[Rarebooks] FS: Penmaen Press THE QUAKER QUERIES: 3 copies

[Charles Agvent]

THE QUAKER QUERIES: NEW ENGLAND QUERIES IN PAST AND PRESENT FORMS. 
(Boston): Penmaen Press, 1969. First Edition. Quarto (7-1/2" x 10-3/4" 
handbound with Italian Fabriano over boards at the Stanhope Bindery. The 
first book of the press. Copy #78 of only 100 numbered copies designed, 
handset, and printed by Michael McCurdy. In actuality only 91 copies 
were produced. Laid in at the front is a wood-engraved portrait of 
George Fox SIGNED by the printer. Only subscriber copies contained this 
engraving. Fine in slipcase. (#005365)        $200.00

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THE QUAKER QUERIES: NEW ENGLAND QUERIES IN PAST AND PRESENT FORMS. 
(Boston): Penmaen Press, 1969. First Edition. Quarto (7-1/2" x 10-3/4" 
handbound with Italian Fabriano over boards at the Stanhope Bindery. The 
first book of the press. Copy #76 of only 100 numbered copies designed, 
handset, and printed by Michael McCurdy. In actuality only 91 copies 
were produced. Laid in at the front is a wood-engraved portrait of 
George Fox SIGNED by the printer. Only subscriber copies contained this 
engraving. In addition this copy is INSCRIBED by the publisher McCurdy 
on the front blank: "29 June 1969/For Uncle Bob and Aunt Jean--on/this 
day before my journey abroad.../I offer this volume--my first 
feeble/attempt in this field of book building./All love/Michael." Fine 
in a Fine slipcase. (#015727)        $300.00

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THE QUAKER QUERIES: NEW ENGLAND QUERIES IN PAST AND PRESENT FORMS. 
(Boston): Penmaen Press, 1969. First Edition. Quarto (7-1/2" x 10-3/4" 
handbound with Italian Fabriano over boards at the Stanhope Bindery. The 
first book of the press. Copy #3 of only 100 numbered copies designed, 
handset, and printed by Michael McCurdy. In actuality only 91 copies 
were produced. This copy without the wood-engraved portrait of George 
Fox. Only subscriber copies contained this engraving. This copy is 
INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the publisher McCurdy on the front blank: "26 
June 1969/For Mother this day before/starting my great venture/to 
Europe. With all love to/the best mother there surely is!/Michael." Fine 
in slipcase. (#015728)        $400.00

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