Gogmagog: Morris Cox and the Gogmagog Press
by Chambers, David, Colin Franklin, and Alan Tucker
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Pinner: Private Libraries Association, 1991. Cox, Morris. Two octavo volumes. 184pp; (26)ff. From an edition of 1650 copies, this is one of three special copies printed for the authors, signed by Morris Cox and with a second volume of twenty-six specimen leaves. Inscribed by Colin Franklin. Contains a selection of the writings of Morris Cox, plus a complete bibliography of his works. Also three essays: "Morris Cox, Printer" by David Chambers; "Morris Cox, Poet and Novelist" by Alan Tucker; "Collecting Morris Cox" by Colin Franklin. The volume of additional specimens contains examples of work from the Gogmagog Press, prints preceding the Press' existence, and other more ephemeral items, including a change of address notice. Lavishly illustrated in color and black & white. Mint in gilt-stamped morocco-backed cloth boards. Slipcase.
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- Bookseller
- Bromer Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29922
- Title
- Gogmagog: Morris Cox and the Gogmagog Press
- Author
- Chambers, David, Colin Franklin, and Alan Tucker
- Illustrator
- Cox, Morris
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Private Libraries Association
- Place of Publication
- Pinner
- Date Published
- 1991
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Book Arts; Illustrated Books; Fine Printing;
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