The Pine
by Bryan, George S.; Fick, Alma and Al (Introduction)
- Used
- Fine
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
-
Walnut Creek, California, United States
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About This Item
n.p.: The Private Press of Alvin S. Fick, 1977. Limited Edition. Stiff wraps. Fine. One of 70 copies (not stated), miniature book, [20] pp., letterpress printed. A perfect Christmas keepsake, which is how this was presented, as set forth in the introduction Alma and Al Fick wrote, beginning with: "When Christmas approaches we hike the seventy-nine acres of this old farm to select a Christmas tree"... and ending with " 'The Pine,' in miniature book form, brings you our warmest holiday greetings."
___DESCRIPTION: String-bound, cardstock covers decorated on the outside to appear as wood-grain, the front cover with the title in green and a small stylized Christmas tree in green, spine with green lettering, small stylized trees (one green, one red) facing the title page, title page in red and black, small stylized tree in red on the verso of the title page, volume opens with an introduction by Alma and Al Fick (as referred to above) followed by the five-stanza poem, "The Pine", by George S. Bryan; per the colophon "was printed from handset Palatino and Garamond types in October 1977 on a 72 years young foot powered Pearl press which has been a faithful servant of this private press for a quarter century. The paper is Pericles Opaque Plus"; oblong miniature book (2" by 2.5"), [20] pp., one of 70 copies (not stated, related to us by the prior owner).
___CONDITION: Fine overall, the cardstock covers clean and with only a minute amount of wear to the corners, a strong, square text block, the string binding solid, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; still with that "tight" feel of an unopened book, a wonderful example.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
___DESCRIPTION: String-bound, cardstock covers decorated on the outside to appear as wood-grain, the front cover with the title in green and a small stylized Christmas tree in green, spine with green lettering, small stylized trees (one green, one red) facing the title page, title page in red and black, small stylized tree in red on the verso of the title page, volume opens with an introduction by Alma and Al Fick (as referred to above) followed by the five-stanza poem, "The Pine", by George S. Bryan; per the colophon "was printed from handset Palatino and Garamond types in October 1977 on a 72 years young foot powered Pearl press which has been a faithful servant of this private press for a quarter century. The paper is Pericles Opaque Plus"; oblong miniature book (2" by 2.5"), [20] pp., one of 70 copies (not stated, related to us by the prior owner).
___CONDITION: Fine overall, the cardstock covers clean and with only a minute amount of wear to the corners, a strong, square text block, the string binding solid, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; still with that "tight" feel of an unopened book, a wonderful example.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Swan's Fine Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18120103
- Title
- The Pine
- Author
- Bryan, George S.; Fick, Alma and Al (Introduction)
- Format/Binding
- Stiff wraps
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Publisher
- The Private Press of Alvin S. Fick
- Place of Publication
- n.p.
- Date Published
- 1977
- Keywords
- Miniature Books, Christmas Books, Christmas Tree
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Swan's Fine Books
Biblio member since 2017
Walnut Creek, California
About Swan's Fine Books
Swan's Fine Books specializes in Fine Press, Illustrated Books, and Books About Books. We also carry a wide array of general antiquarian stock and recently acquired a very nice collection of modern lit. Enjoy browsing our web site and visit our brick-and-mortar shop if you are in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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