The Triple Crown Abroad: The Kelmscott, Doves, & Ashendene Presses Beyond the British Isles by Erin K. Davis.  Softcover Exhibition Catalog.  Shown at Washington University Libraries, St. Louis MO,  Fall, 2001.  Approximately 9 x 12 inches.  40 pages.  Includes over 60 color Illustrations. 

From the Preface: “In the Spring of 2000, Washington University Libraries first heard the tantalizing news of a “Triple Crown” collection being offered for sale.  We knew even from a brief description that this collection—assembled by California collector Charles Gould over a period of 68 years—would wonderfully complement our already strong holdings in the areas of fine printing and printing history.  It would also provide the very best in the way of subject matter and models for the program we run in collaboration with the School of Art: the Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Studio for the Illustrated Book.  A deal was struck, and in just a matter of months, we were the proud owners and caretakers of the Triple Crown Collection.  A few comments on our use of the name Triple Crown.  We believe the term was used first by Decherd Turner to refer to the Bridwell Library’s vellum copies of the Kelmscott Chaucer, the Doves Bible, and the Ashendene Dante; indeed, Triple Crown aptly describes these three magnificent books.  The coinage as used here is applied more broadly, to encompass the output of these legendary presses.” 

Shipping note.  International shipping is by first class international air mail with cardboard reinforcement.  

Condition: Like New, pages clean, no tears or creases, no writing or highlighting, no missing pages, tightly bound, cover clean, no remainder mark. 

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