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Author:

Massmann, Robert E., binder. typographer, designer, binder.

Title:

Alpha and omega : the Christian symbol that was Haddon Klingberg / by Robert E. Massmann.

Edition:

[2nd edition.]

Publisher:

REM Miniatures,

Copyright Date:

1971

Description:

44 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 51 mm

Subject:

Christian art and symbolism.
Klingberg, Haddon E.
Miniature books--Specimens.
Miniature books (Printing)--United States--20th century.
Artists' books--Connecticut.

Other Authors:

Massmann, C. Ernest, bookplate artist.
Sherman, E. Helene, illuminator. cover artist, illuminator.
REM Miniatures (Firm), publishers.
Art Press, printers.

Notes:

"Memorial to a dear friend, and book of Christian symbols."--See R.E. Massmann. Place of publication from p. [16]. "Limited to 100 numbered copies"--Copy 2-3, p. [4]. Copy 1, p. [4] is blank, with no edition statement. Cf. R.E. Massmann: '100 numbered copies, plus second issue, 50 unnumbered copies. Also, 150 copies on plain paper, unnumbered. Stiff wrapper with label.' "Illustrations, cover label and illumination by E. Helene Sherman. Printed at Art Press."--Colophon. Printed in purple on double leaves; frontispiece designed by R.E. Massmann and executed by C. Ernest Massmann (see p. [16]), mounted. Library appears to have 2nd edition copy since it was issued with pink wrapper with label. IaU

Indexed by:

Massmann, R.E. Bib. of REM Miniatures, 1962-1978, no. 42
Bradbury, R.C. 20th century U.S. miniature books, p. 240, no. 42

OCLC:

(OCoLC)46636618

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)