(GRABHORN PRESS) Magee David and Dorothy The Bibliography of

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SPECIAL WALTER BINDING FOR THE MAGEES (GRABHORN PRESS.) Magee, David and Dorothy. The Bibliography of the Grabhorn Press. Volume Two 1940-1956. Numerous inserts, specimen leaves, and illustrations. Folio, beautiful specially-bound copy by florence walter for the magees in red morocco depicting a light box shooting out gilt rays and colored squares spelling out "The Grabhorn Press," red morocco gilt turn-ins over marbled paper panel inset; leather-edged chemise and slipcase; additional inserts bound into the volume by Walter. One of 225 unnumbered copies. San Francisco, 1956

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stunning binding by florence walter for the magees. The book is dedicated to Walter who, beneath it, has inscribed the volume to the Magees; she inserted the template for the front cover design, a copy of Revolt of a Tired Typesetter, a gift book printed for members of the Roxburgh and Zamorano clubs plus a sheet of Elmer Adler's introduction page later incorporated into the work; a spoof "ode" on the typesetting of the book by Jane Grabhorn; a proof copy of the rare Announcement prospectus with Magee's manuscript comments that there were only about 25 printed and that, because the book was so successful, it was unnecessary to mail any to prospective customers. Overall, a fine binding and wonderful association copy of one of the great modern presses.