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Sierra Nevada Sequence
by Walker, Ardis M
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[Kernville, CA]: Sierra Trails Press, 1968. Number 98 of 107 copies. 4to, unpaginated, [35] folded sheets with text on rectos and tipped-in wood engravings by Kirk Martin, each signed, opposite the text. The binder's copy, inscribed by Walker to Bela Blau on the title page. Full golden/tan morocco with black spine labels. Few scuffs and spots to boards, rubbing along spine. Near fine with publisher's prospectus laid in.
Unique association copy of this series of illustrated sonnets by Ardis M. Walker (1901-1991), California historian and poet. Beautiful wood engravings by Western artist from California, Kirk Martin (1906-1991). This from the library of Hungarian-born Los Angeles book binder, Béla Blau. This publication was originally issued as loose sheets housed in a hand-bound slipcase by Blau, who here has done a one-off binding for his personal copy. .
Unique association copy of this series of illustrated sonnets by Ardis M. Walker (1901-1991), California historian and poet. Beautiful wood engravings by Western artist from California, Kirk Martin (1906-1991). This from the library of Hungarian-born Los Angeles book binder, Béla Blau. This publication was originally issued as loose sheets housed in a hand-bound slipcase by Blau, who here has done a one-off binding for his personal copy. .
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- 6219
- Title
- Sierra Nevada Sequence
- Author
- Walker, Ardis M
- Format/Binding
- 4to, unpaginated, [35] folded sheets with text on rectos and tipped-in wood engravings by Kirk Martin, each signed, opposite the
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Number 98 of 107 copies
- Publisher
- Sierra Trails Press
- Place of Publication
- [Kernville, CA]
- Date Published
- 1968
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Binder's Copy
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- Title Page
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fine
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- Inscribed
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- Association Copy
- An association copy is a copy of a book which has been signed and inscribed by the author for a personal friend, colleague, or...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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