Miniature Books by Koopman, Harry Lyman - 1968

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.

New York: The Junior Literary Guild and the Viking Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1948. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Oblong pictorial boards. With minor wear along the lower edges and corners. A bump to the upper spine. Without names or markings. The dust jacket has light wear; a couple of tiny tears. The Junior Literary Guild edition. ; Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall .

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. 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. 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