Borrower's Press
Jack and the Beanstalk
Cleveland Heights, OH: Borrower's Press, 1982. 56 pp. Approximately 13/16 x 5/8". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #125. Letterpress, gilt cloth boards, hand-colored illustrations by Amanda Epstein, signed by the publisher, Jane Bernier. A fine copy. (Bradbury, Borrower's Press, 44)
First appearing in print in 1807, it is attributed to Benjamin Tabart but the most common version is the one adapted by Joseph Jacobs in 1890. It is the classic tale of Jack, his magic beans, and his adventures up the beanstalk.
The Littlest Fir Tree
Cleveland Heights, OH: Borrower's Press, 1982. 48 pp. Approximately 3/4 x 5/8". LIMITED EDITION of 300 copies, this being #116. Letterpress, green cloth boards with gilt cover decoration, hand-colored illustrations, signed by the publisher, Jane Bernier. A fine copy. (Bradbury, Borrower's Press, 42)
A pessimistic tale about always looking for joy and greatness just around the corner instead of enjoying the moment.