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large 8vo. full red morocco, clamshell box. 54 pages. An unique manuscript edition of A Fowl Alphabet made after the initial run of 231 copies printed in the fall of 1986. Signed by Alan James Robinson and Suzanne Moore on the colophon. Fine in fine clamshell box. This manuscript was created in December 1986. This copy is a collection of twenty-six original watercolors hand-painted by Alan James Robinson and a newly designed alphabet by Suzanne Moore. For the lettering, Suzanne Moore used a variety of inks and gilt to create stunning imagery and feel. The binding is a unique full-leather artists binding by Daniel Kelm in red morocco, title tooled on front cover in blind and gilt. The bound manuscript is about 40% larger than the first edition. The paper is vintage handmade. Text from ANIMATE CREATION written by Rev. J.G. Wood in 1885. The illustrations are each accompanied by an initial letter and the common and latin names of the bird. A visual feast for bird lovers and abecedary enthusiasts alike. Considers "the most bizarre and diverse examples of beaks through bird portraiture," raning from the Auk to the Zigzag Heron, and not forgetting the Dodo (Raphus cucullatus)." From the introduction of Cheloniidae Press Books: In association with ABCedary Productions; "The Cheloniidae Press was founded by Alan James Robinson and Joel Ginsburg in 1979. The finest craftsman and the highest quality materials are sought out to create works of the utmost integrity and beauty. Most of the work is done by artisans living in Western Massachusetts. The books are produced as they might have been one hundred or more years ago, using handmade inks and papers, hand-set type, and handsewn bindings. The works are printed by Harold P. McGrath, a master printer for 40 years who has worked with names such as Fritz Eichenberg, Leonard Baskin, and Barry Moser." full red morocco, clamshell box. Seller Inventory # 139463
Bibliographic Details
Title: FOWL ALPHABET.|A
Publisher: Cheloniidae Press, Easthampton, MA
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Cheloniidae Press
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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