New Arrivals
Great Expectations (Revised edition)
Tarzana, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1981. 32 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #51. Blue pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, decorated endpapers, illustrated, signed on the colophon, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Raheb 284)
The thirteenth novel by Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870), which was first published in 1860 and depicts the education of an orphan named Pip.
The Prince and the Pauper
Tarzana, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1981. 31 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #270. Burgundy pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, decorated endpapers, illustrated, signed on the colophon, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Raheb 330)
Mark Twain's (1835 - 1910) first attempt at historical fiction, first published in 1881.
Holy Bible, Gospel According to Mark
Tarzana, CA: Barbara J. Raheb, 1981. 58 pp. Approximately 5/8 x 15/16". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies. Black pyroxylin cover with gilt titles and decorations on spine and cover, silk moiré endpapers, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Barbara J. Raheb, 278)
The shortest of all New Testament gospels, Mark recounts what Jesus did in a vivid style and stresses Jesus' message about the kingdom of God now breaking into human life as good news and Jesus himself as the gospel of God.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Enkhuizen, Holland: J. R. Levien, 1972. [20] pp. Approx. 5/8 x 13/16". LIMITED EDITION of 100 copies. Maroon leather over boards with gilt stamped design on cover, gilt title on spine, black and white illustrations throughout, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Levien 37)
This little book is a short story about Elizabeth's marriage to Robert Browning and her most famous poem that starts, "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways". First printing under the imprint of Trader's Press in New York from 1967 - 1969, Jack R. Levien then moved to Holland and published under his own name from 1970 - 1972. In those six years, he published 46 miniature books.
Business Worries
Enkhuizen, Holland: J. R. Levien, 1970. [18] pp. Approx. 3/4 x 7/8". LIMITED EDITION of 100 copies. Blue leather over boards with gilt stamped design on cover, black and white illustrations throughout, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Levien 9)
This little book is cited as an old Jewish story from Amsterdam. First printing under the imprint of Trader's Press in New York from 1967 - 1969, Jack R. Levien then moved to Holland and published under his own name from 1970 - 1972. In those six years, he published 46 miniature books.
A Tribute to Sig
Enkhuizen, Holland: J. R. Levien, 1970. [14] pp. Approx. 3/4 x 7/8". LIMITED EDITION of 100 copies. Maroon leather over boards with gilt stamped design on cover, black and white illustrations throughout, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Levien 10)
This little book is a tribute to Sigmund Freud and his thoughts on sex. Naked people cartoon illustrations. First printing under the imprint of Trader's Press in New York from 1967 - 1969, Jack R. Levien then moved to Holland and published under his own name from 1970 - 1972. In those six years, he published 46 miniature books.
Benjamin Franklin, September 17, 1787
Salisbury, CT: Lime Rock Press, 1981. 25 pp. Approx. 1 x 1". Printed with two bindings: one suede and the other cowhide. Brown leather with Franklin's signature in gilt on the cover, marbled endpapers, housed in clear plastic case, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Lime Rock 10)
From the Great American Speeches series, this little book relays the speech Franklin gave, urging his fellow delegates to join ranks in signing the new United States constitution. His speech was given a standing ovation. Lime Rock Press is the private press of Whitney North Seymour, Jr. and is run also by his wife and daughters who contribute photography, art, printing and binding.
Samuel Adams, April 1, 1776
Salisbury, CT: Lime Rock Press, 1981. 25 pp. approx. 1 x 1". Printed with two bindings: one suede and the other cowhide. Brown leather with Adams' signature in gilt on the cover, marbled endpapers, housed in clear plastic case, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Lime Rock 9)
From the Great American Speeches series, this little book relays the rousing speech Adams gave to the citizens gathered at the State House in Philadelphia trying to galvanize them into action after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Lime Rock Press is the private press of Whitney North Seymour, Jr. and is run also by his wife and daughters who contribute photography, art, printing and binding. Samuel
Patrick Henry, March 28, 1775
Salisbury, CT: Lime Rock Press, 1981. 25 pp. Approx. 1 x 1". Printed with two bindings: one suede and the other cowhide. Brown leather with Washington's signature in gilt on the cover, marbled endpapers, housed in clear plastic case, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Lime Rock 8)
From the Great American Speeches series, this little book relays the famous climactic paragraphs of Henry's speech to the Second Virginia Convention urging independence from the British crown. Lime Rock Press is the private press of Whitney North Seymour, Jr. and is run also by his wife and daughters who contribute photography, art, printing and binding.
Have a Cigarette
Enkhuizen, Holland: J. R. Levien, 1970. [22] pp. approx. 15/16 x 1 5/16". LIMITED EDITION of 100 copies. Black leather over boards with gilt stamped design on cover, black and white illustrations throughout, in fine condition. (Bradbury, Levien 17)
This little book compiles the many disadvantages of smoking cigarettes in a humorous fashion. First printing under the imprint of Trader's Press in New York from 1967 - 1969, Jack R. Levien then moved to Holland and published under his own name from 1970 - 1972. In those six years, he published 46 miniature books.