The Charlotte M. Smith Collection of Miniature Books
Return to: 20th Century U. S. Imprints in the Smith Collection
The portion of this website in front of you brings together in preliminary fashion a variety of lists and descriptions for United States Miniature Books published during the Twentieth Century. The books have then been organized by press or publisher as described in Robert C. Bradbury's Twentieth Century United States Miniature Books (No. Clarendon, Vermont: The Microbibliophile, 2000). This page describes titles held by the University of Iowa Libraries for the press or publisher described below. The descriptions generally follow Bradbury's format: Author. Title. Imprint (if it varies from the heading), date. Size in inches. Number of pages. Brief physical description. Illustrations note. Copy # of [##] copies.
Junipero Serra Press
San Fernando, CA
1976-
Weber, Francis J. Interfaith in Action. San Buenaventura: Junipero Serra Press,
1976. 15 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed by Junipera Serra
Press San Buenaventura, California.
Three cent stamp as frontispiece, black, leather, gilt stamped. The sinking
of the military transport Dorcester, February 3, 1943, and the heroism of the
four chaplains aboard. Originally published at $15.00. B20th
1/3119.
Weber, Francis J. California, a Bibliography of its Miniature Books. San Buenaventura, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1976. 49 pp. 3" x
2-1/8".
Colophon: Three hundred and fifty copies of this book were printed at
the Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California. Signed, "for
Richard Curtiss with the gratitude of Francis J. Weber October 2,
1976".
Bound in black leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover.
Gilt edges. Kept in its original light yellow colored envelope. B20th
2/3083.
Weber, Francis J. Happy Birthday Uncle Sam! San Buenaventura, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1976. 15 pp. 2 9/16" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: Printed in a limited edition of 300 copies at the Junipero
Serra Press. Designed by Francis Braun.
Contains a commemorative 13 cent stamp as a frontispiece. Bound in
red leather with title stamped in gold on the front cover. Gilt
edges. Kept inside a light yellow colored envelope with title printed
in black. B20th 3/3113.
Weber, Francis J. Meanest Mother in the Whole World. San
Buenaventura, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1977. 16 pp. 2 15/16" x 2
1/8".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed by
Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun.
Dedicated to the memory of Katherine I Weber (1909-1976). Lib. of
Congress #77-77503. First book edition from the original and complete
edition in The Tidings, May 12, 1972. Since then an abridged form has
appeared in a host of newspapers and magazines without due credit to
the author. Bound in navy blue leather with title gold-stamped on the
front cover. Gilted edges. Kept inside of its original blue envelope
with title printed in black. B20th 4/3137.
Weber, Francis J. Christmas Cards. San Buenaventura: Junipero
Serra Press, 1977. 16 pp. 2 3/16" x 3".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed by the
Junipero Serra Press San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun.
Green leatherette gilt edges. B20th 5/3087.
Weber, Francis J. Five Magic Words. San Buenaventura, CA: Junipero
Serra Press, 1978. 20 pp. 2 1/4" x 2 3/4".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been published by
the Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun. Signed by Francis Weber.
13 cent US stamp commemorating the 50th Anniversary Year of Talking
Pictures is used as a frontispiece. Bound in black leather with title
gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt edges. Kept in original green
envelope with the title printed in black. B20th 6/3103. Second copy: Gift of Rosanne MacKenzie Sprague.
Weber, Francis J. El Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe. San
Buenaventura, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1978. 24 pp. 2 ¼" x 2
7/8".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed by the
Junipero Serra Press San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun.
Stamp as frontispiece, First Civil Settlement, Alta California 1777,
U.S. 13 cents. Dark blue leather. A brief account of San Jose, the
first civil settlement in Alta, California. B20th 7/3095.
Weber, Francis J. Solemn Consecration of San Buenaventura Mission.
San Buenaventura, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1978. 22 pp. 3" x 2
3/16".
Colophon: Three hundred and fifty copies of this book have been
printed by Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California.
Designed by Francis Braun.
An historical souvenir commemorating the rites performed by Cardinal
Timothy Manning on December 19, 1977 at the ninth and last of
Junipero Serra's missionary outposts. Bound in brown leather with the
title stamped in gold on the front cover. Gilted edges. Enclosed
inside a small yellow envelope with the title printed in black on it.
B20th 8/3166. Second copy: Gift of Rosanne MacKenzie Sprague.
Weber, Francis J. Mickey's Golden Jubilee. Los Angeles, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1979. 10 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been published by
the Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun.
A brief history of Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse. Text printed in italic
with a small blue illustration of Mickey Mouse printed in the corner
of each page. Bound in blue morocco with the title and author stamped
in gold on the front cover. Enclosed inside a small blue envelope
with the title and author printed in black on it. B20th 9/3138.
Weber, Francis J. Eulogy for a Cardinal. San Buenaventura, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1979. 18 pp. 2 7/8" x 2".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed at the
Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun.
Printed in honor of the late Arachbishop of Los Angeles. His eulogy
is not dated as it was printed, and bound prior ot the death of
cardinal McIntyre so it was ready to be distributed at his funeral.
Bound in red leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt
edges. Kept inside of its original red envelope with title in black
printed on it. B20th 10/3097.
Weber, Francis J. California, the Golden State. San Buenaventura,
CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1979. 25 pp. 2 3/16" x 3".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed by
Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun.
California 6 cent stamp used as a frontispiece. Bound in gold leather
with title gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt edges. Kept inside a
light yellow colored envelope with title printed in black. Outlines
the major statistical characteristics of California. the Golden State
presently accounts for more inhabitants than that of 111 nations.
B20th 11/3084. Second copy: Gift of Rosanne MacKenzie Sprague.
Weber, Francis J. Los Angeles, a Bicentennial Salute. San
Buenaventura, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1981. 21 pp. 2 9/16" x 2
1/8".
Colophon: Five hundred copies of this book have been printed by the
Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun.
Bound by Francis Braun. Text by Charles F. Lummis. Preface by Msgr.
Weber. First published in Out West, April 1909. Bound in slate gray
leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover along with the
seal of Los Angeles. Gilt edges. Kept in its original light yellow
colored envelope. B20th 12/3130.
Weber, Francis J. Hollywood. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1981. 17 pp. 3" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed by the
Junipero Serra Press San Fernando, California Title Page by Anthony
Kroll. Designed by Francis Braun. Signed Weber.
The story of Hollywood, the world's biggest sign, first erected in
1923 and rebuilt in 1978. Red leather. B20th 13/3114.
Weber, Francis. J. Missionary Rationale. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1980. 10 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/16".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed by the
Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun.
A tribute to Msgr. Daniel Hurley, Pastor of the Ventura Mission.
Includes a letter to Junipero Serra to his parents as he left for the
mission field, August 20, 1749. Edited by Francis J. Weber, with
frontispiece portrait of Msgr. Hurley. Bound in white leather with
title gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt edges. Kept inside of a
yellow envelope. B20th 14/3141.
Weber, Francis J. Father Was a Dictator. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1983. 13 pp. 2 3/8" x 3 1/16".
Colophon: Three hundred and fifty copies of this book have been
printed by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Designed and printed by Francis Braun.
Black calf, gilt stamped, all edges gilt. Issued in honor of Msgr.
Weber's father, Frank J. Weber (1903-1983). Originally printed in The
Tidings, June 16, 1972. B20th 15/3101.
Weber, Francis J. Spruce Goose. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1983. 17 pp. 2 1/8" x 2 7/8".
Colophon: Three Hundred copies of this book have been printed by
Junipero Serra Press San Fernando, California. Designed by Francis
Braun.
Bound in white leather with gold stamping. End papers photographs of
the Spruce Goose. B20th 16/3167.
Weber, Francis J. America's Painter, Normal Rockwell. San
Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1983. 11 pp. 3 1/8" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed by
Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California. Library of Congress
Catalogue Card 74-52149. Designed by Francis Braun. Signed Francis J
Weber.
Bound in orange leather stamped with gold on front cover. 1972 8 cent
stamp of Rockwell's painting of Tom Sawyer painting the fence used as
a frontispiece. A Second copy with a label pasted in: Grand Conclave
2 Boston, 1984. B20th 17/3071.
Weber, Francis J. Holy Year of 1983-1984. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1983. 22 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: Three hundred copies of this book have been printed by
Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California. Designed by Francis
Braun.
Coat-of-arms of Pope John Paul II in color as frontispiece. Bound in
purple leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt
edges. The theme for the 1983-1984 jubilee is "reconcilliation".
Since the year 1300, there have been 26 previous such designated
celebrations which are listed in this miniature book. B20th
18/3117.
Weber, Francis J. Goodyear Blimp. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1983. 17 pp. 2 13/16" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: Three hundred and fifty copies of this book have been
printed by Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California. Art work
by Anthony Kroll. Designed by Francis Braun.
Bound in green leather with title and design gold stamped on the
front cover. Edges gilt stamped. The headquarters for Goodyear is in
Akron, Ohio, so it is appropriate that copies of this miniature were
first released in Ohio at the Conclave. The frontispiece is a United
States airmail stamp of September 3, 1954, when the cost of sending a
postcard by airmail was four cents. B20th 19/3109.
Weber, Francis J. XXIII Olympiad. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1984. 14 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: Three hundred and fifty copies of thisbook have been
printed by Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California. Designed
by Francis Braun. Signed Francis J Weber.
Red leather with gilt edges. This little book is intended to welcome
the world's greatest athletes to the Summer Games of the XXIII
Olympiad. Each copy has a 28 cent airmail commemorative stamp tipped
in as a frontispiece and there are six blank pages at the end for
additional Olympic stamps of the owner's choice. "It is indeed
appropriate that the 1984 games be stageed in California, home of the
giant Sequoia Redwood tress, the only organisms still alive which
were flourishing when the ancient games took place. B20th
20/3176.
Weber, Francis J. Silver Jubilee Memoir,1959-1984. San Fernando,
CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1984. 12 pp. 2 3/4" x 1 3/5".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Francis Braun, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 350 copies by the Junipero Serra Presss, San Fernando, California.
Signed Weber.
Bound in red leather. With a Guyana 5 cent stamp of Easter 1968. All
edges silver. B20th 21/3163.
Weber, Francis J. Cable Cars. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1984. 18 pp. 1 13/16" x 2 5/16".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Francis Braun, is set
in 9 point Baskerville type, leaded 3 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 350 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Signed by Msgr. Weber.
Illustrated with an eight cent stamp, "Historic Preservation" of a
San Francisco Cable Car. Bound in tan leather with gold stamping.
a.e.g. B20th 22/3080.
Weber, Francis J. John Henry Cardinal Newman,1801-1890. San
Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, (1985). 18 pp. 2 13/16" x 2".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 300 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando,
California.
Stamp of Cardinal Newman as frontispiece. Bound in red leather with
title gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt edges. B20th 23/3124.
Weber, Francis J. National Archives, 1934-1984. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1985. 2 15/16" x 2".
Colophon: The book, printed on Letterpress by Francis Braun, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 200 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando,
California.
Blue leather, Stamp as a frontispiece. Published Labor Day. although
the colophon says 200 copies, only 100 were completed. The last book
printed and bound by Francis Braun. B20th 24/3144.
Weber, Francis J. San Xavier del Bac. San Fernando, CA: Junipero
Serra Press, 1985. 19 pp. 1 3/4" x 2 1/4".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 9 point Baskerville type, leaded 3 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound Englih book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 300 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Signed Francis J Weber.
Bound in gray/brown lether, with gold stamping on front.
Frontispiece: 8 cent U.S. stamp of San Xavier Del Bac Mission,
Historic Preservation. B20th 25/3159.
Weber, Francis J. Magic Kingdom. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1985. 2 5/8" x 2".
Colophon: 350 copies printed by Patrick Reagh and bound by Mariana
Blau, Los Angeles. August 1985. Signed Francis J Weber.
Printed in two colors. A Walt Disney six cent stamp is used as a
frontispiece. 8 pages. #9 of 350 copies. Bound in blue leather with
the title in gold in the middle of a gold scalloped border on the
cover and the title in gold on the spine. B20th 26/3132.
Weber, Francis J. World's Most Widely Read Book. San Fernando, CA: 1985. 12 pp. 2 1/4" x 2 13/16". B20th 27/3175.
Weber, Francis J. Msgr. Benjamin G. Hawkes. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1985. 18 pp. 2 13/16" x 2 1/16".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 350 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando,
California.
Frontispiece illustration of Hawkes. Bound in green leather. Gold
stamping on front cover. Only 50 of the 350 were for sale.B20th
28/3143.
Weber, Francis J. Unifinished Psalter. San Fernando, CA: Junipero
Serra Press. 19 pp. 2 13/16" x 2 1/16".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 200 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Signed Weber.
Bound in blue leather with gold stamping. Containing a 3 cent stamp
commemorating the 300th anniversary of printing in America 1639-1939
as frontispiece. B20th 29/3168.
Weber, Francis J. Great Pardon of Portiuncula. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1986. 16 pp. 1 7/8" x 2 3/8".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 9 point Basskerville type, leaded 3 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 300 copies by the Junipero Serro Press, San Fernandok
California.
S. Francis of Assisi stamp as frontispiece. Reddish-brown leather,
gilt edges. How the name Portiuncula, a tiny church in Assisi, Itlay
was given in 1769 to what is now the Los Angeles River. 300 copies.
B20th 30/3111.
Weber, Francis J. Los Regalitos de Fray Junipero. San Fernando,
CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1987. 43 pp. 2 3/4" x 2 3/8".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennnels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 350 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Signed #1, Francis J. Weber.
The Archival Center. Bound in green leatheer with all edges gilt.
B20th 31/3131.
Weber, Francis J. Peter Arrives in the Promised Land. San
Buenaventura, CA: Junipera Serra Press. 16 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/16".
Colophon: Six hundred copies of this book have been printed by the
Junipero Serra Press, San Buenaventura, California. Designed by
Francis Braun.
With a 1980 Vatican stamp depicting the Pope. Bound in white leather
with gold stamping. B20th 32/3148.
Weber, Francis J. Father Flanagan of Boys Town. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1987. 18 pp., 1 ¾" x 2 3/16".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 9 point Baskerville type, leaded in 3 points between lines.
Printed on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited
press run of 300 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando,
California. Signed Franics J Weber.
Bound in brown leather with gold typing on front. Frontispiece, a 4
cent stamp depicting Father Flanagan. B20th 33/3100.
Weber, Francis J. Knute Rockne, All American. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1988. 12 pp. 2 7/8" x 2".
Colophon: This book, printed Offset by H.J. Viney set in 8 point
Baskerville type, leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 250 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California, 1988. Signed
by Francis Weber.
Bound in green leather with title gold-stamped on the cover. Gilt
edges. There is a Knute Rockne 20 cent stamp as a frontispiece. B20th
34/3125.
Weber, Francis J. The Rose, America's Flower. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1988. 12 pp. 2 3/4" x 2."
Colophon: This book, printed Offset by H.J. Viney set in 8 point
Baskerville type, leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California, 1988. Signed
by Francis Weber.
15 cent rose stamp as frontispiece. Bound in red leather with title
gold-stamped on front cover. Gilt edges. The rose is now the official
national flower of the United States. B20th 35/3154.
Weber, Francis J. C.E.D. The Lady. San Fernando, CA: Junipero
Serra Press, 1988. 17 pp. 2 13/16" x 1 15/16".
Colophon: This book printed Offset by H.J. Viney set in 8 point
Baskerville type, leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 300 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California, 1988. Signed
by Francis Weber.
Brief biography of Carrie Estelle Doheny with an appendix of the
leather bookplate by Riviere and Sons. Msgr. Weber is the
representative of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles designated to attend
all the sales of the books of Mrs. E.L. Doheny conducted by
Christie's. This little book was issued in October 1988 on the
occasion of the fourth sale held in New York. Contains original
leather bookplate as a frontispiece. Bound in blue leather with title
gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt edges. B20th 36/3079.
Weber, Francis J. Pope John Paul II at San Fernando Mission. Junipero Serra Press, 1988. Gift of Robert C. Bradbury. B20th 37/3149.
Weber, Francis J. Baltimore's Cathedral. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press,
1988. 9 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: Two hundred copies of the book have been printed by the Junipero Serra
Press, San Fernando, California. Designed by Roger Pennels.
With a 15 cent postage stamp in the Architecture series depicting the Baltimore
Cathedral, used as frontispiece. Bound in gray leather.B20th 38/3075.
Weber, Francis J. Jan Styke's Crucifixion. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1988. 9 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 200 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Signed Francis J Weber.
Blue leather. With a 4 cent Jan Paderewski U.S.. postage stamp as
frontispiece. B20th 39/3122.
Weber, Francis J. Los Angeles International Airport. San Fernando,
CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1988. 2 13/16" x 2".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 250 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Signed, Francis J Weber.
Bound in orange leather with gold stamping. 8 cent U.S. air mail
stamp in frontispiece. B20th 40/3129.
Weber, Francis J. Our Lady of Montserrat. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1989. 12 pp. 2 7/8" x 1 7/8".
Colophon: This book, printed Offset by H.J. Viney set in 8 point
Baskerville type, is leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California, 1989. Signed
Weber.
With a Spanish 15 centavos stamp. Bound in blue leather. With gold
stamping on front. B20th 41/3147.
Weber, Francis J. Nation's Christmas Tree. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1989. 11 pp. 2 7/8" x 1 15/16".
Colophon: This book, printed Offset by H.J. Viney set in 8 point
Baskerville type, is leaded one point between lines. Printed on 100
gms English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200
copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California,
1989.
With a U.S. 15 cent stamp used as a frontispiece. Bound in green
leather with gold stamping. B20th 42/3175.
Weber, Francis J. Yosemite. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1990. 15 pp. 2 3/4" x 1 7/8".
Colophon: This book printed Offset by H.J.Viney in 8 point
Baskerville type, is leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California, 1990. Signed
by Francis Weber.
Bound in black leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover. A
1 cent U.S. postage stamp printed with a green depiction of Yosemite
used as a frontispiece. B20th 43/3177.
Weber, Francis J. Californian at Santiago de Compostela. San
Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1990. 15 pp. 2 1/2" x 1 7/8".
Colophon: This book printed Offset by Henry Law in 8 point
Baskerville type, is leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Spanish stamp as frontispiece. Bound in maroon leather with title
gold-stmaped on the front cover. Gilt edges. B20th 44/3081.
Weber, Francis J. Immortal Little Willie. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1990. 12 pp., 2 7/8" x 2".
Colophon: This book, printed Offset by H.J. Viney in 8 point
Baskerville type, is leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California, 1990. Signed
Weber.
Bound in brown leather with gold stamping on front cover. B20th
45/3118.
Weber, Francis J. Gaspar de Portola. San Fernando, CA: Junipero
Serra Press, 1990. 16 pp. 2 1/2" x 1 7/8".
Colophon: This book, printed Offset by Henry Law in 8 point
Baskerville type, is leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California. Signed by
Weber.
Bound in green leather, aeg. With a Spanish stamp picturing de
Portola used as frontispiece. B20th 46/3108.
Weber, Francis J. Holy Grail. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1990. 14 pp. 2 1/2" x 1 7/8".
Colophon: This book printed Offset by Henry Law in 8 point
Baskerville type, is leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California. Signed by
Francis Weber.
Contains a 25 cent Spanish stamp as the frontispiece. Bound in red
leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt edges. B20th
47/3116.
Weber, Rosemary. A Short Story. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1990. 17 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 300 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando,
California.
Bound in green leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover.
Gilt edges. B20th 48/3180.
Weber, Francis J. Buffalo Bill's Baptism. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1991. 13 pp. 2 5/8" x 1 3/4".
Colophon: This book, printed Offset by Henry Law in 9 point
baskerville type, is leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California. Signed by
Francis Weber
Bound in orange leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover.
Gilt edges. A 15 cent stamp depicting Buffalo Bill is used as a
frontispiece. B20th 49/3078.
Weber, Francis J. San Simeon. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1991. 2 5/8" x 1 3/4".
Colophon: This book, printed Offset by Henry Law in 9 point
Baskerville type, is leaded 1 point between lines. Printed on 100 gms
English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run of 200 copies
by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California. Signed by
Francis Weber.
A 4 cent Freedom of the Press stamp used as a frontispiece. Bound in
green leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt edges.
B20th 50/3158.
Weber, Francis J. Farmer's Market. San Fernando, CA: Junipero
Serra Press, 1991. 13 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 300 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Signed by Francis Weber.
U.S National Grange 5 cent stamp used as frontispiece. Bound in green
leather with title stamped in gold on the front cover. Gilt edges.
B20th 51/3099.
Weber, Francis J. Ellis Island. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra
Press, 1991. 14 pp. 2 7/8" x 2 1/16".
Colophon: This book printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 300 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
signed by Francis Weber.
U.S. stamp of flag and fireworks as frontispiece. Bound in blue
leather with title gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt edges. B20th
52/3096.
Weber, Francis J. Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial. San
Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1991. 15 pp. 2-13/16" x
2-1/16".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 250 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando, California.
Signed by Francis Weber.
3 cent U.S. stamp as frontispiece. Bound in blue leather with title
gold-stamped on the front cover. Gilt edges. B20th 53.
Weber, Francis J. Magnificat. San Fernando: Junipero Serra Press,
1991. 2 13/16" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 11 point Bembo type. Printed on 100 pound English book paper, it
is issued in a limited press run of 300 copies by the Junipero Serra
Press, San Fernando, California.
Bound in red leather. With color photo of Timothy Cardinal Manning as
frontispiece. B20th 54.
Wever, Francis J. Pledge of Allegiance. San Fernando, CA: Nut Quad
Press, 1992. 11pp. 2-7/8" x 2-1/4".
Colophon: Handset and Printed Letterpress using Times New Roman and
Caslon type. Printed on Mohawk Superfine text in an edition of 225 by
Regis M. Graden, Nut Quad Press, San Fernando.
A keepsake to commemorate the joint meeting of Zamorano &
Roxburghe Clubs in San Francisco, 1992. A U.S. stamp with an eagle on
it is used as a frontispiece. Bound in red cloth with title
gold-stamped on the spine. B20th 55.
Weber, Francis J. Ecclesial History. San Fernando: Junipero Serra
Press, 1992. 2 13/16" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 8 point Baskerville type, leaded 2 points between lines. Printed
on 100 pound English book paper, it is issued in a limited press run
of 250 copies by the Junipero Serra Press, San Fernando,
California.
Bound in red leather. Contais a 75 lira stamp as a frontispiece. One
of the last three books printed by letterpress by Roger Penells, who
died. B20th 56.
Weber, Francis J. Dean of Mibrobibliophiles. San Fernando, CA:
Junipero Serra Press, 1993. 26 pp. 2-1/2" x 2-1/16".
Colophon: The type used for this book is 8 point Galliard. Printed
and bound by Tabula Rasa Press in an edition of 125 copies of which
this is no.12.
Bound in pink paper over boards with title printed on spine and front
cover in black ink. B20th 57.
Weber, Francis J. Wendell Willkie, a Personal Memoir. Philadelphia:
Junipero Serra Press, 1993. 2 5/8" x 2 3/8".
Colophon: This book was designed, printed and bound by Susan Acker
and Mary McDermott at the Feathered Serpent San Rafael, California in
an edition of 125 copies. No. 17. Signed Mary McDermott and Susan
Acker.
End papers printed with reduced multiple stamps of Wilkie, a 75 cent
Wilkie stamp as frontispiece with illustrations printed in three
colors. With a printed paper label. B20th 58.
Riley, James Whitcomb. The Passing of the Backhouse. San Fernando:
Junipero Serra Press, 1993. 2 1/8" x 2 7/16".
Colophon: This book was printed letterpress on 60 lb. Warren's
Eggshell paper, using handset Bembo types. It was made at Bookhaven
Press by Pall Bohne, who also drew the illustrations. It is now
issued in a limited press run of 150 copies by the Junipero Serra
ress in San Fernando, California.
10 cent postage stamp of Riley in the colophon. Printed in two colors
and bound in paper over boards with a cloth spine by Pall Bohne at
Bookhaven press with illustrationns by him. 150 copies. B20th
59.
Weber, Francis J. Remember Pearl Harbor. San Fernando: Junipero
Serra Press, 1992. 2 7/8" x 2 1/16"
Colophon: This book, printed on Letter press by Roger Pennels, is set
in 11 point Bembo type. Printed on 100 pound English book paper, it
is issued in a limited press run of 250 copies by th Junipero Serra
Press, San Fernando, California.
Green leather with a frontispiece of 29 cent commemorative stamp. One
of the last three books printed by letterpress by Roger Pennells, who
died. B20th 60.
Weber, Francis J. Queen Mary's Miniature Library. San Fernando:
Junipero Serra Press, 1992. 2 13/16" x 2 1/8".
Colophon: This book, printed on Letterpress by Roger Pennels, is set
in 11 point Bembo type. Printed on 100 pound English book paper, it
is issued in a limited press run of 250 copies by the Junipero Serra
Press, San Fernando, California.
Contains a Newfoundland 7 cent postage stamp of Queen Mary as a
frontispiece, bound in blue leather. One of the last three books
printed by letter press by Roger Penells, who died. B20th 61.
Weber, Francis J. Christopher Columbus. San Fernando, CA: Junipero
Serra Press, 1992. 13 pp. 2-5/8" x 2-3/16".
Colophon: 150 copies have been printed by Wallace Nethery and bound
by Bela Blau. Signed by Francis Weber and Wallace Nethery.
Bound in blue cloth with title gold-stamped on the spine and front
cover. B20th 23 under Nethery, Wallace.
Weber, Francis J. Ex Libris: A Bibliography of California's Miniature Mission Books. Junipero Serra Press, 1993. 2 5/16" x 2
1/16".
Colophon: The type used in this book is Galliard. Printed Letterpress
and bound by Tabatha Rasa Press in an edition of 125 copies, this is
copy no. 2.
With Old Mission California Wine 1922 label as frontispiece. Paper
bound in gray with printed label and title on spine. B20th 62.
Weber, Francis J. The'Replanting' of Frederick. Seattle: Junipero
Serra Press, 1994. 2 5/8" x 2 3/16".
Colophon: The type used in this book is Poetica Chancery I. Printed
on acid-free paper in an edition of 125 copies. Printed at Tabula
Rasa Press, seattle. This is copy no. 9.
Bound in marbled paper with cloth spine, title on spine. B20th
63.
Weber, Francis, J. On Reaching a Hundred. Pasadena: Junipero Serra
Press, 1994. 2 13/16" x 2 ¼".
Colophon: Designed and printed at The Castle Press of Pasadena, this
book is issued in a press run of 150 copies. It was bound by Roswell
Bookbinders of Phoenix.
Bound in brown cloth. 13 pages. B20th 64.
Weber, Francis J. William Randolph Hearst. Junipero Serra Press,
1995. 2 3/8" x 2 5/8".
Colophon: 150 copies printed by John Lathourakis at the Tabula Rasa
Press.
One copy was obtained by Msgr. Weber as he wasn't happy with the
results, but Dawson's sent me a better copy, for which $15.00 was
paid. Bound in brown cloth with gold stamping on the cover. B20th
65.
Weber, Francis J. The Last Supper. Junipero Serra Press, 1998. 10 pp., 6cm.
X 7 ½ cm.
Colophon: Designed and printed at The Castle Press of Pasedena, this book is
issued in a press run of 400 copies. It was bound by Roswell Bookbinders of
Phoenix. B20th 66.
Weber, Francis J. Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the United States. A Personal Memoir. Junipero Serra Press, 1999. Gift of Robert C. Bradbury. B20th 67/3092.
Weber, Francis J. Angel's Flight - A Los Angeles Funicular Railway.
Van Nuys, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1988. 21pp. 2-5/8" x 2-1/8".
Colophon: 200 copies printed by Richard J. Hoffman, Van Nuys, 1988. Signed by
Francis Weber on p7.
Contains a fold-out illustration, along with a reproduction of original ticket
on the back cover. Bound in cloth and printed boards. A note in the transportation
history of Los Angeles, 1901-1969. B20th 8 under Hoffman, Richard J.
