JEFFERS: Some Recollections of Robinson Jeffers; [Proof sheets in trial covers]
by Ritchie, Ward; (Robinson Jeffers)
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- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Middletown, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
Laguna Beach, Ca: Laguna Verde Imprenta, 1977. First edition. First separate appearance of Ritchie's tribute to Jeffers written shortly after his death. Unbound, unstitched folded proof sheets. Laid in TRIAL COVER with marbled paper design differing from that of other copies examined. With THREE DIFFERENT TITLE PAGES - one with color blocking matching that in the finished book, one with the brown blocking a little darker, and one with green blocking. The exceedingly scarce eventual book was issued in a stated limitation of only "about 50 copies" and printed by Ritchie himself on an Albion hand press. PLEASE NOTE: this is NOT THE COMPLETE BOOK. Includes multiple copies of some sheets but lacking pages 27-28 and 31-33. Fine condition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Quill & Brush (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 55842
- Title
- JEFFERS: Some Recollections of Robinson Jeffers; [Proof sheets in trial covers]
- Author
- Ritchie, Ward; (Robinson Jeffers)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Laguna Verde Imprenta
- Place of Publication
- Laguna Beach, Ca
- Date Published
- 1977
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Quill & Brush
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Quill & Brush was established in 1976 by Allen & Patricia Ahearn, the authors of the well-respected reference for booksellers and collectors, Collected Books: The Guide to Identification and Values.At present the Quill & Brush is run by the Ahearns' eldest daughter, Beth Fisher. Allen is semi-retired but continues to buy, sell, and perform professional appraisals.
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- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Unbound
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...