco, Kenya and Egypt, involved in papermaking research, particularly in the field of fibers and natural dyes. These 200 copies were stamped by the publisher . No. 159 of 200 copies.
Logan, Herschel C. Portraits of Some Famous Printers . Fullerton, CA, Herschel C. Logan, 1992. 3" x 2 3/4". 41 pp.
COLOPHON: This edition is limited to 150 copies as a keepsake for the 1992 joint meeting of the Roxburghe and Zamorano Clubs. Sponsors are Zamorano Club members: K. Chinn, R. Hart, J. Lorson, M. Nunn, Mgr. F.J. Weber. Forty additional copies are reserved for private use and 110 copies are published in a separate edition by Lorson's Books and Prints, Fullerton, CA. Design by Vance Gerry, printing by Patrick Reagh; and binding by Bela Blau . Drawn by Herschel Logan. Red cloth with gilt title. A computer composition, letterpress miniature.
Melville, Herman. A Thought on Book-Binding . Westmoreland, NH, H.H. Hurley, 1981. 2 1/16" x 2 13/16". 10 pp.
COLOPHON: One of 350 copies printed on Maidstone handmade paper at the press of H.H. Hurley. Regular edition in marbled wraps . This copy bound in full calf, title stamped in gilt on front cover.
Ragab, Hassan, Ph.D. Making of Papyrus Revived Again in Egypt . Kasama, Japan, Cannabis Press, 1981. 3" x 2". 19 pp.
COLOPHON: Dr. Hassan Ragab was the first Egyptian ambassador of the People's Republic of China. He has been engaged in researching papyrus since 1968, after he retired the diplomat. Printed on Japanese mitsumata paper. The type is Baskerville in 6 and 12 pts from Mackenzie-Harris, Inc. These numbered 200 copies were stamped by the publisher . No.174. With samples of papyrus and pulped papyrus made at the Institute.
Ritchie, Ward. A Guide to the Hand Press . West Yorkshire, England, Fleece Press, 1989. 3" x 2 3/16". 38 pp.
COLOPHON: Engravings by Anthony Christmas. 200 copies printed by Simon Lawrence and bound by Smith Settle in May 1989 . Signed by Simon Lawrence. Bound in brown cloth with a pattern.
Shimura, Asao. Amate Making in San Pablito, Puebla, Mexico . Kasama, Japan, Cannabis Press, 1981. 3" x 2". 22 pp.
COLOPHON: The author visited San Pablito in '76, '78, and '80. Juan Manuel de la Rosa, b.1945, is a Mexican printmaker and papermaker. Printed on mitsumata paper. The type is Baskerville in 6 and 12 pts from Mackenzie-Harris, Inc., San Francisco. These numbered 200 copies were stamped by the author . No.171. Explains difference between paper, bark cloth, and bark paper samples.
Shimura, Asao. Early Chinese Papermaking: Experimental Hemp Papermaking Simulating the Later Han Dynasty Method by Mr. Pan . Washi Series II. Tokyo, Japan, Bunseido Press, 1980. 3" x 2". 18 pp.
COLOPHON: The text is mainly translated from Mr. Pan's publications with his permission. The cover is a ceremonial paper oiled and decorated with tinfoil. Printed on Chinese bamboo papers. The type is century bold and italic in 6 and 12 pts. These 128 numbered copies were stamped by Asao. The first edition, no.42 . Experimental hemp papermaking simulating the later Han dynasty method. 8 illustrations. 8 Chinese paper samples. Colorful gold and red cover with Chinese figures. Sewn with red thread.
Shimura, Asao. Papermaking in France and Switzerland . Kasama, Japan, Cannabis Press, 1981. 3" x 2". [16 pp. plus 8 samples and a colophon]
COLOPHON: The author attended the 15th Congress of International Association of Paper Historians (IPH) at Basel, Switzerland, Sept.20-23, 1980. Before the congress he visited the two French mills. The type is Baskerville in 6 and 12 pts for Mackenzie-Harris, Inc. Printed on mitsumata paper. These 200 copies were stamped by the author. No.159 . With an illustration of an old French mill and eight specimens of paper.
Shimura, Asao. U.S. Papermakers '78: Making Paper by Hand Is a Coming Thing Among Us . Tokyo, Japan, Bunseido Press, 1979. 3" x 2". 20 pp.
COLOPHON: Paper pH is checked with pH sticks, very rough range 5-10 and distilled water was 5.5. Printed on gampi paper. The type is century bold and italic 6 pts. These 256 numbered copies were stamped by Asao. The first edition no.96 . Plus 11 samples, wrapper.
Thomas, Aliza. Mitnaan Paper in Israel . Kasama, Japan, Cannabis Press, 1981. 3" x 2". [8 pp. plus 3 plates and 7 paper samples]
COLOPHON: Aliza Thomas, printmaker and papermaker, has lived in Israel since 1969, born in Holland. Printed on mitsumata paper. The type is Baskerville in 6 and 12 pts from Mackenzie-Harris, Inc. These two hundred copies were stamped by the publisher. No.153 .
Tute, George. The Fleece Press Guide to the Art of Wood Engraving . West Yorkshire, England, Fleece Press, 1986. 2 7/8" x 2 3/16". 24 pp.
COLOPHON: 250 copies bound in Liberty fabric over boards and 40 in full leather, by Smith Settle. 5 copies are bound to her own design by Angela James. The text is handset Modern No.20. A loose print by George Tute accompanies the special copies . With nine woodblock illustrations by nine artists. In slipcase with label. A loose print by George Tute accompanies the special copies. The first miniature from this press. It was given an honorable Diploma at the International Book Design Fair in Leipzig.
Twain, Mark. The Old-Time Printer . Baltimore, MD, Xavier Press, 1988. 2 1/2" x 2". 18 pp.
COLOPHON: This book was handset in 6 pt Baskerville. Printed on a 6 x 9 Baltimore No.14 handpress by F.X. Harrigan at the Xavier Press in a limited edition of 175 copies. Bound by Don Brady. No.6 . Signed by Francis X. Harrigan. Bound in brown cloth over boards with gilt-stamped titling on the front and spine. Endpapers are in a lighter shade of brown and the back inside cover has a pocket containing samples of metal type - 7 pt and 10 pt - which will illustrate the sizes used by Mark Twain when he was learning the printing trade. Twain delivered this speech to a printer's dinner meeting at Delmonico's in New York City on January 18, 1886. Frontispiece is facsimile 1940 U.S. commemorative stamp bearing likeness of Samuel L. Clemens. Another illustration shows a compositor at work. Title page is printed in red and black.
Walsdorf, John J., ed. Printers on Morris . Beaverton, OR, Beaverdam Press, 1981. 3" x 2 1/4". [40 pp.]
COLOPHON: A total of 326 copies have been printed directly from type. 300 copies on Strathmore Text and 26 special copies on Hosho. The text is set in 8 point Garamond. The binding by Gretchen Esping-Swanson at the Mute Swan bindery. The frontispiece engraved on wood by Barry Moser. The "Brother Rabbit" binding paper was engraved by Sara Chamberlain. The 26 special copies are bound in full leather with extra print of Morris signed by the editor, artists, and printer. This is copy S . One of 26 copies bound in full leather. With a foreword by Sir Basil Blackwell. 24 quotations covering the years 1883-1933. Designed by Earle Henness and printed on a 1912 Pearl Press. With an extra copy of the frontispiece, signed by Barry Moser.
Yarnell, Jim. Specimens: From Rags to Rushes . Wichita, KS, Oak Park Press, 1983. 2 7/8" x 1 3/4". 64 pp.
COLOPHON: This wee book has been written, illustrated, printed, and bound by Jim Yarnell at the one-man mini-conglomerate called the Oak Park Press and Papermill. The twelve specimens of handmade papers are products of the establishment. Of the edition of 200 copies, this is no.18 . Signed by Jim Yarnell. Examples of handmade papers and how they came to be. Twelve 4-page specimens of the author's handmade paper, illustrations, full leather, gold-stamped. Samples of paper made from rags, cotton, linen, silk, and plant fibers such as cattails and okra. Also specimen composed of officially recycled and shredded five dollar bills, and a specimen from Aspen wood.
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