Firefly Press (14 results)
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, United KingdomWeBuyBooks
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Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.
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Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United KingdomRevaluation Books
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Condition: Brand New. 96 pages. Welsh language. 5.08x0.20x7.80 inches. In Stock.
[Pamphlet] The London Booksellers - Etymology of the Term Yankey. Being an Excerpt from The Yankee in London. First published in 1809.
Royall Tyler [John Kristensen; Firefly Press; Kallistos Press]
Published by Somerville Massachusetts. Kallistos Press Printed at Firefly Press in Cambridge Massachusetts by John Kristensen 1984
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Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United KingdomRichard M. Ford Ltd
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Add to basketLimited to 200 copies and signed by the printer John Kristense. 8vo: [13] + [1] pages. Stitched. In original blue printed wraps. Good, with minor wear at head. The colophon reads 'The London Booksellers - Etymology of the Term Yankey was hand set in English Monotype Baskerville and printed on Curtis Ragston paper in an edition o…f 200 copies at Firefly Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts, by [signed 'John Kristense'] who sends it as a 1983-84 holiday greeting to his friends. The Society of Printers in particular is thanked for honoring him in 1983 with membership. | This is the first book to bear the Kallistos Press imprint.' Scarce: no copy in the British Library or on COPAC.
Published by Kallistos Press, (Cambridge) 1983
- Softcover
Seller: Entropy Books, Ferndale, U.S.A.Entropy Books
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Fine. Sewn stiff navy wrappers, DW, large slender 8vo., (14) pages. One of 200 copies printed by John Kristensen at the Firefly Press from Baskerville type on Ragston paper, and signed by him. The first book to bear the Kallistos Press imprint. A fine copy in the fine DW, and in a printed card folder (with… staple holes), and the original mailing envelope. Signed by Designer.
Published by Small 8vo, pp.[viii],20 + colophon, Firefly Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1982, 1982
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- First Edition
Seller: Collinge & Clark, London, United KingdomCollinge & Clark
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. One of 900 (1000) copies printed letterpress in black (with decorations in reddish-brown) in Monotype Bembo on Curtis Ragston paper. Bound Japanese-style in semi-stiff orange paper paper wrappers, printed in reddish-brown and blue. A fine copy.
More imagesPublished by Firefly Press, Somerville, MA 1998
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA, Conshohocken, U.S.A.Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHard Cover. Condition: Near Fine binding. Octavo. [8], 50, [6] pp. Limited edition, one of 300 copies. Signed and inscribed by Kessler. In original cloth-backed boards. Spine ends softened by largely a clean, bright copy. This copy has been inscribed by by Kessler on the front free endpaper and a manuscript note by Kessler to th…e recipient is folded and laid in.
Jesus and Elvis. Position proof of the broadside by John Updike. Signed by William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher.
Updike, John (1932-2009); William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher; Eric Gill (Illustrator); John Kristensen (Designer); Firefly Press (Printer); Elvis Presley, ( 1935-1977)
Published by Concord, NH: William B. Ewert , 4 Dec. 2000 2000
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- Manuscript
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Broadside on wove paper. 31.2 x 24.3cm. Annotated in pencil verso: "Position proof broadside issue - pulled 4 Dec. 2000. 1/8 copies. William B. Ewert".University of New Hampshire Library: About William B. Ewert (1943-2001)William B. Ewert (b. 1943) earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree at the Universi…ty of New Hampshire. In 1970 he became science consultant to the New Hampshire Department of Education, and eventually served as assistant to the commissioner. He was chair of the Friends of the UNH Library from 1975 to 1990, and again from 1998 until his death in October 2001. In 1999 he received the Granite State Award, given by the University of New Hampshire for service to the state. He was also a trustee of the Robert Frost Foundation and was considered an expert on the work and life of the late poet laureate.Ewert's first publication was "Witness" and it appeared in December of 1978.About the William B. Ewert Publications.The William B. Ewert Collection consists of fine limited edition poetry books, broadsides, and cards produced by William B. Ewert, Publisher, of Concord, NH, 1978-2001, and related pre-publication material, correspondence, and woodblocks. Items and material related to Ewert's own collecting, as well as associated items and ephemera are also included. Among the poets whose work is most frequently represented are William Heyen, May Sarton, Donald Hall, Galway Kinnell, John Updike, and W. D. Snodgrass, while Barry Moser and Mary Azarian are among the artists whose work is included.
Rainbow. Second proof w/author's alterations of the broadside by John Updike. Signed by William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher.
Updike, John (1932-2009); William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher; Firefly Press (Printer).
Published by Concord, NH: William B. Ewert ,26 February 2001 2001
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Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Broadside on card. 34.9 x 26.7cm. Annotated in pencil verso: "2nd proof w/author's alterations . - pulled 26 February 2001. 1/10 copies. William B. Ewert".OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:663400873:Notes:"This broadside was specially issued in March 2001 to honor the 35th anniversary of the New Hampshire Science…Teachers Association and the many individuals who have worked through NHSTA to promote and improve science education in the Granite State. It was produced by William B. Ewert, Publisher, and designed and printed at Firefly Press in a first edition limited to 85 copies signed by the author"--Colophon.University of New Hampshire Library: About William B. Ewert (1943-2001).William B. Ewert earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree at the University of New Hampshire. In 1970 he became science consultant to the New Hampshire Department of Education, and eventually served as assistant to the commissioner. He was chair of the Friends of the UNH Library from 1975 to 1990, and again from 1998 until his death in October 2001. In 1999 he received the Granite State Award, given by the University of New Hampshire for service to the state. He was also a trustee of the Robert Frost Foundation and was considered an expert on the work and life of the late poet laureate.Ewert's first publication was "Witness" and it appeared in December of 1978.About the William B. Ewert Publications.The William B. Ewert Collection consists of fine limited edition poetry books, broadsides, and cards produced by William B. Ewert, Publisher, of Concord, NH, 1978-2001, and related pre-publication material, correspondence, and woodblocks. Items and material related to Ewert's own collecting, as well as associated items and ephemera are also included. Among the poets whose work is most frequently represented are William Heyen, May Sarton, Donald Hall, Galway Kinnell, John Updike, and W. D. Snodgrass, while Barry Moser and Mary Azarian are among the artists whose work is is included.
Jesus and Elvis. First proof of the broadside by John Updike. Signed by William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher.
Updike, John (1932-2009); William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher; Eric Gill (Illustrator); John Kristensen (Designer); Firefly Press (Printer); Elvis Presley, ( 1935-1977)
Published by Concord, NH: William B. Ewert , Nov. 26. 2000 2000
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- Manuscript
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Broadside on thick laid paper. 26.7 x 19.8cm. Annotated in pencil verso: "1st proof. pulled 26 Nov. 2000. 1/8 copies. William B. Ewert".University of New Hampshire Library: About William B. Ewert (1943-2001)William B. Ewert (b. 1943) earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree at the University of New Hamps…hire. In 1970 he became science consultant to the New Hampshire Department of Education, and eventually served as assistant to the commissioner. He was chair of the Friends of the UNH Library from 1975 to 1990, and again from 1998 until his death in October 2001. In 1999 he received the Granite State Award, given by the University of New Hampshire for service to the state. He was also a trustee of the Robert Frost Foundation and was considered an expert on the work and life of the late poet laureate.Ewert's first publication was "Witness" and it appeared in December of 1978.About the William B. Ewert Publications.The William B. Ewert Collection consists of fine limited edition poetry books, broadsides, and cards produced by William B. Ewert, Publisher, of Concord, NH, 1978-2001, and related pre-publication material, correspondence, and woodblocks. Items and material related to Ewert's own collecting, as well as associated items and ephemera are also included. Among the poets whose work is most frequently represented are William Heyen, May Sarton, Donald Hall, Galway Kinnell, John Updike, and W. D. Snodgrass, while Barry Moser and Mary Azarian are among the artists whose work is included.
Rainbow. Trial display proof of the broadside by John Updike. Signed by William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher.
Updike, John (1932-2009); William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher; Firefly Press (Printer).
Published by Concord, NH: William B. Ewert ,26 February 2001 2001
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- First Edition
- Manuscript
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Broadside on card. 34.9 x 26.7cm. Annotated in pencil verso: "Trial display proof on Strathmore Pastelle w/text in light blue. Rejected. 1/2 copies. William B. Ewert".OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:663400873:Notes:"This broadside was specially issued in March 2001 to honor the 35th anniversary of the New Hampsh…ire Science Teachers Association and the many individuals who have worked through NHSTA to promote and improve science education in the Granite State. It was produced by William B. Ewert, Publisher, and designed and printed at Firefly Press in a first edition limited to 85 copies signed by the author"--Colophon.University of New Hampshire Library: About William B. Ewert (1943-2001).William B. Ewert earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree at the University of New Hampshire. In 1970 he became science consultant to the New Hampshire Department of Education, and eventually served as assistant to the commissioner. He was chair of the Friends of the UNH Library from 1975 to 1990, and again from 1998 until his death in October 2001. In 1999 he received the Granite State Award, given by the University of New Hampshire for service to the state. He was also a trustee of the Robert Frost Foundation and was considered an expert on the work and life of the late poet laureate.Ewert's first publication was "Witness" and it appeared in December of 1978.About the William B. Ewert Publications.The William B. Ewert Collection consists of fine limited edition poetry books, broadsides, and cards produced by William B. Ewert, Publisher, of Concord, NH, 1978-2001, and related pre-publication material, correspondence, and woodblocks. Items and material related to Ewert's own collecting, as well as associated items and ephemera are also included. Among the poets whose work is most frequently represented are William Heyen, May Sarton, Donald Hall, Galway Kinnell, John Updike, and W. D. Snodgrass, while Barry Moser and Mary Azarian are among the artists whose work is i is included.
Rainbow. First edition of the broadside by John Updike. Signed by Updike.
Updike, John (1932-2009); William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher; Firefly Press (Printer).
Published by Concord, NH: William B. Ewert , March 2001 2001
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- Manuscript
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Broadside on Strathmore Pastelle 35 x 26.8cm. One of 85 copies, siged by Updike. William B. Ewert".OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:663400873:Notes:"This broadside was specially issued in March 2001 to honor the 35th anniversary of the New Hampshire Science Teachers Association and the many individuals who have w…orked through NHSTA to promote and improve science education in the Granite State. It was produced by William B. Ewert, Publisher, and designed and printed at Firefly Press in a first edition limited to 85 copies signed by the author"--Colophon.University of New Hampshire Library: About William B. Ewert (1943-2001).William B. Ewert earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree at the University of New Hampshire. In 1970 he became science consultant to the New Hampshire Department of Education, and eventually served as assistant to the commissioner. He was chair of the Friends of the UNH Library from 1975 to 1990, and again from 1998 until his death in October 2001. In 1999 he received the Granite State Award, given by the University of New Hampshire for service to the state. He was also a trustee of the Robert Frost Foundation and was considered an expert on the work and life of the late poet laureate.Ewert's first publication was "Witness" and it appeared in December of 1978.About the William B. Ewert Publications.The William B. Ewert Collection consists of fine limited edition poetry books, broadsides, and cards produced by William B. Ewert, Publisher, of Concord, NH, 1978-2001, and related pre-publication material, correspondence, and woodblocks. Items and material related to Ewert's own collecting, as well as associated items and ephemera are also included. Among the poets whose work is most frequently represented are William Heyen, May Sarton, Donald Hall, Galway Kinnell, John Updike, and W. D. Snodgrass, while Barry Moser and Mary Azarian are among the artists whose work is included.
Jesus and Elvis. First edition of the broadside. by John Updike. One of 65 signed by Updike.
Updike, John (1932-2009); William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher; Eric Gill (Illustrator); John Kristensen (Designer); Firefly Press (Printer); Elvis Presley, ( 1935-1977)
Published by Concord, NH: William B. Ewert ,December 2000 2000
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Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Broadside on card, folded in half. 29.3 x 22.2cm. .OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:50239270:Printed in black, red and green on heavy tan paper; wood-engraving by Eric Gill in green of plant at left of textTypesigned at end of poem: John UpdikeColophon at end: "Jesus and Elvis," copyright 1999 by John Updike, fir…st appeared in the New Yorker. This edition was designed by John Kristensen, set in Perpetua type, and printed at Firefly Press. The illustration is reproduced from a wood engraving by Eric Gill. 285 copies were produced . for private distribution. Of these, 65 copies were printed as broadsides and signed by the author .50 on Rives Heavyweight paper.
Jesus and Elvis. First edition of the broadside by John Updike. One of 50 on Rives Heavyweight paper signed by Updike.
Updike, John (1932-2009); William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher; Eric Gill (Illustrator); John Kristensen (Designer); Firefly Press (Printer); Elvis Presley, ( 1935-1977)
Published by Concord, NH: William B. Ewert ,December 2000 2000
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Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Broadside on Rives Heavyweight paper signed by Updike. . 31.3 x 24.3cm.OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:50239270:Printed in black, red and green on heavy tan paper; wood-engraving by Eric Gill in green of plant at left of textTypesigned at end of poem: John UpdikeColophon at end: "Jesus and Elvis," copyright 1999… by John Updike, first appeared in the New Yorker. This edition was designed by John Kristensen, set in Perpetua type, and printed at Firefly Press. The illustration is reproduced from a wood engraving by Eric Gill. 285 copies were produced . for private distribution. Of these, 65 copies were printed as broadsides and signed by the author .50 on Rives Heavyweight paper.
Jesus and Elvis. First edition of the broadside by John Updike. One of 15 on Griffen Mill paper signed by Updike.
Updike, John (1932-2009); William B. Ewert (1943-2001), publisher; Eric Gill (Illustrator); John Kristensen (Designer); Firefly Press (Printer); Elvis Presley, ( 1935-1977)
Published by Concord, NH: William B. Ewert ,December 2000 2000
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- Manuscript
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
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Add to basketCondition: Good. Broadside on Griffen Mill paper signed by Updike. . 31.3 x 24.3cm.OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:50239270:Printed in black, red and green on heavy tan paper; wood-engraving by Eric Gill in green of plant at left of textTypesigned at end of poem: John UpdikeColophon at end: "Jesus and Elvis," copyright 1999 by J…ohn Updike, first appeared in the New Yorker. This edition was designed by John Kristensen, set in Perpetua type, and printed at Firefly Press. The illustration is reproduced from a wood engraving by Eric Gill. 285 copies were produced . for private distribution. Of these, 65 copies were printed as broadsides and signed by the author .50 on Rives Heavyweight paper.
