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Presentation to his Mother
RIP VAN WINKLE: A LEGEND OF THE KAATSKILL MOUNTAINS
Irving, Washington
Limited edition of 275 numbered and signed copies. Abbe (1919-) is a scupltor and wood engraver who has won numerous prizes for her work. This is copy # 1 presented to Abbe's mother on Christmas 1951. Woodcut engravings by Elfriede Abbe. Text printed from handset type. Invoice for slipcase laid in. Onlaid xerox of one illustration onlayed on slipcase.
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THE) AUSTRALIAN PRINTING HISTORICAL SOCIETY JOURNAL (
Volume 1, Number 1 and Volume 2 of the APHS's journal. These are the only two such journals held in Australian libraries according to the online catalogue of the National Library of Australia. The society was affiliated with the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, New South Wales. Each volume has a table of contents and articles on various aspects of the history of printing in Australia. Book reviews in first volume. First volume has color illustrations tipped in. Black and white illustrations in both volumes. Spine and edges of wrappers of first volume faded. Letter, dated July 17, 1990, from the president of the society notes that publication will cease with article submissions and assistance from the membership in production.
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