James Alan Robinson-A FOWL ALPHABET-1986-1ST DELUXE ED-1/50-CHELONIIDAE PRESS-FN

Description: A FOWL ALPHABET - DELUXE ISSUE, 1/50 Author: Robinson, James Alan (illustrations); Moore, Suzanne (lettering) Title: A FOWL ALPHABET - DELUXE ISSUE, 1/50 Publication: [Easthampton, MA]: Cheloniidae Press, 1986 Edition: Limited Edition Description: A lovely copy of the twelfth publication by the Cheloniidae Press, printed by master printer Harold Patrick McGrath, a visual feast for bird lovers and abecedary enthusiasts alike. Deluxe Issue, one of 50 numbered copies specially bound and signed by the artist, this being copy no.13. Octavo (22cm); marbled paper-covered boards and vellum backstrip, with titles stamped in gilt on spine (bound by Gray Parrot), with text printed letterpress in two colors on Rives lightweight; illustrated with 26 wood engravings of birds from Auk to Zigzag Heron, arranged alphabetically, with a hand-lettered alphabet in different colors above each engraving. Together with an additional suite containing the 26 wood engravings by Alan James Robinson, each numbered and signed and housed in a beige canvas cloth chemise; the whole housed in the original matching cloth clamshell case, with title label printed on marbled paper mounted at upper spine. A Fine copy. Seller ID: 4373 Subject: Art & Photography, Website Only Captain Ahab's Rare Books pursues fine books in all fields, with a special emphasis in 19th and 20th century literature, manuscripts, association copies, mystery & science fiction. We are proud members of the Virginia Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Terms All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 1925 USD

Location: Stephenson, Virginia

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