Bliss, Carey S.

The Willow Dale Press 1879: With Notes on the History of the Amateur Press in California.

Los Angeles Dawson's Book Shop 1975 Octavo. 19 pp. From an edition of 132 copies, this is one of ten copies with four original issues of the Willow Dale Press inserted into an envelope affixed to the inside of the back cover. Contains several black and white illustrations. A brief history the California amateur press craze of the 1800s, focusing on the Willow Dale Press, which was issued by a young brother and sister team and featured amateur but charming material including poetry, articles, announcements, and jokes. In quarter black cloth with gilt lettering to spine and illustrated paper boards. Faint scuff to cloth on back cover, else very fine. Includes affixed envelope containing four specimens from the Press.

• USD 650.00 > Andere Währungen
• Bestellnummer: 20762

• Antiquariat: Bromer Booksellers Inc. (USA)