The Blue Hat and the Buffalo

Sheepshanks, Beatrice

Published by Selerna Press, Dublin, 1953

About this Item

Pp. 8. in fine original glassine d.j. LIMITED EDITION NO.21 OF ONLY 45 COPIES PRINTED by hand by Michael G. Freyer at the Selerna Press, 18, Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, and finished in June, 1953. Set in 12 point Gill Sans. The publisher, Michael G. Freyer lived in a flat in Fitwilliam Square Dublin and for a period from about 1948 - 1961 or so he ran a bookshop in Baggot Street called the Brown Jacket Bookshop. He was approached by Liam Miller in the early days of the development of the Dolmen Press and became one of the first shopkeepers to stock Miller's publications. It is thought that he may well have become a kind of a patron to Miller and was apparently very supportive of his work with the Dolmen Press. Interestingly, a neighbouring flat mate of Freyer at 53, Fitwilliam Square, was one, Jack B. Yeats. They became good friends. As far as we can ascertain this book, in this very limited format is the only Selerna Press book ever published by Freyer. Freyer's Dolmen Press collection of circa 466 items is owned by Trinity College Dublin. Superb copy of an extremely scace item, with linkages to the Dolmen Press and a personal friendship between the publisher and one who is recognised as perhaps Ireland's foremost artist. Seller Inventory # 7344

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Blue Hat and the Buffalo

Publisher: Selerna Press, Dublin

Publication Date: 1953

Binding: Card Covers

Condition: Fine

Edition: Limited Edition