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[Kernville, CA]: Sierra Trails Press, 1968. Number 98 of 107 copies. 4to, unpaginated, [35] folded sheets with text on rectos and tipped-in wood engravings by Kirk Martin, each signed, opposite the text. The binder's copy, inscribed by Walker to Bela Blau on the title page. Full golden/tan morocco with black spine labels. Few scuffs and spots to boards, rubbing along spine. Near fine with publisher's prospectus laid in. Unique association copy of this series of illustrated sonnets by Ardis M. Walker (1901-1991), California historian and poet.  Beautiful wood engravings by Western artist from California, Kirk Martin (1906-1991).  This from the library of Hungarian-born Los Angeles book binder, Béla Blau.  This publication was originally issued as loose sheets housed in a hand-bound slipcase by Blau, who here has done a one-off binding for his personal copy.  .

Sierra Trails Press. Fine. 1968. First Edition. Loose plates. Fine in the original binder. #5 of 107 copies. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall .