[Rarebooks] FS: Luxurious and Delightful ABC Book: AN ODD BESTIARY

[Charles Agvent]

(CHELONIIDAE PRESS) ROBINSON, Alan James. AN ODD BESTIARY OR, A 
COMPENDIUM OF INSTRUCTIVE & ENTERTAINING DESCRIPTIONS OF ANIMALS ... 
ARRANGED AS AN ABECEDARY. (Easthampton, MA): Cheloniidae Press, 1982. 
First Edition. Folio (9-3/4" x 13-1/2") bound by David Bourbeau at 
Thistle Bindery in full blindstamped deep red morocco in custom 
morocco-backed cloth clamshell box. The text of this wonderful ABC book 
was compiled by Laurie Block. The illustrations consist of 26 wood 
engravings and 26 smaller linecuts by Alan James Robinson printed from 
original blocks cut by the artist. Hand calligraphy is provided by Betse 
Curtis. This is copy #II of 50 special copies (of a total edition of 
306) printed by Harold Patrick McGrath and SIGNED by Robinson. This 
special edition has an extra portfolio containing a suite of the 26 
engravings, each SIGNED and numbered by Robinson, plus a suite of the 26 
smaller linecut illustrations, each with hand calligraphy by Curtis and 
SIGNED by Robinson and Curtis, all contained in a morocco-backed sleeve 
that matches the clamshell box. Fine in clamshell box. A luxuriously 
delightful book. (#011088)        $3,000.00

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