Les Ferriss (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: near fine(-). 1st ed. Brown cloth octavo, gilt lettering; 141 pages: illustrations, maps, portraits; 24 cm; bibliographical references. Inscribed by Charles B. Faulhaber, Director Friends of Bancroft Library, to James Bancroft. Number 52 in the Series of keepsakes issued by the Friends of the Bancroft Library for its members Voyages to the Pacific coast. Education -- California -- History. Education. Gold mines and mining. Travel. Voyages to the Pacific coast. Transcribed from Willey's "Personal memoranda" and diary, manuscripts held by the Bancroft Library. "This book was designed and composed by Les Ferriss in Healdsburg, California. The type is University Old Style, a digital rendering of University of California Old Style . Printed and bound by Thomson-Shore, Inc., in an edition of five hundred case-bound copies, and five hundred paper-bound copies, using 60 lb. Nature's Natural text paper, with Rainbow and Mohawk cover papers."--Colophon. Includes typed letter (TLS) to patrons from Friedn of the Bancroft Library laid in. About near fine to near fine(-) with a few light stains to back board and to front upper left-hand corner.…

Wraps. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Folio - between 12" - 15" Tall. Unbound proof, believed to be unique, of this notable collaboration between printer Richard Bigus, artist Tom Killion, and William Everson, who had taught both of them printing at UC Santa Cruz. It was acquired directly from William Everson himself. This is what appears to be a final production proof, exquisitely printed on reverse fold Japanese paper, collated and complete at [52] pages, with the original prints by Tom Killion. It is signed in pencil on the colophon by Killion beneath his print, and in ink below by Everson. It is un-numbered, nor is it marked 'A/P'. Unlike the edition, this copy was never stab-bound, and is present in unbound sheets. It is perfectly printed, as was always the case with Bigus' work. While this is suitable for a custom binding, it would also be ideal for exhibition, as the entire work could be shown (since the edition was intended to be bound reverse-fold, the sheets are printed on one side only). It is in very good condition, with only very slight wear; several minor smudges, and some spotting to some leaves which may have been present in the paper when made.Woodcuts By Tom Killion.…