Descriptive Summary |
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Creator: | Miniature Book Collection |
Title: | Guide to the Miniature Fine Press and Artists' Book Collection |
Dates: | 1940-2000 |
Quantity: | 11 record cartons |
Abstract: | This collection encompasses artists' books and examples of fine printing and binding, all executed in a miniature format. |
Collection No.: | GB 7A |
Language: | English |
Repository: | Rutgers University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives |
This collection consists of more than 980 miniature books issued by private presses or made by artists. Most are less than three inches in any dimension, which is the standard measure used in the United States to define a book as miniature. Some of these are artists' books, with creative formats and design that stretch the concept of books into the realm of art objects. Others are in the tradition of fine printing or binding, but on a miniature scale. These books are characterized by handmade paper and illustration, letterpress printing, fine binding and other examples of craftsmanship. The collection primarily consists of books created or published in the United States from 1940 through 2000, although there is also a significant sample of international presses. The bulk of the collection was donated by Alden Jacobs, Rutgers class of 1940, and added to when funding permitted. Other miniature books, including donations by Alden Jacobs can be found in our collections.
Artists’ books are among the most exciting works in the collection, and show off the creative ingenuity of the artists who explored the expressive potential of the miniature format. Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki (Bronte Press) illustrates her hand-printed-and -bound books with original watercolors, often on handmade paper. Carol Schwartzott uses both hand-colored illustrations and accordion formats in her work. Lloyd L. Nielson of Juniper Von Phitzer creates in both the traditional mode and in unique artist formats that bring texture, interaction and discovery to the experience of “book.” The collection includes unbound sample pages and marbled paper for Shadrach S. Stevens' Salutatory Speculations from Juniper Von Phitzer. Jane Conneen (Little Farm Press) uses a range of techniques from accordion formats and 3D images to etched plates and hand-colored illustrations. Pat Baldwin (Pequeño Press) designs books that require interaction and manipulation, making use of the accordion format. The collection includes page proofs, mockups and other pieces that show the creation process of a book in miniature format: Epaminondas, created by Pequeño Press. Peter and Donna Thomas stretch the structure and texture of books with illustration, handmade paper, unique bindings and book shapes that comment on and interpret the content. Maryline Poole Adams (Poole Press) is another artist using handmade paper, handset type and hand-drawn illustrations in her work. Carol Cunningham (Sunflower Press) combines handmade paper, unique bindings and hand-drawn illustrations in her books. Other presses that experiment with illustration and format include never mind the press, Rebecca Press, REM Miniatures and Tabula Rasa Press.
Also notable are the more traditional codex books that exhibit fine materials and binding styles. No better example of this can be found than the works of Bela Blau and his wife Marianna Blau, whose detail and finish are technically remarkable, particularly considering the challenges of the miniature format. Their work can be found under their own press name Bela and Mariana Blau as well as among the publications of Black Cat Press, Bob Young, Dawson's Book Shop, Dawson-Ganske, Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library, Santa Susanna Press and Press in the Gatehouse.
A number of presses have engaged in what might be termed “extreme miniaturization” by producing books of one inch or less in size. Examples of this work can be found in the work of Kingsport Press, Mosaic Press, Pennyweight Press, Randle, REM Miniatures and Trader’s Press. A number of international presses also produce “extreme miniatures,” including Editions Montparnasse, Editions Quebec, Graphische Fachgrosshandlung Waldmann & Pfitzner, Lilliput Press and Roger Huet.
Alembic Press website: http://www.alembicpress.co.uk/Alembooks/Minlist.htm
Bradbury, Robert C. Twentieth Century United States Miniature Books. No. Clarendon, VT: The Microbiliophile, 2000
Google Books
Lilliput Press website: http://www.lilliput.co.uk
Lorson Books website: http://www.lorsonbooksandprints.com
Miniature Book News
Omar Khayyam Nederland website: http://www.omarkhayyamnederland.com/archives/articles/miniature-editions.html
University of Iowa. On line finding aid for The Charlotte M. Smith Collection of Miniature Books: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/sc/smith/
Worldcat website: http://www.worldcat.org/
The most significant effort to categorize 20th century miniature books, and identify associated artists, publishers and presses is Robert C. Bradbury’s Twentieth Century United States Miniature Books. We have relied on his work in organizing this collection, dividing it into three series. The first series includes the presses that Robert C. Bradbury covers; the second series comprises other domestic fine presses that Bradbury omits; the last series lists international fine presses. The "Bradbury" and "International Fine Press" titles are arranged by press, generally by the first letter of the press name, rather than the last name of the owner (example: Achille J. St. Onge alphabetized as "A"). Within each press list, titles are listed by year of publication; if two or more titles are issued the same year, these have been arranged alphabetically according to author or title. Titles with no date are provided at the end of each press listing. Titles issued in boxed sets are listed together. Those in the "Non-Bradbury Other Fine Press" category are listed by year of publication and alphabetically within each year.
Each title description includes book height and width, measured in inches, and a brief description of the binding. For publishers described in the Bradbury work, we have quoted from Bradbury's comments and cited Twentieth Century United States Miniature Books.
The Early Miniature Books Collection
The Commercial and Other Miniature Books Collection
A miniature book case and ephemera from both Alden Jacobs’ collection and a 1999 exhibition of his collection at the Rutgers
University Library are not itemized here, but are included in Box 2 of this collection.
The Children's Miniature Books Collection
Nineteenth Century Children's Chapbook Collection
Guide to the Miniature Fine Press and Artists' Book Collection (GB 7A), Special Collections and University Archives, Rutgers University Libraries.
This section provides descriptions of the materials found within each series. Each series description is followed by a container list, which gives the titles of the folders and their locations in the numbered boxes that comprise this collection.
Fine Presses Discussed in Bradbury, A-D | |||||||||||
Summary: Series includes miniature books listed and described in Robert C. Bradbury's work, Twentieth Century United States Miniature Books. The series has been divided into subseries by alphabetical grouping for easier access. | |||||||||||
ABCDARIUM of C.L. HELBERT | |||||||||||
C. L. Helbert printed his miniature books in Milwaukee, Wisconsin using the press name ABCDarium, [ABCDarium of C.L. Herbert, and ABCdarium]. All his books are letterpress printed from handset type. (Bradbury 1) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 1A | Osborne, Karen K. Mother Bickerdyke, Civil War Mother to the Boys. Milwaukee, WI: Blue & Grey Chap Books/Clifford L. Helbert, 1990. Number 54 of an unknown "limited" number of copies. 2 15/16 x 2 7/16, cloth with plastic dust jacket. | |||||||||
1B | Kerkow, Herbert. Dunlap and Claypoole: Printers to George Washington and the American Congress. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: ABCDarium of Clifford L. Helbert, 1988. Number 78 of 200 copies. 3 1/8 x 2 ½, cloth spine with paper and plastic dust jacket. | ||||||||||
1C | Ross, Albion H. Peasants of the Vistula: Chapter Ten of Journey of an American. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: ABCDarium of C. L. Helbert, 1990. Number 51 of 200 copies. 3 1/8 x 2 7/16, cloth spine with paper and plastic dust jacket. | ||||||||||
1D | Meynell, Alice. Reflections on MORTALITY in Prose and Poetry. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: ABCDarium, 1991. Number 2 of 200 copies. 3 x 2 ½, cloth. | ||||||||||
ACHILLE J. ST. ONGE | |||||||||||
According to Bradbury, Achille J. St. Onge of Worcester, Massachusetts set the standard for 20th century miniature books. A hobby printer, St. Onge didn’t print his miniature books, although he selected the content and designed the book. He commissioned some of the finest printers and bookbinders in the world, such as Daniel B. Updike and Bruce Rogers. St. Onge also used English printers and binders, such as the Chiswick Press and Sangorski & Sutcliffe, and the Dutch firm of Joh. Enschede en Zonen. … St. Onge published miniature books he thought would have wide appeal, and printed editions of a thousand or more copies. He also published a periodical from 1960 to 1962 called The Miniature Book Collector. (Bradbury 249) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 1E | Shaw, Robert K. Noel: Christmas Echoes down the Ages. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1935. Printed by The Stobbs Press, Worchester, MA. Bound by Wetherbee and Company. Number 2 of 278 copies. 2 7/16 x 1 11/16, leather. | |||||||||
1F | Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Friendship. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1939. Printed by D.B. Updike, The Merrymount Press, Boston, MA. One of 950 copies. 2 7/8 x 1 5/8, leather with plastic dust cover. | ||||||||||
1G | Auslander, Joseph. Five American Immortals. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1940. Printed by D.B. Updike, The Merrymount Press, Boston, MA. One of 475 copies. 3 3/16 x 2 1/8, cloth with plastic dust cover. | ||||||||||
1H | Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States 1861-1865. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1950. Printed by The Chiswick Press, London. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. One of 1500 copies. 3 1/8 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
1I | Churchill, Winston S. King George VI: the Prime Minister’s Broadcast, February 7, 1952. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1952. Printed by The Chiswick Press, London. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. One of 750 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
1J | Webster, Daniel. On the Powers of Government Assigned to it by the Constitution. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1952. Printed for the New Hampshire Historical Society by the Anthoensen Press, Portland, ME. 3 3/16 x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
1K | The Coronation of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1953. Printed by The Chiswick Press, London. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. One of 2000 copies. 2 ¾ x 1 15/16, leather. | ||||||||||
1L | The Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1954. Printed by The Chiswick Press, London. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. One of 1000 copies. 2 ¾ x 1 15/16, leather. | ||||||||||
1M | Brooks, Van Wyck. From a Writer’s Notebook. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1955. Printed by The Chiswick Press, London. One of 1000 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 7/8, leather with paper dust cover. | ||||||||||
1N | Blumenthal, Walter Hart. Formats & Foibles: a Few Books Which Might be Called Curious. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1956. Printed by The Chiswick Press, London. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, London. One of 300 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
1O | Thoreau, Henry David. Wild Apples: History of the Apple Tree. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1956. Bound by Frank Fortney, New York. 3 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
1P | Sandburg, Carl. Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1959. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1959. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. One of 2000 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
2A | Gray, Thomas. Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1960. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost and Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. One of 1000 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
2B | Jacobs, Louis. The Jewish Festivals. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1961. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Albracht, Utrecht, Holland. One of 2000 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
2C-D | Kennedy, John Fitzgerald. The Inaugural Address of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States: Delivered at the Capitol, Washington, January 20, 1961. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, [1961]. Library has three copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
2E | Adams, John Quincy. The Wants of Man. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1962. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. One of 950 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 ¼, leather. | ||||||||||
2F | Moore, Clement C. The Night before Christmas. Worchester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1962. Illustrated by Tasha Tudor. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. 3 11/16 x 2 11/16, leather with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
2G-H | Cross, Wilbur L. Thanksgiving Day Proclamations. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1963. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. Library has two of 1000 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, leather, two copies. | ||||||||||
2I | Revere, Paul. Paul Revere’s Ride: a Deposition. Haarlem, Holland: Achille J. St. Onge, 1963. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. One of 1000 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
2J | Sir Winston S. Churchill: Honorary Citizen of the United States of America by Act of Congress April 9, 1963. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1963. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. One of 1000 copies. 2 ½ x 1 ¾, leather. | ||||||||||
2K | Swann, Thomas Burnett. Alas, in Lilliput. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1964. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. One of 500 copies. 2 7/16 x 1 ¾, leather. | ||||||||||
2L | Johnson, Lyndon Baines. The Inaugural Address of Lyndon Baines Johnson, President of the United States: Delivered at the Capitol, Washington, January 20, 1965. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1965. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. One of 2500 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
2M | The Twenty Third Psalm. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1965. Illustrated by Tasha Tudor. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. 3 ¾ x 2 11/16, leather with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
2N | Magna Carta of King John AD 1215. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1965. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. One of 1250 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
2O | The Autobiography of Robert Hutchings Goddard, Father of the Space Age: Early Years to 1927. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1966. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. Number 1476 of 1926 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3A | MacLeish, Archibald. Remarks at the Dedication of the Wallace Library. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1967. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. One of 1250 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3B | Thoreau, Henry David. Thoreau’s Turtle Nest. Worcester, Mass: Achille J. St. Onge, 1967. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. One of 1500 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3C | Wickham, Joan. 1565 Saint Augustine, Florida 1965. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1967. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Proost en Brandt, Amsterdam, Holland. One of 2000 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3D | Historic American Flags. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1968. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. One of 2000 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3E | Kennedy, Edward M. The Eulogy to United States Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, [1968]. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. One of 2000 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3F | McCord, David. Notes from Four Cities: 1927- 1953. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1969. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. One of 1500 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 13/16, leather. | ||||||||||
3G | Nixon, Richard Milhous. Inaugural Address of Richard Milhous Nixon, President of the United States. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, [1969]. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. One of 1500 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 13/16, leather. | ||||||||||
3H | The Declaration of Independence. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1970. Printed by the Stamperia Valdonega, Verona, Italy. One of 1000 copies. 2 9/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3I | The Mayflower Compact. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1970. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. One of 1000 copies. 3 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3J | O’Neill, Eugene. The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1972. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. One of 1000 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3K | The Sermon on the Mount from the Gospel of St. Matthew, Chapters 5, 6, 7. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1973. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. One of 1500 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3L | Swinburne, A. C. Shelley. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1973. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. One of 500 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
3M-N | Weber, Francis J. California on United States Postage Stamps. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1975. Swinburne, A. C. Shelley. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1973. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. Library has two of 1500 copies. 3 5/16 x 2 5/16, leather. | ||||||||||
3O | Beamer, Esther K. The Essence of Aspen. Worcester, MA: Achille J. St. Onge, 1976. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. One of 1000 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
AMANDA EPSTEIN | |||||||||||
Amanda Epstein of New York City published miniature books that she also illustrated. Additionally, she created artwork for many books published by Borrower's Press. (Bradbury 73) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 4A | Barrie, J.M. Peter Pan and Wendy. [New York]: [Amanda Epstein], 1978. Retold by Amanda Epstein. 1 1/8 x 1 11/16, paper. | |||||||||
AMISTAD PRESS | |||||||||||
Yolanda Carter publishes miniature books, mostly dollhouse scale, under the imprint Amistad Press in Austin, Texas. She does the artwork and text layout, then has a professional printer make reductions for offset printing. Carter then finishes the book by hand-coloring the illustrations and binding the book. (Bradbury 2) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 4B | McGuffey's Eclectic Primer. Austin, TX: Amistad Press, 1979. Edition published for Ruth Adomeit is a replica of the 1909 revised edition. 2 7/8 x 2, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
ANDERSON & BOOKS | |||||||||||
Dennis R. Anderson publishes miniature books under his Anderson & Books imprint in Sacramento, California. (Bradbury 7) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 4C | Anderson, Dennis. Elusive Time. Calverton, N.Y: Thumb Nail Editions [Anderson & Books], 1993. Number 30 of 32 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 ½, paper. | |||||||||
4D | Anderson, Dennis. Life is Around the Corner. Calverton, N.Y: Thumb Nail Editions [Anderson & Books], 1993. Number 36 of 45 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 ¼ (measurement at spine, book is tetrahedral), paper. | ||||||||||
4E | Borger, Susan R. It’s Rudy’s Job... Calverton, NY: Anderson & Books, 1993. Printed by Mad Printers. Number 36 of 50 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 7/16, paper. | ||||||||||
ANGRY MOUNTAIN PRESS | |||||||||||
Jane H. Dehn of Fullerton, California publishes miniature books under her Angry Mountain Press imprint. She credits Herschel Logan (Log-Anne Press) for teaching her to bind miniature books. (Bradbury 8) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 4F | Dehn, Allison. Alsie and the Angry Mountain. Fullerton, CA. Jane Dehn, 1980. Number 7 of 300 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 3/16, cloth with paper dust jacket. | |||||||||
ANNE & DAVID BROMER | |||||||||||
Anne and David Bromer of Boston, Massachusetts commissioned a variety of printers, artists and bookbinders to produce miniature books. They were proprietors of Bromer Booksellers, who sold miniature books and offered miniature book catalogues. (Bradbury 37) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 4G | Butterfly’s Ball and the Grasshopper’s Feast. [Boston, MA]: Anne and David Bromer, 1977. (Bradbury lists William Roscoe as the author). Designed and printed by Chamberlain Press of East Hampton, MA. Bound by E.G. Parrot. Number 114 of 150 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, paper. | |||||||||
4H | Dickinson, Emily. Poems of Life. [Boston, MA]: Anne and David Bromer, 1977. Printed by William and Raquel Ferguson of Cambridge, MA. Bound by E.G. Parrot. Number 60 of 125 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 5/8, leather with paper. | ||||||||||
4I | Mark Twain Compliments the President’s Wife. Boston, MA: Anne & David Bromer, 1984. Printed by Rez Lingen of the Poote Press. Bound by Barbara Blumenthal. Number 79 of 200 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 13/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
ASH RANCH PRESS | |||||||||||
The Ash Ranch Press was the imprint of Don Hildreth of San Diego, California, from 1986 until 1991. The Ash Ranch Press created 23 miniature books, all designed, handset and printed, illustrated and bound by Hildreth. His printing press was an old Chandler & Price pilot press that he called “Baby Bertha.” (Bradbury 11) | |||||||||||
A bibliography of the Ash Ranch Press is also in the collection, published by the Miniature Book Society. | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 4J | Twain, Mark. Coyote. Hemet, CA: Ash Ranch Press, 1986. Number 78 of 126. 1 ¼ x 1 1/8, leather. | |||||||||
4K | Tuttle, W. C. Adult Western: a Christmas Stanza. San Diego, CA: Ash Ranch Press, 1988. One of a 350 copy edition printed as a keepsake for the Amalgamated Printers Association and for the Miniature Book Society, Grand Conclave, VI. 2 3/8 x 1 13/16, paper. | ||||||||||
4L | Hildreth, Don. The Griffin: a Note on a Fabulous Creatures Rise from a Guardian of Gold to a Symbol of Printing. San Diego, CA: Ash Ranch Press, 1989. Letter J of 26 copies of a deluxe edition, signed. 2 7/16 x 2, leather spine with gold foil paper and a paperboard slip case. | ||||||||||
4M | Weber, Francis J. SmallPAXweber: the Last of the Mission Shelties. San Diego, CA: Ash Ranch Press, 1989. Letter J of 26 copies of a deluxe edition, signed. 2 7/16 x 1 7/8, leather in a grosgrain-covered box, (from Levitan collection, number 3003). | ||||||||||
4N | Hines, Laurence. Mary, Queen of Scots. San Diego, CA: Ash Ranch Press, 1990. Letter J of 26 lettered and 7 numbered copies printed to commemorate the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII. 3 x 2 3/16, leather with paperboard slip case, (from Levitan collection, number 3042). | ||||||||||
4O | Dobie, J. Frank. The James Boys’ Loot. San Diego, CA: Ash Ranch Press, 1990. Letter J of 26 specially bound copies of an edition of 200. 3 x 2 1/8, paper with a metal cowboy hat, (from Levitan collection, number 2998). | ||||||||||
ATTIC PRESS, RICHMOND | |||||||||||
The Attic Press is the imprint of Willis A. Shell, Jr. of Richmond Virginia. It began when Shell was given a birthday present of a Washington Hand Press in 1939. He designed, printed, hand-colored and bound his books himself. (Bradbury 14) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 5A | Archer, Robert. The Night after Christmas. Richmond, VA: Attic Press, 1975. Illustrations by Eleanor Shell. Number 60 of 120 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, paper. | |||||||||
5B | An Allegorical ABC Book where-in the ABCs Tell Stories of Junipero Serra. Richmond, VA: Attic Press, 1977. One of 250 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 15/15, paper. | ||||||||||
5C | Edward VI. The Stork Shee Rose on Christmas Eve. Richmond, VA: Attic Press, 1977. 2 1/8 x 1 7/8, paper. | ||||||||||
BELA AND MARIANA BLAU | |||||||||||
Bela and Marianna Blau established a bindery business in 1956 and published a variety of books together until 1993, after which Mariana continued on alone. Bela bound all of these books and hand printed several of them. (Bradbury 26) | |||||||||||
Many of the books in this collection were bound by the Blaus, though it is not necessarily noted in the descriptive information. See Black Cat Press, Bob Young, Dawson's Book Shop, Dawson-Ganske, Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library, Santa Susanna Press, Worldhouse and Press in the Gatehouse. | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 5D | Bible. Exodus. The Ten Commandments. Los Angeles, CA: Bela Blau, 1965. 1 x 11/16, leather. | |||||||||
5E-F | Weber, Francis J. Christmas in Pastoral California. Los Angeles, CA: Bela Blau, 1971. Printed and bound by Bela Blau. Library has 4 copies (all with gold mission bell embossed on front cover, 1 bound in red with 1885 embossed in bell stand, 1 in red with no 1885 embossing, 1 bound in green with 1885 embossing, 1 bound in green with no 1885 embossing). 1 7/16 x 1 1/4, leather. | ||||||||||
5G | Dawson, Glen. Hungarians in the United States. Los Angeles, CA: Bela Blau, 1972. 1 ½ x 1 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
5H-I | Horthy’s Attrocities in the North of Transylvania. Los Angeles, CA: Orban Marianna Blau, [1977]. The library has two copies, one of which was from Levitan collection, number 2085, and is bound in leather. The other is bound in cloth. 2 1/8 x 1 11/16. | ||||||||||
5J | Weber, Francis J. A Birthday Memoir. Los Angeles, CA: [Publisher not identified], 1984. Printed by Patrick Reagh and bound by Mariana Blau. Library has two copies. 1 13/16 x 1 9/16, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
5K | Blau, Bela and Marianna Blau. Presidents of the United States. Los Angeles, CA: Bela Blau, [1986]. Printed by Bela Blau. Bound by Bela and Marianna Blau. 2 5/16 x 1 9/16, leather with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
5L-M | Bela Blau: Book-Binder, 1914-1993. Los Angeles, CA: Privately Printed [Marianna Blau], 1993. Printed by Patrick Reagh. Bound by Mariana Blau. Library has two copies: one, unnumbered, is one of 150 copies printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave, 2 1/16 x 1 9/16, leather. The second is number 69 of 150 copies, 2 1/16 x 1 9/16, leather with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
BIG WHEEL PRESS | |||||||||||
Craig Zahner published one miniature book under his press name of Big Wheel Press in Auburn, Indiana. Zahner is the grandnephew of James Lamar Weygand (Press of the Indiana Kid) who mentored him throughout this book's production. (Bradbury 16) | |||||||||||
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1 | 5N | Zahner, Craig. Saddle Up for Alaska! Auburn, IN: Big Wheel Press, [1976]. One of 100 copies. 2 ¾ x 2, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
BLACK CAT PRESS | |||||||||||
The Black Cat Press of Norman W. Forgue of Skokie, Illinois printed from 1930 through to 1935. He printed full-size and miniature books and was one of six renaissance miniature book publishers of the U.S. in the early 1960s. (Bradbury 18) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
1 | 6A | Schwarzwald, Eugenie. The Homecoming of the Lost Book. Chicago. IL: Black Cat Press, [1939]. Trans. Albert H. Allen. Bound by Monastery Hill Bindery, Chicago, IL. 2 ½ x 1 ¾, leather. | |||||||||
6B | Forgue, Norman W. One Hundred Proverbs Adapted From the Japanese. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1960. Bound by Monastery Hill Bindery, Chicago, IL. One of [300] copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/16, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
6C | J.B.H., Jr. A Christmas Story. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, [1961]. One of 50 copies. 2 x 1 1/2, leather spine and paper in a plastic case. | ||||||||||
6D | Sandburg, Carl. Address of Carl Sandburg upon the Occasion of Abraham Lincoln's One Hundredth Inaugural Anniversary. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1961. One of [300] copies. 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
6E | Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1962. Translated from The Arabian Nights. Forward by Lloyd Emerson Siberell. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. One of 400 copies. 2 9/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
6F | Blumenthal, Walter Hart. Book Gluttons and Book Gourmets: with a Digression on Hungry Authors. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1962. One of [300] copies. 2 11/16 x 2 1/16, paper?. | ||||||||||
6G | Eisenschiml, Otto. The Civil War in Miniature: Through the Words of Participants. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1962. 2 11/16 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
6H | Twain, Mark. “1601”: or Conversation at the Social Fireside as it was in the Time of the Tudors. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1962. Printed and bound by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. 2 ¾ x 1 15/16, leather. | ||||||||||
6I | Concidine, J. Francis. The “Dude” Retires. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, [1964]. Printed by The Norman Press. Bound by Bela Blau. 2 ¼ x 1 11/16, leather. | ||||||||||
6J | Boxed Set:
Focken, Hayno. Books Interchanged. 1945. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, [1964]. Printed at the Norman Press. Bound by Bela Blau. 2 5/16 x 1 3/4, leather spine with paper. Boxed together as a series "More Tales for Bibliophiles" are Bookbinder of Hort, The Elzevir, and Books Interchanged. Von Sacher-Masock, L. Bookbinder of Hort. 1945. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, [1964]. Printed at the Norman Press. Bound by Bela Blau. 2 5/16 x 1 3/4, leather spine with paper. Boxed together as a series "More Tales for Bibliophiles" are Bookbinder of Hort, The Elzevir, and Books Interchanged. Von Zobelitz, Fedor. The Elzevir. 1945. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, [1964]. Printed at the Norman Press. Bound by Bela Blau. 2 5/16 x 1 3/4, leather spine with paper. Boxed together as a series "More Tales for Bibliophiles" are Bookbinder of Hort, The Elzevir, and Books Interchanged. |
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6K-L | Forgue, Norman W. A Christmas Parable. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, [1964]. Printed by Charles Young at the Norman Press, Chicago. Bound by Bela Blau. Library has two copies of 200. 2 x 1 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
6M | A Testament of Freedom: Ideas Worth Fighting For. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1966. [Compiled by Norman W. Forgue] Printed by Charles Young at the Norman Press, Chicago. Bound by Bela Blau. One of [200] leather-bound copies. 2 7/16 x 2 7/16, leather. | ||||||||||
6N | White, Robert W. A History of the Cadiz Short Line Railroad. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1966. Bound in the California studio of Bela Blau. 3 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
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2 | 7A | Roosevelt, Franklin D. F.D.R. Gettysburg Speech. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, [1967], Printed at the Norman Press. Bound in the studio of Bela Blau. One of 200 copies. 1 ¼ x 1 1/16, leather. | |||||||||
7B | [Shakespeare, William]. Let Shakespeare Speak. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, [1968]. Printed at by Charles Young at the Norman Press. Bound by Bela Blau. 2 3/8 x 2 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
7C | Taft, Charles Sabin. Abraham Lincoln's Last Hours: From the Notebook of Charles Sabin Taft, Army Surgeon Present at the Assassination, Death and Autopsy. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1968. Printed at by Charles Young at the Norman Press. Bound at the studio of Bela Blau. 2 9/16 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
7D | Bewick, Thomas. Vignettes from Birds, Quadrupeds and Fables. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, [1971]. Printed by Charles Young at the Norman Press. R. Hunter Middleton of the Cherryburn Press printed the wood blocks. Bound by Monastery Hill. One of 200 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
7E | Templeton, Richard H. The Quick Brown Fox. 1945. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, [1975]. Bound in the studio of Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 11/16, leather. | ||||||||||
7F | Lucretius on Life & Death. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, 1976. Trans. W.H. Mallock. Bound in the studio of Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 13/16 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
7G | Bender, Karen Ann. April Stories. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, [1977]. Bound by Bela Blau. 2 5/8 x 2, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
7H | Morley, Christopher. No Crabb, No Christmas. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, [1979]. First Edition. Design and typography by Norman W. Forgue. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 11/16 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
7I | Zara, Louis. Author's Proof. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, [1979]. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 1/4 x 1 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
7J | Lincoln, Abraham. “A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand”. Chicago, NY: Black Cat Press, 1980. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, leather. | ||||||||||
7K | Trueblood, D. Elton. Herbert Clark Hoover: a Eulogy. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, [1980]. Bound by Bela Blau. 1 13/16 x 1 7/16, leather. | ||||||||||
7L | Beckman, James W. Elbert Hubbard: a Man of the Century. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, 1981. Printed by the Alpha Beta Press. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 ¾, leather. | ||||||||||
7M | Bradford, Ralph. In the Image of Man. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, [1981]. Printed by the Schori Press. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 13/16 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
8A | Hill, Aimo W., Jr. Skipjacks of the Chesapeake. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, 1982. Printed by the Schori Press. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 ½ x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
8B | Lincoln, Abraham. The Bear Hunt. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, 1982. “Sketch by Herschel Logan.” Printed by Alpha Beta Press. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
8C | Ruthberg, Helen. Miniatures. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, 1982. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
8D | Levitan, Kalman L. Miniature Books Relating to Postage Stamps. Vol. One. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, 1983. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, leather. | ||||||||||
8E | Levitan, Kalman L. Miniature Books Relating to Postage Stamps. Vol. Two. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, 1983. Printed by the Schori Press. Bound by Bela Blau. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, leather. | ||||||||||
8F | Ransom, Will. Printing, A Modest Art: Based on an Address Delivered at the University of Oklahoma, October 22, 1947. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, [1984]. Printed at the Schori Press. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 249 copies. 2 9/16 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
8G | Spirit of Christmas. [Skokie, IL]: Black Cat Press, 1984. Printed at the Schori Press. One of 249 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 15/16, leather. | ||||||||||
8H | Schreiner, Olive. The Hunter. Skokie, IL: Black Cat Press, 1985. Printed at the Schori Press. Bound by John Lariviere. One of 249 copies. 2 3/16 x 1 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
8I | On the Return of a Book Lent to a Friend. Chicago, IL: Black Cat Press, [Date of publication not identified]. One of 500 copies. 2 ¾ x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
BOB YOUNG | |||||||||||
Bob Young of Phoenix, Arizona wrote and published one miniature book. (Bradbury 331) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
2 | 8J-K | Young, Bob. Just L.A.: Memories in Line. [Phoenix, AZ]: [Bob Young], 1985. Printed by Phoenix Printing. Bound by Bela Blau. Library has two copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, cloth. | |||||||||
BOOKHAVEN PRESS (see also Dawson's Book Shop) | |||||||||||
The Bookhaven Press is the imprint of Pall W. Bohne of South San Gabriel and other places in California. He both printed and bound his own books as well as printing miniature books for various other publishers. (Bradbury 28) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
2 | 8L | Bohne, Pall W. Haiku with Birds. South San Gabriel, CA: Bookhaven Press, 1967. Number 106 of 250 copies. 1 ¾ x 2 5/8, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
8M | Bohne, Pall W. Highlights in the History of American Whaling. Rosemead, CA: Bookhaven Press, 1968. Library has two copies: numbers 46 and 103 of 500. 2 ½ x 1 7/8, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
8N | Carroll, Lewis. Jabberwocky: the Famous Mock Heroic Epic. Rosemead, CA: Bookhaven Press, 1971. Number 218 of 300 copies. 1 ¾ x 2 5/8, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
BORROWER'S PRESS | |||||||||||
Jane Bernier published dollhouse scale miniature books under her Borrower's Press imprint in Maine and Ohio. Some of these books are printed from handset type while the others are printed on a letterpress from plates produced photographically. (Bradbury 30) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
2 | 9A | Shakespeare, William. Love Sonnets. Winterport, ME: Borrowers Press, 1976. Number 40 of 275 copies. 7/8 x 13/16, leather. | |||||||||
9B | Cinderella. Winterport, ME: Borrower's Press. 1977. Illustrations by Amanda Goldman. Number 64 of 500 copies. 7/8 x ¾, leather. | ||||||||||
9C | American Birds. Winterport, ME: Borrower's Press, 1979. Illustrations by Amanda Epstein. Number 199 of 300 copies. 13/16 x 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
9D | Moore, Clement Clarke. A Visit from St. Nicholas. Winterport, ME: Borrower's Press, 1980. Number 316 of 350 copies. ¾ x 9/16, leather. | ||||||||||
9E | Hawthorne, Nathaniel. Ambitious Guest. Cleveland Heights, OH: Borrower's Press, 1983. Number 70 of 300 copies. 13/16 x 5/8, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
BRONTE PRESS | |||||||||||
The Bronte Press was founded by Suzanne Granzow Pruchnicki and Elmira Smith Wilkey of Manteno, Illinois in 1977. Pruchnicki and Wilkey each have written and illustrated, letterpress printed, hand-colored, and bound miniature books. All of the illustrations are original works, often hand-colored, by one of the publishers. (Bradbury 39) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
2 | 9F | Franklin, Benjamin. Benjamin Franklin's Letter on Taking an Older Woman as a Mistress. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1983. Illustrated by Suzanne Granzow-Pruchnicki. One of 50 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 7/8, paper in a 5 x 3 ¾ paper case. | |||||||||
9G | Franklin, Benjamin. Turning the Grindstone: A Cautionary Tale. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1984. Illustrated by Elmira Smith Wilkey. Number 9 of 150 copies. 2 11/16 x 3 1/8, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
9H | A Thing of Beauty. Ed. Suzanne Granzow Pruchnicki. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, [1984]. One of 40 copies. 3 x 2 1/16, rice paper. | ||||||||||
9I | Granzow-Pruchnicki, Suzanne. Costumes for Elizabeth. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1985. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 10 of 75 copies. 2 ½ x 1 13/16, paper, (from Levitan collection, number 2395). | ||||||||||
9J | Nussey, Ellen. Reminiscences of Charlotte Bronte. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1985. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 3 of 75 copies. 3 x 2 1/4, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
9K | Ronsard, Pierre de. Poemes de Pierre de Ronsard. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1985. One of 50 copies. 3 1/8 x 2 1/8, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
9L | Christmas with Dickens. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1986. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 94 of 100 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
9M | Hale, Charles. An American Visits Haworth. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1989. Number 16 of 100 copies. 3 x 2 3/8, paper. | ||||||||||
9N | Pruchnicki, Suzanne. Camille Claudel, Sculptor and Genius. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1989. Number 2 of 100 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 3/8, leather. | ||||||||||
9O | Pruchnicki, Suzanne. Christmas in the Olde Coaching Days. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1989. Number 74 of 75 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 ¾, paper. | ||||||||||
9P | The Christmas Festival. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1991. Number 28 of 100 copies. 2 3/16 x 2 7/8, paper. | ||||||||||
10A | Pruchnicki, Suzanne Smith. Jeanne d’Arc: Marvellous Maiden of France. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1992. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 68 of 75 copies. 2 7/16 x 3 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
10B | Wrapped Set:
The Oregon Trail: 1843-1993. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1993. Illustrated by E.S. Wilkey. Number 10 of 100 copies. 2 ½ x 2 15/16, paper, accordion style, in a paper wrapper with The Ballad of Sunshine Sam. Wayne, Jeremiah. The Ballad of Sunshine Sam. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1993. Illustrated by Elmira Smith Wilkey. Number 10 of 100 copies. 2 9/16 x 3, paper, in a paper wrapper with Oregon Trail. |
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10C | Pruchnicki, Suzanne Smith. Alexander Goes to Athens and Istanbul. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1993. Illustrated by Suzanne and Paul Pruchnicki. Number 22 of 55 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 5/16, paper. | ||||||||||
10D | Pruchnicki, Suzanne Smith. Tales of an Irish Grandmother: Long Ago in Ireland. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1993. Illustrated by Paul John Pruchnicki and Suzanne Pruchnicki. Number 49 of 65 copies. 2 9/16 x 3, paper. | ||||||||||
10E | Smith, Elmira. Letter to Alden Jacobs thanking him for his order and offering condolences. 12/20/1993. | ||||||||||
10F | Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol Alphabet Book: from the Charles Dickens Classic. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1994. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 2 of 100 copies. 2 ½ x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
10G | Hearn, Lafcadio. A Day in the Life of Old Japan. Manteno, IL: The Bronte Press, 1995. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 13 of 50 copies. 3 x 2 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
10H | Pruchnicki, Suzanne. The Flowers and the Angels of San Xavier. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1995. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 28 of 55 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 ½, paper. From Levitan collection, number 3483. | ||||||||||
10I | Pruchnicki, Suzanne Smith. Lydia Learns to Ride. Kankakee, IL: Bronte Press, 1996. Number 29 of [40] copies. 2 13/16 x 2 3/16, paper. | ||||||||||
10J | Pruchnicki, Suzanne Smith. The Power of Words. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1996. 3 ¼ x 2 3/8, paper pamphlet. | ||||||||||
10K | Pruchnicki, Suzanne Smith. St. Petersburg and the Imperial Ballet. Manteno, IL: Bronte Press, 1996. Number 37 of 75 copies. 3 ¼ x 2 11/16, leather. | ||||||||||
10L | Adams, John. I Must Study Politicks and War. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1997. Keepsake for the MBS Conclave 1998. 2 15/16 x 4 1/4, paper scroll with gold tie. | ||||||||||
10M | Pruchnicki, Suzanne. N.C. Wyeth, Artist of Imagination and Heroic Visions. Kankakee, IL: Bronte Press, 1997. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 23 of 65 copies. 3 1/16 x 7/16, paper. | ||||||||||
10N | Wyeth, N.C. On Books. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1997. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
10O | Pruchnicki, Suzanne. Lydia’s World: Kisses, Roses & Kittens. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1998. Number 16 of 45 copies. 3 1/8 x 2 7/16, paper. | ||||||||||
10P | Shakespeare’s Seasons. [Manteno, IL]: Bronte Press, 1998. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 20 of 60 copies. 3 1/16 x 2 7/16, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
11A | Pruchnicki, Suzanne Smith. Charlotte Bronte and Mary Taylor: Early Feminists. Bourbonnais, IL: Bronte Press, 1999. Illustrated by Suzanne Smith Pruchnicki. Number 41 of 60 copies. 3 1/16 x 2 7/16, paper. | ||||||||||
11B | [Pruchnicki, Suzanne Smith]. [Blarney Castle?]. [Place of publication not identified]: [Bronte Press], [Date of publication not identified], 2 ¼ x 2 7/8, paper pamphlet with no binding, 6 pp illustrations of sites in Ireland. | ||||||||||
11C | Pruchnicki, Suzanne Smith. [Domremy?]. [Place of publication not identified]: Bronte Press, [Date of publication not identified], 2 ¼ x 3, paper pamphlet with no binding, 6 pp illustrations of sites related to Joan of Arc. | ||||||||||
CAROL SCHWARTZOTT | |||||||||||
“Carol Schwartzott of Niagara Falls, New York publishes miniature books under her name. “ (Bradbury 265) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
2 | 11D | Boxed Set:
Shades of Autumn. [Niagara Falls, NY]: Carol Schwartzott, 1993. Number 248 of 500 copies. 3 x 3, accordion fold, paper with ribbon tie, silk boxed set (Shades of Autumn, April Rain, The Garden, and A Winter Song). Loveman, Robert. April Rain. [Niagara Falls, NY]: Carol Schwartzott, 1994. Number 15 of 500 copies. Library has another copy, not boxed (see 1994 below). 3 x 3, accordion fold, paper with ribbon tie, silk boxed set (Shades of Autumn, April Rain, The Garden, and A Winter Song). Schwartzott, Carol. The Garden. [Niagara Falls, NY]: Carol Schwartzott, 1994. Number 95 of 500 copies. 3 x 2 7/8, accordion fold, paper with ribbon tie, silk boxed set (Shades of Autumn, April Rain, The Garden, and A Winter Song). Schwartzott, Carol. A Winter Song. Niagara Falls, NY: Carol Schwartzott, 1994. Number 95 of 500 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 15/16, accordion fold, paper with ribbon tie, silk boxed set (Shades of Autumn, April Rain, The Garden, and A Winter Song). |
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11E | Books Summer 1994. Niagara Falls, NY: Carol Schwartzott, 1994. Library has two copies. 1 7/8 x 2, paper, accordion style. | ||||||||||
11F | Loveman, Robert. April Rain. [Niagara Falls, NY]: Carol Schwartzott, 1994. Number 191 of 500 copies. Labeled copy 2 on folder. Library has another copy, boxed with Shades of Autumn, April Rain, The Garden, and A Winter Song (see above, 1993 Boxed Set). 2 15/16 x 3, paper with ribbon tie. | ||||||||||
11G | Saxe, John Godfrey. The Blind Men and the Elephant. Niagara Falls, NY: Carol Schwartzott, [1994]. Library has two editions, the first copy: 2 7/8 x 2 7/8, paper with paper slip case, accordion fold. | ||||||||||
11H | Saxe, John Godfrey. The Blind Men and the Elephant. Niagara Falls, NY: Carol Schwartzott, [1994]. Library has two editions: the second copy: number 23 of 82 copies, 1 5/8 x 1 9/16, cloth in a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
11I | Zohein, Beha-Ed-Din. The Envious Camel. Niagara Falls, NY: Carol Schwartzott, 1994. Number 27 of 80 copies. 2 x 2, paper, hexagonal, cardboard slip case. | ||||||||||
CATAWBA PRESS | |||||||||||
Catawba Press is the imprint of Barbara Blumenthal of Northampton, Massachusetts. She has published one miniature book under her Catawba Press imprint. (Bradbury 45) | |||||||||||
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2 | 12A | Rubin, Cynthia Elyce. Shaker Herbs. Northampton, MA: Catawba Press, 1984. Number 1 of 155 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 13/16, paper. | |||||||||
CHANTICLEER PRESS | |||||||||||
Chanticleer Press is the imprint of Bruce C. Ogilvie of Vernon Hills, Illinois. Ogilvie prints on a side lever Kelsey 6 x 9 Victor press. (Bradbury 46) | |||||||||||
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2 | 12B | Ogilvie, Bruce C. A Litter of Picnickers, and other nouns of assemblage. Vernon Hills, IL: Chanticleer Press, 1993. Number 50 on 129 copies. 2 1/16 x 2 7/16, cloth. | |||||||||
12C | [Ogilvie, Bruce C.] Indian Lakes. Vernon Hills, IL: Chanticleer Press, 1994. One of 95 copies printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XII. 2 ¼ x 1 7/8, paper. | ||||||||||
12D | Ogilvie, Bruce C. North, Not Up! [Vernon Hills, IL]: Chanticleer Press, 1995. One of 95 copies printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII. 3 x 2 ½, paper. | ||||||||||
12E | Ogilvie, Bruce. Joggerfy of the u. s. of a. [Vernon Hills, IL]: Chanticleer Press, [1996]. Bound by Donald Brady of New Port Richey, FL. Number 34 of 149 numbered and 17 lettered copies. 2 1/4 x 2 7/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
12F | Smith, Roswell C. Old Tyme Geography. Vernon Hills, IL: Chanticleer Press, 1997. (Reproduction of an 1848 geography text book.) Bound by Donald Brady of New Port Richey, FL. Number 9 of 130 copies. 2 ¾ x 3 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
CLEARVIEW PRESS | |||||||||||
Donald Brady operates his private press in New Port Richey, Florida and calls it Clearview Press. Brady has printed and bound books throughout his career… Brady's work with miniature books began after he retired, starting with binding books for many other publishers, including Ward Schori. (Bradbury 50) | |||||||||||
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2 | 12G | Sylvester, F.B. The Strange Treasure of Professor Fitzpatrick. New Port Richey, FL: Clearview Press, 1995. Number 24 of 200 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 1/16, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
12H | The Pony Express: a Saga. New Port Richey, FL: Clearview Press, 1998. Number 30 of 95 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 1/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
CORENNE PLACEK | |||||||||||
Corenne Placek was the sister of Wayne Placek, an ardent collector of miniature books. … Corenne Placek published two miniature books. The Duel is an offset reduction of a book printed and illustrated by her in 1927. (Bradbury 180) | |||||||||||
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2 | 12I | Field, Eugene. The Duel. 1927. [Nebraska]: Corenne Placek, 1978. Number 27 of an unknown number of copies. 1 3/8 x 1 5/16, paper. | |||||||||
DAWSON'S BOOK SHOP | |||||||||||
Dawson’s Book Shop was the imprint of Glen and Mary Helen Dawson of Los Angeles, California. Dawson sought out the best practitioners of the book arts to produce his miniature books. Daughters Karen and Susan took the lead in the early 1960s and their publishing venture lasted seven years (1962-1969) and nine productions. Mary Helen inherited the miniature book business from her daughters (Bradbury 58). | |||||||||||
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2 | 12J | Lincoln, Abraham. Gettysburg Address of Abraham Lincoln. [Los Angeles, CA]: Glen Dawson, 1961. Printed by Wm M. Cheney. [Bound by Bela Blau?] One of 100 copies. 1 3/8 x 1, leather. | |||||||||
12K | Types in the Cases of William M. Cheney. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, [1961]. Printed by William M. Cheney. One of 22 copies signed by Ed Carpenter in an edition totaling 139 copies. 1 5/8 x 1 ¼, leather. | ||||||||||
12L | [Powell, Lawrence Clark]. The Sea as Seen by El Sea Powell. Los Angeles, Malibu, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1962. Printed by Wm. M. Cheney. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 200 copies. 1 ¾ x 1 5/16, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
12M-N | Fernandez de Lizardi, Jose Joaquin. Testamento del Pensador Mexicano. Mexico, [Mexico]: Libreria Anticuaria "Mexico en Libros" G.M. Echaniz (for Dawson's Book Shop), 1963. Printed by Arturo Morales Monterrubio of Artesania Tipográfica. Bound by Juan Silva. Library has two of 300 copies. 2 7/16 x 1 13/16, leather. | ||||||||||
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3 | 13A | Friend, John. Captain Jack: Being the Reminiscences of a Sea-Going Bookseller. Long Beach, [CA]: The Seahorse Press [Dawson's Bookshop], 1963. Printed by William Cheney. Bound by Bela Blau. Library has 2 of 300 copies. 2 1/8 x 1 11/16, leather. (Bradbury lists publisher as Dawson's) | |||||||||
13B | Robinson, W. W. Little History of a Big City, Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1963. Drawings by Irene Robinson. Printed by Plantin Press. 2 1/16 x 1 ½, leather. | ||||||||||
13C | Vizcayno, Sebastian. Jornada Principal de las Californias, 1602. Mexico [City], Mexico: Libreria Anticuaria "Mexico en Libros" G.M. Echaniz (for Dawson's Book Shop), 1963. Printed by Arturo Morales Monterrubio of Artesania Tipográfia. Bound by Juan Silva. One of 300 copies. 1 7/8 x 1 9/16, leather. | ||||||||||
13D | Charles Lamb, Bibliophile. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Book Shop, 1965. Printed by Wallace Nethery. Number 179 of 250 copies. 2 ¾ x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
13E | Muir, John. Climb the Mountains. Pasadena, CA: Karen Dawson and Susan Dawson. 1966. Printed by William M. Cheney. Bound by Bela Blau. 1 5/8 x 1 3/16, leather. Library has 2 copies. | ||||||||||
13F | Paper Samples 1966. [Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Book Shop], 1966. Bound by Bela Blau. 1 5/16 x 1 3/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
13G | [Powell, Lawrence Clark]. L.C.P.’s Book About Book Shops. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson & Boswell (Dawson’s Book Shop), 1966. 2nd Edition. Printed by W. Cheney. Bound by Bela Blau. Library has 2 copies. 1 ¾ x 1 3/16, leather. | ||||||||||
13H | Koopman, Harry Lyman. Miniature Books. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Books, 1968. Printed by Grabhorn-Hoyem, San Francisco. One of 400 copies. 1 15/16 x 1 3/8, vellum. | ||||||||||
13I | Lamb, Charles. Witches & Other Night-Fears. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Books, 1968. Printed by Wallace Nethery. One of 125 copies. 2 11/16 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
13J | Gordon, Dudley. The Birch Bark Poems of Charles. F. Lummis. Los Angeles, CA: Karen & Susan Dawson, 1969. 3 1/16 x 2 ½, cloth. | ||||||||||
13K | Weber, Francis J. An Earthquake Memoir. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1971. Printed by Cathay Press, Hong Kong. One of 400 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
13L | Fleecestreet, Jason Augustus. Fleecestreet’s Greek in a Nutshell: the Ancient Language Accommodated to the Busy Student of Today. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Bookshop, 1972. Edition of about 200 copies printed by William M. Cheney. 2 3/8 x 1 ¾, leather spine, paper. | ||||||||||
13M | Logan, Herschel C. The Colonel Cal’ates. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Bookshop, 1972. Printed by Bookhaven Press. Number 79 of 200 copies. 2 7/16 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
13N | Weber, Francis J. Hollywood’s “Padre of the Films." Los Angeles, CA; Dawson's Book Shop, 1972. Printed and bound by Cathay Press Limited of Hong Kong. One of 600 copies. 2 7/16 x 1 5/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
14A | [Dawson, Thomas]. Early Events in the Life of Thomas Dawson. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1973. Printed by William M. Cheney. One of 250 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
14B | Logan, Herschel C. Little Portraits of Famous Americans. Santa Ana, CA: [Dawson], 1973. Bound by Bela Blau. Number 52 of 250 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
14C | Stevenson, Robert Louis. Prayers Written at Vailima. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1973. Printed by Plantin Press. Bound by Patron & de la Mauviniere. Number 3 of 30 copies. 2 ½ x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
14D | Book of Pictures and Wise Words. Los Angeles, [CA]: Dawson's Book Shop, 1976. Printed by W.M. Cheney. Bound by Bela Blau. Library has two copies. 1 x 13/16, paper. | ||||||||||
14E | H. Dickon Arkwright’s Digest of a Journey Lately Undergone. 1950. [Los Angeles, CA]: Dawson's Book Shop, 1977. 2nd Ed. [Printed by William Cheney?]. Library has 2 copies, one with a copy of Carp's Gloss to Arkwright in the back fly-leaf. 2 1/8 x 1 ½, cloth. See also Carp's Gloss to Arkwright, published by William M. Cheney that comments on references in this book. | ||||||||||
14F-G | Rodriguez de Llano, A. Falta Una Página: Que Trate de Eso. 1932. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Bookshop, 1978. Library has two copies, number 30 and 192 of an unknown number of copies. 2 ½ x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
14H | Weber, Francis J. Minibibliophilia. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Book Shop, 1979. Printed by Grant Dahlstrom at The Castle Press. One of 250 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 ¼, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
14J | Nethery, Wallace. Random Notes on Men, Women and Books at USC. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1980. Printed by Wallace Nethery. 2 7/8 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
14K | A Victorian Garden. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Bookshop, 1980. Printed by Vance Gerry at The Weather Bird Press. One of 150 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
14L | Dawson, Mary Helen and Glen Dawson. Miniature Publications of Dawson’s Bookshop: a Check List Compiled by Mary Helen and Glen Dawson. Portage, IN and Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Bookshop, 1981. 2 15/16 x 2 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
14M | Nethery, Wallace. Mr. H in America, Anonymous Redivivus. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Bookshop, 1981. Printed by Wallace Nethery. One of 150 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
14N | Nethery, Corry. The Second Lady Beerbohm. [Los Angeles, CA]: Dawson’s Bookshop, 1987. Printed by Wallace Nethery. Bound by Bela Blau. Number 16 of 150. 2 7/8 x 2 ¼, cloth. | ||||||||||
14O | Mautner, Jozsef. The Story of My Life. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1989. Printed and bound by Wallace and Corry Nethery. One of 65 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/16, paper | ||||||||||
15A | Elia Yet Again: Fugitive Essays on Charles Lamb. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1990. Printed by Wallace Nethery. Bound by Corrie Nethery. One of 50 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/16, paper. | ||||||||||
15B | Miniature Books Written or Edited by Msgr. Francis J. Weber 1969-1994. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson's Book Shop, 1994. Printed as a keepsake for Miniature Book Society Ottawa 1994. 3 x 2 5/16, paper. | ||||||||||
15C | Nethery, Wallace. Little Books and Big Men. Los Angeles, CA: Dawson’s Bookshop, 1994. Printed by Wallace Nethery. Bound by Mariana Blau. One of 50 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/16, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
15D | The Suppressed Portraits of WM. Cheney: Charleston 1998. [Place of publication not identified]: Mary Helen and Glen Dawson, 1998. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society 16th Grand Conclave in Charleston, SC. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, paper. | ||||||||||
DAWSON - GANSKE | |||||||||||
Glen and Mary Helen Dawson published many miniature books under the Dawson’s Book Shop imprint in Los Angeles, California. After retiring, Glen Dawson published a miniature book with his Pasadena imprint. Daughters Karen Dawson Ganske and Susan Dawson Smith led the family’s miniature book publishing effort in the early 1960’s. Grandchildren Karl and Anna Ganske each published miniature books in 1995. (Bradbury 67) | |||||||||||
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3 | 15E | Ganske, Anna. Anna is a Palindrome and other examples for an English class. Nampa, ID: Anna Ganske, 1995. Bound by Mariana [Blau?]. One of 50 copies. 1 15/16 x 1 ½, cloth. | |||||||||
15F | Dawson, Glen. Letters to Emily, 1943-1945, from Uncle Glen. Pasadena, CA: [Glen Dawson], 1996. Printed by The Castle Press. Bound by Mariana Blau. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
DESERT PRESS | |||||||||||
Desert Press is the imprint of Esther K. Beamer of Green Valley, Arizona. She has published three miniature books under her Desert Press imprint, using Tabula Rasa Press for the printing and binding of her books. (Bradbury 68) | |||||||||||
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3 | 15G | Beamer, Esther K. Treasure? Green Valley, AZ: Desert Press, 1985. Printed by Tabula Rasa Press. Number 34 of 125 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 1/16, cloth. | |||||||||
DOROTHY ALEXANDRIA PRESS | |||||||||||
Jane Meredith wrote and published a miniature book under the imprint Dorothy Alexandria Press in San Diego, California. (Bradbury 1) | |||||||||||
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3 | 15H | Meredith, Jane. The Proposal. [San Diego], CA: Dorothy Alexandria Press, 1995. Printed by John LaRosa. Bound by Allwyn O’Mara. Number 12 of 100 copies. 2 7/16 x 3, cloth. |
Fine Presses Discussed in Bradbury, E-K | |||||||||||
Summary: Series includes miniature books listed and described in Robert C. Bradbury's work, Twentieth Century United States Miniature Books. The series has been divided into subseries by alphabetical grouping for easier access. | |||||||||||
E. C. PRESS | |||||||||||
Eileen Cummings of San Diego, California is an ardent bibliophile who has published four miniature books using her E.C Press imprint. (Bradbury 69) | |||||||||||
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3 | 15I | Conclave VIII. San Diego, CA: E.C. Press, 1990. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave VIII. 2 x 2 7/8, paper. | |||||||||
15J | Perpetual Calendar: 1776 to 2050. [San Diego, CA]: E.C. Press, 1990. One of 250 copies printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave VIII. 2 ½ x 2 ¼, cloth. | ||||||||||
15K | California Miscellany Volume 1. [San Diego, CA]: EC Press, 1992. One of 200 copies. 2 7/16 x 2 13/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
EDITIONS | |||||||||||
Edward H. Hutchins has been the proprietor of Editions in Cairo, New York since 1989, but reports that he has been making books since a college student in 1968. His miniature books rank among the most innovative. (Bradbury 70) | |||||||||||
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3 | 15L | [Hutchins, Edward H]. San Francisco 1969. Cairo, NY: Editions, 1996. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIV. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, paper. | |||||||||
ERESPIN PRESS | |||||||||||
Erespin Press is the imprint of Carol Kent of Austin, Texas. She prints and binds miniature books under her press name was well as producing books for other publishers, including seven books for Somesuch Press. She bought a hobby press in 1980, and in 1984 bought an 1840 Albion press from England. Four of Carol Kent’s children have published books and have their own press names [included here]: Zachary Kent (Press of the Grim Reaper), Susannah (Susie) Kent (Tarantula Press), Robert Kent (Robot Press) and Clark Kent under his own name. (Bradbury 75) | |||||||||||
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3 | 15M | The Devil's Printer. [Austin, TX]: Tarantula Press, 1987. One of 150 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 5/16, paper. | |||||||||
15N | A Man of Words. [Austin, TX]: Press of the Grim Reaper, 1987. Library has two of 150 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, paper. | ||||||||||
15O | Shirbini, Ash. To Cairo Came a Certain Man. Austin, TX: Erespin Press, [Date of publication not identified]. Number 80 of 100 copies. 2 ½ x 2 ¼, paper in a cloth case. | ||||||||||
FANTOME PRESS | |||||||||||
C.M. James published two miniature books at his Fantome Press in Warren, Ohio. (Bradbury 77) | |||||||||||
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3 | 16A | James, C.M. 16 Mystery Authors. [Warren, OH]: Fantome Press, 1981. Number 38 of 150 copies. 3 x 2 1/4, paper. | |||||||||
FORD PRESS | |||||||||||
Ford Press is the imprint of Alla T. Ford of Lake Worth, Florida. She reported that she did everything from 'soup to nuts' on her first miniature book, as well as her last two titles, using local printers and binders. Ford designed her other ten miniature books herself, but had them printed and bound in Hong Kong. (Bradbury 80) | |||||||||||
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3 | 16B | Austin, Mary. The Man Who Didn't Believe in Christmas. Hong Kong; Ford Press, 1969. Printed by Opium Books, Hong Kong. One of 500 copies. 2 ½ x 2, leather with paper wrapper. | |||||||||
16C | Fairy's Pie. Hong Kong: Ford Press, 1969. [reproduction of antique advertisement for New England Mince Meat]. One of 500 copies. 3 1/16 x 3 clipped round shape, paper. | ||||||||||
16D | Ford, Alla T. and Dick Martin. The Musical Fantasies of L. Frank Baum. Hong Kong: Ford Press, 1969. Printed by Opium Books, Hong Kong. Number 13 of 50 copies. 2 ½ x 2, cloth (?) with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
16E | Hazeltine's Pocket Book Almanac. The Piso Company, Warren, PA. Hong Kong: Ford Press, 1969. Library has the Ford Press reprints for 1986 and 1987. Each is one of 500 copies. 2 ½ x 1 7/8, paper. | ||||||||||
16F | The Hi-Jinks of L. Frank Baum. Hong Kong: Ford Press, 1969. Printed by Opium Books, Hong Kong. Number 17 of 500 copies. 2 ½ x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
16G | The Joys of Friendship. Hong Kong: Ford Press, 1969. Alla T. Ford, compiler. Printed by Opium Books, Hong Kong. Number 39 of 500 copies. 2 ½ x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
16H | The Silly Jelly Fish: Japanese Fairy Tale Series, No. 13. Lake Worth, FL: Alla T. Ford, 1969. Trans. B.H. Chamborlain. Printed by Opium Books, Hong Kong. Number 15 of 500 copies. 2 9/16 x 1 15/16, paper. | ||||||||||
16I | The Tiny Story Book. [ca. 1900]. Lake Worth, FL: Alla T. Ford, 1969. Printed by Opium Books, Hong Kong. Library has two copies: numbers 17 and 24 of 500 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, paper. Number 17 has a paper dust cover. | ||||||||||
GARDEN VIEW PRESS | |||||||||||
Garden View Press is the imprint of Frank M. Cushing of Tustin, California. Cushing established his press in 1905 and referred to his press as probably the oldest private press in the U.S. even though he did not use the Garden View Press name until 1929. He printed only a few miniature books until his death in 1977. (Bradbury 82) | |||||||||||
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3 | 16J | Hearn, Lafcadio. Kwaidan: Jikininki, Yuki-Onna. Tustin, CA: Garden View Press, 1969. Bound by William and Lucile Rasmussen at The Dragon Bindery in Orange, CA. Number 84 of 200 copies. 2 5/16 x 2, cloth with cloth wrapper. | |||||||||
16K | Hearn, Lafcadio. Kwaidan: Jikininki, Yuki-Onna. Tustin, CA: Garden View Press, [1969]. Advertising brochure for the book, with sample pages. Library has two copies. 2 ¼ x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
GILGUY PRESS | |||||||||||
Linda K. Donaldson established the Gilguy Press in Portsmouth, Ohio in 1978 when she purchased a 6x10 Kelsey hand press. Her first two books were printed on her own handmade paper. She has done all the binding using cotton cloth, book cloth, wallpaper and leather. (Bradbury 84) | |||||||||||
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3 | 16L | A Short History of the World According to Schoolchildren. Portsmouth, OH: Gilguy Press, [1994]. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, paper. | |||||||||
GIZA MERYET PRESS | |||||||||||
The Giza Meryet Press in Madison, Wisconsin is the private press of Marcia Damrauer. (Bradbury 84) | |||||||||||
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3 | 16M | Damrauer, Marcia. Rabbit Tail. [Madison, WI]: Giza Meryet Press, 1977. Number 34 of 80 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 1/16, paper. | |||||||||
GOLD STEIN PRESS | |||||||||||
Gold Stein Press is the imprint of Leonard Goldstein of Santa Ana, California. He utilized the printer and binder that did many St. Onge miniatures for his first book. Then Goldstein commissioned printing by two California presses: Patrick Reagh and the Ampersand Workshop. He also collaborated with Joseph D’Ambrosio on two books, Long After Ecclesiastes and The Stars. (Bradbury 86) | |||||||||||
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3 | 16N | Balliett, Whitney. Duke Ellington Remembered. Newport Beach, CA: Gold Stein Press, 1981. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Relieure d'Art du Centre, S.A. Limoges, France. One of 750 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | |||||||||
16O | Bradbury, Ray. The Stars. Santa Ana, CA: Gold Stein Press, 1983. Designed and produced by D'Ambrosio. Signed by the author. Number 72 of 95 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 1/4, cloth box with pop-up. | ||||||||||
17A | Bradbury, Ray. Long After Ecclesiastes. Santa Ana, CA: Gold Stein Press, 1985. Printed and bound by D'Ambrosio. Signed by the author. Number 60 of 75 copies. 2 13/16 x2 7/16, leather with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
GORDON WILLIAMS | |||||||||||
Gordon Williams of Napa, California published a miniature book. No further information could be found about this press. (Bradbury 323) | |||||||||||
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3 | 17B | Franklin, Benjamin. Improvements Backwards: a Letter to Noah Webster. Napa, CA: Gordon Williams, 1987. [One of 175 copies.] 3 x 2 ½, paper. | |||||||||
GRAY GOOSE PRESS | |||||||||||
Gray Goose Press is the imprint of Jeanne Goessling of Evanston, Illinois. She operates her private press in her house’s basement. Goessling has a 7 x 10 Platen press as well as a 7 x 12 Chandler & Price press. She does the binding for her books and prints them letterpress. (Bradbury 87) | |||||||||||
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3 | 17C | A Riddle. [Evanston, IL]: Gray Goose Press, 1995. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII. 2 x 1 ½, paper. | |||||||||
17D | Money: Some Observations. Evanston, IL: Gray Goose Press, 1997. Printed and bound by Jeanne Goessling. Number 13 of 50 copies. 2 1/8 x 2 7/8, paper. | ||||||||||
17E | [Rado, James, and Ragni, Jerome]. Good Morning Star Shine. [Evanston, IL]: Gray Goose Press, 1997. Library has two copies. 2 x 1 ½, paper. From the musical Hair. | ||||||||||
17F | Miniature Books Available from Gray Goose Press. Evanston, IL: Gray Goose Press, 1998. 3 7/16 x 2 1/16, folded paper fly-sheet in an envelope. | ||||||||||
17G | White, E.B. A Man I Saw. [Evanston, IL]: Gray Goose Press, 1998. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Conclave XVI. 1 ¾ x 2 3/16, paper. | ||||||||||
GREENSTONE BOOKS | |||||||||||
Greenstone Books published two miniature books, one each in St. Paul, Minnesota and Cullowhee, North Carolina. (Bradbury 88) | |||||||||||
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3 | 17H | Bryant, William Cullen, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. In the Woods. St. Paul, MN: Greenstone books, 1969. Number 168 of 500 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 ¼, wood. | |||||||||
17I | Walters, Rachel. Mountain Bouquet: Wildflowers of the Southern Highlands. Cullowhee, N.C: Greenstone Books, 1971. 1 15/16 x 2 3/16, leather spine with wood. | ||||||||||
HILLEARY AND PETKO | |||||||||||
Hilleary & Petko is the imprint of Roger R. Hilleary and Edward Petko who teamed up to establish their imprint in 1975. Petko, a rare book collector, encouraged Hilleary to learn letterpress printing and provided a Chandler and Price pilot press and a reconditioned Columbian press. Later, Hilleary teamed with David Salinas in printing and binding, using the Old Monterey Book Co. imprint. (Bradbury 90). | |||||||||||
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3 | 17J | Hilleary, Elizabeth and Roger. The Cat who Loved Christmas. Monterrey, CA: Hilleary and Petko, 1981. One of 180 copies. 2 11/16 x 2, paper in a paper envelope. | |||||||||
17K | Hilleary, Roger R. The House on the Plaza: the Story of the Cooper-Molera Adobes. Monterrey, CA: Hilleary & Petko, 1984. One of 175 copies. 2 5/16 x 2 1/16, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
17L | Colton, Walter. Walter Colton’s Christmas Poem 1846. Monterey, CA: Hilleary & Petko, 1985. One of 150 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, paper in paper envelope. | ||||||||||
17M | Weber, Francis J. The Serra Landing Monument. Monterey, CA: Hilleary & Petko, 1985. Etching by George G. Sutherland. One of 200 copies. 1 ½ x 1 3/8, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
17N | One Dozen Jugs: Twelve Acute Observations on the Ways of Printers. Monterey, CA: Hilleary & Petko, 1986. Roger R. Hilleary, compiler. One of 100 copies. 2 5/16 x 2 1/8, cloth spine and paper. | ||||||||||
17O | Weber, Francis J. John Carroll and the Vernacular Liturgy. Monterey, CA: Hilleary and Petko, 1991. Number 65 of 135 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 3/16, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
HILLSIDE PRESS | |||||||||||
Hillside Press is the imprint of Frank E. and Eleanor Irwin and is one of the six renaissance miniature book publishers in the U.S. They published their first book in Franklin, New Hampshire in 1961 before moving to Tilton, New Hampshire in 1970, then to Buffalo, New York in 1977. Using a hand-fed Golding Press, the Irwins printed from handset type and hand-bound their books. Frank Irwin wrote some of the books and even did some illustrations for them. They did everything by hand except make their own paper. After Frank Irwin died in 1980, Eleanor Irwin published fourteen additional miniature books, doing all of the printing and binding herself. (Bradbury 92) | |||||||||||
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3 | 18A | [Dee, John]. Diary of John Dee. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1963. Number 106 of 325 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
18B | Irwin, Frank. The Blocksberg Tryst. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1963. Number 171 of 310 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
18C | Andersen, Hans. Christian. The Nightingale. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1964. Number 131 of 350 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
18D | Blake, William. Prose and Prophecy: Selections from the Prose and Prophetic Books of William Blake. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1964. Number 232 of 375 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
18E | Hearn, Lafcadio. Sketches of New Orleans. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1964. Number 168 of 350 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
18F | Irwin, Frank. The Centuries of Nostradamus. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1964. Number 52 of 375 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
18G-H | Thoreau, Henry. Soundings: Selections from The Journals and Other Works of Henry Thoreau. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1964.Library has two copies, numbered 93 and 315 of 375. 2 5/26 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
18I | Bewick’s Select Fables: With Engraved Illustrations of the Original Woodcuts. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1965. Number 33 of 375 copies. 2 5/16 x 2, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
18J | Holbein’s Dance of Death: Reproducing Twelve of the Original Engravings. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1965. Number 55 of 375 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
18K | combs, tram. briefs: poems by tram combs. Franklin, NH: Hillside, 1966. Number 64 of 425 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
18L | The Hillside Press: Illustrated Miniatures: 1961-1966. Franklin, NH: The Hillside Press, [1966]. 2 3/8 x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
18M | Shakespeare, William]. Falstaff and His Companions: With Twelve Silhouettes by Paul Konewka. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1966. Number 78 of 375 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
18N | Andersen, Hans Christian. The Bell and Other Tales. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1967. Number 89 of 210 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 15/16, leather. | ||||||||||
18O | Nursery Rhymes: With Ten Nineteenth Century Illustrations. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1967. Number 93 of 375 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
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4 | 19A | The Famous History of Tom Thumb: Wherein is Declared, His Marvellous Acts of Manhood Full of Wonder and Merriment. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1968. Number 54 of 250 copies. 2 ¼ x 1 15/16, leather. | |||||||||
19B | Wedding of the Foxes: Japanese Fables and Fantasy. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1968. Number 59 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
19C | Cinderella. Franklin. NH: Hillside Press, 1969. Illustrations: George Cruikshank. Number 59 of 250 copies. 2 7/16 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
19D | Irwin, Frank. Sound Track. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1969. Illustrations: David Wiggins. Number 177 of 350 copies. 2 7/16 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
19E | John Aubrey’s Miscellanies: With Engravings and Woodcut Illustrations. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1969. Library has two copies, numbered 59 and 66 of 250. 2 7/16 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
19F | Cox, Palmer. Adventures of the Brownies. Tilton, NH: Hillside Press, 1970. Number 55 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
19G | Diverting History of John Gilpin: With 21 Woodcuts. Franklin, NH: Hillside Press, 1970. Number 101 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
19H | Andersen, Hans Christian. The Bell and Other Tales. New York, NY: Distributed by Merrimack Publishing, 1971. Reprint of the Hillside Press 1967 edition. 2 1/4 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
19I | Andersen, Hans Christian. The Nightingale. New York, NY: Distributed by Merrimack Publishing, 1971. Reprint of the Hillside Press 1965 edition. 2 ¼ x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
19J | Bewick’s Select Fables: With Engraved Illustrations of the Original Woodcuts. New York, NY: Distributed by Merrimack Publishing, 1971. Reprint of the Hillside Press 1965 edition. 2 ¼ x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
19K | Wedding of the Foxes: Japanese Fables and Fantasy. New York, NY: Distributed by Merrimack Publishing, 1971. Reprint of the Hillside Press 1968 edition. 2 1/4 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
19L | The Bhagvat-Geeta: Dialogues of Kreeshna and Arjoon in Eighteen Lectures with Notes. 1785. [Place of publication not identified]: Hillside Press, 1972. Trans. Charles Wilkins. Number 68 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
19M | Jenks, Tudor. The Astrologer’s Niece. Tilton, NH: Hillside Press, 1973. Number 71 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
19N | Colonial Coins: Illustrated With Numerous Photo Engravings. Tilton, NH: Hillside Press, 1974. Number 130 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
19O | Lang, Andrew. Japanese Bogies. Tilton, NH: Hillside Press, 1974. Illustrations: Hokusai and other Japanese artists. Number 66 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
20A | Jefferson, Thomas. Letters of Thomas Jefferson. Tilton, NH: Hillside Press, 1975. Number 84 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
20B | Irwin, Frank. For All We Know. Tilton, NH: Hillside Press, 1976. Number 67 of 300 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
20C | Irwin, Frank. Printer’s Marks and Colophons. Tilton, NH: Hillside Press, 1976. Number 96 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
20D | Weber, Francis J. Catholica on American Stamps. Tilton, NH: Hillside Press, 1976. Number 148 of 250 copies. 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
20E | Nordhoff, Charles. History of Playing Cards. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1977. Number 181 of 250 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
20F | Wade, Blanche. The Sky Traveler. Tilton, NH: Hillside Press, 1977. Illustrations: Albertine Weelan. Number 101 of 200 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
20G | Irwin, Frank. Early Woodcuts and Engravings. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1978. Number 71 of 275 copies. 2 5/16 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
20H | Mother Goose. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1978. Illustrations: Peter Newell. Number 109 of 275 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
20I | Pyle, Howard. Woman’s Wit. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1978. Number 155 of 250 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
20J | Herrick, Robert. Hesperides. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press. 1979. Number 121 of 250 copies. 2 ½ x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
20K | Irwin, Frank. Heraldic Bookplates. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1979. Number 77 of 250 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
20L | Twain, Mark. Jim Wolf and the Cats. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1979. Number 54 of 225 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
20M | Bibliography of the Hillside Press: 1971–1980. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1980. Number 145 of 300 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 1/8, leather. Also a printed flyer announcing the publication of the bibliography. | ||||||||||
20N | O’Brian, Philip M. T.E. Lawrence and Fine Printing. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1980. Number 152 of 375 copies. 2 5/16 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
20O | Hunter, Dard. Elbert Hubbard and “A Message to Garcia.” Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1981. Number 111 of 250 copies. 2 3/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
21A | Teasdale, Sara. Stars To-Night. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1981. Illustrations: Dorothy Lathrop. Number 124 of 350 copies. 2 7/16 x 2 1/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
21B | Irwin, Eleanor. Victor Hammer. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1982. Number 106 of 350 copies. 2 7/16 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
21C | Johnson, Samuel. The Fountains. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1982. Number 153 of 250 copies. 2 ½ x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
21D | Hubbard, Elbert. Walt Whitman. Roswell, GA: Hillside Press, 1983. Number 17 of 300 copies. 2 ½ x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
21E | Mackail, M. J. William Morris. Roswell, GA: Hillside, 1983. Number 25 of 275 copies. 2 7/16 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
21F | Harris, Joel Chandler. Uncle Remus. Roswell, GA: Hillside Press, 1984. Illustrated by A. B. Frost. Number 40 of 300 copies. 2 ½ x 2, cloth (spine title is Plantation Legends). | ||||||||||
21G | Irwin, Eleanor I. The Book in History: From Manuscript Volumes to the Present Time. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1985. Number 143 of 300 copies. 2 1/5 x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
21H | Orcutt, William Dana. The Spell of the Laurenziana. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1985. Number 63 of 300 copies. 2 7/16 x 2 1/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
21I | Rossetti, Dante Gabriel. Hand and Soul. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press, 1985. Number 32 of 250 copies. 2 ½ x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
21J | Twain, Mark. Two Stories. Buffalo, NY: Hillside Press. 1986. Number 77 of 300 copies. 2 ½ x 2 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
21K | Fillmore, Millard. My Early Life. Buffalo, NY: Hillside, 1987. Number 63 of 250 copies. 2 ½ x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
HURLEY BOOKS | |||||||||||
Hurley Books is the imprint of Henry Hurley of Westmoreland, New Hampshire. He is an antiquarian and used book dealer, and has published two miniature books. (Bradbury 99) | |||||||||||
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4 | 21L | Morist, Hugh. The Propagation of the Musical Art Assisted & Advanced by the Feline World. Westmoreland, NH: Hurley Books, 1984. One of 200 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, paper. | |||||||||
IMPRESSIONS PRESS | |||||||||||
Impressions Press is the imprint of David Horner of Spring Valley, California. Some of his books have been letterpress printed using handset type or linotype and Kelsey 3 x 5 press. He binds his books by hand. (Bradbury 100) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
4 | 21M | Horner, David. The Butterfly. [Spring Valley, CA]: Impressions Press, [1994]. Number 19 of 100 copies. 2 5/15 x 1 7/8, leather with a paper dust jacket. | |||||||||
IVES STREET PRESS | |||||||||||
Ives Street Press of Mount Carmel, Connecticut published one miniature book but no further information was found about this press. (Bradbury 105) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
4 | 21N | Blake, William. If the Doors of Perception were Cleansed. [Mt Carmel, CT]: Ives Street Press, 1983. 3 1/16 x 3 1/8, paper. | |||||||||
JEN PRESS | |||||||||||
J. Edward Newman publishes his miniature books under his JEN Press imprint in Edgewater, Florida, where he retired in 1978. Newman's private press is a hobby. He handsets the type and prints letterpress. He also bound his first four miniature books. (Bradbury 105) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
4 | 22A | Newman, J. Ed. The Giant Rat of Sumatra. Edgewater, FL: Jen Press, 1995. Bound by Don Brady. Number 5 of 75 copies. 2 ½ x 1 5/16, cloth with paper dust jacket. | |||||||||
22B | The Web 110. Edgewater, FL: Newman, J. Ed, 1996. National Amateur Press Association. 2 9/16 x 1 ¾, paper. | ||||||||||
22C | Irving, Washington. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Edgewater, FL: Jen Press, 1999. Number 24 of 50 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 ¾, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
JO ANNA POEHLMANN | |||||||||||
Jo Anna Poehlmann of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, makes artist's books in miniature format. These books are often shape books and all are quite colorful. She has also created larger artist books and has been successful with several commercial books including some published by Abbeville Press. (Bradbury 181) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
4 | 22D | Poehlmann, Jo Anna. Drawings in a Nutshell. [Milwaukee, WI]: Jo Anna Poehlmann, 1985. Number 46 of 50 copies. 1 3/8 x ¾ (paper portion), accordion fold inside a walnut shell, with a burlap bag case filled with other nuts. | |||||||||
22E | Poehlmann, Jo Anna. Saint Valentine's Day. [Milwaukee, WI]: Jo Anna Poehlmann, 1996. [One of 100 copies]. 2 ¼ x 2 ¼, paper, accordion fold. (Bradbury lists title as Love and Kisses) | ||||||||||
JOSEPH D'AMBROSIO | |||||||||||
Joseph D’Ambrosio is the imprint of an artist, Joseph D’Ambrosio who has a studio in Phoenix, Arizona. He has published three miniature books under his Studio D’Ambrosio imprint in Phoenix, Arizona. (Bradbury 56) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
4 | 22F | Golden, Harry. Four from Only in America. Phoenix, AZ: D’Ambrosio, 1995. Number 29 of 50 copies. 2 3/16 x 2 7/8, leather and cloth in a cloth box. | |||||||||
JUNIPER VON PHITZER | |||||||||||
Juniper Von Phitzer is the imprint and pen name of Lloyd L. Neilson of San Francisco, California. He combined the names of his three cats to create this imprint. Neilson designs and letterpress prints his books. His miniature books are often filled with illustrations of the type ornaments he collects. While he bound many of his books, he also had many bound by Reliure d’Art du Centre of Limoges, France. (Bradbury 108) | |||||||||||
A bibliography of Juniper Von Phitzer miniature books by Robert F. Orr Hanson was published in 1999: see Opuscula Press. | |||||||||||
Artist’s Statement: “Juniper Von Phitzer Press began in 1976 and our first miniature book, A Latin Abecedarian, appeared in 1985. Juniper Von Phitzer (alias Lloyd L. Neilson) heads the press and is the intrepid Master Printer. Lloyd and I work together and separately on various texts and designs: the interior illustrations, difficult to plot on a small scale and a major challenge to print since certain pages go through the press seven or more times, and the unique cover designs for which the books are noted. I perform and write poetry and humorous fiction and also publish ‘normal’ size books and periodicals, but I love to appear in miniature format. It is a tremendous challenge to create with the smallest brush strokes something that is clear and beautiful and sometimes – almost monumental.” | |||||||||||
Marvin R. Hiemstra, for The Art of the Miniature Book, Selections from the Library of Alden Jacobs, an exhibit held September 23, 1999-November 24, 1999, Special Collections & University Archives, Alexander Library, Rutgers University. | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
4 | 23A-C | Juniper Von Phitzer. A Latin Abecedarian. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1985. Library has three copies: numbers 2, 17 and one unnumbered copy of 225 total copies. 2 3/8 x 2 7/8, leather. | |||||||||
23D | An ABC of Wordless Cuts. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1986. Number 3 of 175 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
23E | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Sun Cat. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1986. Number 25 of 150 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 7/8, leather. Folder includes a note to Alden Jacobs, "With the compliments of Juniper Von Phitzer." | ||||||||||
23F | Juniper Von Phitzer. A Harvest for Thanksgiving. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1986. Number 23 of 125 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 15/16, leather. | ||||||||||
23G | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Golden Gate Treasure.San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1987. Bound by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. One of 150 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 15/16, leather. | ||||||||||
23H | Schmidt, Max and Sallie Sparkles. Shadrach S. Stevens' Salutatory Speculations San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1988. Bound by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. One of 100 copies. 2 ½ x 3, leather. | ||||||||||
23I | Schmidt, Max and Sallie Sparkles. Shadrach S. Stevens' Salutatory Speculations. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1988. Sample pages, oversized. | ||||||||||
23J | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Cats in Charge. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1989. Bound by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. Number 3 of 125 copies. 2 3/8 x 3 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
23K | An Alphabet for Flora. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1990. Bound by La Reliure D'Art du Centre. One of 125 copies. 2 ½ x 3, leather. | ||||||||||
23L | The Marvelous Male: an ABC. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1990. One of 125 copies. 2 7/16 x 3 ¼, leather. | ||||||||||
23M | A Fantasy Title Page for a Phantasy Literary Tome. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1991. Bound by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. One of 110 copies. 2 ¼ x 3, leather. | ||||||||||
23N | Hiemstra, Marvin R. 26 Compliments. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1991. Number 3 of 101 copies. 1 13/16 x 3, leather. | ||||||||||
23O | Hiemstra, Marvin R. San Francisco Cats: Nine Lives with Whiskers. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1991. Bound by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. One of 135 copies. 2 3/8 x 3 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
24A | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Redwood Burl. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1992. Bound by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. Number 2 of 101 copies. 2 3/16 x 2 ¾, leather spine with redwood and paper partial wrapper. | ||||||||||
24B | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Seasons. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1993. One of 50 four volume sets. 2 ¾ x 2/3/4, paper in a paper box. | ||||||||||
24C-D | Steward, Samuel M. A Pair of Roses.San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1993. Bound by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. Library has two copies: number 61 of 222 copies, bound in leather and number 75 of 222 copies, bound in cloth. 2 3/16 x 2 ¾. | ||||||||||
24E | Book Quotations and Book-Making Pictures. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1994. Number 14 of 101 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 ¾, leather. | ||||||||||
24F | Book Quotations and Book-Making Pictures. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1994. 3 3/16 x 2 1/8, paper, descriptive flyer for the book. | ||||||||||
24G | Gloria in Excelsis Deo. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1994. Number 21 of 101. 2 3/8 x 2 13/16, leather. | ||||||||||
24H | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Seasons Anew. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1994. Number 10 of 12 copies. 2 ½ x 2 ½, paper, accordion pages. | ||||||||||
24I | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Star Molen. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1994. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 12 of 55 copies. 2 ½ x 3, paper with wooden windmill on front cover. | ||||||||||
24J | Juniper Von Phitzer. Leaf. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1994. Bound by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. Number 6 of 101 copies. 2 5/16 x 2 ¾, leather. | ||||||||||
24K | Akhenaton. Hymn to Aton. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1995. Number 28 of 44 copies. 2 7/16 x 2 ½, paper, accordion style. | ||||||||||
24L | An American Hornbook. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1995. Number 9 of 26 copies. 2 ½ x 3, wood hornbook shape with paper plaque. | ||||||||||
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5 | 25A | Animal Parade, San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1995. 2 3/8 x 2 ½, paper, announcement brochure for Animal Parade. | |||||||||
25B | Collin, Marcie. Animal Parade. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer. 1995. Number 18 of 44 copies. 2 7/16 x 2 ½, paper, accordion style. | ||||||||||
25C | Genesis Prima. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1995. Bound by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. Number 18 of 30 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ½, leather, attached by chain to a wooden stand. | ||||||||||
25D | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Catfish Fishcat. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1995. Number 19 of 50 copies. 2 ¾ x 11/16, cloth, accordion pages. | ||||||||||
25E | Hiemstra, Marvin R. San Francisco Christmas Streamers. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1995. Number 6 of 54 copies. 2 3/16 x 2 1/16, paper, in a book shaped case of leather and cloth fabricated by La Reliure d'Art du Centre. Also in the case are printed paper streamers and a metal stand for the streamers. | ||||||||||
25F | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Snow on Golden Bamboo. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1995. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 21 of 44 copies. 2 x 2 7/8, paper with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
25G | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Worm Fiddling in Florida. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1995. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 44 copies. 1 3/16 x 2 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
25H | Hiemstra, Marvin R. and Juniper Von Phitzer. Rebus. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1995. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII. Library has two copies. 1 13/16 x 1 9/16, paper, accordion. | ||||||||||
25I | Juniper Von Phitzer. The Days of the Week. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1995. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 21 of 44 copies. 1 7/8 x 2 11/16, cloth wrapper. | ||||||||||
25J | Juniper Von Phitzer. A Year of Opportunity. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1995. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 14 of 24 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 11/16, leather. | ||||||||||
26A | Hiemstra, Marvin R. and Juniper Von Phitzer. Boxing the Compass. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1996. Number 4 of 24 copies. This is a 2 9/16 x 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ box, with sides that open flat, with a compass in the center and a book for the four points of the compass on each internal wall. | ||||||||||
26B | Juniper Von Phitzer. AD 2000, AD 2001. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1996. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. One of 24 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 9/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
26C | Juniper Von Phitzer. Celebrity Cats. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1996. Illustrated by Marcie Collins. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 20 of 45 copies. 2 1/8 x 2 5/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
26D | Juniper Von Phitzer. Ferris Family Album. [San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer], 1996. Number 8 of 24 copies. 2 7/16 x 3 1/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
26E | Juniper Von Phitzer.Tiny Meditations in a Fair City. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1996. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIIII. 2 ½ x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
26F | Juniper Von Phitzer and Marvin R. Hiemstra.Hands. [San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1996]. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. One of 24 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
26G | Juniper Von Phitzer and Marvin R. Hiemstra.Justice Triumphant. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1996. Number 11 of 26 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
26H | Season Aglow. [Place of publication not identified]: Marvin Lloyd Von [Juniper Von Phitzer?], [1996?]. 2 11/16 x 1 3/8, paper, accordion fold. | ||||||||||
26I | An Alphabet Coloring Book. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1997. | ||||||||||
26J | Antique Maps: Facsimile Fragmentals. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1997. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 6 of 12 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
26K | Bible. Daniel.Daniel in the Lion’s Den. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1997. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 24 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
26L | Bible. Jonah and Herman Melville.Moby-Dick. Jonah & the Whale. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1997. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 7 of 24 copies. 2 1/8 x 2 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
27A | Bible. Judges. Samson Raising the Gate of Gaza. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1997. Number 4 of 22 copies. 2 ¾ x 2, standing screen format with wood and leather binding in a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
27B | Birds: an ABC. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1997. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 20 copies. 2 5/16 x 2 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
27C | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Kiku. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1997. Drawings by Marcie Collins. Number 4 of 29 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 5/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
27D | Letters in a Trunk. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer. 1997. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 6 of 14 trunks. 5 volumes, each 1 ¼ x 1 7/16, cloth, wooden trunk. | ||||||||||
27E | MSS: Illuminated Manuscripts Facsimile Fragmentals. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1997. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 9 of 12 copies. 2 ½ x 2 7/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
27F | Smith, Grace S. Graceful Natives. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1997. Number 6 of 82 copies. 2 ½ x 3, leather. | ||||||||||
27G | At Home Book. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1998. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 26 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
27H | Bible. Psalms. An ABC Psalter. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1998. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 26 copies. 2 ½ x 2 ½, cloth. | ||||||||||
27I | Garcia, Carol Marie and Marvin R. Hiemstra. The 7 Deadly Sins. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1998. Illustrations by Carol Marie Garcia. Number 4 of 90 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 ½, leather, paper slip case. | ||||||||||
27J | Garcia, Carol Marie and Marvin R. Hiemstra. The 7 Deadly Sins. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1998. Illustrations by Carol Marie Garcia. Unbound pages, signature pages and binding material. | ||||||||||
27K | Huld, Franz. Sea Serpents. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1998. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 30 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 3/8, paper accordion with a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
28A | Juniper Von Phitzer. From the Library at Alexandria Recently Discovered -- a Fantasy Scroll. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1998. One of 26 scrolls. 2 ¼ x 38 (rolled, including ornamented dowels, approx. 3 x 1), boxed with paper and wood. | ||||||||||
28B | Juniper Von Phitzer. Gold. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1998. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 49 copies. 1 ¾ x 1 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
28C | Juniper Von Phitzer. Gutenberg Hymn of Praise & Mendelssohn. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1998. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 32 copies. 2 15/16 x 3, cloth with paper clip case. | ||||||||||
28D | Juniper Von Phitzer. Silhouettes in Miniature. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1998. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 7 of 40 copies. 1 ¾ x 2 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
28E | Kitten’s Album: a Memory Book. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1998. Illustrated by Marcie Collins. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 25 copies. 2 ½ x 2 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
28F | Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth. The Village Blacksmith. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1998. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 6 of 20 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
28G | Vintage Hunks: Male Film Stars of Earlier Decades. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1998. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 9 of 27 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
28H | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Butterfly. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1999. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 30 copies. 1 x 2 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
28I | Juniper Von Phitzer. A Little Charmer. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer Press, 1999. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 30 copies. 1 11/16 x 1 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
28J | Juniper Von Phitzer. Papyrus. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, [1999]. Bound by Juniper Von Phitzer. Number 4 of 25 copies. 2 ½ x 2 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
28K | Juniper Von Phitzer and Marvin R Hiemstra. A Book in Hand. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 1999. A memento celebrating the publications of Juniper Von Phitzer Press: a Bibliography (see Opuscula Press, 1999). One of 150 copies. 3 x 2 ¼, paper, accordion style. | ||||||||||
29A | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Heart. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 2000. Number 4 of 21 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 15/16, cloth with wooden heart painted by Sallie Haugen DeReus. | ||||||||||
29B | Ichthyos. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 2000. Number 9 of 16 copies. 2 7/8 x 1 ¼ (pages), wood pages, palm leaf style in a wood box. | ||||||||||
29C | Juniper Von Phitzer. Man. [San Francisco, CA]: Juniper Von Phitzer, 2000. Number 4 of 30 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
29D | Life of Jesus in Pictures/La Vie de Jesus en Tableaux. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 2000. Number 4 of 29 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¾, cloth with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
29E | Players in Shakespeare. San Francisco, CA: Juniper Von Phitzer, 2000. One of 33 copies. 2 ½ x 2 ½, leather with wood boards in a paper slip case, accordion style. | ||||||||||
29F | Bells Fill the Air with Joy for All. [Place of publication not identified]: Marvin Lloyd Von [Juniper Von Phitzer?], [Date of publication not identified]. 2 3/4 x 1 1/2, paper, accordion fold. | ||||||||||
29G | Circles of Christmas. [Place of publication not identified]: Marvin Lloyd Von [Juniper Von Phitzer?], [Date of publication not identified]. 2 x 1 5/8, paper, accordion fold. | ||||||||||
29H | Hiemstra, Marvin R. Circle Poem. [Place of publication not identified]: Lloyd Neilson [Juniper Von Phitzer], [Date of publication not identified]. Library has two copies. 2 ¼ x 3 ½, one page paper card in an envelope. | ||||||||||
29I | Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. [Place of publication not identified]: Von Lady Lloyd Marvin [Juniper Von Phitzer?], [Date of publication not identified]. 1 ½ x 2 1/8, paper, accordion fold. | ||||||||||
29J | Trees Aglow. [Place of publication not identified]: Marvin Lloyd Von [Juniper Von Phitzer?], [Date of publication not identified]. 2 1/2 x 2 1/4, paper, accordion fold. | ||||||||||
JUNIPERO SERRA PRESS | |||||||||||
Junipero Serra Press is the imprint of Monsignor Francis J Weber, originally of San Buenaventura then San Fernando, California. He has also written or edited miniature books for nearly all the top publishers. (Bradbury 268) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
5 | 30A | Weber, Francis J. Happy Birthday Uncle Sam. San Buenaventura, [CA]: Junipero Serra Press, 1976. 3 x 2 1/8, one of 300 copies, leather. | |||||||||
30B | Weber, Francis J. Christmas Cards. San Buenaventura, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1977. 2 3/16 x 3 1/16, 1 of 300 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30C | Weber, Francis J. California: the Golden State. San Buenaventura, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1979. One of 300 copies. 2 ¼ x 3 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
30D | Weber, Francis J. Solemn Consecration at San Buenaventura Mission. San Buenaventura, CA: Junipero Serra Press, [1978]. 2 15/16 x 2 1/8, one of 350 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30E | Weber, Francis J. Eulogy for a Cardinal. San Buenaventura, CA: Junipero Serra Press, [1979]. 2 15/16 x 2, one of 300 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30F | Weber, Francis J. Hollywood. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, [1981]. 3 x 2 1/8, one of 300 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30G | Weber, Francis J. The Goodyear Blimp. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1983. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, one of 350 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30H | Weber, Francis J. The Cable Cars. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1984. 1 13/16 x 2 5/16, one of 350 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30I | Weber, Francis J. The Rose: America’s Flower. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1988. 2 7/8 x 2, one of 200 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30J | Weber, Francis J. Nation’s Christmas Tree. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1989. 2 7/8 x 2, one of 200 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30K | Weber, Francis J. Our Lady of Montserrat. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1989. 2 7/8 x 2, one of 200 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30L | Weber, Francis J. The Holy Grail. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1990. 2 9/16 x 1 7/8, one of 200 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30M | Weber, Francis J. Yosemite. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1990. 2 15/16 x 2, one of 200 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30N | Weber, Francis J. Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1991. 2 13/16 x 2 1/8, one of 250 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30O | Weber, Francis J. Remember Pearl Harbor. San Fernando, CA: Junipero Serra Press, 1992. 2 13/16 x 2 1/8, one of 250 copies, leather. | ||||||||||
30P | Weber, Francis J. William Randolph Hearst. [San Fernando, CA]: Junipero Serra Press, 1995. Printed by Tabula Rasa Press. 2 5/16 x 1 5/8, one of 150 copies, cloth. | ||||||||||
KAREN STAHLECKER | |||||||||||
Karen Stahlecker of Vining, Iowa, creates miniature books that combine her papermaking skills with her book design creativity. (Bradbury 285) | |||||||||||
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6 | 31A | Stahlecker, Karen. Paper Potpourri. Anchorage, AK: Karen Stahlecker, 1995. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII. 2 x 1 ½, paper. | |||||||||
KATHRYN I. RICKARD | |||||||||||
Kathryn I. Rickard of Cobleskill, New York was an avid collector of miniature books and also published several herself. (Bradbury 245) See also Editions du Parnasse. | |||||||||||
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6 | 31B | Rickard, Kathryn I. An Old Love Story. Richmondville, NY: The Phoenix [Kathryn I. Rickard], 1987. 2 ½ x 2, paper. | |||||||||
31C | Rickard, Kathryn I. The Attack Fly. Duanesburg, NY: Scott's Printing Company [Kathryn I. Rickard], 1989. 2 ½ x 1 ¾, paper. | ||||||||||
KAYCEE PRESS | |||||||||||
Kaycee Press is the imprint of Rabbi Kalman L. Levitan of Dayton, Ohio and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Bradbury 113) | |||||||||||
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6 | 31D | Levitan, Kalman L. Tongues of Flame. Palm Beach Gardens, FL: Kaycee Press, 1989. Printed by The Schori Press. One of 200 copies. 2 1/8 x 2 5/8, leather. | |||||||||
KINGSPORT PRESS | |||||||||||
The Kingsport Press in Kingsport, Tennessee is a commercial publishing company of interest to microbibliophiles because it published several miniature books. (Bradbury 114) | |||||||||||
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6 | 31E | Lincoln, Abraham. Addresses of Abraham Lincoln. Kingsport, TN: Training Division Kingsport Press, 1929. 7/8 x 5/8, leather. | |||||||||
31F | Coolidge, Calvin. Extracts from the Autobiography of Calvin Coolidge. Kingsport, TN: Kingsport Press, 1930. 7/8 x 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
31 G | Washington, George. Washington: His Farewell Address. Kingsport, TN: Kingsport Press, 1932. Library has two copies. 7/8 x 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
KINOIKE PRESS | |||||||||||
Bernice Kochan published two miniature books under the imprint Kinoike Press in Cleveland, Ohio. (Bradbury 116) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
6 | 31H | Kochan, Bernice. The Little Book of Hawaiian Flowers. Cleveland, OH: Kinoike Press, 1964. 2 11/16 x 1 15/16, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
KITEMAUG PRESS | |||||||||||
Kitemaug Press is the imprint of Frank J. Anderson of Spartanburg, South Carolina. His press name is means “the place of good fishing” in the Native American Mohegan language. Anderson started printing in 1965 in Salina, Kansas when he obtained a 3 x 5 Kelsey Excelsior platen press and some type and later acquired a 5 x 7 Pearl treadle press and 15 cases of type. Anderson sold his two large presses upon retiring from his position at Wofford College in 1984. He then received a gift of about 75 cases of type and what he refers to as his favorite press: a 7 x 10 CMC Superior platen press. He also owns a 7 x 10 Sigwalt press. (Bradbury 116) | |||||||||||
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6 | 31I | [Anderson, Frank J.] The Woodpecker Husband. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1967. Number 3 of 150 copies. 1 ¼ x 1 ½, paper. | |||||||||
31J | Nosredna, Knarf [Anderson, Frank]. Saint Arithmeticus. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1967. One of 500 copies. 2 1/16 x 1 ¾, paper. | ||||||||||
31K | Anderson, Frank J. Dallas Town. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1968. Not on shelf. | ||||||||||
31L | Anderson, Frank J. Do Not Despair. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1969. One of 100 copies. 2 1/8 x 1 7/8, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
31M | Andersony, Ferenc [Anderson, Frank]. Categorical. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1970. One of 100 copies. 1 15/16 x 1 11/16, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
31N | Moore, Clement C. A Visit from Saint Nicholas. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1973. One of about 400 copies. 3 x 2 3/16, paper. | ||||||||||
31O | One of Them [Anderson, Frank]. People. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1974. One of 75 copies. 1 3/8 x 1 5/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
31P | [Anderson, Frank], The Book of the Zodiac. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1974. Number 20 of 75 copies. 2 7/16 x 1 15/16, paper. | ||||||||||
32A | [Anderson, Frank J.] 6 and 8 Point Type Specimens. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1976. Number 94 of about 100 copies. 2 3/16 x 1 9/16, paper. | ||||||||||
32B | Anderson, Frank J. Fryin Pan: a Ballad. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1977. Number 31 of 75 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 9/16, cloth with paper dust cover. | ||||||||||
32C | The Boy Who Drew Cats: a Japanese Tale. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1979. Trans. Lafcadio Hearn. Number 60 of 100 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
32D | Anderson, Frank J. A Book of Many Things. [Spartanburg, SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1982. Library has two of 200 copies. 1 3/16 x 1 ½, paper, one copy has a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
32E | Murphy’s Laws. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1984. Number 46 of 125 copies. 1 5/8 x 1 5/16, paper. | ||||||||||
32F | [Anderson, Frank J.] Miniature Books in Print. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1985. 2 5/8 x 2 1/16, paper. | ||||||||||
32G | Anderson, Frank J. Shorty's Dilemma or an Incident at the Flying W Ranch. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, [1985]. Printed and bound by Frank J. Anderson. Number 62 of 125 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 13/16, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
32H | Anderson, Frank J. The Executive Guide Book: A Vest Pocket Reference for the Upwardly Mobile Manager. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1985. Number 143 of 150 copies. 1 13/16 x 1 9/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
32I | Anderson, Frank J. Signs of the ZODIAC. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1985. One of 100 copies. 1 ¾ x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
32J | Anderson, Frank J., comp. Andy’s Bread Book. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1986. Number 99 of 100 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 ¼, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
32K | Secret: 0'36 2'20'0'2'6 8'67 364' (The Little Red Hen). Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1987. Number 6 of an unknown number of copies. 2 3/8 x 2 ¼, paper. Book is in code with code sheet in the back; cover reads Secret. | ||||||||||
32L | Washington, George. A Letter to Bushrod. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1987. Number 59 of 150 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 ¼, cloth. | ||||||||||
32M | [Anderson, Frank J.] An Aussie Cat: a Christmas Tale. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1988. One of 300 copies of an excerpt from Outrageous Cat Tales. 2 ½ x 1 7/8, paper. | ||||||||||
32N | [Anderson, Frank J.] The World’s Teeniest Tiniest Book. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1988. 1 7/16 x 1 15/16, paper, printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave VI. | ||||||||||
33A | A Book Lover's Calendar for 1989. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1989. One of 100 copies. 3 x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
33B | A Printer's Calendar for 1989. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1989. One of 100 copies. 3 x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
33C | A Transportation Calendar for 1989. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1989. One of 100 copies. 3 x 2 1/4, paper. | ||||||||||
33D | Alden, W. L. Trees and Stockings. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1990. Printed and bound by Frank J. Anderson. Number 27 of 100 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 ¼, cloth. | ||||||||||
33E | Anderson, Frank J., comp. Glasgow, U.S.A. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1990. Number 123 of 150 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, cloth. | ||||||||||
33F | A Book Lover's Calendar 1991. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1991. One of 300 copies. 3 x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
33G | William Parks: Williamsburg Printer. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1991. One of 150 copies printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave IX. 2 5/16 x 2 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
33H | Anderson, Frank J. Heathen Hangover. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1992. Library has two copies, numbers 42 and 96 of 100 copies. 1 ¾ x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
33I | [Anderson, Frank J.] San Diego. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1992. One of 150 copies printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave X. 1 13/16 x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
33J | Stein, [Gertrude]. Sayings of G. Stein. [Spartanburg, SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1992. One of 100 copies. 7/8 x 1 1/16, leather in a cloth slip case. | ||||||||||
33K | The Stork. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1993. Number 39 of 75 copies. 1 5/8 x 1 ½, paper. | ||||||||||
33L | An Artist's Calendar. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1994. 2 13/16 x 3, paper. | ||||||||||
33M | Anderson, Frank J. ... Tabitha’s Tale. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1994. Number 50 of 100 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 3/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
33N | Anderson, Frank J. The Other Ottawas. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1994. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XII. One of 175 copies. 2 ½ x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
33O | Bread. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1995. Library owns two of 200 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
33P | Greetings. [Spartanburg, SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1995. Printed for the MBS Grand Conclave 13. 9/16 x 5/8, paper. | ||||||||||
34A | Anderson, Frank J. The Cat Lady. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1996. Number 14 of 55 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
34B | Audubon, John James. The Skunk Story. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1997. Number 14 of 50 copies. 2 ¼ x 3, paper. | ||||||||||
34C | Be Whatever You Are. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1997. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Conclave XV. Library has two copies. 1 ½ x 1 ½, paper. | ||||||||||
34D | Anderson, Frank J. A Hatphabet. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1998. Number 14 of 40 copies. 2 1/16 x 3, paper, accordion style. | ||||||||||
34E | The Atlantic Ocean. [Spartanburg, SC]: [Kitemaug Press, 1998]. Keepsake from Frank and Jeanette Anderson for the Miniature Book Society Conclave Sixteen. 2 13/16 x 2 ½, paper leaflet. | ||||||||||
34F | She Crab Soup. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, 1998. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Conclave XVI, compliments of Frank & Jeanette Anderson. One of 150 copies. 2 3/16 x 2 5/8, paper with a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
34G | Anderson, Frank J. Answers to Life’s Questions. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1999. One of 100 copies. 2 3/16 x 2 ¾, paper. | ||||||||||
34H | Anderson, Frank J. Blues. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1999. Number 14 of 55 copies. 2 3/16 x 3, number 14 of 55 copies, paper, accordion style. | ||||||||||
34I | Anderssohn, Franz Johan [Anderson. Frank J.], comp. Eine Kleine Deutsch Worterbuch. Spartanburg, [SC]: Kitemaug Press, 1999. One of 150 copies printed as a keepsake of the Miniature Book Society's Grand Conclave XVII, Koblenz, Germany, 1999. 2 11/16 x 2 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
34J | [Anderson, Frank J.] Maunderings of the Swami Frankajandra plus Tips on Canary Breeding and Mary Ellen’s Corn Pone. Sparkle City [Spartanburg, SC]: Kitemaug Press, 2000. Number 14 of 50 copies. 3 x 2 7/16, paper. | ||||||||||
34K | Books in Print. Spartanburg, SC: Kitemaug Press, [Date of publication not identified]. 2 5/8 x 2 1/16, paper. | ||||||||||
KURBEL BOOKS | |||||||||||
Kurbel Books is the imprint of Reverend Joseph L. Curran of Watertown, Massachusetts. Sherman did the artwork in many Kurbel Press books, including original water-color paintings in the deluxe edition of Canticle of the Sun. Gayle Roberts-Cullen issued some of Curran’s books in deluxe needlework bindings. (Bradbury 122) | |||||||||||
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6 | 34L | Curran, Joseph L. A Brief Reign. [Watertown? MA]: Kurbel Books, 1983. Printed at Art Press. Binding Robert E. Massmann. Number 177 of 250 copies. 2 ½ x 2 5/16, leather with paper slip case. | |||||||||
34M | Francis of Assisi. Canticle of the Sun. Sudbury, MA: Kurbel Books, 1984. Trans. Rev Joseph L. Curran. Calligraphy and illumination by E. Helene Sherman. Bound by Bela and Mariana Blau. Printed by Shea Bros, Cambridge, MA. Number 182 of 500. 2 ½ x 2 ¼, leather with a paper slip case, accordion style. ISBN: 0-917911-01-6 | ||||||||||
34N | [Sherman, E. Helene?]. Beau-Beau's 1 2 3. Sudbury, MA: J.L. Curran Kurbel, 1985. Art E. H. Sherman. Layout R. Massmann. 1 3/8 x 1 5/16, paper with paper slip case, accordion style. | ||||||||||
34O | Bible. Psalms. The 117th Psalm. Sudbury, MA: Kurbel Books, 1986. Art by E. Helene Sherman. Number 100 of 130 copies. 2 x 2, cloth, accordion style. | ||||||||||
35A | Franciscan Prayer. Sudbury, MA: Kurbel Books, 1988. Calligraphy: E. Helene Sherman. Binding: Bela & Mariana Blau. Printed by Shea Bros. Inc. Cambridge, MA. Number 19 of 250 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 3/16, leather with paper slip case, accordion style. | ||||||||||
35B | Curran, Joseph L. Fabergé. Sudbury, MA: Kurbel Books, 1988. Binding: Bela & Mariana Blau. Printed by Shea Bros., Inc., Cambridge, MA. Number 65 of 250 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 5/16, cloth with paper slip case, accordion style. | ||||||||||
35C | M.B.S. Conclave XV Bethlehem PA 1997. [Sudbury, MA]: Kurbel Books, 1997. A keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XV. 1 ½ x 1 1/8, solid wood “book.” |
Fine Presses Discussed in Bradbury, L-Q | |||||||||||
Summary: Series includes miniature books listed and described in Robert C. Bradbury's work, Twentieth Century United States Miniature Books. The series has been divided into subseries by alphabetical grouping for easier access. | |||||||||||
LIGHT OF DAY | |||||||||||
Light of Day has published one miniature book in Massachusetts. (Bradbury 130) This is the imprint of Dea Sasso, Ashville, NC and Northampton, MA. ) | |||||||||||
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6 | 35D | Jeter, John. The Rose. Northampton, MA: Light of Day, 1993. Printed by Ed Rayher, Swamp Press. Number 48 of 350 copies. 2 x 1 7/16, leather. | |||||||||
LILLIPUT PRESS | |||||||||||
Herbert A. Ikenberry …at his Lilliput Press in East Wenatchee, Washington. He later changed his press name to Robinrun Press. (Bradbury 130) | |||||||||||
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6 | 35E | Bible, Saint Luke. The Christmas Story as Recorded by St. Luke. E. Wenatchee, WA: [Lilliput Press], 1968. Number 6 of 32 copies. 2 3/16 x 1 11/16, cloth. | |||||||||
35F | Wilson, Alexander. The White-Headed Eagle. E. Wenatchee, WA: The Robinrun Press, 1972. Number 17 of 50 copies. 2 1/8 x 1 11/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
LILLIPUTTER PRESS | |||||||||||
Frank H. Teagle, Jr. operated a commercial printing business in Woodstock, Vermont and published several miniature books under his Lilliputter Press imprint. As the printer of Miniature Book Collector published by Achille St. Onge and edited by Ruth Adomeit, Teagle was involved in stimulating the renaissance of miniature hook publishing in the United States in the early 1960s. (Bradbury 131) | |||||||||||
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6 | 35G | [Adomeit, Ruth?]. Little Cookie Book: Thirty-one Favorite Recipes of a Minibibliophile. Woodstock, VT: Lilliputter Press, 1960. Library has two of the 2000 copies printed. 2 7/16 x 1 11/16, cloth. | |||||||||
LIME ROCK PRESS | |||||||||||
Lime Rock Press of Salisbury, Connecticut is the private press of Whitney North Seymour, Jr. The works of this press is a family affair. Seymour manages the various publishing projects and he is an author. … Artwork is an important element of many Lime Rock Press books, whether it is in the form of engravings by Catryna or photographs by Gabriel or Tryntje. (Bradbury 131) | |||||||||||
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6 | 35H | [Seymour, Whitney North, Jr.] A Little Bit of History about Very Small Books. [Salisbury, CT]: Lime Rock Press, [1983]. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, folded paper leaflet. | |||||||||
LITTLE FARM PRESS | |||||||||||
Little Farm Press is the imprint of Jane W. Conneen of Bath, Pennsylvania. Conneen writes, illustrates, prints and hand-colors the Little Farm Press miniature books herself. Her books are printed on an etching press. (Bradbury 134) | |||||||||||
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6 | 35I | Conneen, Jane W. The Winding Roads of Ireland. Bath, PA: Little Farm Press, 1988. Number 74 of 150 copies. 2 x 2 3/8, paper with paper wrapper. | |||||||||
35J | Conneen, Jane. Staithes: a Fishing Village in Yorkshire. Bath, PA: Little Farm Press, 1991. Number 19 of 125 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 ¼, paper with paper wrapper. | ||||||||||
35K | Conneen, Jane W. Violets. Bath, PA: Little Farm Press, 1993. Number 9 of 125 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 3/16, cloth with paper wrapper. | ||||||||||
35L | Conneen, Jane W. In Praise of Strawberries: Their History and Their Uses. Bath, PA: Little Farm Press, 1994. Number 16 of 125 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 ½, cloth with paper wrapper. | ||||||||||
35M | Conneen, Jane. The Language of Herbs III. Bath, PA: Little Farm Press, 1994. Number 18 of 125 copies. 2 ¾ x 1 11/16, paper. | ||||||||||
35N | Conneen, Jane. Angels. [Bath, PA: Little Farm Press], 1998. Number 10 of 75 copies. 1 11/16 x 2 ¼, paper with paper wrapper with plastic angel. | ||||||||||
LOG-ANNE PRESS (see also Dawson's Book Shop) | |||||||||||
Log-Anne Press was established in Santa Ana, California, by Herschel C. Logan. He printed all his miniature books on hand press form plates which he engraved using a Baby Reliance Washington Hand Press. He did not specify the number of copies that he printed of each book. (Bradbury 136) | |||||||||||
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6 | 35O | Logan, Herschel C. The Southern Cross of Honor. Santa Ana, CA: Log-Anne Press, 1976. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, paper | |||||||||
36A | Morris, C.H. The Stranger of Galilee: a Sacred Hymn. Santa Ana, CA: Log-Anne Press, 1978. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
36B | Conwell, Russell H. Acres of Diamonds. Santa Ana, CA: Log-Anne Press, 1979. 2 13/16 x 2 1/8, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
36C | Cash, Johnny. Ragged Old Flag: With the Story of “Old Glory”. Santa Ana, CA: Log-Anne Press, 1980. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
36D | Logan, Herschel C. Log-Anne Press. Santa Ana, CA: Log-Anne Press, 1980. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
36E | Logan, Herschel C. The White Buffalo. Santa Ana, CA: Log-Anne Press, 1980. 2 ¾ x 2 1/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
LORSON'S BOOKS AND PRINTS | |||||||||||
James Lorson is the proprietor of Lorson’s Books and Prints in Fullerton, California. He also publishes miniature books. (Bradbury 140) | |||||||||||
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6 | 36F | Field, Eugene. Dibdin’s Ghost. Fullerton, CA: Lorson’s Books & Prints, 1980. Printed by Vance Gerry. Library has two of 500 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 5/16, paper. | |||||||||
MAR MICHEL PRESS | |||||||||||
Mar Michel is the imprint Michele McGarry Crahan of Los Angeles has chosen. She has published four miniature books written by Francis J. Weber. These books were printed by Regis Graden (Nut Quad Press) who operated a commercial printing company in Los Angeles for many years doing both letterpress and offset printing. In 1993 he stopped offset printing to focus on fine letterpress printing. His presses include a Heidelberg Cylinder press, a Kluge Automatic platen press, and a 14 x 22 Colt's Armory platen press with provenance including the Roycroft Press and the Grabhorn Press. (Bradbury 144) | |||||||||||
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6 | 36G | Weber, Francis J. Mont-Saint-Michel. Los Angeles, CA: Mar Michel Press 1996. Bound by Earle Gray Bookbinding Company. One of 500 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 15/16, cloth. | |||||||||
36H | Weber, Francis J. Via Crucis. Los Angeles, CA: Mar Michel Press, 1997. Bound by Mariana Blau. One of 504 copies 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
MAURITOM PRESS | |||||||||||
Mary Thomas Peterson of Turlock, California publishes under this press name. She printed, illustrated and bound her three miniature books. (Bradbury 145) | |||||||||||
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6 | 36I | The Islands of Lake Erie. Turlock, CA: Mauritom Press, [1994]. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XII. 3 x 2 5/8, paper. | |||||||||
MINI PRESS | |||||||||||
Adelaide Castillo published a book of her poetry under her press name Mini-Press of Torrance, California. No information is provided to identify the printer or binder. (Bradbury 149) | |||||||||||
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6 | 36J | Castillo, Adelaide. Inklings in Verse. Torrance, CA: Mini-Press, 1984. Number 44 of 300 copies. 2 7/16 x 1 11/16, paper. | |||||||||
MINIA PRESS, EDMUND S. WOOD | |||||||||||
Minia Press and Edmund S. Wood are the imprints used jointly on several miniature books published in Jamaica, New York in the 1940s. Two Lewis Carroll volumes appeared under the Edmund S. Wood imprint with Paris listed as the place of publication in 1950. Bradbury saw one copy which contains a rubber stamp noting that the American distributors are The Carol Company of Hacketstown, New Jersey. It is therefore possible that these two volumes are not U.S. publications. (Bradbury 149) | |||||||||||
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6 | 36K-L | Aesop. The Fables of Aesop. Jamaica, [NY]: Edmund S. Wood, Minia Press, 1943. Illustrated by Charles H. Bennett. Library has two copies, one is 1 15/16 x 1 5/8, cloth with paper slip case, and the other is 2 1/16 x 1 5/8, cloth. | |||||||||
36M | Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Jamaica, NY: Edmund S. Wood; Minia Press, [1940-1950]. Illustrations by John Tenniel. 2 ¼ x 1 5/8, cloth with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
36N |
Boxed Set:
Carroll, Lewis. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Paris, France: Edmund S. Wood (Minia Press), 1950. 3 3/16 x 2 ¼, leather spine and paper. Boxed with Through the Looking Glass. Carroll, Lewis. Through the Looking Glass. Paris, France: Edmund S. Wood (Minia Press), 1950. 3 3/16 x 2 ¼, leather spine and paper. Boxed with Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. |
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MINIATURE BOOK SOCIETY | |||||||||||
The Miniature Book Society was founded in 1983 and had about 450 members in 1999. The Society occasionally publishes miniature books to distribute to its members. They sponsor an annual Conclave since 1983 in various places around the United States, and twice in Europe. (Bradbury 150) | |||||||||||
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7 | 37A | Bondy, Louis W. Small is Beautiful. [Place of publication not identified]: Miniature Book Society, 1987. Printed and bound by Tabula Rasa Press. One of 400 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 3/8, cloth. | |||||||||
37B | Bibliography of the Ash Ranch Press. Est. 1984. The Miniature Book Society, Inc. 1993. Printed at International Graphics. Bound by Donald Brady. One of 500 copies. 2 5/8, x 2 7/8, cloth, (from Levitan collection, number 3348). | ||||||||||
37C | Miniature Book Society Newsletter. [Place of publication not identified]: Miniature Book Society, 1998. Keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XVII, Charleston, SC. 3 x 2, paper leaflet in a paper envelope. | ||||||||||
MINIATURE PAINTERS, SCULPTORS, AND GRAVERS (M.P.S.G.S.) | |||||||||||
MPSGS is an association of artists based in Washington, DC that issued one miniature book, appropriately an art book. (Bradbury 152) | |||||||||||
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7 | 37D | Hicks, Margaret T. Art in Miniature. Washington, DC: Miniature Painters, Sculptors, and Gravers Society, 1993. Design by Rebecca Press. Bound by Donald Brady. 2 ¾ x 2 7/8, number 261 of 500 copies, leather spine with cloth. | |||||||||
MOSAIC PRESS | |||||||||||
Mosaic Press is the imprint under which Miriam Owen Irwin of Cincinnati, Ohio publishes primarily dollhouse scale miniature books. She published her first miniature book in 1976. Irwin does everything but the printing for her books, even writing some of them. Her books are printed on acid-proof paper and hand-sewn. Bindings are most often cloth boards, but several are in gilt leather. Deluxe editions include front cover inlays, such as a toy soldier or a miniature pistol. Most Mosaic Press books consist of original material written by authors recruited by Irwin. Copies of many titles are bound as orders are received and so do not include a statement of the number of copies in the edition. Irwin has provided the number of copies issued for some of the books that are out of print. (Bradbury 155) | |||||||||||
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7 | 37E | Irwin, Christopher Owen. The Grandparent Book. Cincinnati, OH: Mosaic Press, 1978. Illustrated by Susan Thiergarner. Bound by Hugo Grummich at the Cincinnati Bindery. Number 193 of 350. 15/16 x ¾, leather. | |||||||||
37F | A Park Ranger. Corals of Pennekamp. Cincinnati, OH: Mosaic Press, 1978. Bound by Hugo Grummich at the Cincinnati Bindery. Number 130 of 350 copies. 15/16 x ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
37G | Book Catalog. Cincinnati, OH: Mosaic Press, 1979. 1 x ¾, paper. | ||||||||||
37H | Test, Robert N. 20 Old Bottles. Cincinnati, OH: Mosaic Press, 1980. Illustrated by Cynthia Kinter. Bound by Hugo Grummich at the Cincinnati Bindery, Inc. 2 x 1 7/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
37I | Hamar, Arlie. Baskets of Alaska. Cincinnati, OH: Mosaic Press, 1981. Bound by Hugo Grummich at the Cincinnati Bindery, Inc. 15/16 x ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
37J | Poska, Valentine Jerome. Miniature Horses. Cincinnati, OH: Mosaic Press, 1981. Illustrated by Emily Snow. Bound by Hugo Grummich at the Cincinnati Bindery, Inc. 15/16 x ¾, cloth in a plastic box. | ||||||||||
37K | Hoeft, Robert D. Tools. Cincinnati, OH: Mosaic Press, 1982. Illustrated by Romilda Dilley. 2 x 1 9/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
37L | Irwin, Miriam. Silver Bindings from the Cornelius J. Hook Collection at the Cincinnati Historical Society. Cincinnati, OH: Mosaic Press, 1983. Bound by Hugo Grummich at the Cincinnati Bindery. 3 1/16 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
37M | Sweeney, Bobbie. Rookwood. Cincinnati, OH: Mosaic Press, 1983. Printed by F. James Geers & Co. Bound by Hugo Grummich at the Cincinnati Bindery, Inc. 2 1/16 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
NEVER MIND THE PRESS | |||||||||||
Alisa Golden is a letterpress printer, writer and bookbinder whose imprint is "never mind the press" in Berkeley, CA. Golden has produced six miniature books among the total of 67 books she has published since 1983. (Bradbury 164) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
7 | 37N | Golden, Alisa. The Golden Beak. [Berkeley, CA]: never mind the press, 1998. Number 21 of 43 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 7/8, triangular accordion style, cloth. | |||||||||
OPUSCULA PRESS | |||||||||||
Opuscula press is the imprint of Robert F. Hanson who is most recently of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He relied on others for printing and binding, but wrote many of his publications himself. Many of his tomes are miniature books about miniature books, reflecting his participation in the publishing and collecting boom of the past two decades. (Bradbury 169) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
7 | 38A | Hanson, Robert F. Discovering Miniature Books. Mattituck, NY: Opuscula Press, 1978. Number 83 of 350 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 3/8, paper with paper slip case. | |||||||||
38B | Hanson, Robert F. Spuds. Mattituck, NY: Opuscula Press, 1979. Number 22 of 300 copies. 2 15/16, x 2 1/8, cloth | ||||||||||
38C | Hanson, Robert F., compiler. Discovering Miniature Christmas Books: A Selected Check-List. Venice, FL: Opuscula Press, 1980. Number 47 of 200 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 7/16, paper with a paper wrapper. | ||||||||||
38D |
Boxed Set:
Stevenson, Robert Louis. A Christmas Sermon. Bradenton, FL: Opuscula Press, 1985. One of 175 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, leather spine and paper. In paper slip case with Prayers Written at Vailima. Stevenson, Robert Louis. Prayers Written at Vailima. Bradenton, FL: Opuscula Press, 1985. One of 175 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, leather spine and paper. In paper slip case with A Christmas Sermon. |
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38E | Shaw, John Bennett. Collecting Sherlockiana: an Essay. Bradenton, FL: Opuscula Press, 1992. Number 54 of 200 copies. 2 3/16 x 2 11/16, leather. | ||||||||||
38F | Hanson, Robert F. Orr. Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM: Opuscula Press, 1998. Number 4 of 150 copies. 2 x 2 5/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
38G | Hanson, Robert F. Orr. Juniper Von Phitzer Press: a Bibliography. Albuquerque, NM: Opuscula Press, 1999. Bound by Donald E. Brady. Number 3 of 75 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
PEACOCK PRESS | |||||||||||
Wanda Underhill published a series of miniature books from 1964 to 1967 using the press name Peacock Press in Berkeley, California. These books are printed letterpress and bound in printer paper wrappers. Underhill also published full-sized books as well as a literary magazine entitled The Peacock Reviewer. (Bradbury 171) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
7 | 38H | Blake, William. Selections from William Blake. Berkeley, CA: Peacock Press, 1964. Number 171 of 300 copies. 3 x 2 ¾, paper. | |||||||||
38I | Winston S. Churchill, 1874-1965. Berkeley, CA: Peacock Press, 1967. 2 x 2 13/16, paper. | ||||||||||
PEGGY CHRISTIAN | |||||||||||
Peggy Christian of Los Angeles, California published three miniature books. (Bradbury 50) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
7 | 38J | Earl, C. N. An Open Letter. Los Angeles, CA: Peggy Christian, 1971. Printed at Press in the Gatehouse. Library has 2 of about 200 copies. 1 11/16 x 1 5/16, paper with paper slip case. | |||||||||
38K | Curtis, Harvey. Br. Curtis’s Carriage: a Letter to Dea. Button. Los Angeles, CA: Peggy Christian, 1972. Printed at Press in the Gatehouse. One of 200 copies. 1 13/16 x 1 ¼, paper with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
38L | O'Mara, Michael. Dogs: Ten Etchings. Los Angeles, CA: Peggy Christian, [1976]. One of 75 copies. 2 1/8 x 2 ½, paper, loose pages in a paper wrapper. | ||||||||||
PENNYWEIGHT PRESS/BARBARA J. RAHEB | |||||||||||
Barbara J. Raheb of Agoura Hills, California, has published more than five hundred miniature books, more than any other U.S. publisher during the 20th century. However, it is also her art work in these books that establishes her place in this history. Raheb was a dedicated bibliophile focusing here collecting on literature and children's books. (Bradbury 192) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
7 | 38M | Wiggin, Kate Douglas. The Birds' Christmas Carol. Van Nuys, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1979. Number 67 of 300 copies. 15/16 x 11/16, leather. | |||||||||
38N | Old Christmas. Van Nuys, CA: Collector Editions (Barbara J. Raheb), 1980. Number 25 of 300 copies. 15/16 x 13/16, leather. | ||||||||||
39A | The Unicorn Book. Van Nuys, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1981. Number 137 of 300 copies. 15/16 x 11/16, leather. | ||||||||||
39B | Greenaway, Kate. Kate Greenaway Treasury. [Tarzana, CA]: Barbara J. Raheb, 1984. Number 45 of 300 copies. 15/16 x ½, leather. | ||||||||||
39C | Bronte, Charlotte. Wuthering Heights. Agoura Hills, CA: Pennyweight Press, 1990. Number 134 of 300 copies. 15/16 x 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
39D | Stevenson, Robert Louis. Treasure Island. Agoura Hills, CA: Pennyweight Press, 1993. Number 121 of 300 copies. 15/16 x ¾, leather. | ||||||||||
PEQUEÑO PRESS | |||||||||||
Pequeño Press was established in 1984 by Pat Baldwin in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, who later moved to Bisbee, Arizona. (Bradbury 172) | |||||||||||
Artist’s Statement: “Like many developments in the history of avant garde, artists’ books have emerged from a variety of influences which established an aesthetic foundation for these miniatures. The current generation of artists makes use of some basic structures of the codex and flew off into the blue for the finish. If these expressive art forms push ideas just beyond habitual limits, it is because I have quintessentially, rather than incidentally elevated the genre: book as art.” Pat Baldwin, for The Art of the Miniature Book, Selections from the Library of Alden Jacobs, an exhibit held September 23, 1999-November 24, 1999, Special Collections & University Archives, Alexander Library, Rutgers University. | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
7 | 39E | Matsuda, Yoshio. Haiku Hypothesis. [Bisbee, AZ]: Pequeño Press, 1992. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 27 of 60 copies. 2 7/16 x 3, paper. | |||||||||
39F | Nelson, Leslie. A Song of Singing. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1993. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 29 of 60 copies. 2 ¾ x 2, accordion style, clay cover. | ||||||||||
39G | Robinson, Edward A. Miniver Cheevy. [Bisbee, AZ]: Pequeño Press, 1993. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 43 of 55 copies. 3 x 2 5/8, cloth with silver clasp. | ||||||||||
39H | Haynes, Colin. The Shakespeare Dilemma. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1994. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 23 of 100 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 7/16, leather with copper slip case. | ||||||||||
39I | Hull, James B., ed. The Cigar Book. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1995. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 21 of 50 copies. 3 x 2 ¼, wood with metal clasps and hinges. | ||||||||||
39J | Chao, C.R., L. Marks, and Amy E. Coon. The Oath. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1996. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 7 of 50 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 ½, leather. | ||||||||||
39K | Gelli, Jacopo. The Code: Excerpts from “The Italian Code of Chivalry”. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1996. Trans. E. Bruno Magliocco. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 20 of 50 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 3/8, leather. | ||||||||||
40A | Conrad, Joseph. Task of the Artist. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1997. Illustrations by Sylvia Lovell-Cooper. Number 12 of 65 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 7/8, twist/fold accordion style with paper. | ||||||||||
40B | Shakespeare, William. Queen Mab. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1997. Illustrated by Graham Barrett Royce. Number 12 of 60 copies. 2 ¼ inch cube, box/book opens on four sides with print portion attached to one side in accordion pleat format and a Queen Mab statuette attached to another side. | ||||||||||
40C | Willard, Keith. Sacred Harp. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1997. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. One of 55 copies. 2 5/16 x 2 ¾, paper. | ||||||||||
40D | Brouillet, Etienne. Escoffier: Chef of Kings, King of Chefs. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1998. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 12 of 55 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 ½, accordion style, paper with [silver] closure. | ||||||||||
40E-F | Coffey, Marjorie. Epaminondas. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1998. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Library has two copies: numbers 12 and 42 of 55 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 3/8, quilted cloth. | ||||||||||
40G | Coffey, Marjorie. Epaminondas. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1998. 2 1/4 x 1 7/8. Finished accordion pages. Unbound. | ||||||||||
40H | Coffey, Marjorie. Epaminondas. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1998. 2 1/4 x 1 7/8. Finished working dummy with printed pages and paper folds. Unbound. | ||||||||||
41A | Coffey, Marjorie. Epaminondas. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1998. 2 9/16 x 2 1/4. Rough dummy of book, showing page numbers and paper folds. Unbound. | ||||||||||
41B | Coffey, Marjorie. Epaminondas. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1998. 2 1/4 x 1 7/8. Unconnected page strips. Unbound. | ||||||||||
41C | Coffey, Marjorie. Epaminondas. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1998. Various sizes. Sample cover boards, templates and title strip. Unbound. | ||||||||||
41D | Geenen, Linda R. Let the Games Begin. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1998. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 12 of 50 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 ½, paper and cloth. | ||||||||||
41E | Coffey, Marjorie. Gabriela Mistral: a Biography. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1999. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 12 of 55 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 11/16, paper with attached leather case. | ||||||||||
41F | Hornstein, Howard. Wind in the Sails: Sea Chanties. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1999. Number 12 of 50 copies. 1 ¾ x 1 (book only), accordion fold book attached to inside of carved wooden chest. | ||||||||||
41G | Leech, Tom. Lhasa Blues. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1999. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 12 of 55 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 9/16, paper, part book pages and part a complex fold. | ||||||||||
41H | The Seeing Glass. [Bisbee, AZ]: Pequeño Press, 1999. Illustrated by Pat Baldwin. Number 12 of 50 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 7/8, paper, double accordion fold. | ||||||||||
41I | Smith, Jennifer. Odin’s Gift. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 1999. Bound at Waterleaf Mill & Bindery. Number 12 of 50 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 5/16, leather with silver and bone rune disk attached to the cover. | ||||||||||
42A | Pongsuwan, Wuttipong. The Royal Barges of Siam. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 2000. Number 12 of 55 copies. 2 ½ cube, accordion style in a lidded paper box, with a shadow box at the bottom. | ||||||||||
42B | Shelley, Percy Bysshe. Millennium. Bisbee, AZ: Pequeño Press, 2000. Illustrated by Pat Baldwin. Number 12 of 50 copies. 2 7/8 x 3 1/16, cloth folded accordion style. | ||||||||||
PERKY CO. | |||||||||||
Loyal T. Nichols published a miniature book under the Perky Co, imprint in Newport Beach, California. (Bradbury 176) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
7 | 42C | Nichols, Loyal T. PAX in Any Language Spells U.N. Newport Beach, CA: Perky Co., 1984. Printed by Castle Press, Pasadena, CA. Number 33 of 200 copies. 3 x 2 3/8, cloth. | |||||||||
PERSEA PRESS | |||||||||||
Persea Press is the imprint for Suzanne Moore and Nancy Leavitt of Stillwater, Maine. Moore also publishes artist’s books under her own name. (Bradbury 177) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
7 | 42D | Yarborough, Nancy Leavitt. Earth Air Fire Water. Stillwater, ME: Persea Press, 1994. 2 x 1 7/8, paper. | |||||||||
42E | A Book is Like a Garden. Stillwater, ME: [Persea Press], 1997. Keepsake [for the MBS Grand Conclave] 1997. 2 11/16 x 2, paper leaflet. | ||||||||||
42F | Persea Tree. Stillwater, ME: Persea Press, [Date of publication not identified]. 3 x 2 1/8, paper advertising booklet for Persea Press. | ||||||||||
PETER AND DONNA THOMAS | |||||||||||
Peter and Donna Thomas of Santa Cruz, California, started their private press in 1976 naming it the Good Book Press, but changed the imprint to their names in 1988. They write the text, create the art for the illustrations, make the paper, handset the type, print on a letterpress, and bind the book in-house. Peter specializes in the paper-making and printing and Donna focuses on the linoleum-cut illustrations and the fine bindings. They publish both full-size and miniature books. After 1990, the Thomas’ book arts objective expanding from printing fine press books to seeing books as fine art objects. These fine art books are largely Donna Thomas’ creations and involve calligraphy and watercolor illustrations, shaped pages, and leather bindings. Many consist of quotes of such authors as John Muir, Walt Whitman, William James, Oscar Wilde, and Henry David Thoreau. (Bradbury 302) | |||||||||||
Artist’s Statement: “ Many years ago, while visiting an old bindery, we were told by the proprietor, ‘You can’t buy experience.’ We found this was true. We printed our first book in 1978. It was a collaboration of three short stories written by Peter and illustrated with etchings by Donna. Thirty books from the edition were printed on Peter’s handmade paper and bound with a leather spine and colorful woolen cloth which Donna had woven from her hand spun, naturally dyed yarn. To assure that the books we made reflected our intent, we always made the paper, printed and bound the books completely by ourselves. At some point, our vision for the kind of book we wanted to create expanded beyond simply ‘fine press.’ To see the book as art, to consider the form, structure, textures and content, rather than only the information, required new ways of thinking about the book. The book became our art as well as craft. The book is the summation of all art. There is sculpture and architecture in the binding, dance in the structure, music in the sequence of the pages, visual art in the illustration, literature in the text and drama in the collaboration of skills required to produce it.” | |||||||||||
Peter and Donna Thomas, for The Art of the Miniature Book, Selections from the Library of Alden Jacobs, an exhibit held September 23, 1999-November 24, 1999, Special Collections & University Archives, Alexander Library, Rutgers University. | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
7 | 42G | Thomas, Peter. The Farmer’s Magic. Santa Cruz, [CA]: Good Book Press, 1981. Illustrations by Donna Thomas. Number 105 of 130 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, paper and leather? | |||||||||
42H | Thomas, Peter. The Dwarf: a Short History of a Short Man. [Santa Cruz, CA]: Good Book Press, 1983. Pictures by Donna Thomas. Number 40 of 150 copies. 1 9/16 x 3, leather. | ||||||||||
42I-J | Aesop. An Aesop's Fable: The Old Man and Death. [Santa Cruz, CA]: Good Book Press, 1986. Library has two copies: one is number 9 of 200 copies. 3 x 2 5/8, paper with paper slip case and the other is number 9 of 25, 3 x 2 9/16, vellum. | ||||||||||
42K | Bible. New Testament: Gospel according to Luke. The First Christmas Story. Santa Cruz, CA: Good Book Press, 1988. Number 40 of 200 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, paper with insert. | ||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
8 | 43A | Hunter, Dard Jr. Dard Hunter. Santa Cruz, [CA]: Peter and Donna Thomas, 1989. Number 121 of 200 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 ¼, paper. | |||||||||
43B | Bible. New Testament. Love: 1 Corinthians 13. Santa Cruz, [CA]: P. Thomas, 1989. Number 115 of 200 copies. 13/16 x 14/16, leather in leather slip case. | ||||||||||
43C | Thomas, Suzanne. The Pretty Rocks. Santa Cruz, [CA]: Suzanne Thomas (Peter and Donna Thomas), 1991. Number 7 of 150 copies. 3 x 2 1/8, cloth with stones. | ||||||||||
43D | Good Books: A Bibliography of the Books Made by Peter & Donna Thomas. Santa Cruz, [CA]: P&D Thomas, 1992. Number 109 of 200 copies. 2 5/8 x 2, leather spine with paper | ||||||||||
43E | Clark, Glenn. The Divine Plan. Santa Cruz, [CA]: Peter & Donna Thomas, 1993. Number 69 of 200 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
43F-G | Thomas, Peter. A Story of Life. Santa Cruz, CA: Peter and Donna Thomas, 1994. Library has 2 copies: numbers 48 and 72 of 200 copies. 2 x 1 7/16, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
43H | MBS Conclave XII. Santa Cruz, CA: Peter and Donna Thomas, 1994. 2 x 1 3/8, paper leaflet. | ||||||||||
43I | Kipling, Rudyard. Kipling, MBS Conclave 13. Santa Cruz, CA: Peter and Donna Thomas, 1995. Library has two copies printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII. 2 x 1 5/16, paper leaflet. | ||||||||||
43J | Muir, John. Climb the Mountains. [Santa Cruz, CA]: Donna and Peter Thomas, 1995. Letter A/P of 100 copies. 2 x 2 5/8, accordion style, paper with wood plate. | ||||||||||
43K | Steinbeck, John. Quote from “The Grapes of Wrath” and Quote from St. Augustine. [Santa Cruz, CA]: [Peter and] Donna Thomas, 1995. 2 x 1 5/8, two books bound together, dos-a-dos style, sharing one board of the cover, leather, and paper box. | ||||||||||
43L | Thomas, Peter. A Papermaking Safari to Africa. Santa Cruz, CA: Peter and Donna Thomas, 1995. Number 14 of 100 copies. 3 x 2 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
43M | Bird Word. [Santa Cruz, CA]: P&DT [Peter and Donna Thomas], 1996. Made for Donna’s birthday. Number 34 of 39 copies. 1 1/16 x 9/16, leather. | ||||||||||
43N | Muir, John. Every Day Opens. Santa Cruz, [CA]: [Peter and Donna Thomas], 1996. 2 7/8 x 2 5/8, leather with embossed inset. | ||||||||||
44A | Thomas, Donna. Shells in Australia. Santa Cruz, CA: Donna Thomas, 1996. 2 5/8 x 2 7/16, board and leather, boxed. | ||||||||||
44B | Twain. Santa Cruz, CA: Peter & Donna Thomas, 1996. 2 x 1 5/16, paper leaflet. | ||||||||||
44C | Muir, John. The View from Mount Dana. Santa Cruz, [CA]: P & D Thomas, 1997. Number 78 of 97 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, paper, wood and thread. | ||||||||||
44D | Thomas, Donna. A Brief History of the Ukulele. Santa Cruz, CA: Donna and Peter Thomas, 1997. Number 45 of 50 copies. 3 x 1 ¼, leather (rounded bottom). | ||||||||||
44E | [Thomas, Peter]. Almost Paper. Santa Cruz, [CA]: Peter and Donna Thomas, 1997. Number 61 of 100 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/16, wood. | ||||||||||
44F | Vonnegut, Kurt. Pandora’s Box. Santa Cruz, CA: Peter and Donna Thomas, 1997. 2 ¼ x 1, scroll in wood frame with paper. | ||||||||||
44G | Four Views of Kealakekua Bay. Santa Cruz, [CA]: Peter and Donna Thomas, 1998. Number 26 of 75 copies. 2 15/16 x 1 ¾, scroll mounted on wood, paperboard cover. | ||||||||||
44H | Queen Liliuokalani. Aloha Oe/Farewell to Thee. Santa Cruz, CA: Donna Thomas, 1998. Number 8 of 50 copies. 2 ¾ x 1 7/16, paper, accordion style. | ||||||||||
44I | Muir, John. It Is Blessed. Santa Cruz, CA: [Peter and Donna Thomas], 1998. 2 11/16 x 2 5/16, leather with paper box. | ||||||||||
44J | South Carolina 1998. Santa Cruz, CA: Peter & Donna Thomas, 1998. Keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave, 1998. 2 x 1 3/8, paper leaflet. | ||||||||||
POOLE PRESS | |||||||||||
Poole Press is the imprint of Maryline Poole Adams of Berkeley, California. She designs, illustrates with original line drawings, linoleum cuts, woodcuts or wood engravings, letterpress prints, and binds her books. She has printed on a 6 x 10 Chandler & Price Pilot press since 1978. (Bradbury 182) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
8 | 44K | Kipling, Rudyard. Kipling’s American Catches: Epic Story of Heroic Size about Exploits in Salmon Fishing. Berkeley, CA: Poole Press, 1980. Bound by Maryline P. Adams. Number 57 of 150 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 3/8, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
44L | Barham, R. H. Jackdaw of Rheims: from the Ingoldsby Legends. Berkeley, CA: Poole Press, 1981. Illustrated and bound by Maryline Poole Adams. Number 19 of 125 copies. 2 ¼ x 3 3/16, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
44M | Adams, Maryline Poole. Victorian Signatures: Builders’ Signatures on San Francisco Victorian Houses. Berkeley, CA: Poole Press, 1982. Bound by M.P. Adams. Number 25 of 100 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 ¼, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
45A | Adams, Maryline Poole. Mistletoe: Legends, Myths & Folk Lore. Berkeley, CA: Poole Press, 1984. Number 21 of 100 copies. 2 ½ x 1 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
45B | Adams, Maryline Poole. Christmastide in Ancient Britain. Berkeley, CA: Poole Press, 1987. Number 39 of 51 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 3/16, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
45C | Adams, M[aryline] P[oole]. Embroideries of Mary Queen of Scots. Berkeley, CA: Poole Press, 1990. One of 45 copies. 3 x 2 1/8, embroidered cloth in velvet cloth wrapping. | ||||||||||
PRESS OF THE INDIANA KID | |||||||||||
James Lamar Weygand of Nappanee, Indiana calls his personal press the Press of the Indiana Kid. Weygand is one of the six renaissance miniature book publishers in the U.S. Weygand is a master craftsman whose work encompasses all the book arts: making paper, writing, illustrating, setting type, printing letterpress, and binding. (Bradbury 101) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
8 | 45D | [Weygand, James L.]. One Day in the Life of a Papermaker. Nappanee, IN: Press of the Indiana Kid, 1972. One of 100 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 13/16, leather spine with paper. | |||||||||
PRIVATE PRESS OF A YANKEE INK DAUBER | |||||||||||
Frederick B. MacMahon published two miniature books as proprietor of The Private Press of a Yankee Ink Dauber in Ellington, Connecticut. (Bradbury 328) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
8 | 45E | Hamsun, Knut. The Call of Life. Ellington, CT: Private Press of a Yankee Ink Dauber, 1962. Number 45 of 350 copies. 2 ½ x 1 7/8, cloth with paper. | |||||||||
PRIVATE PRESS OF DONN W. SANFORD | |||||||||||
Donn W. Sanford of Ingleside, Illinois published three miniature books. He is active in the Miniature Book Society having held several offices. (Bradbury 256) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
8 | 45F | Rollins, Carl P., and others. Why Collect Miniature Books? Part I. Ingleside, IL: Private Press of Donn W. Sanford, 1992. One of 200 copies published as a Keepsake for Grand Conclave X of the Miniature Book Society. 3 x 1 15/16, paper. | |||||||||
45G | Sargent, George H., and others. Why Collect Miniature Books? Part II. Ingleside, IL: Private Press of Donn W. Sanford, 1993. One of 200 copies published as a Keepsake for Grand Conclave XI of the Miniature Book Society. 3 x 1 15/16, paper. | ||||||||||
45H | Levitan, Kalman L., and others. Why Collect Miniature Books? A Modern Response. Ingleside, IL: Private Press of Donn W. Sanford, 1994. One of 125 copies published as a Keepsake for Grand Conclave XII of the Miniature Book Society. 3 x 1 15/16, paper. | ||||||||||
PROOF PRESS | |||||||||||
Alexander Carl Wirth published miniature books under his Proof Press imprint in Baltimore, Maryland from 1966 to 1970. Wirth's sixty years of printing experience before publishing his first miniature book started while working as a printer's devil in a Baltimore printshop at age 15. This was followed by barnstorming around the country working short stints at small town shops…. Wirth did everything but write his books. He designed, typeset, printed and bound 13 miniature books. (Bradbury 189) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
8 | 45I | Brine, Mary Dow. Somebody's Mother. Baltimore, MD: A.C. Wirth, [1967]. One of 200 copies. 2 ¼ x 1 5/8, leather. | |||||||||
45J | Morgan, Clyde B. The Love of Printed Things. Baltimore, MD: A.C. Wirth/Proof Press, [1968]. One of 100 copies. 2 1/16 x 1 9/16, leather. | ||||||||||
QUAIL HILL PRESS | |||||||||||
Quail Hill Press is the imprint of Rachael Barahal of San Rafael, California. Barahal does everything involved in the book’s production except make the paper such as the designing, illustrating, type-setting, letterpress printing (on a 7 x 11 Golding Pearl platen press), hand-coloring and binding. (Bradbury 190) | |||||||||||
Box | Folder | ||||||||||
8 | 45K | Argentarius, Marcus, and Euenus. Two Epigrams. [San Rafael, CA]: Quail Hill Press, 1982. Number 3 of 50 copies. 2 1/8 x 1 ¾, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
45L | Lord Lovel: An Ancient Scottish Ballad. San Rafael, CA: Quail Hill Press, 1982. Number 15 of 115 copies. 2 1/16 x 2 15/16, paper. | ||||||||||
45M | The Unquiet Grave. San Rafael, CA: Quail Hill Press, 1983. Number 29 of 100 copies. 2 3/16 x 2 7/8, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
45N | Shakespeare, William. Sweet Musicke: Songs of Shakespeare. [San Rafael, CA]: Quail Hill Press, 1984. Number 37 of 125 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 ½, leather spine with cloth. | ||||||||||
QUOIN PRESS | |||||||||||
Steve Schuster of Irving, Texas published books under his Quoin Press imprint. He printed on a 5 x 8 Kelsey press. One book has the distinction of being one of only two miniature books known to this author bound in authentic US currency. (Bradbury 192) | |||||||||||
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8 | 46A | What it's Worth … and that's not much. [Irving, TX]: Quoin Press, 1978. Number 104 of 200 copies. 2 9/16 x 3, bound in a dollar bill. |
Fine Presses Discussed in Bradbury, R-Z | |||||||||||
Summary: Series includes miniature books listed and described in Robert C. Bradbury's work, Twentieth Century United States Miniature Books. The series has been divided into subseries by alphabetical grouping for easier access. | |||||||||||
RANDLE | |||||||||||
Burt Randle lived in Pettigrew, Arkansas and produced a variety of miniature books most of which are photographic reproductions of his very small handwriting. The others are Photographic reproductions of type and illustrations. … The books all have distinctive bindings….leather with a paper title label on the front cover. Holding the book closed is a characteristic clasp made of thin wire. … Most of Randle's books do not include a date or place of publication. The date 1939 or 1940 appears in several books. (Bradbury 226) | |||||||||||
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8 | 46B | Bible. Beatitudes: First Psalm. [Chicago, IL]: Book handmade by Burt Randle, [1939-1940?]. Publication information is from Bradbury, p 228. 1 5/16 x 1 1/16, leather. | |||||||||
46C | Bible. Matthew, Mark and Luke. The Three Gospels. [Pettigrew, Arkansas?]: [Burt Randle?], [1939-1940?]. Book is bound, labeled and has a closure that is like other known Burt Randle books, but is printed, not hand-written, and is not listed in Bradbury. 1 5/16 x 1 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
46D | Khayyam, Omar. Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam; Part Two. Chicago, [IL]: Book handmade by Burt Randle and William Targ, [1939-1940?]. Publication information is from Bradbury, p 228. 1 1/8 x 1 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
46E | Life of Jesus, Childhood. [Chicago, IL]: Book Handmade by Burt Randle, [1939- 1940?]. 1 1/4 x 1, title page and three fragments, missing binding. Publication information is from Bradbury, p 228. Two of the fragments refer to the Annunciation and birth and may be a part of this book or may be a part of a book on the birth of Jesus that is not listed by Bradbury... | ||||||||||
46F | Nash, Winfield. Little Black Sambo. [Chicago, IL]: Handmade by Burt Randle, [1939-1940?]. 1 5/16 x 1 1/16, leather. Publication information is from Bradbury, p 228. | ||||||||||
46G-H | Indian Child Life. [Pettigrew, AR]: Burt Randle, [1939-1940?]. Library has two copies, one bound and nearly complete, the other broken, in fragments, incomplete and missing the cover. The bound copy is missing the title page. The fragmented copy title page says "Book Handmade by Burt Randle." 1 5/16 x 1 1/16, leather. All publication information is from Bradbury, p 228. | ||||||||||
RATHER PRESS | |||||||||||
Clif and Lois Rather were the proprietors of the Rather Press in Oakland, California. They started printing when Clif retired and bought a 10x15 Chandler & Price press in 1971. Most of the Rather books were full-size often pertaining to California history. Glen Dawson urged the Rathers to publish a miniature book. (Bradbury 229) | |||||||||||
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8 | 46I | Grabhorn, Jane. Jane Grabhorn: Printer. Oakland, CA: Rather Press, [1975]. Number 27 of 150 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, cloth. | |||||||||
REBECCA PRESS | |||||||||||
Rebecca Press is the imprint of Rebecca Saady Bingham of Hyattsville, Maryland. She works with printers, illustrators and binders to put her design ideas into reality. The artistic details in the illustrations and bindings are characteristic of Bingham’s books. (Bradbury 231) | |||||||||||
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8 | 46J | Bingham, Rebecca Saady. Gemological Pharmacopoeia. Hyattsville, MD: Rebecca Press, 1983. Illustrations by Edith Arlene Caro. Bound by Green Dragon Bindery. Number 19 of 225 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 1/16, leather spine with cloth. | |||||||||
46K | Farjeon, Eleanor. The Seventh Princess/The Goldfish. Hyattsville, MD: Rebecca Press, 1993. Bound by Don Brady. Number 4 of 275 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 7/16, the two stories are bound back to back in leather with a cloth folder and a Plexiglas box. | ||||||||||
RED WAGON PRESS | |||||||||||
Red Wagon Press is the imprint of John Cutrone of Boca Raton, Florida. Since 1994 he has created two miniature books which he wrote, printed from handset type and bound himself. Sturgeon Moon was written and printed during an internship with the Shaker Press at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Community in Maine. Although David Serette (Yellow Kid Press) stated that he was only the second person to print miniature books at a Shaker Community, Cutrone may be the third such printer. (Bradbury 234). | |||||||||||
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8 | 46L | [Cutrone, John]. Woods Story. Tuscaloosa, AL: Red Wagon Press, 1997. Number 39 of 85 copies. 3 x 2 15/16, paper. | |||||||||
46M | Cutrone, John. Sturgeon Moon. [Sabbathday Lake, ME]: Red Wagon Press, 1998. Number 25 of 150 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
REM MINIATURES | |||||||||||
REM Miniatures is the imprint of Robert E. Massmann of New Britain, Connecticut. He is one of the six publishers of the renaissance of miniature book publishing and collecting in the U.S. Elise, his wife, does much of the hand-coloring. Massmann’s two sons also play key production roles: Ernest “Ernie” Massmann is a professional artist who has illustrated most of the books and Richard “Rick” A. Massmann does the computer typography. Massmann’s books explore the form of the book in unusual ways, stretching it as far as possible. He has done everything involved in this process but print, like design, typesetting for offset lithography, layouts – including original art work by other artists and binding. (Bradbury 236) | |||||||||||
Robert E. Massmann was also the Director of the Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State College, and published miniature books with that imprint. | |||||||||||
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8 | 46N | Klingberg, Haddon E. Elihu Burritt: As Much a Brother. [New Britain], CT: Elihu Burritt Library, [Central Connecticut State College]/ [REM Miniatures], 1962. Typography by R.E.M. [One of 2000 copies]. 2 ½ x 1 ¾, paper. | |||||||||
46O | Kipling, Rudyard. Pearls from Kipling. New Britain, CT: Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State College/ [REM Miniatures], 1963. Typography by REM. Number 119 of 500 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
47A | Bauer, Herrmann. How the Art of Printing Was Invented: a Bibliofantasy. [New Britain, CT]: Sans Souci Press/ [REM Miniatures], [1964?]. Pages 7-34 and the title page were printed by Anton Bohm of San Souci Press before his death. The book was completed by Robert E. Massmann. Number 290 of 400 copies. 2 ½ x 1 7/8, paper. | ||||||||||
47B | Massmann, C. Ernest, illustrator. Adventures of the Flighty Old Woman. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1966. Number 68 of 500 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, paper with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
47C-D |
Tidbit of Yester Series:
Announcement New Series of Miniature Books: Tidbit of Yester Series. [New Britain, CT]: Robert E. Massmann, [1966?]. T.O.Y.S. (TOYS) Series. 1 1/2 x 1 3/8, paper. Tidbit of Yester Series, Volume I: A Costly Binge. New Britain, [CT]: Robert E. Massmann, 1966. T.O.Y.S. (TOYS) Series. From Rawhide Rawlins Rides Again. Number 45 of 300 copies. 1 x 7/8, paper. Tidbit of Yester Series, Volume II: The Blasphemous Old Prospector. New Britain, [CT]: Robert E. Massmann, 1967. T.O.Y.S. (TOYS) Series. From Rawhide Rawlins Rides Again. Number 41 of 300 copies. 1 x 7/8, paper. Tidbit of Yester Series, Volume III: Injun Reasoning, by Joe de Young. New Britain, [CT]: Robert E. Massmann, 1967. T.O.Y.S. (TOYS) Series. From Rawhide Rawlins Rides Again. Number 41 of 300 copies. 1 x 7/8, paper. Tidbit of Yester Series, Volume IV: Col. Crockett in the Parlor. New Britain, [CT]: Robert E. Massmann, 1967. T.O.Y.S. (TOYS) Series. From The Crockett Almanac. Number 41 of 300 copies. 1 x 7/8, paper. |
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47E-F | Ankenbrand, Frank, Jr., editor. Haiku Broadsides. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1967. Printed at Art Press. Library has two numbered sets: 26 and 106 of 500. 1 5/15 x 2 9/16, 5 separate folded "broadsides" with heavier paper folders, all with a paper wrapper and a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
47G | Ankenbrand, Frank, Jr., editor. Shower of Haiku. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1967. Printed by Art Press, New Britain, CT. Number 30 of 43 copies. 2 ½ x 2 ½, paper. | ||||||||||
47H | Ankenbrand, Frank, Jr., editor. Haiku Broadsides: Series II. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1968. Printed at Art Press. Library has set number 87 of 500. 1 5/15 x 2 9/16, 5 separate folded "broadsides" with heavier paper folders, all with a paper wrapper and a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
47I | Dawson, Ernest. A Visit with Dr. R. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1968. Printed at Art Press. Number 47 of 120 copies. 2 ½ x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
47J | Elusive Bon Mots: a Gem a Day to Keep Boredom Away. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1969. Number 70 of 250 copies. 2 ½ hexa-flexagon, paper in a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
47K | [Tedeschi, Vincent]. New Girl in Town. [New Britain, CT]: [REM Miniatures], 1970. Printed by Art Press. Bound by Robert E. Massmann. Library has two copies. 2 x 1 15/16, paper, one with paper slip case. (Copy with slip case is from Levitan collection, number 150). | ||||||||||
47L |
Boxed Set:
Sherman, E. Helene. Historic Boston, Lexington, Concord in Pen Drawings. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1975. Printed at Art Press. One of 500 copies. 1 ½ x 1 7/8, cloth, boxed with Tales of the Wayside Inn. Sherman, E. Helene. Tales of the Wayside Inn. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1975. Printed at Art Press. One of 500 copies. 1 ½ x 1 7/8, cloth, boxed with Historic Boston, Lexington, Concord in Pen Drawings. |
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47M | REM Magic Nursery Rhymes. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1977. Printed at Art Press. Number 162 of 500 copies. 2 1/16 x 1 13/16, cloth with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
47N | Bibliography of REM Miniatures: 1962-1978/Selected Original Illustrations Drawn for REM Miniatures. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1978. Printed at Art Press. Number 103 of 250 copies. 1 15/16 x 1 15/16, leatherette, bound dos-a-dos, paper wrapper. Includes paper R.E.M. Ego Extra, 1978, with explanatory notes on the publisher and notes on books available from the publisher, as well as a handwritten price list of available books from the list. | ||||||||||
48A | Massmann, Robert E. The Bibliomidgets of Achille J. St. Onge: a Memorial and a Bibliography. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1979. Printed at Art Press. One of 1000 copies. 2 5/16 x 2, leatherette with paper case. | ||||||||||
48B | [Massmann, Robert E.] Ere e Eme. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1980. Calligraphy and illumination by E. Helene Sherman. Printed at Art Press. One of 241 illuminated and autographed copies of a full edition of 300 copies, 1 7/8 x 2 ¼, leatherette with a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
48C | Massmann, Robert E. A Metamorphose: Showing the Unchanging Nature of Human Nature. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1980. Printed at Art Press. Number 71 of 500 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 1/2, leather with paper wrapper and paper slip case. | ||||||||||
48D | Massmann, Robert E. The Werm Turns. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1983. One of 300 copies. 1 7/8 x 1 7/8, leatherette with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
48E | Massmann, Robert E., Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave VIII, Glasgow 1990: Keepsake of Eloise and Robert Massmann. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1990. Includes Second Roster of Lilliputia. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave VIII. 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 (cone shape, folded), paper in a paper envelope. | ||||||||||
48F | Massmann, Robert E. One-of-a-Kind Topical Miniature Stamp Albums. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1992. One of 150 copies. Keepsake of Eloise and Robert Massmann for M.B.S Grand Conclave X, San Diego, 1992. 1 ¾ x 2 3/16, paper in a paper slip case. | ||||||||||
48G | Massmann, Robert E. What You Should Know about Canada. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1994. One of 150 copies, published for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XII, held in Ottawa, Canada. 2 3/8 x 1 ¾, cut in the shape of the Province of Ontario, paper in a paper envelope. | ||||||||||
48H | Massmann, Robert E. From the Depths of the Sea to the Bluebird of Happiness, in Only 300,000,000 Years. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, 1995. Number 111 of 155 copies. 2 ½ x 2 ¼, cloth, boxed in paper with a paper-wrapped seashell fossil, box titled Seashells and Bluebirds. | ||||||||||
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9 | 49A | Massmann, Robert E. Shape Books and Non-Books Produced by REM Miniatures. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1995. One of 150 copies printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII held in Pasadena, CA. 1 ½ x 3 (cut in shape of letters MVM), paper, with a paper slip case. | |||||||||
49B | Franciscan Missions of Fr. Zephyrin Engelhardt, O.F.M. and Edward Borein. New Britain, [CT]: REM Miniatures, 1996. Illustrated by Anthony Kroll. One of 50 copies. 3 x 2 ¼, leatherette cloth with cloth slip case. | ||||||||||
49C | Massmann, Robert E. 18,250 Days. New Britain, [CT]: REM Miniatures, 1996. Printed as a Keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIV, [San Francisco]. One of 150 copies. 2 5/16 hexagon, paper with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
49D | New from REM Miniatures. New Britain, CT: REM Miniatures, [1996]. Advertising flyer for The Franciscan Missions of Fr. Zephyrin Englehardt. 2 1/8 x 1 ¾, paper. | ||||||||||
49E | Massmann, Robert E. Keepsake of Eloise and Bob Massmann for M.B.S. Conclave XV. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1997. Conclave held in Bethlehem, PA. One of 150 copies. 3 x 2 11/16 trapezoid, paper with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
49F | Massmann, Robert E. Malefic Exotica. [New Britain, CT]: REM Miniatures, 1998. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Conclave XVI, Charleston, SC. One of 200 copies. 2 ¼ x 1 13/16 cone cut diamond shape, two volumes bound dos a dos in paper with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
RICAHRD J. HOFFMAN | |||||||||||
Richard J. Hoffman was one of the group that Glen Dawson calls the pioneer printers of Southern California. Hoffman was a printing teacher from 1936 to 1978, first at Los Angeles City College and later at California State University, Los Angeles. … Hoffman's private press printing was done after hours while he was employed at the university. When he retired, he printed in a well-equipped shop in his home in Van Nuys, California. … The book entitled Fine Printing in the '80s is not strictly speaking a Hoffman publication. It was published by a group of Los Angeles printing students, the Columbian 415 Chappel, mentored by Hoffman. (Bradbury 97) | |||||||||||
The Chappel was formed circa 1980 and seeks to stimulate teachers of printing to maintain individual skills and to pass on to others the lover of letters. (Petko, Fine Printing and the 80s, p 27) | |||||||||||
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9 | 49G | Petko, Edward. Fine Printing and the ‘80s. Los Angeles, CA: Columbian 415 Chappel, [1980]. Number 8 of 100 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 ¼, paper. | |||||||||
49H | Andrews, Thomas. Van Gogh & Stone. Van Nuys, CA: Richard J. Hoffman, 1987. 2 13/16 x 2 3/8, paper. | ||||||||||
49I | Weber, Francis J. Angels Flight. Van Nuys, CA: Richard J. Hoffman, 1988. One of 200 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
RIVER'S EDGE STUDIO | |||||||||||
Miriam B. Lawrence published one miniature book under her imprint River's Edge Studio, East Greenwich, Rhode Island. (Bradbury 246) | |||||||||||
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9 | 49J | Lawrence, Miriam B. Flowers & Plants on United States Postage Stamps. East Greenwich, R.I.: River’s Edge Studio, 1970. Number 234 of 500 copies. 3 1/8 x 2 ¼, paper. | |||||||||
ROBERT C. BRADBURY | |||||||||||
Robert C. Bradbury of Worcester, Massachusetts published one miniature book in both regular and deluxe format. It was designed and printed by Darrell Hyder of Sun Hill Press in North Brookfield, Massachusetts. (Bradbury 36) | |||||||||||
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9 | 49K | Hyder, Darrell, ed. Fishing. Worchester, MA: Sun Hill Press/Robert C. Bradbury, 1998. Printed by Darrell Hyder of Sun Hill Press. One of 500 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 ¼, paper. | |||||||||
ROBERT L. MERRIAM | |||||||||||
Robert L. Merriam operates an antiquarian book shop in Conway, Massachusetts. He published 13 miniature books, all written by him. “The series of softbound books were my attempt to create stories similar to the moral stories of the 1890s,” Merriam wrote. (Bradbury 148) | |||||||||||
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9 | 49L | [Merriam, Robert L.] The Darling Twins: or, a Tribute to Their Teacher. Conway, MA: Robert L. Merriam, 1977. Printed by Franklin County Press, Inc., Turners Falls, MA. One of 1000 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 5/8, paper with a paper wrapper. | |||||||||
49M | [Merriam, Robert L.] John Carson: or, the Stranger in their Midst. Conway, MA: Robert L. Merriam, 1977. Printed by Franklin County Press, Inc., Turners Falls, MA. One of 1000 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 5/8, paper with a paper wrapper. | ||||||||||
49N | Merriam, Robert L. J. Hamilton Rose: or, the Evils of Wealth. Conway, MA: Robert L. Merriam, 1979. Printed by E.A. Hall & Co., Inc., Greenfield, MA. One of 1000 copies. 2 3/8 x 1 ¾, paper with a paper wrapper. | ||||||||||
SANTA BARBARA MISSION ARCHIVES-LIBRARY | |||||||||||
The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library produced a miniature book about this mission. (Bradbury 256) | |||||||||||
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9 | 50A | Guest, Francis F. The Symbolism of the Santa Barbara Presidio. [Santa Barbara, CA]: Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library, 1968. Printed by Grant Dahlstrom, Pasadena. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 500 copies. 2 x 1 5/8, leather. | |||||||||
SANTA SUSANA PRESS | |||||||||||
Norman E. Tanis manages the Santa Susanna Press at the California State University, Northridge. Two miniature books are among the output of this press. (Bradbury 257) | |||||||||||
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9 | 50B | Corwin, Norman. A Date with Sandburg. Northridge, CA: California State University, Northridge Libraries, Santa Susana Press. 1981. Printed by Patrick Reagh and Vance Gerry. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 100 copies. 3 x 2 3/16, cloth. | |||||||||
SCHORI PRESS/PRESS OF WARD SCHORI (See also Kaycee Press and Black Cat Press) | |||||||||||
The Press of Ward Schori or Schori Press is the imprint of Ward Schori of Evanston, Illinois. He published, printed, edited and designed his miniature books, but commissioned others to do the bindings. Schori printed by letterpress using a hand-operated press dating from the end of the 19th century, as well as by modern methods of offset lithography and four-color printing. He used antique and commercial typefaces, and even hand calligraphy in a few books. Schori also commissioned numerous artists who employed a wide variety of techniques ranging from woodblock engravings printed on a hand press to full-color lithography as well as commissioning designer bindings for several of his books. Schori left three miniature books unfinished when he died in 1994. His wife, Margaret and son, John completed the publication of these books. In addition, Schori printed a book entitled Lot’s Wife Was a Skeptic but never had it bound. (Bradbury 257) | |||||||||||
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9 | 50C | Christmas Carols. Evanston, IL: Schori Press, [1966]. Number 64 of [196] copies. 2 3/8 x 2 1/16, leather. | |||||||||
50D | Highet, Gilbert. Man's Unconquerable Mind. Evanston, IL: Schori Press, 1974. Number 209 of an unknown number of leather-bound copies (150 copies were cloth bound). 2 1/8 x 1 1/2, leather. | ||||||||||
50E | Hall, Tom. It’s Easy to Like Lincoln Now. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1975. Bound by Hugo Grummich. One of 300 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
50F | Harnsberger, Caroline Thomas. Mark Twain on Horseback. Evanston, IL: Schori Press, 1978. Illustrated by Herschel C. Logan and Richard Heath. Bound by Diez art bindery of Madrid, Spain. Number 172 of an unknown number of copies. 2 ¾ x 1 3/16, leather. | ||||||||||
50G | Petty, G. H. A Stranger Passed By. Evanston, [IL]: Schori Press, 1978. Illustrated by Herschel Logan. Bound by Hugo Grummich. 2 ¾ x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
50H | Harnsberger, Caroline Thomas. Mark Twain Loved Cats. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1981. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
50I | One Solitary Life. Evanston, IL: Schori Press, 1982. One of 249 copies. 2 ¾ x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
50J | Warwick, Loy. The Preacher and the Moonshiner. [Evanston, IL]: Press of Ward Schori, [1983]. Wood engravings by Sarah Chamberlain. 1 11/16 x 1 7/16, leather. | ||||||||||
50K | Felice. Quickie Cuisine: Confessions of a "Self-Made Cook”. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1984. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
50L-M | Harnsberger, Caroline Thomas. Mark Twain and Birds. Evanston, [IL]: Press of Ward Schori, 1984. Library has two of 239 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
50N | Riley, James Whitcomb. Christmas Poems. Evanston, IL: The Press of Ward Schori, 1984. 1 13/16 x 1 ½, leather. | ||||||||||
51A | Pilchik, Ely E. Maimonides on Giving: the Philosophy of Philanthropy. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1985. 2 9/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
51B | Pilchik, Ely E. Maimonides on Human Excellence. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1985. Bound by Diana and Hugo Grummich. 2 9/16 x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
51C | Thomas, Annabel. Snake-Handling Sunday in the Blue Church. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1985. Bound by John LaRiviere. 2 3/16 x 1 11/16, snakeskin. | ||||||||||
51D | Weber, Francis J. Halley’s 1986 Visit to Planet Earth. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori. 1985. 2 ½ x 2 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
51E-F | Twain, Mark. The Jumping Frog. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1986. Library has two copies of 225, one with two advertising inserts. 2 7/8 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
51G | Pilchik, Ely E. Luzzatto on Lovingkindness. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1987. 3 x 2 ¼, paper descriptive flyer for the book. | ||||||||||
51H | Pilchik, Ely E. Saadia on Human Conduct. [Evanston, IL]: Press of Ward Schori, 1987. 2 9/16 x 1 15/16, leather. | ||||||||||
51I | Cook, Gladys. Lot’s Wife was a Skeptic. Evanston, IL: The Press of Ward Schori, 1988. 2 1/8 x 1 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
51J | Nolf, John T. Printshop Nostalgia: Cartoons, “Old Days in the Printshop”. Evanston, IL: Schori Press, 1989. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
51K | Butler, Ellis Parker. Pigs is Pigs. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1990. Illustrated by Will Crawford. 2 9/16 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
51L | Maupassant, Guy de. The False Gems. Evanston, IL: Schori Press, 1990. Illustrations by George Armstrong. Number 97 of [184] copies. 2 9/16 x 2 3/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
51M | Weber, Francis J. Majesty, Britain’s “Queen Mum”. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1990. Binding by Hugo [Grummich?]. 2 9/16 x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
51N | Barker, Paul A., ed. Selected Work of Paul Ashbrook. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1991. Number 221 of 249 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 7/8, leather with a paperboard box. | ||||||||||
51O | Schori, Ward. The Last Battle of the Civil War (The War Between the States), Fought April 13, 1865. Evanston, IL: The Press of Ward Schori, 1991. Bound by Hugo and Diana Grummich of Cincinnati, OH. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
52A | Newman, Ralph Geoffrey. Abraham Lincoln: an Autobiographical Narrative. 3 vols. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1992. Bound by Hugo Grummich. Three volumes, 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 each, leather. Boxed together in paperboard. | ||||||||||
52B | Lark, Olive Webb. The Red-Headed Woodpecker. Evanston, IL: Press of Traci Ann Schori, 1993. Bound by Don Brady. One of 100 copies. 2 9/16 x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
52C | Love Poems. Evanston: IL, The Press of Ward Schori, 1993. One of 150 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 ¼, cloth. | ||||||||||
52D | Marder, Louis. William Shakespeare: Nearer my Bard to Thee. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1993. One of 199 copies. 2 ½ x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
52E | Johann Gutenberg: the First and Greatest Printer. Evanston, IL: The Press of Traci Ann Schori, 1994. Bound by Don Brady. 2 15/16 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
52F |
Boxed Set:
Literary Masters: American Authors. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1994. Bound by Hugo Grummich of Cincinnati, Ohio. One of 195 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, leather. Boxed (cloth) with Literary Masters: Authors of the World. Literary Masters: Authors of the World. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1994. Bound by Hugo Grummich of Cincinnati, Ohio. One of 195 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 3/16, leather. Boxed (cloth) with Literary Masters: American Authors. |
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52G | Mother Goose Rhymes: the House that Jack Built. Evanston, IL: The Press of John (Jack) Schori. 1994. 2 5/16 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
52H | Mr. Woolworth. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1994. 2 ½ x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
52I | Shaker Advice to Children on Behavior at Table. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori. 1994. Bound by [Don?] Brady. One of 169 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 ¼, cloth. | ||||||||||
52J | Babcock, Ralph W. Roosters. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1995. One of 175 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
52K | Burdette, Robert J. The Murder: a Battle in the Civil War. Evanston, IL: Press of Ward Schori, 1995. Bound by Don Brady of New Port Richey, FL. 2 3/8 x 2 5/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
52L | The Little Red Hen: A Modern Fable. Brownsville, TX: Press of Ward Schori, [Date of publication not identified]. 2 7/16 x 15/16, paper. | ||||||||||
SCOTT FREE PRESS | |||||||||||
Duane C. Scott of Overland Park, Kansas publishes miniature books under the name Scott Free Press. … Scott is one of only a few 20th century U.S. miniature book printers who make their own paper by hand. (Bradbury 266) | |||||||||||
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9 | 52M | Cassidy, Terence W. The Bobtail Streetcar. [Overland Park, KS]: Scott Free Press, 1986. Number 60 of 175 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 3/16, cloth. | |||||||||
SOMESUCH PRESS | |||||||||||
Somesuch Press is the imprint of Stanley Marcus of Dallas, Texas. The name was inspired by the London house, The Nonesuch Press. Marcus used several printers to create his books. (Bradbury 279) | |||||||||||
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9 | 53A | Marcus, Stanley. Minding the Store: a Memoir. Dallas, TX: Somesuch Press, 1975. Printed and bound by Padgett Printing Company, Dallas. Number 255 of 500 copies. 2 15/16 x 1 15/16, cloth with paper dust jacket. | |||||||||
53B | New York Sun. Yes, Virginia. Dallas, [TX]: Somesuch Press, 1978. Bound by Barbara Blumenthal. Number 70 of 300 copies. 3 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
53C | Greene, A. C. A Christmas Tree. Dallas, [TX]: Somesuch Press, 1978. Printed by William and Raquel Ferguson at the Ferguson Press. Bound by Barbara Blumenthal. Number 83 of 300 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 1/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
53D | Henry, O. The Gift of the Magi. Dallas, [TX]: Somesuch Press, 1978. Printed by Andrew Hoyem, San Francisco. Number 95 of 300 copies. 3 1/8 x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
53E | Dobie, J. Frank. Frontier Tales of the White Mustang. Dallas, TX: Somesuch Press, 1979. Printed by David Holman. Bound by Jim Tapley. Number 80 of 395 copies. 2 ½ x 1 ¾, vellum. | ||||||||||
53F | Hofland, Barbara. Little Manuel, the Captive Boy. Dallas, [TX]: Somesuch Press, 1979. Printed by Guynes Printing Company. Bound by Gerhard Schermer. Number 226 of 300 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 3/8, leather. | ||||||||||
53G | Christmas Stamps from Around the World. Dallas, [TX]: Somesuch Press, 1982. Printed by Don Greame, Kelly and Susan Acker at the Feathered Serpent Press, San Rafael, CA. Bound by Schuberth Bookbindery, San Francisco. Number 84 of 800 copies. 3 x 2 5/8, leather. | ||||||||||
53H | Turner, Decherd. The Perfect Blind. Dallas, TX: Somesuch Press, 1989. Printed and bound by Carol Kent of Erespin Press. Number 18 of 200 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 7/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
SUNFLOWER PRESS | |||||||||||
Artist’s Statement: “I began printing miniature books in 1972 after corresponding with James Weygand of Nappanee, Indiana. He suggested I try doing a miniature, and I enjoyed it so much, I have continued for 37 years. I enjoyed doing Masks more than any other book I have oriented. I have a small collection of masks, and finding out more information about the uses of masks in many cultures was fascinating. I had so much fun I could barely bring myself to stop and finish the book. I think books dealing with other cultures best represent my work, for I find it most challenging to try to learn something about them. I have printed books about the land of the Inca, The first Emperor of China, Kachinas, Muses and a book about the earliest Japanese printing titled One Million Pagodas. Recently I completed an alphabet book about the sun, finding specific references to the sun for each letter of the alphabet from mythology or history.” | |||||||||||
- Carol Cunningham, for The Art of the Miniature Book, Selections from the Library of Alden Jacobs, an exhibit held September 23, 1999-November 24, 1999, Special Collections & University Archives, Alexander Library, Rutgers University. | |||||||||||
Sunflower Press is the imprint of Carol Cunningham of Mill Valley, California. She publishes both full-size and miniature books, using a variety of techniques, including silk-screened images, linoleum blocks, zinc cuts made from drawings, and color photocopying of original watercolors for her artwork. Her first press was a 12 x 18 C & P press but an 8 x 12 Gordon soon replaced it. (Bradbury 287) | |||||||||||
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9 | 53I | Aesop. The Miser and his Bag of Gold. [Mill Valley, CA]: Sunflower Press, 1972. Number 34 of 75 copies. 1 5/16 x 1 3/16, paper. | |||||||||
53J | Cunningham, Carol. About Sunflowers. Mill Valley, CA: Sunflower Press, 1978. Number 37 of 125 copies. 1 7/8 x 1 11/16, paper. | ||||||||||
53K | Cunningham, Carol. The First Emperor of China. [Mill Valley, CA]: Sunflower Press, 1984. Number IV of 125 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 13/16, embossed leather with board case, (from Levitan collection, number 2155). | ||||||||||
53L | [Cunningham, Carol]. Land of the Inca. Mill Valley, CA: Sunflower Press, 1985. Number 44 of 85 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 9/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
53M | Cunningham, Carol. Haniwa, the Clay Sculpture of Early Japan. Mill Valley, CA: Sunflower Press, 1988. Number 2 of 55 copies. 2 11/16 x 3, grass paper in board case, (from Levitan collection, number 2784). | ||||||||||
53N | Mr. Finney and the Turnip. [Mill Valley, CA]: Sunflower Press, 1988. Number 25 of 50 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
54A | Cunningham, Carol. A Desert Tale. Mill Valley, CA: Sunflower Press, 1993. Illustrated by Marcie Collin. Number 35 of 55 copies. 3 x 2 13/16, paper. | ||||||||||
54B | Cunningham, Carol. The Sun, an Alphabet. [Mill Valley, CA]: Sunflower Press, 1997. Number 22 of 50 copies. 3 x 3, paper. | ||||||||||
54C | Cunningham, Carol. Muses. Mill Valley, CA: Sunflower Press, 1998. Illustrated by Gene Holtan. Number 8 of 37 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 15/16, cloth | ||||||||||
SWAMP PRESS | |||||||||||
Ed Rayher and Jo Mish founded the Swamp Press in Oneonta, New York in 1976. … In the early 1980s, Rayher continued to operate the press after moving to Amherst, Massachusetts. … We use handset type when possible and fine mouldmade and handmade papers. (Bradbury 291) | |||||||||||
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9 | 54D | Rotella, Alexis. Polishing the Ladybug. Amherst, MA: Swamp Press, 1985. Number 36 of 110 copies. 3 1/8 x 3 1/8, paper, accordion fold. | |||||||||
TABULA RASA PRESS | |||||||||||
Tabula Rasa Press is the imprint of John Lathourakis, most recently of Seattle, Washington. Lathourakis letterpress prints most of the books as well as setting the type by hand and on his linotype machine. His wife, Gizella, sews and binds the books by hand. They changed the name of their press from Permanent Press to Tabula Rasa upon discovering another press using the first name. (Bradbury 292) | |||||||||||
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9 | 54E | Apostol, Jane. Blue Beads and Garlic. Pasadena, CA: Permanent Press, 1975. Number 48 of 200 copies. 2 1/8 x 1/5/8, cloth. | |||||||||
54F | Lathourakis, John. Survival Guide to Rome. Pasadena, CA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1980. Number 219 of 300 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
54G | Cardenas, Dorlene. A Home for Champ; Ricky's Water Lesson; Carrots. Morro Bay, CA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1981. Illustrated by Kathi Pittman. One of 300 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 1/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
54H | Cardenas, Dorlene. Pity and Pat. Morro Bay, CA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1981. Illustrated by Kathi Pittman. One of 300 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 1/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
54I-J | Lathourakis, John P. Dippa, Kippa, Leepa. Pasadena, CA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1981. Library has two copies of 300: copy number 60 is 2 ¼ x 2, leather spine with paper, and copy number 267 is 2 3/16 x 2 1/8, leather spine with paper and is boxed in a large "faux" book. | ||||||||||
54K | Apostol, Jane. Blue Beads and Garlic. [Morro Bay, CA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1982. Illustrated by Howard Goldstein. Number 201 of 300 copies. 2 1/16 x 1 15/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
54L | Ladle Rat Rotten Hut. Morro Bay, CA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1982. Number 176 of 300 copies. 2 x 2, cloth spine with paper, boxed in a large "faux" book. | ||||||||||
54M | Nickel, Christy. The Beginning. Morro Bay, CA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1983. Illustrated by Laura Johnson. Number 146 of 300 copies. 2 ½ x 2, cloth. | ||||||||||
54N | Runge, Otto. The Fisherman and his Wife. Morro Bay, CA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1984. Illustrated by R. J. Tully. Number 151 of 300 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 5/16, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
54O | A Portfolio of Broadsides & Ephemera in Miniature. Morro Bay, CA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1986. 3 1/16 x 2 ½, seven broadsides in a wrapper attached to a paper-covered portfolio. | ||||||||||
54P | Zolkoski, Edwin. Native Californians. Morro Bay, CA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1987. Illustrated by Carrollynn Stalder. Number 250 of 400 copies. 2 ½ x 2 5/16, cloth with closure. | ||||||||||
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10 | 55A | Erwin, Morris Homer. Strange Encounter on Coho Creek. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1990. 2 5/8 x 2 5/16, paper. | |||||||||
55B | Lathourakis, John P. It Could Be Worse. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1990. Number 30 of 200 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, leather. | ||||||||||
55C | Field, Eugene. Dibdin’s Ghost. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1991. Number 154 of 200 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 ½, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
55D | Maor, Eli. π: The Story of a Number. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1992. One of 300 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 ¾, cloth. | ||||||||||
55E | The Uffizi ABC: a Facsimile Reproduction in Miniature. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1992. Number 116 of 300 copies. 3 1/16 x 2 ½, cloth. | ||||||||||
55F |
Boxed Set:
The Alphabet of Creation: an Ancient Legend of the Zohar with drawings by Ben Shahn. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1993. (Book 1 of set of 3). Number 65 of 125 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, cloth, boxed (paper) with Divine Alphabet and Underwesung der Messune. De Pacioli, Luca. The Divine Alphabet. Seattle, WA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1993. (Book 2 of set of 3). Number 65 of 200 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, cloth, boxed (paper) with Alphabet of Creation and Underwesung der Messune. Durer, Albrecht. Underwesung der Messune mit dem Zirckel und Richtscheyt, Book 3 of the Just Shaping of Letters, Direction for the Construction of the Text or Quadrate Letters. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1993. (Book 3 of set of 3). Number 65 of 150 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, cloth, boxed (paper) with Alphabet of Creation and Divine Alphabet. |
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55G | Frost, Robert. The Road Not Taken. Seattle, Washington: Tabula Rasa Press, 1993. Number 42 of 300 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
55H | Lathourakis, John Peter. Voyager. Seattle, WA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1993. Number 29 of 300 copies. Round book, 2 ¾ diameter, cloth with hologram on cover and paper slip case/holder. | ||||||||||
55I | Leon, Vicki. Uppity Women of Ancient Greece: Concerning Plato’s Mother and Other Philosophers. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1993. One of 150 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ½, leather. | ||||||||||
55J | Salmonson, Jessica Amanda. Mr. Monkey and Other Sumerian Fables. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1994. Illustrated by Carla Goll. One of 200 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 3/16, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
55K | Chase, H. L. Fey-Mouse Noisier Rams End Thongs. Seattle, WA: Tabula Rasa Press, 1995. One of 300 copies. 2 13/16 x 1 15/16, paper. | ||||||||||
55L | Give Us Small Books. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1995. Number 62 of 500 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 3/16, paper. | ||||||||||
55M | Huxley, Aldous. Form & Substance: Observations on the Typography of Books. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1995. One of 500 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 5/16, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
56A-B | Salmonson, Jessica A. 21 Epic Novels. Seattle, [WA]: Tabula Rasa Press, 1995. Library has two copies, number 33 and number 81 of 300 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
TAMAZUNCHALE PRESS | |||||||||||
Tamazunchale Press is the imprint of Charlotte Smith of Newton, Iowa. Bradbury asserts that the books Smith produces rival those of Achille J. St. Onge for quality. Most of the Tamazunchale Press books were printed letterpress and bound in gilt leather by the oldest printing firm in Europe and the same firm that did so many St. Onge books: Joh. Enschedé en Zonen of Haarlem, Holland. However, Smith eventually had to cease publishing due to the rapid decline of the U.S. dollar in Europe. Smith explains her press name, “When Tom and I drove to Mexico on our honeymoon nearly 58 years ago there were four cities with hotels having modern facilities on the newly opened Pan-Am Highway between Laredo, Texas and Mexico City. One was at Tamazunchale. We were told that this village had been named for two early silver prospectors, Thomas and Charlie. Because this suggested our names I borrowed it for our press names.” (Bradbury 299) | |||||||||||
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10 | 56C | Autographs of Miniature Book Publishers. Newton, IA: Tamazunchale Press, 1983. Number 199 of 250 copies. 2 1/8 x 2 7/8, plastic. | |||||||||
56D | Irving, Washington. A Literary Antiquary: From Bracebridge Hall. Newton, [IA]: Tamazunchale Press, 1984. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure d'Art du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. Number 110 of 250 copies. 2 9/16 x 1 13/16, leather. | ||||||||||
56E | Love. Newton, [IA]: Tamazunchale Press, 1984. Number 135 of 150 copies. 2 x 1 7/16, paper. | ||||||||||
56F | Smith, Charlotte (compiler). My Favorite Miniature Book: Nine Essays by Collectors of Miniature Books. Newton, [IA]: Tamazunchale Press, 1984. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure d'Art du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. Number 75 of 250 copies. 2 9/16 x 1 13/16, leather. | ||||||||||
56G | Hollander, John. A Hollander Garland. Newton, IA: Tamazunchale Press, 1985. Printed and bound at Tabula Rasa Press. Number 52 of 250 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 3/8, leather. | ||||||||||
56H | White, E.B. The Geese. Newton, IA: Tamazunchale Press, [1985]. Advertising leaflet for the book. 3 x 2 ½, paper. | ||||||||||
56I | Angelou, Maya. The Aristocrat. Newton, IA: Tamazunchale Press, 1986. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure d'Art du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. Number 18 of 250 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 ¾, leather. | ||||||||||
56J | Bradstreet, Anne. Anne Bradstreet. Newton, IA: Tamazunchale Press, 1986. Introduction and illustrations by Polly Kemp. Printed and bound by Tabula Rasa Press, Morro Bay, CA. Number 75 of 250 copies. 2 9/16 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
56K | Buck, Pearl S. My Chinese Childhood. Newton, IA: Tamazunchale Press, 1986. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure d'Art du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. Number 16 of 250 copies. 2 9/16 x 1 13/16, leather. | ||||||||||
56L | Savin, Janet. Claude Monet. Newton, IA: Tamzaunchale Press, 1986. Printed by Joh. Enschedé en Zonen, Haarlem, Holland. Bound by Reliure d'Art du Centre S.A., Limoges, France. Number 64 of 250 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ¼, leather. | ||||||||||
56M | Smith, Charlotte. [Letter to Alden Jacobs], dated Nov 6, 1986, thanking him for his order for Claude Monet. | ||||||||||
56N | Warm Holiday Wishes. Newton, IA: Tamazunchale Press, 1986. Library has two copies, numbered 37 and 111 of 250. 2 ½ x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
56O | Warm Holiday Wishes. [Newton, IA]: Tamazunchale Press, 1987. Number 84 of 250. 2 ½ x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
TENFINGERS PRESS | |||||||||||
Tenfingers Press is the imprint of Frank J. Thomas of Los Angeles, California, established in 1959. Thomas printed books from handset type using a 9 x 13 Chandler & Price press and also bound the books himself. (Bradbury 301) | |||||||||||
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10 | 57A | Thomas, Frank J. Mission Cattle Brands. Los Angeles, CA: Tenfingers Press, 1967. Number 12 of 100 copies. 3 x 2 3/8, leather with plastic dust jacket. | |||||||||
57B | Thomas, Frank J. Circus Wagons. Los Angeles, CA: Tenfingers Press, 1972. Number 56 of 150 copies. 2 7/16 x 2 9/16, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
THOMAS F. ANDREWS | |||||||||||
Thomas F. Andrews published a miniature book as a surprise gift honoring Glen Dawson. (Bradbury 7) | |||||||||||
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10 | 57C | Andrews, Thomas F. Glen Dawson: A Bookman Turns 80. [Place of publication not identified]: Thomas F. Andrews, 1992. (Bradbury lists the book as published in Los Angeles, and adds as publisher, Historical Society of Southern California.) Printed by Patrick Reagh Printers, Glendale, CA. Bound by Ruth Hoffman. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, paper. | |||||||||
THUMBPRINT PRESS | |||||||||||
Thumbprint Press is the imprint of Todd Walker of Los Angeles. He printed both full size and miniature books. (Bradbury 308) | |||||||||||
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10 | 57D | Walker, Todd. R is for Rock. Tucson, AZ: Thumbprint Press, 1986. Number 66 of 125 copies. 3 15/16 x 2 ¾, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
57E | Shakespeare, William. Eighteen by Shakespeare and Walker. Tucson, AZ: Thumbprint Press, 1992. Illustrated by Todd Walker. Number 19 of 120 copies. 2 5/8 x 3 9/16, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
TRADER'S PRESS, JACK R. LEVIEN | |||||||||||
Trader’s Press and Jack R. Levien are both imprints used by Jack R. Levien. Trader’s Press was his imprint from 1967 to 1969 when publishing miniature books in New York, while from 1970 to 1972 Levin published under his own name after moving to Holland. When in New York, Levien focused on book design, but contracted separately with others to do the printing and binding. While in Holland, Levien wrote and illustrated most of the books himself, then had them printed offset by a local printing firm. Levien bound many of these books and also employed neighbors to do some of the binding for him. (Bradbury 127) | |||||||||||
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10 | 57F | Palmer, Marjorie. 1918-1923 German Hyperinflation. New York, [NY]: Trader's Press, 1967. Printed by Willis McDonald & Co., Inc., New York. One of 2500 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 ½, paper. | |||||||||
57G | Jacker, Corinne. A Little History of Cocoa. New York, [NY]: Trader’s Press, 1967. [One of 500 copies.] 3 x 2 3/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
57H-I | Anderson, Alexander. Autobiography of an Early American Wood Engraver. New York, [NY]: Trader's Press, 1968. Library has two copies: numbers 159 and 185 of 500 copies. 2 ½ x 2 5/16, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
57J | DeVinne, Theodore Low. Upon Small Types: the Preface to Brilliants. Brooklyn, NY: Trader’s Press, 1969. Bound by T.C. Woolnough & Son, Ltd., London. Number 117 of 500 copies. 2 5/16 x 1 ¾, leather. | ||||||||||
57K | Brigitte. Enkhuizen, Holland: J.R. Levien, [1970]. 11/16 x ½, leather. | ||||||||||
57L | Nativity Story. Enkhuizen, Holland: J. Levien Miniature, 1971. 5/8 x ½, leather. | ||||||||||
TRESS FROG PRESS | |||||||||||
Nan O'Byrne and Graham Mackintosh designed, printed and bound one miniature book at their Tree Frog Press in Santa Barbara, California. (Bradbury 309) | |||||||||||
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10 | 57M | Young, Noel. Hokusai: Old Man Mad about Drawing. Santa Barbara, CA: Tree Frog Press, 1973. Number 76 of 350 copies. 2 11/16 x 2 1/16, paper. | |||||||||
TWIN HEART PRESS | |||||||||||
Twin Heart Press is the imprint of Tony and Sandy Grace of San Diego, California. They started creating miniature books after inheriting Don Hildreth’s (Ash Ranch Press) 3 x 5 Kelsey printing press in 1990. (Bradbury 310) They also published under the press name Hand & Heart Press (Hand and Heart). | |||||||||||
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10 | 58A | Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin. Little Green Elf's Christmas. San Diego, CA: Twin Heart Press, 1992. Number 10 of 76 copies. 2 3/8 x 2 3/8, paper. | |||||||||
58B | Gaxter, Cactus Jack [Don Hildreth]. The Man in the Moon is a Cat. [San Diego, CA]: Twin Heart Press, 1992. One of 250 copies. 1 9/16 x 1 5/8, paper. | ||||||||||
58C | Hildreth, Don, aka Cactus Jack Gaxter. Sidewinder Trails and Other Tales. [San Diego, CA]: Twin Heart Press, 1992. Number 58 of 150 copies. 2 ½ x 2, paper. | ||||||||||
58D | Grace, Sandra. Whales. [Place of publication not identified]: Hand & Heart Press, 1995. Copy P of Z copies. 1 ¾ x 1 13/16, leather. | ||||||||||
58E | Grace, Tony. Wild about Palms. Spring Valley, CA: Hand & Heart Press, [1995]. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII. 2 x 1 ¼, paper with paper wrapper. | ||||||||||
58F | Grace, Sandra. Hummingbirds. [Place of publication not identified]: Hand & Heart Press, [Date of publication not identified]. 1 ¼ x 1 ¼, copy Q (?) of 76 copies. | ||||||||||
URSUS PRESS | |||||||||||
Alvin S. Fick's private press is Ursus Press, Amsterdam, New York. Fick has been very active in the world of private press printing both as a writer and publisher. His output, however, includes only a couple of miniature books. (Bradbury 312) | |||||||||||
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10 | 58G | Kenwell, Gerald. French Louie: Hermit of the Adirondacks. Amsterdam, NY: Ursus, a private press, 1983. Bound by Donald E. Brady, Hyattsville, Maryland. Number 39 of 140 copies. 2 ¾ x 1 15/16, cloth. | |||||||||
58H | Malam, Charles. Iron Earth. [Amsterdam, NY?]: Ursus a Private Press, [1983?]. 2 ½ x 1 ¾, paper. | ||||||||||
WALLACE NETHERY (see Dawson's Book Shop) | |||||||||||
Wallace Nethery is the imprint of Wallace Nethery of southern California. In addition to publishing 25 miniature books, Nethery printed several miniature books for Dawson's Book Shop, many of which he wrote. Nethery and his wife, Corry, made several trips to Europe seeking out places associated with Lamb's life. These experiences are the subject of several of his miniature books. When Nethery retired from his library career, he became more active in his private press printing. His print shop was located in his home. Annual Christmas greetings from the Netherys were often in the form of miniature books. He continued to do his masterful work until shortly before his death in late 1996. Corry Nethery, his wife, published Pastorale (1997), a tale of Wallace Nethery's youth that he had planned to publish prior to his death…Nethery's scarcest miniature book, Relative Pronouns, was printed in an edition of 50 copies, but he could not secure permission from the copyright holders and did not publish this book. Pall Bohne (Bookhaven Press) bound seven copies, however, some of which were included in an auction to raise money for the Miniature Book Society." (Bradbury 162) | |||||||||||
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10 | 58I | Weber, Francis J. Las Golondrinas. Los Angeles, [CA]: Wallace Nethery, 1992. Bound by Margaret Class. One of 200 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 3/8, paper. | |||||||||
WEATHER BIRD PRESS | |||||||||||
Vance Gerry publishes miniature books at his Weather Bird Press in Pasadena, California. He also produced miniature books for other publishers. For example, Victorian Garden for Dawson's Book Shop. (Bradbury 318) | |||||||||||
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10 | 58J | A Picture Book of Chickens. [Pasadena, CA]: Vance Gerry: The Weather Bird Press, 1972. Second printing. 2 7/8 x 2 5/16, cloth. | |||||||||
58K | Quayles, Bunston. Miniatures on Modern Artists. Fallbrook, [CA]: Weather Bird Press, 1980. Number 56 of 100 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 ½, cloth spine with paper and paper dustcover. | ||||||||||
58L | Dickens, Charles. Cratchit’s Christmas Feast: Excerpted from A Christmas Carol. Pasadena, [CA]: Vance Gerry, 1988. Number 18 of 20 copies. 3 x 2 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
WEE WILLIE'S WORKSHOP | |||||||||||
Philip Ward Weygand published books under his Wee Willie's Workshop pressmark in Dundee, Michigan from 1962 to 1976. He was the nephew of James Lamar Weygand (Press of the Indiana Kid). Weygand bound all of his books. (Bradbury 319) | |||||||||||
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10 | 58M | Weygand, James Lamar. Afternoons with the Nappanee Bard. [Dundee, MI?]: Phil W. Weygand, 1963. Printed by Phil W. Weygand. One of 100 copies. 2 ½ x 2 1/16, cloth. | |||||||||
58N | Weygand, Phil W. Murder on Beaver Island. Dundee, MI: Phil W. Weygand, 1964. One of 100 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
58O | Drake, William Harry. An Eye Witness Account: The First Battle of Bull Run. [Dundee, MI?]: Phil Weygand, Willie's Workshop, 1967. One of 125 copies. 2 5/8 x 1 7/8, paper. | ||||||||||
WHIPPOORWILL PRESS | |||||||||||
J. Hill Hamon is the proprietor of the Whippoorwill Press in Frankfort, Kentucky. His press name is quite appropriate for this recently retired professor of ornithology. At his private press, Hamon does just about everything in bookmaking: handmade paper, type set by hand, letterpress printing, and hand binding. And he wrote many of his books. Hamon learned to print on a Kelsey 5 x 8 table top hand press in the late 1960s. When he saw an exhibit of miniature books at the University of Kentucky, he decided that this would be his focus… Hamon is a teacher and this extends to his book arts. Robert Baris (Wind & Harlot Press) Linda Donaldson (Gilguy Press) and Daniel von Koschembahr (Square-Rigger Press) are three fine examples of his students. (Bradbury 320) | |||||||||||
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10 | 59A-B | Franklin, Benjamin. The Ephemera. Frankfort, KY: Whippoorwill Press, 1974. Library has two copies: numbers 111 and 120 of 125. 2 7/8 x 2 7/16, cloth. | |||||||||
59C | Franklin, Benjamin. Making Large Sheets of Paper in the Chinese Manner. Frankfort, KY: Whippoorwill Press, 1979. Number 21 of 100 copies. 2 13/16 x 2 5/16, paper. | ||||||||||
WILLIAM M. CHENEY | |||||||||||
William M. Cheney's long printing career in Los Angeles, California employed various imprints, primarily The Press in the Gatehouse. In 1987, the Miniature Book Society presented Cheney with an award that praised him as: "A 20th century pioneer in designing and printing fine miniature books and California's most prolific printer of miniatures." Glen Dawson knows Cheney well, so we turn to him to tell us about this fine printer. "William Cheney is the last of the Southern California pioneer printing greats, outliving Saul Marks, Grant Dahlstrom, Richard Hoffman, Ward Ritchie and Wallace Nethery." (Bradbury 47) | |||||||||||
See also: Peggy Christian, 1971 and 1972. | |||||||||||
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10 | 59D | Cheney, William Murray. Fleecestreet’s Improved Pig Latin Grammar for Modern Scholars. Los Angeles, CA: Press in the Gatehouse, 1963. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 200 copies. 2 7/16 x 1 5/8, leather spine with paper. | |||||||||
59E | [Powell, Lawrence Clark]. To D.C., Subject The L.C., From L.C.P. [Los Angeles, CA]: The Gatehouse Press, 1968. One of 25 copies. Bradbury identifies the imprint as one used by William M. Cheney. | ||||||||||
59F | Carp, E.H. [pseud.] Carp's Gloss to Arkwright. [Place of publication not identified]: [Publisher not identified], 1977. Library has 3 copies (two are filed here). 1 7/8 x 1 3/8, paper. See also Dawson's Book Shop, H. Dickon Arkwright’s Digest of a Journey Lately Undergone, which is the subject of this booklet, and with which is filed the third copy of the booklet. Google Books, Web. 28 Aug. 2013 lists the author as Edwin H. Carpenter and the publisher as William Cheney. | ||||||||||
The Charlotte M. Smith Collection of Miniature Books, Dawson's Book Shop. The University of Iowa, Special Collections, Web. 28 Aug. 2013 notes that this booklet was laid in the book H. Dickon Arkwright’s Digest of a Journey Lately Undergone. | |||||||||||
WILLIAM LEWIS WASHBURN | |||||||||||
William Lewis Washburn’s miniature book publishing was done in New Jersey spanning the period from 1929- 1942. Washburn was a commercial printer who published his first two miniature books in 1879 and 1880 as a teenager. Fifty years passed before he published [again]… A characteristic of Washburn’s miniature books is their presentation in a cardboard box with a printed label. These wee tomes attracted the attention of bibliophiles as soon as they were published…Praise for Washburn’s books has been widespread… (Bradbury 316) | |||||||||||
Gray, Thomas. Elegy Written in a Country Church-Yard. Audubon, NJ: William Lewis Washburn, 1929. This book is cataloged separately and is housed with the Sinclair New Jersey Collection: SNCLX, call number PR3502.E5 1929. | |||||||||||
WIND AND HARLOT PRESS | |||||||||||
Robert Baris is the proprietor of Wind & Harlot Press, a private press in Shaker Heights, Ohio. His first miniature book, however, was published in Columbia, South Carolina. Baris designs, sets the type, letterpress prints, and binds his books. Bonnie Baris, his wife, illustrated several of these books, as well as creating Dance Words with her manuscript calligraphy. Robert Baris began his printing activities while a college student under the tutelage of J. Hill Hamon (Whippoorwill Press). (Bradbury 323) | |||||||||||
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10 | 59G | Lear, Edward. The Owl and the Pussycat. [Shaker Heights, OH]: Wind and Harlot, 1991. Number 13 of 51 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 ¼, paper. | |||||||||
WINDCREST PRESS | |||||||||||
Valentine J. Poska of San Antonio, Texas publishes under his Windcrest Press imprint. He is a librarian by profession and has been an active member of the Miniature Book Society since its inception in 1983. (Bradbury 325) | |||||||||||
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10 | 59H | Poska, Valentine J. Stars over Texas. [San Antonio, CA: Windcrest Press], 1987. 2 13/16 x 2 9/16, cloth. | |||||||||
59I | Poska, Valentine J. Borglum in Texas. San Antonio, TX: Windcrest Press, 1991. Number 57 of 75 copies. 2 ¾ x 1 7/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
WOFFORD LIBRARY PRESS | |||||||||||
Wofford Library Press in Spartanburg, South Carolina was established by Frank J. Anderson (Kitemaug Press) to give students at Wofford College the opportunity to learn bookmaking and printing. (Bradbury 325) | |||||||||||
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10 | 59J | Something about Cats. Spartanburg, [SC]: Wofford Library Press, 1983. Number 48 of 50 copies. 2 5/8 x 2, paper. | |||||||||
59K | Words of Wisdom. [Spartanburg, SC]: Wofford Library Press, 1984. 2 1/8 x 1 9/16, paper. | ||||||||||
WORLDHOUSE PUBLISHERS | |||||||||||
Publishers in Los Angeles, California. He was a long-time employee of Dawson’s Book Shop…Neal often drew original illustrations on the end pages of his books for his special customers and friends. He also illustrated his miniature books. Neal wrote and illustrated Sixth & Figueroa (1965) published by Dawson’s Book Shop. He also was fond of creating miniature manuscript books, each unique and full of his artwork. He gave these to friends. About a dozen of these manuscript books are in the Weber Collection at the Huntington Library… (Bradbury 326) | |||||||||||
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10 | 59L | Neal, Tom. Pretty Pictures: a Fable. Los Angeles, [CA]: [Worldhouse Publishers], 1967. Printed by Press in the Gatehouse. Bound by Bela Blau. One of 150 copies. 2 11/16 x 1 15/16, cloth with paper dust jacket. | |||||||||
59M | Neal, Tom. Heather and Hilary. Los Angeles, CA: Worldhouse Publishing Company, 1978. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, leather with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
59N | Neal, Tom. Bookshop of Selmore Tomes. Los Angeles, CA: Worldhouse Publishers, 1980. 2 15/16 x 2 1/8, leather spine with paper. | ||||||||||
59O | Neal, Thomas. Road to Foxville. Los Angeles, [CA]: [Worldhouse Publishers], 1981. 2 ¼ x 1 7/8, leather. | ||||||||||
XAVIER PRESS | |||||||||||
Francis X. Harrigan is the proprietor of the Xavier Press of Baltimore, Maryland. He handsets the type for most of his books and prints them all on a 6 x 9 Baltimore #14 table top press purchased in 1937. Harrigan reports that he has 200 cases of type and over 200 fonts of type on the shelf…Harrigan’s first miniature book was listed as ‘privately printed.’ It was published before Harrigan utilized the Xavier Press imprint. (Bradbury 327) | |||||||||||
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10 | 60A | Bellas, R.C. Ottmar Mergenthaler’s Marvel. Baltimore, [MD]: The Xavier Press, 1986. Bound by Donald E. Brady. Number 64 of 500 copies. 2 ½ x 2 1/16, cloth. | |||||||||
60B | Pilchik, Ely E. Josephus. Baltimore, MD: The Xavier Press, 1991. Number 88 of 150 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 1/8, leather. | ||||||||||
60C | Bellas, P. H. Poe: Master of Macabre. Baltimore, MD: The Xavier Press, 1995. Bound by Don Brady. Number 133 of 200 copies. 2 ¾ x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
60D | Bellas, P. H. Of Herbs & Nuts & Ancient Cures. Baltimore, MD: The Xavier Press, 1998. Bound by Don Brady. Number 61 of 200. 2 7/8 x 2 1/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
YELLOW KID PRESS | |||||||||||
David W. Serette published books under his Yellow Kid Press imprint in Portland and Sabbathday Lake, Maine…Miniature books were a key part of the Yellow Kid Press output. Serette used a Golding Jobber 10 x 15 as his first printing press. When he fell on hard times at the end of his printing career he used a small three by five inch Kelsey hand press. ‘Dave lived during the period when letterpress printing was giving way to offset, Xerox and other photographic processes,’ said A. Jakeman. ‘He travelled the countryside scavenging defunct printing shops for old presses, metal type, borders and ornaments, and printed many pieces with the items he acquired.’ Creative and artistic use of handset typefaces and ornaments was a characteristic of Serette’s printing including his miniature books… Much information about Serette and his private press can be found in The Yellow Kid Press Newsletter issued from mid-1969 until the first part of 1971, about 26 issues in total. | |||||||||||
Serette left Portland in the early 1970s to become the resident printer for the Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake in Poland Springs, Maine. There he printed various items including herb labels and a book that he wrote about Shaker antiques. He also continued publishing miniature books. According to Serette, his book Shaker Peg Bored (1978) ‘is the first miniature book ever printed here at Sabbathday Lake and only the third in the history of Shaker printing. Elder Henry Blinn did the others over 100 years ago at Canterbury, New Hampshire. The only things in the production process that I didn’t do are make the paper and type, but I’m not Weigand (sic) and glue and stamp the cover. I did write, illustrate, print, color, gather, sew and glue the book into the covers. I also set the type for the gold stamping and printed and tipped on my own endpapers.’… Serette’s death prevented him from completing a miniature book on which he was working. The book consists of 270 rhymed couplets, one for each member of the Miniature Book Society. At least two sets of the galley proofs for this book survive... (Bradbury 328) | |||||||||||
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10 | 60E | Serette, David W. A Cherubic Capitulation. Portland, ME: Yellow Kid Press, 1970. Number 77 of 100 copies. 2 x 2 ½, paper in a paper envelope. | |||||||||
60F | Serette, David W. The Story of O’. [Portland, ME]: Yellow Kid Press, 1975. One of 200 copies. 1 15/16 x 1 ½, paper, bound in the form of a matchbook. | ||||||||||
60G | Serette, David W. Shaker Peg Bored. Sabbathday Lake, ME: Shaker Press (Yellow Kid Press), 1978. One of 350 copies. 2 1/16 x 1 11/16, cloth in paper slip case. |
Other Fine Presses (not listed in Bradbury) | |||||||||||
This category contains books printed by presses absent from Bradbury. They have been organized according to year and alphabetically within year. Those without a year are at the end of the list. | |||||||||||
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10 | 60H | Collins, Evron S. 13. [Bowling Green, OH?]: Evron S. Collins, 1995. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII. 2 ¼ x 3, paper. Collins was map librarian for Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, Ohio (Miniature Book News, No. 101, June 1999, page 1). | |||||||||
60I | Pasadena '95. [Place of publication not identified]: [Publisher not identified], 1995. Signature book created as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIII by Michael Canoso. 2 1/4 x 3 3/8, cloth. Michael Canoso is mentioned in Bradbury as a miniature book collector, but not listed as a separate press. | ||||||||||
60J | [Collins, Evron]. The Bay. [Bowling Green, OH?]: [Evron S. Collins], 1996. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XIV. 2 ½ x 2 3/8, paper. Signed by Evron Collins. Collins was map librarian for Bowling Green University, Bowling Green, Ohio (Miniature Book News, No. 101, June 1999, page 1). | ||||||||||
60K | Musings on Miniatures. [Place of publication not identified]: P'Nye Press, 1996. Printed for the San Francisco Miniature Book Conclave. 3 x 3, paper. Worldcat (www.worldcat.org) lists Los Altos, CA as the publishing location for other books published by P'Nye Press. | ||||||||||
60L-M | Untitled Miniature Diary. [Place of publication not identified]: [Publisher not identified], [1996?]. Two copies, one of which appears to be an Alden Jacobs family diary of a trip to Seattle and Vancouver. 3 1/8 x 2 ¼, paper. | ||||||||||
60N | Bethlehem '97. [Place of publication not identified]: [Publisher not identified], 1997. Signature book created as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Grand Conclave XV by Michael Canoso. 2 3/16 x 3 ¼, cloth. Michael Canoso is mentioned in Bradbury as a miniature book collector, but not listed as a separate press. | ||||||||||
60O | MBS Books. [Place of publication not identified]: [Publisher not identified], 1997. [Keepsake for the MBS Grand Conclave, 1997]. 1 5/8 x 1 9/16, paper, folded pinwheel. | ||||||||||
60P | Charleston '98. [Place of publication not identified]: Michael Canoso, 1998. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Conclave XVI. 2 1/8 x 3 3/16, cloth signature book. Michael Canoso is mentioned in Bradbury as a miniature book collector, but not listed as a separate press. | ||||||||||
61A | Jacobs, Alden. For a Miniature Bibliophile. [Place of publication not identified]: [Publisher not identified], 1998. Printed as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society Conclave XVI. Library has 3 copies. 3 x 2 1/16, paper. |
International Fine Presses | |||||||||||
International fine presses have also been active in the creation of miniature books. There has been miniature book movements in Great Britain, Japan, Canada and both Eastern and Western Europe, all of which are represented in this collection. | |||||||||||
THE ALEMBIC PRESS | |||||||||||
“The Alembic Press produces one or two miniature books each year, alongside its range of larger format books, wood type cards, etc. These miniature books by definition are not more than 3 inches in size. All the books are printed by letterpress on acid-free paper, using metal or wood type. The type for the texts is usually set by hand, although some of the recent books have been typeset using the Press's Monotype equipment.” Alembic Press website | |||||||||||
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11 | 61B | Boxed Set:
A Small Collection of Fists. Oxford, England: The Alembic Press, 1990. Number 77 of 100 copies. 2 1/16 x 1 7/16, cloth spine with paper. Boxed together: A Small Collection of Fists, A Small Farm of Fauna, A Foible of Follies and A Small Garden of Flora. A Small Farm of Fauna. Oxford, [England]: The Alembic Press, 1991. Number 77 of 100 copies. 2 1/16 x 1 7/16, cloth spine with paper. Boxed together: A Small Collection of Fists, A Small Farm of Fauna, A Foible of Follies and A Small Garden of Flora. A Small Garden of Flora. Oxford, [England]: The Alembic Press, 1990. Number 77 of 100 copies. 2 1/16 x 1 7/16, cloth spine with paper. Boxed together: A Small Collection of Fists, A Small Farm of Fauna, A Foible of Follies and A Small Garden of Flora. |
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61C | Bolton, Rebecca. Ally: the New Arrival. Marcham, England: The Alembic Press, 1994. Number 22 of 100 copies. 1 13/16 x 2 7/8 (right side rounded), cloth spine with paper, (eyes and paper teeth). | ||||||||||
ANDRE KUNDIG | |||||||||||
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11 | 61D | Idle Thoughts. Geneva, [Switzerland]: André Kundig, 1956. Library has two copies, both 1 ½ x 1 1/16, one bound with leather, the other bound with paper. | |||||||||
61E | Kündig, André, editor. Goldene Worte. Genf (Geneva), [Switzerland]: A. Kündig Buchdrucker 1957. 1 ½ x 1 1/8, [leather?]. | ||||||||||
61F | Kundig, André, editor. Pensées Espagnoles. Genève, [Switzerland]: A. Kündig, 1958. 1 ½ x 1 1/16, [leather?]. | ||||||||||
61G | Kündig, André, editor. Proverbes Bantous (Afrique du Sud). Genève, [Switzerland]: Kündig, 1959. 1 ½ x 1 1/8, [leather?]. | ||||||||||
BEAUX ART PUBLISHING | |||||||||||
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11 | Devenyi, Mary. Graphics. Toronto, Canada: Beaux Art Press, 1995. Printed at The Coach House Printing Co., Toronto. Bound by Michael Torosian at Lumiere Press, Toronto, Canada. Number 123 of 150 copies. 2 5/8 x 2 ½, cloth spine with paper. | ||||||||||
BUNSEIDO PRESS | |||||||||||
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11 | 61I | Boxed Set - 6p Miniature Series - (the six volume set is dated 1979 and listed as
number 5 of 64 sets, though each individual book has a different publishing date and copy
number):
Narita, Kiyofusa, Timothy Barrett, Asao Shimura. Nagashizuki & Tamezuki, Oriental and Western Methods of Papermaking. Tokyo: Bunseido Press, 1977. "6p Miniature Series II." First Edition. Number 29 of 64 copies. 2 15/16 x 1 15/16, paper. Boxed together in a wooden box are: Paper-making in Korea, American Handmade Paper, Nagashizuki & Tamezuki, Suminagashi Oriental and Western Methods of Papermaking, and Amate Mexican Bark Paper. Shimura, Asao. Paper-making in Korea: Hanji. Tokyo: Bunseido Press, 1977. Printed and bound by Asao Shimura. "6p Miniature Series I." Number 34 of 64 copies. 2 15/16 x 1 15/16, paper. Boxed together in a wooden box are: Paper-making in Korea, American Handmade Paper, Nagashizuki & Tamezuki, Suminagashi Oriental and Western Methods of Papermaking, and Amate Mexican Bark Paper. [Shimura, Asao]. [Amerika no Tesukikami]/American Handmade Paper. Tokyo: Bunseido Press, 1978. In Japanese, with brief translation by Louise Cort. "6p Miniature Series [III?]." Number [?] of 64 copies. 2 15/16 x 1 15/16, paper. Boxed together in a wooden box are: Paper-making in Korea, American Handmade Paper, Nagashizuki & Tamezuki, Suminagashi Oriental and Western Methods of Papermaking, and Amate Mexican Bark Paper. Shimura, Asao. Suminagashi, Ink Floating. Tokyo: Bunseido Press, 1978. "6p Miniature Series IV." Number 58 of 64 copies. 2 15/16 x 1 15/16, paper. Boxed together in a wooden box are: Paper-making in Korea, American Handmade Paper, Nagashizuki & Tamezuki, Suminagashi Oriental and Western Methods of Papermaking, and Amate Mexican Bark Paper. Shimura, Asao. Amate, Mexican Bark Paper. Bunseido Press, 1978. "6p Miniature Series V." Number 27 of 64 copies. 2 15/16 x 1 15/16, paper. Boxed together in a wooden box are: Paper-making in Korea, American Handmade Paper, Nagashizuki & Tamezuki, Suminagashi Oriental and Western Methods of Papermaking, and Amate Mexican Bark Paper. Cort, Louise. Indigo Notes: (Tokushima, Shikoku, 31 March – 1 April 1976). Tokyo: Bunseido Press, 1978. "6p Miniature Series VI." Number 31 of 64 copies. 2 15/16 x 1 15/16. Boxed together in a wooden box are: Paper-making in Korea, American Handmade Paper, Nagashizuki & Tamezuki, Suminagashi Oriental and Western Methods of Papermaking, and Amate Mexican Bark Paper. |
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THE CATHARIJNE PRESS | |||||||||||
“Sellers and publishers of miniature books based in the Netherlands.” Lorson Books website The press was started in 1984 by Luce and Guus Thurkow. The printing was done by specialized presses; the rest of the work was done by themselves. In 2003 the press was taken over by Trijnie Duut and GerJan Hey. Omar Khayyam Nederland website | |||||||||||
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11 | 61J | Blades, William. The Enemies of Books. Zuilichem, Netherlands: The Catharijne Press, 1985. Number 146 of 250 copies. 2 ½ x 1 11/16, paper. | |||||||||
61K | B.H. The Twelve Months. Zuilichem, Netherlands: The Catharijne Press, 1990. Hand colored by Luce Thürkôw. Number 32 of 150 copies. 1 7/8 x 2 7/16, paper. | ||||||||||
61L | Boer, Auk de. In Praise of the Virtuous Woman. Zuilichem, Netherlands: The Catharijne Press, 1994. Number 33 of 175 copies. 2 7/16 x 1 5/8, cloth. | ||||||||||
D.C. HUNTER | |||||||||||
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11 | 61M | Miniature Book Size. Cobourg, [Ontario, Canada?]: 1998. Number 13 of 125 copies. 1 7/8 x 1 5/16, paper. | |||||||||
DILLON'S | |||||||||||
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11 | 62A | Schloss's English Bijou Almanac for 1843. London, [England]: Dillon's, 1969. Number 53 of 65 copies. 1 ½ x 7/8, leather. | |||||||||
EDITALIA | |||||||||||
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11 | 62B | Boxed Set - Roma Minima: Roma Minima: Amore di Roma. Roma, Italy: Editalia, 1965. 1 11/16 x 1 3/8, leather. Five volume set, boxed together: Amore di Roma, Pasquinate, Poesia Romanesca, Proverbi Romani, Roma Minima. Roma Minima: Pasquinate. Roma, Italy: Editalia, 1965. 1 11/16 x 1 3/8, leather. Five volume set, boxed together: Amore di Roma, Pasquinate, Poesia Romanesca, Proverbi Romani, Roma Minima. Roma Minima: Poesia Romanesca. Roma, Italy: Editalia, 1965. 1 11/16 x 1 3/8, leather. Five volume set, boxed together: Amore di Roma, Pasquinate, Poesia Romanesca, Proverbi Romani, Roma Minima. Roma Minima: Proverbi Romani. Roma, Italy: Editalia, 1965. 1 11/16 x 1 3/8, leather. Five volume set, boxed together: Amore di Roma, Pasquinate, Poesia Romanesca, Proverbi Romani, Roma Minima. Roma Minima: Stornelli Romani. Roma, Italy: Editalia, 1965. 1 11/16 x 1 3/8, leather. Five volume set, boxed together: Amore di Roma, Pasquinate, Poesia Romanesca, Proverbi Romani, Roma Minima. |
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EDITIONS DU PARNASSE (see also Roger Huet and Editions Montparnasse) | |||||||||||
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11 | 62C | Rickard, Kathryn I. A Lady and Her Books: A Biography of Doris Varner Welsh. Montreal, Canada: Éditions du Parnasse, 1988. Printed by Polygraph. Binding by Gaumerd-Poirier. Published by Roger Huet. One of 150 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 ¼, cloth spine with paper. | |||||||||
62D | Huet, Roger. L'Art de la Dorure, Imprimerie du Progrès. Montreal, Canada: Éditions du Parnasse, 1993. Printed by Paul Paradis. 1 5/16 x 1 1/16, leather. | ||||||||||
EDITIONS MONTPARNASSE (see also Editions du Parnasse, Editions Quebec International and Roger Huet) | |||||||||||
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11 | 62E | Boxed Set (12 volumes): Byron, Lord [George]. When We Two Parted. Montreal, Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Give All To Love. Montreal, Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Holmes, Oliver W. Under the Violets. [Montreal], Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Hood, Thomas. Past and Present. Montreal, Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Hovey, Richard. In a Silence. Montreal, Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Keats, John. La Belle Dame sans Merci. [Montreal], Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Longfellow, Henry W. The Village Blacksmith. [Montreal], Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Moody, William. Heart O' Wildflower. Montreal, Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Tennyson, Alfred Lord. Tears, Idle Tears. Montreal, Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Vaughan, Henry. Friends Departed. [Montreal], Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Whittier, John Greenleaf. Ichabod. Montreal, Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. Wilde, Richard Henry. Stanzas. [Montreal], Canada: Éditions Montparnasse, 1993. Signed R. Huet. Printed by Paul Paradis, inc. Number 25 of 199 copies. 1 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in an orange glass and metal case. |
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EDITIONS QUÉBEC INTERNATIONAL (see also Editions du Parnasse, Editions Montparnasse and Roger Huet) | |||||||||||
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11 | 62F | Huet, Vanessa. Pierre Auguste Renoir. [Montreal, Quebec, Canada]: Éditions Québec International, [1995]. Printed by Lebonfon. 1 x 7/8, paper. Signed by Vanessa Huet, 9 yrs of age, 10/15/95. | |||||||||
F.C. AVIS | |||||||||||
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11 | 62G | Bewick: Engravings. London, Great Britain: Printed by F. C. Avis, 1965. 2 ¾ x 2, cloth. | |||||||||
GLENIFFER PRESS | |||||||||||
“Gleniffer Press, run by Helen and Ian MacDonald, is on the outskirts of Galloway Scotland. They have printed and published miniature books for 25 years.” Lorson Books website | |||||||||||
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11 | 62H | Ballance, George. In Her Birthday Dress. Paisley, Scotland: Gleniffer Press, 1976. Number 113 of 150 copies. 2 x 2 1/16, leather. | |||||||||
62I | Betjeman, Sir John. Betjeman in Miniature. Paisley, Scotland: Gleniffer Press, 1976. Number 63 of 250 copies. 2 x 2, leather. | ||||||||||
62J | Mackay, James A. Scottish Highland Postal Service. Paisley, Scotland: Gleniffer Press, 1981. Number 70 of 250 copies. 2 x 1 3/8, leather with plastic box. | ||||||||||
63A | Isdale, Mark. Mrs. Burlington. [Paisley, Scotland]: Gleniffer Press, 1983. Number 113 of 200 copies. 3 x 2 1/16, cloth. | ||||||||||
63B | Miller, William. Willie Winkie. [Paisley], Scotland: Gleniffer Press, 1983. Library has the packaging and identifying information for copy 32 of 300, but does not have the book. | ||||||||||
63C | Barnett, T. Ratcliffe. The Old Doctor. Paisley, Scotland: Gleniffer Press, 1986. Number 42 of 300 copies. 2 x 1 ½, cloth. | ||||||||||
63D | MacDonald, Ian. David Livingstone. Paisley, Scotland: The Gleniffer Press, 1989. Number 63 of 200 copies. 2 1/16 x 1 ½, cloth. | ||||||||||
63E | Gleniffer Press. Miniature Books. Paisley, Scotland: Gleniffer Press, [Date of publication not identified]. 2 ¾ x 1 7/8, paper flyer. | ||||||||||
GRAPHISCHE FACHGROSSHANDLUNG & PFITZNER | |||||||||||
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11 | 63F | Die Kleinsten Bucher der Welt in 7 Sprache, (Der olympische Eid, Das Vaterunser, Der Frehiltsschwur Berlin, Der Satz Ich liebe Dich), [Munich: Graphische Fachgrosshandlung Waldmann & Pfitzner, 1961?]. Four books, each 6mm x 5 mm, leather, in plastic magnifying glass and set inside a red pillow interior of a plastic case, with collection title Die Kleinsten Bücher der Welt in 7 Sprache. From 7/25/2013 Google Books and Karmaticseption on Tumblr | |||||||||
HEINZ MULLER | |||||||||||
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11 | 63G | Molle, Cornelia. Kabarett 'academixer' Leipzig. Stuttgart, [Germany]: Heinz Müller, 1993. Printed by Siegfried Spengler, Berlin. Number 45 of 200 copies. 2 7/16 x 2 1/8, cloth with paper dust jacket. | |||||||||
INTERNATIONAL MINIATURE BOOK SOCIETY | |||||||||||
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11 | Andrusko, Karoly. Ljubljana: Panoramic View. [Place of publication not identified]: International Miniature Book Society, 1984.Printed in a limited edition run of 200 copies. Book not on shelf. | ||||||||||
JARROLD & SONS LTD. | |||||||||||
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11 | 63H | British Federation of Master Printers. A Book is Made: the Story of a Display Organized by the British Federation of Master Printers. Norwich, Great Britain: Jarrold & Sons Ltd., [1962?]. Library has two copies. 1 11/16 x 1 1/8, one copy is paper with a paper case, and the other is paper with no case. Miniature Book News #11, March 1968, page 5, lists the date as early 1960s and various E-Bay listings from 2013 show 1962 as the publication date. | |||||||||
JAVA HEAD BOOKSHOP | |||||||||||
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11 | 64A | Sheringham, H.T. A Library in Miniature. London: The Java Head Bookshop, 1948. Printed at the Favil Press, Kensington. One of 500 copies. 2 ¾ x 2, paper? in a paper slipcase. | |||||||||
LELIEFONTEIN PUBLICATION | |||||||||||
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11 | 64B | Browning, Robert. Love among the Ruins. Longueuil, Quebec: Leliefontein Publications, [1990?]. Number 97 of 340 copies. 1 ¼ x 1, cloth. | |||||||||
64C | Dean, Heather J. Beginnings. Longueuil, Quebec, Canada: Leliefontein Publications, 1990. Number 33 of 400 copies. 1 ¼ x 1, cloth. | ||||||||||
64D | Browning, Elizabeth Barrett. Sonnets from the Portuguese. Longueuil, Quebec: Leliefontein Publications, [1991]. Number 97 of 340 copies. 1 ¼ x 15/16, cloth. (Date from Miniature Book Society Newsletter, Jan 1991, p 3). | ||||||||||
LILLIPUT PRESS | |||||||||||
“Welcome to the tiny world of Lilliput Press, publisher and bindery of fine books in miniature, run by Tim Sheppard… [He publishes] books here on many subjects, with traditional bindings in the most luxurious materials - all collectible miniatures. The books …are around the size of postage stamps… And the contents range from rare historical to authoritative modern texts, all highly illustrated.” "Producers of fine micro-miniature books in Bristol, England." Lilliput Press website. | |||||||||||
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11 | 64E | Murray, Frank. A Beekeepers Craft. Bristol, [England]: Lilliput Press, 1985. 1 x 13/16, cloth with paper dust jacket. | |||||||||
64F | Whittle, Jenny. A Beetle Assembly. Bristol, England: Lilliput Press, 1985. Number 214 of 250 copies. 1 3/8 x 1, leather. | ||||||||||
64G | Sheldrake, Deborah. The Romance of Hats. Bristol, England: Lilliput Press, 1992. Number 83 of 300 copies. 1 3/8 x 1, leather. | ||||||||||
64H | Almanac or Kalendar of Shepardes. Bristol, England: Lilliput Press, 1994. Number 49 of 100 copies. 1 3/8 x 1, leather. | ||||||||||
64I | Hughes, D. Youthful Pursuits. [Bristol], England: Lilliput Press, 1998. 1 x 7/8, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
64J | Miller, Susan. Classical Mythology. [Bristol, England]: Lilliput Press, 1998. 1 x 13/16, cloth with paper dust jacket. | ||||||||||
MARGARET CHALLENGER | |||||||||||
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11 | 64K | Beston, Henry. Meadow Lands. [Cobourg, Ontario, Canada?]: M. Challenger, 1998. Number 4 of 10 copies. 2 7/8 x 2 3/8, paper. Note on loose sheet: "Three bead spine book for Alden Jacobs, end of 1998, sincerely ~ Margaret Challenger." | |||||||||
ORBIS | |||||||||||
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11 | 64L | Kozik, Frantisek. Key to Prague. Prague, [Czech Republic]: Orbis, 1968. 2 15/16 x 2 15/16, leather with paper slip case. | |||||||||
64M | Seifert, Jaroslav. Mozart in Prague, Thirteen Rondeaux. Prague, [Czech Republic]: Orbis, 1970. 2 15/16 x 3, leather with paper slip case. | ||||||||||
PIERRE FANLAC | |||||||||||
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11 | 65A | Poèmes d’Amours. Périgueux, [France]: Pierre Fanlac, 1966. 1 ¾ x 1 3/8, leather. | |||||||||
ROGER HUET PUBLISHER (see also Editions du Parnasse and Editions Montparnasse) | |||||||||||
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11 | 65B |
Boxed Set (12 volumes): Huet, Vanessa. Boadicea. [Montreal], Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. Brunehaut. [Montreal], Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. Eleanor of Aquitaine. [Montreal], Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. Empress Matilda, Volume I. [Montreal, Canada]: Roger Huet, [1977]. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. Empress Matilda, Volume II. [Montreal], Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. Isabelle of France, Volume 1. [Montreal, Canada]: Roger Huet, [1977]. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. Isabelle of France, Volume 2. [Montreal], Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. Joan of Arc. [Montreal], Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. Joanna I: Queen of Naples. Montreal, Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. Pope Joan. [Montreal], Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Huet, Vanessa. The War of the Roses. [Montreal], Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. Malory, Thomas. The Morte of King Arthur. Montreal, Canada: Roger Huet, 1977. Signed R. Huet. Number 12 of 199. 1 1/16 x 13/16, leather. One of a twelve volume set in a green glass and metal case. |
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65C | [Miniature Holiday Card]. Montreal: Huets, 1992. "Best wishes to you and yours, and for a good miniature book harvest in 1992!" 1 ½ x 1 1/8, paper accordion-folded card. | ||||||||||
The Best Love Poems Collection. Montreal, Canada: Roger Huet Publisher, 1996- 1997. Set number 5 of 199 sets of 8 volumes each (Browning, Elizabeth B., Sonnet XLIII from the Portuguese; Fletcher, John, Love Emblems; More, Thomas, Did Not; Dryden, John, Dying is a Pleasure; Byron, Lord [George], She Walks in Beauty, Dowson, Ernest, Exile; Shelley, Percy Bysshe, To; Cornford, John, Huesca). Note from publisher to Alden Jacobs. 1 1/16 x 7/8, leather in a leather box. | |||||||||||
65E | The Travelling Library of Shakespeare's England. Montreal, Canada: Roger Huet Publisher, 1996. Set number 38 of 199 sets of 6 volumes each: (Meteren, Van English Women: Nederlandische Historie 1575, Shakespeare, William, Acting for the Theatre; Lupton, Donald, London (1612); Hentzner, Paul, The English: Travels in England in 1598; Harrison, William, English Inns: Description of England 1587; Hentzner, Paul, Queen Elizabeth of Greenwich (1598). 1 x 13/16 each, leather in a leather box. Note from publisher to Alden Jacobs. | ||||||||||
SILVER THIMBLE BOOKS | |||||||||||
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11 | 65F | Marshall, Archibald. The Princess. Bexhill on Sea, Great Britain: Silver Thimble Books, 1985. Printed by Bondestat, Eastbourne. Number 36 of 150 copies. 2 1/8 x 1 5/8, cloth. | |||||||||
SOMOGY MEGYEI NYOMDAIPARI VALLALAT | |||||||||||
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11 | 65G | The Father of Printing in Hungary. Kaposvár, Hungary: Somogy Megyei Nyomdaipari Vallalat, 1989. Number 10 of an unknown number of copies. 2 7/8 x 2 1/16, leather. | |||||||||
SZÉPIRODALMI KÖNYVKIADÓ | |||||||||||
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11 | 65H | Janka, Gyula. A Nemzetközi Minikönyv-Gyűjtés Helyzete és Lehetőségei/The International Miniature Book Collection. Budapest, [Hungary]: Szépirodalmi Könyvkiadó/ Publishing House for Polite Letters, 1972. Printed by The University Printing House. Number 79 of a 500 subset of a 4100 copy edition. 2 5/16 x 1 5/8, cloth. | |||||||||
65I | Janka, Gyula. Amit Még a Miniatür Könyvekről Tudni Kell/What We Should Know about Miniature Books. Budapest, [Hungary]: Szépirodalmi Könyvkiadó, 1974. 2 5/16 x 1 5/8, cloth? | ||||||||||
VERLAG ERASMUS BUCHHANDLUNG | |||||||||||
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11 | 65J | Horodisch, Abraham. Miniatur Exlibris. Amsterdam, [Netherlands]: Verlag Erasmus Buchhandlung, 1966. Number M68 of 200 copies. 2 ¼ x 2 1/16, paper with paper slip case. | |||||||||
VERLAG JÄCKLE-SÖNMEZ | |||||||||||
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11 | 66A | Sönmez, Nedim. Turckisch Papir: a Short History of Marbling in the Orient and in Germany/ Turckisch Papir: eine Kurze Geschichte des Marmorierens im Orient und in Deutschland. Tübingen, [Germany]: Verlag Jäckle-Sönmez, 1995. Printed by Druckerei Müller+Bass,Tübingen. Bound by Maren Mau-Pieper, Tübingen. Number 32 of 210 copies. 2 15/16 x 2 3/16, paper. | |||||||||
WARREN EDITIONS | |||||||||||
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11 | 66B | Gili, Phillida. An Alphabet. London, England: Warren Editions, 1974. Number 96 of 250 copies. 1 3/16 x 1 3/8, paper. | |||||||||
66C | Jacques, Robin. Tweedledum & Tweedledee. London, England: Warren Editions, 1974. Number 68 of 250 copies. 1 3/16 x 1 3/8, paper. | ||||||||||
66D | Jones, Harold. Five Little Pigs. London, England: Warren Editions, 1974. Number 113 of 250 copies. 1 ¼ x 1 3/16, paper. | ||||||||||
66E | Stone, Reynolds. An Alphabet. London, England: Warren Editions, 1974. Number 155 of 250 copies. 1 ¼ x 1 1/8, paper. | ||||||||||
OTHER INTERNATIONAL PRESSES | |||||||||||
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11 | 66F | Matsunosuke, Momo, illus. Bonsai. Hikone-shi, [Japan]: [Masuda?], 1967. Two volume set written in Japanese and transliterated for this listing. 1 ¼ x 1 1/8 each, silk with silk wrapper. | |||||||||
66G | Matsunosuke, Momo, illus. Take no Hana. Hikone-shi, [Japan]: [Masuda?], 1968. Written in Japanese and transliterated for this listing. Title approximate translation: Bamboo Flower. 1 ¼ x 1 1/8, silk with silk wrapper. | ||||||||||
66H | Inoue, Makoto. Mahadaka no Cohee - Sono Ichizuna Tensei. Tokyo, Konno Shobo, 1977. Written in Japanese. Words transliterated for this listing. Approximate translations of title: Truth of Coffee - The Nature of the Beans, or Stark Naked Coffee - Its Single-Minded Character. 2 1/16 x 1 ¾, paper in a paper slipcase. | ||||||||||
66I | Hawks, Snow and Plum [Tokyo?: C.E. Tuttle?, 1980?] "Nichokan Soga, late Monoyama Period (ca. 1615)" "Right of a pair. Made in Japan." Folding screen. Possibly a part of a set by Reiko Chiba, Japanese screens in Miniature: six masterpieces of the Momoyama period. (Worldcat Listing) | ||||||||||
66J | Bruce, Pamela. Mrs. Staveley’s Garden. Cambridge, England: [Publisher not identified], 1984. Illustrated by Susan Tilham. Printed by Michael Coles, Cambridge. One of 200 copies. 2 9/16 x 1 ¾, paper. |