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3 BY ASIMOV
Asimov, Isaac
Three Science Fiction Tales
Limited to 250 copies signed by the author. The first edition of three science fiction short stories by Asimov, born of the musings of an Algonquin meeting. Illustrations on the half-title and title pages as well as throughout the book. Designed and printed by hand at the Grenfell Press on J. Barcham Greene's hand-made Cambersand, using Bembo Monotype by the Stinehour Press. Hand-bound in Belgian linen with attractive, hand-made paper dust jacket. Typed invoice and personal letter from Targ Editions' William Targ addressed to Doris Grumbach. Very slight shelf wear.
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FLEURON, A JOURNAL OF TYPOGRAPHY.
by Morison, Stanley (editor)
The complete set of this magnificent periodical: Includes
Volume 1. Trade edition. Dust jacket with pieces missing. 8 page prospectus loosely inserted. Foxing.
Volume 2. One of 120 numbered copies printed on handmade paper and bound in full cloth.
Volume 3. One of 125 numbered copies printed on handmade paper and bound in full cloth.
Volume 4. One of 120 numbered copies printed on handmade paper and bound in full cloth. Bookplate.
Volume 5. One of 110 numbered copies printed on handmade paper. This is actually number 113 and is labeled "presentation" in ink on limitation page.
Volume 6. Trade edition.
Volume 7. One of 210 numbered copies printed on handmade paper and bound in full cloth. Signed by Stanley Morison. The lengthy section on Eric Gill reproduces a showing of Perpetua which he has signed. Covers rubbed.
The most important English language periodical devoted to typography. Filled with important articles, tipped-in plates and other illustrations. The first four volumes were edited by Oliver Simon and the last three by Stanley Morison.
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