nathan john hussey (4 risultati)

Condizione: Fine. The Book Club of California 1968 Keepsake Series consisting of twelve letterpress folders plus an introduction. Folders are unbound and housed in yellow wraps; content is then housed in a custom-made folder and a blue cloth slipcase. Each folder consists of 1pp of text and an illustration. Fine. The invitations included in the series have been selected from the superb collection of M. C. Nathan of San Rafael. The image depicts one of the twelve folders. ; Color and B&W Illustrations; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall.

Unknown. First Edition. 12 loose folders in yellow wrapper. Keepsake for members of the Book Club of California, 1968. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy. With original addressed mailing envelope of the Book Club of California.

12 folders, each with a color reproduction of an invitation. Folders: 10" x 8-1/2". Slipcase: 10-1/2" x 9" BCC Keepsakes series reproducing 12 invitations to balls held in early California, selected from the collection of M. C. Nathan of San Rafael. Folders crisp and clean; minor shelf wear to slipcase and stiff portfolio. Near Fine condition overall. White paper printed in red with brown illustration, text printed in black. In a tan paper portfolio nested inside a cloth-backed stiff stock portfolio, together in a quarter-leather blue slipcase.

Limited ed. Fine. A beautiful Keepsake Edition from the Book Club of California. A fascinating glimpse of society life in California just after the Gold Rush. 12 folders in gold printed wrapper in custom chemise with navy blue linen backstrip, which is housed in a blue slipcase with leather spine, raised spine bands, and spine label printed in gilt. Contents: 1. Grand Celebration Ball. 2. Grand Ball. 3. First Annual Ball. 4. Grand Ball for the benefit of the Downieville Shool. 5. Washington Ball. 6. Independence Celebration on July 5, 1858. 7. Calico Party. 8. Anniversay Ball. 9. Odd Fellows Ball. 10. Military Ball. 11. Masquerade. 12. An Express Occasion. "Designed and Printed by Arlen Philpott, Fairfax. "--Colophon. A very attractive volume. Eminently collectible! Folders are clean, crisp, bright, unmarked. Approx. 8.5" x 10". Chemise and Slipcase are in Fine condition. A very nice copy and an excellent addition to your library. Carefully shipped in secure parcel. Ask all questions; glad to respond.