A Small Book of Dahlias by Robert Baris - 1992

Shaker Heights, OH: Wind & Harlot Press, 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Signed. LIMITED EDITION of 62 copies, this is number 9, INSCRIBED in pencil by Bob Baris on front endpapers. Miniature Book. 2 5/8 x 2 1/16 inches. (30) pp. Half-title, letterpress in red and black inks, rough cut edges of text block, "Of Further Interest" bibliography; text clean, unmarked. Gray paper over boards, printed paper spine label; binding square and tight. INSCRIBED by the author to Kal Levitan; Levitan's bookplate on front pastedown. GK519-007. Near Fine. This miniature book features a personal essay by Baris on the topics of his garden, dahlias, and seasonality. Baris is the proprietor of his private press, Wind & Harlot Press, where he printed over a dozen miniature books after studying with J. Hill Hamon at the Whippoorwill Press. Baris designed, set the type, letterpress printed, and bound his books. PROVENANCE: this copy was owned by author and miniature book bibliographer Kalman Levitan (1917-2002), founder and first Chairman of the Miniature Book Society of America. REFERENCE: Bradbury, 20th Cent. US Miniature Books, No. 281.