signed first edition Hardcover
1988 · Elmwood
by FORD, Richard
Elmwood: Raven Editions. 1988. A limited edition of this essay, a shorter version of which had appeared in Harper's. Issued in a total edition of 140 copies, of which only 40 were hardbound: 26 lettered copies and 14 presentation copies. This is number 10 of 14 presentation copies signed by the author, with a frontispiece by noted artist Russell Chatham, hand-shaded and signed by Chatham as well. Designed and printed letterpress by Carol Blinn at Warwick Press. Hand-bound in quarter leather and decorated paste paper over boards. A fine copy of a beautiful production. Unless otherwise noted, our first editions are first printings. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. (Inventory #: 911170)