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Constitution of the United States. Published for the Bicentennial of its Adoption in 1787

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San Francisco: Arion Press, 1987. Ingmire, Thomas. Octavo. 63pp. One of 500 copies. With a preface by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and an Introduction by the Librarian of Congress Daniel J. Boorstin. Printed in the very readable Deepdene type designed by Frederic Goudy, handset on handmade Twinrocker paper. The initial letters are drawn and illuminated in red and blue with gold stars by Thomas Ingmire. Very fine in full limp vellum with red-dyed vellum ribbons woven through the covers to create red stripes, the titling and stars in blue. Housed in cloth chemise and matching slipcase. An elegant publication. (Arion Bibliography 21).

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  • Illustrator Ingmire, Thomas
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  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Arion Press
  • Place of Publication San Francisco
  • Date Published 1987

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The Constitution of the United States Published for the Bicentennial of its Adoption in 1787.

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San Francisco: Arion Press/Library of Congress,, 1987.. First printing of this edition.. 8vo. 63 pp. Fine in limp vellum with blue lettering and red bands. Fine publisher’s slipcase and chemise. One of 500 copies on Twinrocker Mill hand made paper. Initial letters drawn and illuminated by Thomas Ingmire.
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San Francisco: Arion Press, 1987. Ingmire, Thomas. Octavo. 63pp. One of 500 copies. The Arion Press here lends its creative prowess to an interpretation of history, couching the Constitution among a preface by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and an Introduction by the Librarian of Congress Daniel J. Boorstin. The book's design encourages an optimistic view of its contents; the use of Frederic Goudy's very readable Deepdene type and handmade Twinrocker paper advocate for the accessibility that the founding document, in ideal circumstances, champions. Initial letters drawn and illuminated in red and blue with gold stars by Thomas Ingmire adorn both the Preamble and the first line of the Amendments; the two sections' equal treatment suggests that the Constitution's original intentions be ever pursued and perfected by lawful and democratic reevaluation. Ultimately, the edition celebrates the Constitution for what it should, and still could, be, for what it signifies in the history of democratic… Read More
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