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Los Angeles:: Dawson's Book Shop,, 1968.. First edition; one of 400 copies.. publisher's full flexible vellum lettered and decorated in blue. . Vellum covers splayed open; otherwise a very fine copy. A former owner provided this copy of the book with a small 6" bell jar (included) which has protected it from dust and damage. . 1-7/8 x 1-1/4 inches,. Decorations in blue on every page.. Printed by Grabhorn-Hoyem; designed by Bruce Rogers.

Los Angeles: Dawson's Book Shop. Very Good. 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Full miniature vellum, lettered and decorated in blue along the spine. The last book designed by Bruce Rogers and which ultimately was the first and only miniature book printed by Grabhorn/Hoyem. Limited to 400 copies. The vellum covers are quite splayed but otherwise very good and tight interior. ; Miniature Less than 3" tall; 103 pages .

Los Angeles: Dawson's Book Shop, 1968. Rogers, Bruce. 103pp. One of 400 copies printed by Grabhorn-Hoyem. This was to have been the last book designed by Bruce Rogers begun in his 87th year, but the corrected page proofs did not reach him until the day of his death in 1957. They gathered dust until acquired by Robert Grabhorn and Andrew Hoyem in 1968. Page decorations in blue, and initials in red, of Rogers' own design, were added. Fine in vellum wrappers printed in blue. (1 15/16 by 1 5/16; 49x33mm.).

Los Angeles: Dawson's Book Shop. Very Good+. 1968. Wraps. ; Stiff vellum cover with blue printed title and decor is warped but very good+. Pages with blue decorative borders. Limited edition of 400 copies. 1.9" x 1.35". .

Los Angeles: Dawson's Book Shop, 1968. Unknown . Used - fine. Miniature Book; Miniature Book. 1 15/16 x 1 3/8.<b> Limited to 400 copies.</b> Stiff vellum with lettering and decoration in blue. Bruce Roger's 'last book now becomes the first miniature book to be undertaken by Robert Grabhorn & Andrew Hoyem'.

Los Angeles: Dawson's Book Shop, 1968. Limited Edition. Full Vellum. Near fine. One of 400 copies, unnumbered, miniature size, 113 pp., with prospectus. The last book designed by Bruce Rogers, printed by Grabhorn-Hoyem and therefore the only miniature book done by one of the Grabhorns. According to the bibliography, "[t]he uncorrected page proofs reached Mr. Rogers on the day of his death. For twelve years the galleys gathered dust until Carroll T. Harris generously turned them over to the printers..." This miniature book is all about miniature books and is a miniature one can actually read - a thoughtful treatise by Harry Koopman (1860-1937), a highly-regarded bookman who served as Brown University's librarian from 1893 to 1930, and an author and poet in his own right. ___DESCRIPTION: Full white vellum, navy blue decorations at the joints, navy blue lettering on the spine, miniature prior owner bookplate with Hebrew lettering, some red lettering on the title and copyright pages, a red initial… Read More

Los Angeles: Dawson's Book Shop, 1968.. Miniature (5 x 3.5 cm). Bound in full parchment over limp boards, lettered and decorated in blue, blue typographical decorative borders on each page. Two small spots on lower board, one small spot on upper board, otherwise about fine. First edition of the only miniature to appear under any of the Grabhorn imprints. One of 400 copies printed in black, red, and blue on English mould-made paper. An historical essay concerning miniatures by the former librarian at Brown University and president of the American Library Association. The type was originally set for Bruce Rogers by Mackenzie and Harris, but the proofs arrived the day Rogers died, 21 May 1957. The text was finally printed in 1968 by the Grabhorn- Hoyem Press in this edition for Dawson's Book Shop. BRADBURY 1711.