CETACEA. THE GREAT WHALES
by Robinson, Alan James
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- Signed
- Condition
- Tray case has rubbing and wear, all else fine
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About This Item
Easthampton, MA: Cheloniidae Press, 1981. ONE OF TEN ARTIST'S PROOF COPIES, total edition 110. Signed by the artist, the printer, and both binders. Tray case has rubbing and wear, all else fine. ONE OF TEN ARTIST'S PROOF COPIES, total edition 110. Signed by the artist, the printer, and both binders. Folio. A suite of seven etchings laid in a folder with accompanying descriptions in letterpress. Text printed by Harold P. McGrath at Hampshire Typothetae. The upper cover of the folder is in full black niger morocco with the figure of a whale's head in full bas-relief produced by David Bourbeau of the Thistle Bindery. All housed in a quarter leather tray case produced by Gray Parrot (case measures 15 1/2" X 23 1/4"). This is copy "D" of the 10 artist's proof copies, signed in the colophon. Each etching is also pencil-signed by the artist. A remarkable and stunning production.
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- Bookseller
- First Folio (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22397
- Title
- CETACEA. THE GREAT WHALES
- Author
- Robinson, Alan James
- Book Condition
- Used - Tray case has rubbing and wear, all else fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- ONE OF TEN ARTIST'S PROOF COPIES, total edition 110. Signed by t
- Publisher
- Cheloniidae Press
- Place of Publication
- Easthampton, MA
- Date Published
- 1981
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Colophon
- The colophon contains information about a book's publisher, the typesetting, printer, and possibly even includes a printer's...
- Tray Case
- A protective box designed to store books or documents consisting of a closed sided box (tray) with a hinged cover. ...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...