17 ITEMS FROM THE BIRD & BULL PRESS

Author: [Bird & Bull Press] Morris, Henry
Title: 17 ITEMS FROM THE BIRD & BULL PRESS
Publication: Newton, PA: Bird & Bull Press, 1970-1998

Description: Unbound. Near Fine binding.

Seventeen promotional pieces: prospectuses and other ephemera. The gathering comprises: Bibliographic, Typographic and Politically Correct Bijoux. That's a Wrap! [1996], Nos. 2 & 3 [1] f. each. (folded); Chinese Handmade Paper. [1986]. [4] pp.; Chinese Decorated Papers. [1987]. [1] f.; The Etching of Figures. [1998]. [4] pp.; The First Fine Silver Coinage of the Republic of San Serriffe: The Bird & Bull Press Commemorative 100 Coronas. [1988]. [4] pp.; Numismata Typographica. [1992]. [1] f.; The Private Press-Man's Tale. [1990]. [1] f.; Swine Print. [1978]. [4] pp.; Three Early French Essays on Paper Marbling 1642-1765. [1987]. [4] pp.; Trade Tokens of British and American Booksellers & Bookmakers. [1989]. [4] pp.; Gordon Craig's Paris Diary 1932-1933 [1982]. [4] pp.; Communicated by F. M.: Irresistible Bits No. I (1987]. Broadside, folded and mounted; Louis Herman Kinder and Fine Bookbinding in America. [1985]. Broadside, trifold; Proceedings at a Meeting of the Vat Papermakers in 1853 [1970]. Broadside, trifold; Private Presses of San Serriffe [1980]. Broadside, folded; and finally, A small folded business card, Bird & Bull Press. All items are clean and bright and unworn. Swine Print and Paris Diary with central crease from folding.

An attractive, interesting gathering of uncommon ephemera by this small but important private press famed for its fine printing, particularly on the subjects of books arts and printing history. This collection of Bird & Bull items offers a nice overview of a variety of the press's favored fonts, illustration styles, and subject matters--and of the proprietor Henry Morris's sense of humor as well.

Seller ID: 8293

Subject: Ephemera, Private Press & Bindings

Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB

I have been a bookseller and bookbinder for nearly two decades. I offer a general stock with an emphasis in private press and illustrated books, as well as literature and Americana. I take pride in my high level of customer service; if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received, please let me know about it so I can make it right.

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