Description: Bibliography of the Grabhorn Press, 1940-1956; With a Check-List, 1916-1940 by Dorothy and David Magee, Grabhorn Press, 1957. DESCRIPTION: One of 255 copies. Folio size 14 3/8 x 10 3/8 inches (365 x 264 mm.), 119 pp. A finely printed letterpress edition of the second volume of the Grabhorn Press bibliography. Quarter red morocco with patterned paper over boards, gilt titling on spine, fore-edge and bottom edges of text block uncut. Text printed in red and black, highlighted with illuminated (gilt) initials. Edition includes six reprinted pages and ten original tip-ins from publications included in this bibliography. Beautifully printed by the Grabhorns. Protected with an archival clear Grafix Dura Lar dust wrapper. CONDITION: Near fine (NF). Slight rubbing to the leather at bottom of front board (see photo) Small bump to bottom corner of front board. Tiny crease at head of spine. Occasional spot on several pages but does NOT have generalized or noticeable foxing. No signatures or ex-libris. Overall, a clean, tight and bright, well preserved copy. The three volume set of the Grabhorn Press Bibliography ranks as one of the finest private press bibliographies of the twentieth century and the letterpress printing is exceptional throughout. An essential edition for Grabhorn Press collectors. Please examine the photographs carefully and ask all questions prior to purchase as sale is final.
Price: 650 USD
Location: Peoria, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-24T17:55:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover - fine binding
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Limited Edition
Author: Dorothy and David Magee
Publisher: Grabhorn Press
Topic: Bibliographies, Indexes
Original/Facsimile: Original
