Description: A Letter to a Small Nephew Named Claud Author: ROLFE, Frederick (Baron Corvo) Title: A Letter to a Small Nephew Named Claud Publication: Iowa City: Typographic Laboratory, the University of Iowa School of Journalism, 1964 Description: Paperback. Introduction by Clarence Andrews. 3 copies (identical but for wrappers). Small 4to. Decorative wrappers. (6pp). Small graphics. Fine. Three identical copies (differing only in wrappers) of this letter penned by the eccentric British writer/artist/photographer (1860-1913), "Printed... on the Occasion of an Exhibition of Rolfe Miscellanea Held May 4 to May 15, 1964, at the University of Iowa Library." As rear colophon notes, "One hundred and fifty copies printed from Lydian and Legend types set by Harold Yahnke and Harry Duncan and from linecuts of tracings by Jon Wilson made about half-size of the Rolfe drawings." Sometimes seen in pale blue blank wrappers, we believe that the trio here offered represents three bindings of which 50 each were produced: One with fleurs-de-lis in gold against white, a second with white rectangles against navy blue, a third with elaborate gilt/blue/red pattern -- all three with small paper label. A gorgeous, scarce production. From the collection of a University of Iowa archivist - who would have wanted one copy of each variant produced. Seller ID: 48606 Subject: Books Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. We operated as an open shop from 1991-2014 in historic Galena, Illinois, and have transitioned to by appointment, mail order and book fairs. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society. We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately. Terms & Shipping All orders ship within two business days. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. In order for the shipping discount on combined purchases to be applied, please wait for our invoice before making your payment. Books ship via USPS Media Mail with tracking. Expedited shipping via USPS Priority Mail can be requested. Please contact us for a quote before making your payment. Autographs, Maps and Ephemera always ship via USPS First Class or Priority. The default shipping charge is for Priority Flat Rate. For reduced shipping on very small items, please wait for our invoice before making your payment. Large or heavy items may require that additional charges be invoiced separately. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING We ship internationally using eBay's International Shipping Program. Autographs Guarantee We are professional, full-time autograph dealers with nearly 30 years' experience buying and selling, authenticating and providing appraisal services. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser. William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in Autograph Collector magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for Manuscripts (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as Fine Books and Collections.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 540 USD
Location: Galena, Illinois
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Author: ROLFE, Frederick (Baron Corvo
Publisher: Typographic Laboratory, the University of Iowa School of
Year Printed: 1964
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
