[Rarebooks] FS - Hochbaum in steer hide

[GREENFIELD BOOKS]

HOCHBAUM, H. Albert. /TO RIDE THE WIND/. Richard Bonnycastle, Toronto. 
ND (1976). Folio, pp. 120. With a foreward by famed artist and 
ornithologist, Sir Peter Scott. Illustrated with the author's own 
watercolour paintings, and pen-and-ink sketches

 From the special tipped-in page: "This book is one of five hundred 
Limited Editions which have been specially produced to
commemorate the inauguration of "To Ride the Wind". Every copy is 
personally autographed and numbered by the author. Extraordinary care 
has been devoted to the selection of material, style and color tones of 
what will become a collector's item. The Limited Edition is covered in 
the highest quality genuine steer hide which is dyed exclusively for 
this publication. Each edition is custom hand bound, richly gold 
stamped, and painstakingly blind stamped. The assemblage of the Limited 
Edition enhances the accuracy of the original color-plate impressions, 
the fidelity in reproduction of the pen and ink illustrations and a 
distinctive achievement in the art of fine printing." This copy is 
boldly signed by the artist/author, and is numbered 142. There are no 
apparent flaws to the book, and it is in near fine condition. The steer 
hide binding is a bit scuffed, but this is normal and may be related to 
the grain of the leather, or the angle at which the book is held to the 
light. The slipcase is present, and is bound in steer hide in a similar 
fashion to the book. It is somewhat sunned and rubbed at the edges, and 
it is definately scuffed, with some soiling near the top. However, it is 
not split, and it does compliment the book. Overall, a scarce item from 
the famous American zoologist and author, who died in 1988.

We will be uploading our listing of this book tomorrow to the usual 
databases, where it will be offered for sale at a price of $475 US. 
However, members of this list may purchase it now for a special price of 
$400 US, plus shipping.

Terms of Sale - The price is as indicated, in US funds. Payment by 
check, or credit card (MasterCard, VISA, AMEX). Postage to be charged at 
cost, according to purchaser's preferences. Returnable within seven days 
of receipt if not as described.

 
=================================================================================================
GREENFIELD BOOKS						
Member: ABAC/ILAB and						
The Ephemera Society of America					
===============================					
217 Academy Road,					
Winnipeg, MB R3M 0E2 Canada				
Voice: (204) 488-2023				
FAX: (204) 488-3508				
	
Visit our web site and search our entire inventory, check out photos of our latest acquisitions, or make a secure credit card payment for your purchase.  Web site: http://www.greenfieldbooks.com			
=================================================================================================