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Author:

Massmann, Robert E., illustrator. binder, illustrator.

Title:

From the depths of the sea to the bluebird of happiness, in only 300,000,000 years / by Robert E. Massmann.

Publisher:

REM Miniatures,

Copyright Date:

1995

Description:

1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 67 mm in box 125 x 75 x 28 mm + 1 marine fossils

Subject:

Miniature books--Specimens--20th century.
Artists' books--United States--Specimens--20th century.
New York (State)--History.
Fossils--Specimens.
Artists' books.
Miniature books.
New York (State)
United States.
History.

Other Authors:

Massmann, C. Ernest, calligrapher. calligrapher.
Massmann, Richard A., typographer.
Massmann, Eloise C., colorist.
Yarmchuk, Anthony dedicatee.
REM Miniatures (Firm), publishers.

Notes:

Limited edition of 155 copies. "In Memoriam, Anthony Yarmchuk, 1909-1994"--Dedication. "Illustrations and hand lettering by C. Ernest Massmann. Typography by Richard A. Massmann. Hand colored by Eloise and Robert Massmann. Design, layout, binding, and fossil packing by R.E.M. [Robert E. Massmann]."--Colophon. "Matchbox" type case contains two compartments. One compartment houses the book, which has a "cigar band" around it. On band is written instructions for working the birdcage effect on the cover. The second compartment of the case contains two marine fossils. "Fossil age: circa 300,000,000 years. Fossil date: circa 299,998,005 B.C." --Box cover. Cover title, book and case: "Seashells and bluebirds." Includes one mounted postage stamp. Library copy contains 1 marine fossil specimen. IaU Library has copy number 5, signed by Robert E. Massmann. IaU

OCLC:

(OCoLC)48776461

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)