[Roycroft Press- One of Only Two Copies Printed, With Inscription] A Myth
by Idylr, A. N
- Used
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
East Aurora: Roycroft Press, 1907. First Edition. First Edition. 8vo, (8 x 6 inches). Full suede with pressed suede title space, gilt lettering, brown silk, moire silk pastedowns. One of only two copies, with limitation page: ìOf this edition only two copies were printed of which this is ìNo. oneî (in red ink). Title page border, decorative initial and tailpiece on final page hand-illumined. With Presentation Inscription: ìTo Margaret, with all our love, John-- March 27, 1907.î The book contains an unrhymed Christmas poem with a Viking theme. ìThe tiny print run of ìA Myth,î as well as the obvious pseudonym used by its author, establish this a perhaps the most enigmatic title in the history of Roycroft publishing. This is the only known copy, and its provenance, as well as its ìsister companion, ìThe Bibliomaniacî which is also limited to two copies can both be traced to the Stone City art colony in Iowa, founded by the famous midwestern painter, Grant, Woodî [who painted the universally renowned ìAmerican Gothic.î] -Ogle, David, ìOn a High Shelf,î OB-127-07. Fine Condition.
Details
- Bookseller
- Nudelman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6531
- Title
- [Roycroft Press- One of Only Two Copies Printed, With Inscription] A Myth
- Author
- Idylr, A. N
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Roycroft Press
- Place of Publication
- East Aurora
- Date Published
- 1907
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Nudelman Rare Books
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About Nudelman Rare Books
Specializing in Fine Bindings By Noted Bookbinders; High Spots and Inscribed Copies of Important 19th-20th Century English and American Literature; Autograph Letters and Manuscripts; Fine Press Books; Unusual and Rare Children's and Illustrated; Art Nouveau; Pre-Raphaelite Poetry and Associations; Jugendstil, Wiener Werkstatte; 1890's.Long-standing rare book dealer established in 1979, in Seattle, Washington specializing in the highest quality fine and rare books, primarily from the 18th through 20th Centuries. We value your patronage and would love to have you join our mailing list where we offer illustrated catalogs twice a year by PDF (with copious photos of content). All books are guaranteed as described, and returnable within 7 days for any reason. By Appointment Only.
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- Gilt
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