Large Collection of Jo Mora ("Renaissance Man of the West") ephemera

Publication date: 2026

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Seller: Carpe Diem Fine Books, ABAA, Monterey, CA, U.S.A.Carpe Diem Fine Books, ABAA

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This collection features over 40 pieces of ephemera inspired by the art and writing of Jo Mora, including: 1) 18 - items promoting the 2010 Monterey County Fair themed "The Fair in the Air." Included are three posters, (one 18" x 24," one 16" x 20," one 11" x 14 1/2" and one 9 1/2" x 12"); a folded fair program (8 3/4" x 11 1/2"); a copy of "GO!" magazine promoting the fair; Carmel Pine Cone Gift Guide featuring Jo Mora holiday cards; ten bookmarks; and a refrigerator magnet, all with artwork inspired by Mora's children's book "Chippie de Munk: the Great Inventor!" 2) 12 - items promoting the 2011 Monterey County Fair themed "Horsing Around." Included are one 15" x 17" poster; one 5" x 7" postcard; and ten bookmarks, all with artwork inspired by Mora's children's book "Budgee Budgee Cottontail!" 3) 1 - copy of the August 18, 2011 Sonora CA "Union Democrat Weekender," (Sonora CA) featuring "MORA in Sonora" exhibition. 4) 1 - 16" x 20" poster promoting the 2016 Monterey County Fair themed "Celebrate 80 Years" with artwork inspired by Mora's mural created for Fables Restaurant! 5) 3 - copies of "A Motorist's Guide for the Public Art of Jo Mora: Travel into Monterey County's Past and Present" 6) 1 - undated 8 1/2" x 11" copy 4-page "Legacy Joseph Jacinto Mora: A Celebration of Scu;ptures" featuring story and images of Mora's 1937 sculptures for the Monterey County Courthosue. 7) 3 - 4" x 4" drink coasters (with detail from Mora's California carte) from "Jo's Cafe," named for Mora and opened in 2016 upon the full restoration of the Monterey County Courthouse with Mora's decorative elements. 8) 1 - copy 176pp Spring 2026 issue of "Carmel Magazine" featuring an extensive 7-page article with many photographs of Mora's works; "Traveleing into Monterey County's Past: A Drive Through the Art of Jo Mora." 9) 2 - postcards, 1) 4" x 6" with collage of Mora art and 2) 5" x 7" with "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" detail from Mora's 1933 poster "Evolution of the Cowboy," used as cover art for The Byrds iconic album "Sweetheart of the Rodeo.".…

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Title
Large Collection of Jo Mora ("Renaissance Man of the West") ephemera
Author
[Jo Mora]
Publication year
2026
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Arts & Photography

Carpe Diem Fine Books, ABAA

Monterey, CA, U.S.A.

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Carpe Diem Fine Books specializes in out-of-print and rare books in all subject areas with an emphasis on the history and literature of California and the Missions - and the American West. Visit our shop in downtown Old Monterey, where we feature an ever-changing array of out-of-print and rare books - as well as ephemera, fine art and other interesting collectibles. We currently have several thousand books from our inventory cataloged online (a small portion of our total inventory); please take time to browse our selection. And, as we are adding books regularly, we hope you will bookmark our site and visit often. Since we have many books in stock which are not yet listed online, please inquire about items of special interest. …

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Carpe Diem Fine Books, ABAA

245 Pearl Street
Monterey, CA U.S.A. 93940