A SPIRIT OF JOY Notes from an Exhibition of Books, Periodicals and Ephemera Printed at the Curwen Press During Its Heyday 1916-1956

(Curwen Press)

Language: English

Published by Bruce Peel Special Collections library/Univerity of Alberta, Edmonton, 1990

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Quarter natural linen with Eric Ravilious repeat patterned paper-covered boards, small 4to., 37, (1) pages, 19 illustrations. One of 500 copies printed of this exhibition of the unique in-house collection collection of Curwen Press books, ephemera and periodicals. An ex-library copy with a bookplate stamped withdrawn and a miniscule stamp to the rear paste-down; there are no other marks. A near fine copy in archival mylar.

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Title
A SPIRIT OF JOY Notes from an Exhibition of Books, Periodicals and Ephemera Printed at the Curwen Press During Its Heyday 1916-1956
Author
(Curwen Press)
Publisher
Bruce Peel Special Collections library/Univerity of Alberta, Edmonton
Publication year
1990
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
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Entropy Books has issued occasional catalogues and lists over the last 33 years. We specialize in books on books, a wide field encompassing typography, graphic design, bibliography, printing, publishing, binding and papermaking; and fine printing from the 1920s to the present, private presses, small press poetry and printed ephemera. I have experience as a publishers representative and have worked in used and new bookstores.

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