Description: [SPECIAL PRESS] [MANUSCRIPT VERSION] A FOWL ALPHABET Author: [Alan James Robinson; Suzanne Moore; Daniel E. Kelm Title: [SPECIAL PRESS] [MANUSCRIPT VERSION] A FOWL ALPHABET Publication: [Cheloniidae Press], 1987 Edition: Manuscript Version Description: Signed. Quarto; full morocco binding with letterpress text and with original watercolor drawings and calligraphy for each of the 26 birds represented; printed on Bartram Green mould-made paper (note this is the last year that the Green family's Hayle Mill produced their fine papers); binding by Dan Kelm stamped in gilt and in blind to the upper board with raised bands; in a linen-covered clamshell box with paper label to the spine; the box has scattered foxing at the spine; there is some darkening to the lining paper from the binder's glue; in the book itself, the pastedowns at the turn-in have some similar discoloration.~~From the colophon; the Manuscript Version of A Fowl Alphabet follows the 1986 Cheloniidae Press edition of the same title. This is a "one-off" by Alan Robinson; there were five made the previous year; this one is a larger size and was made for a particular collector of Cheloniidae Press books (it is a small quarto, measuring approximately 10 1/4" x 8"); with.original watercolor drawings by Alan James Robinson and lettering by Suzaane Moore are on vintage handmade paper; bookbinder Daniel E. Kelm completed the collaboration. With the signatures of the three collaborators.~~Mr. Robinson's handcolored drawings are stunning, and complemented beautifully by Ms. Moore's calligraphy.~~Alan James Robinson considers this is to be a unique copy.~~. Near Fine binding. Seller ID: 297085 Black Swan Books Richmond VA We specialize in antiquarian books, classic literature, the Civil War, Viriginiana, travel, art, children's books, and other subject areas, including religion and philosophy. Terms Payment via PayPal is preferred. All orders ship within two [2] business days, Monday through Friday by standard mail, USPS Media Mail. Combined orders and expedited shipping is available. Please contact us for a shipping quote before ordering. All items are guaranteed as listed and described. Any item may be returned within 30 days for any reason in the condition is which they were sent. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Alan James Robinson; Suzanne Moore; Daniel E. Kelm
Publisher: Cheloniidae Press
Year Printed: 1987
Special Attributes: Signed
Language: English
