Accession number
PML 253699
Creator
Massmann, Robert E., author.
Published
New Britain, Conn. : REM Miniatures, 1983.
Credit line
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman, 1994.
Notes
Printed on four double leaves and three singles leaves; first and last single leaves blank.
Cf. folded sheet in pocket: "Ere e, and eme are the Spanish pronunciations for REM. The rest of the title page is done in improper Spanish ... The miniature pronouncement itself is easy when you put it into vernacular English ...
"Calligraphy and Illumination by E. Helene Sherman"--Page [7].
"Publication, Design, Typography, Hand Coloring, and Bindind by REM Miniatures, New Britain, Connecticut. Printed at Art Press"--Page [9].
"59 numbered, hand-colored copies to celebrate my 59th birthday, April 2, 1983. Also 241 illuminated and autographed copies ... to celebrate my retirement"--Page [10].
Cf. folded sheet in pocket: "Ere e, and eme are the Spanish pronunciations for REM. The rest of the title page is done in improper Spanish ... The miniature pronouncement itself is easy when you put it into vernacular English ...
"Calligraphy and Illumination by E. Helene Sherman"--Page [7].
"Publication, Design, Typography, Hand Coloring, and Bindind by REM Miniatures, New Britain, Connecticut. Printed at Art Press"--Page [9].
"59 numbered, hand-colored copies to celebrate my 59th birthday, April 2, 1983. Also 241 illuminated and autographed copies ... to celebrate my retirement"--Page [10].
Description
14 unnumbered pages ; 44 x 55 mm
Inscriptions/Markings
E. Helene Sherman's signature in ink on page [7]; author's signature in ink on page [9] as issued.
Provenance
From the library of Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
Red leatherette with pictorial illustration affixed to front. Issued in red paper slipcase with illustrated label affixed to front.
Classification
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