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Author:
Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906.
Title:
Observations of cats / by Harrison Weir ... ; illustrations by Amanda Epstein.
Publisher:
Borrower's Press,
Copyright Date:
1986
Description:
63, [1] pages : color illustrations ; 20 mm
Subject:
Cats.
Miniature books--Specimens.
Cats.
Miniature books.
Specimens.
Miniature books (Printing)--United States--20th century.
Other Authors:
Epstein, Amanda, illustrator.
Borrower's Press.
Notes:
" ... originally printed in a book published in 1889 and is a major portion of the first two chapters. The original book is entitled: 'Our cats and all about them: their varieties, habits, and management, and for show, the standard of excellence and beauty, described and pictured.'"--Colophon, p. 61. " ... printed by hand ... on 100% rag paper. The edition is limited to 150 numbered and signed copies ..."--Colophon, p. [62]. Illustrations hand-colored. Letterpress; maroon leather covers with gilt spine title and cat illustration on front cover. gold and white striped endpapers. Library has copy number 15, signed by J. Bernier. IaU
Indexed by:
Bradbury, R.C. 20th century U.S. miniature books, p. 35, no. 63
OCLC:
(OCoLC)50391249
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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