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197831306Northampton MA: Cheloniidae Press 1978. Fine. State Proof. One of only a few copies printed for Robinson's Masters Thesis Show in 1978. With title state proof and signature in pencil on the lower margin. This striking black and white print of Robinson in turtle armor and with an image of a turtle and its skeleton next to him anticipates his founding of the Cheloniidae Press the following year. Cheloniidae is the name given to a family of Sea Turtle species. Robinson is shown in profile up to his shoulders and his turtle armor on his head and body given him the air of a Renaissance man. The turtle images are meticulously and realistically depicted. Image is 17.5 x 23 inches on heavy paper measuring 21 x 27 inches. In fine condition. ORIGART/073117. Cheloniidae Press unknown
021897Easthampton MA: Cheloniidae Press 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine in clamshell box. Octavo 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" bound by Gray Parrot in quarter vellum and marbled paper laid in a custom cloth clamshell box. The text was culled from ANIMATE CREATION by Rev. J. G. Wood 1885. The illustrations consist of 26 wood engravings by Alan James Robinson with the names of the birds hand-lettered by Suzanne Moore. Copy #11 of 50 the Deluxe Edition of a total edition of 231 printed by Harold Patrick McGrath and SIGNED by Robinson. This edition has an extra portfolio containing a suite of the 26 engravings each SIGNED and numbered by Robinson. Prospectus laid in. <br/><br/> Cheloniidae Press hardcover
021898Easthampton MA: Cheloniidae Press 1982. First Edition. hardcover. Fine in a Very Good clamshell box with some wear and staining to the backstrip. A luxuriously delightful book. Alan James Robinson. Folio 9-3/4" x 13-1/2" bound in quarter leather by Gray Parrot in custom morocco-backed cloth clamshell box. The text of this wonderful ABC book was compiled by Laurie Block. The illustrations consist of 26 wood engravings and 26 smaller linecuts by Alan James Robinson printed from original blocks cut by the artist. Hand calligraphy is provided by Betse Curtis. This is copy #32 of 50 copies of a total edition of 306 printed by Harold Patrick McGrath and SIGNED by Robinson. This edition has an extra portfolio containing a suite of the 26 engravings each SIGNED and numbered by Robinson. Prospectus laid in. <br/><br/> Cheloniidae Press hardcover
248133Easthampton: Cheloniidae Press 1983. Collection of 3 mock-up books in varying stages. Includes 41 pen and pencil drawings by Alan James Robinson and binder's dummy signed David Bourbeau. 1 vols. Folio. One mock-up in quarter red morocco over linen cloth bound by Gray Parrot gilt lettering on spine. Binder's dummy of full red morocco blind-stamped and hand tooled by David Bourbeau. Unbound leaves contained in chemises. All in cloth clamshell box with inset paper label on spine with calligraphic title by Susanne Moore. Fine with some minor discoloration to clamshell box. Robinson Alan James. Collection of 3 mock-up books in varying stages. Includes 41 pen and pencil drawings by Alan James Robinson and binder's dummy signed David Bourbeau. 1 vols. Folio. Dummy is inscribed and signed by late David Bourbeau: "for Cheloniidae Press in appreciation for the tremendous boost you've given my career by giving me such great work to do David 11.26.82" and "this dummy was made without the benefit of seeing the finished layout or prints from the finished book. Thistle Bindery Easthampton. MA. 1982 DPB." With his notes at the back "Thistle Bindery 2-17-82.the tube on this dummy is made of 'Gehenna Shakespeare ' paper which appears a bit heavy-go to a lighter weight hand-made."<br /> <br /> WITH the typescript annotated etc.<br /> <br /> Bound mock-up contains title "The Odd Bestiary."<br /> <br /> This collection provides unprecedented insight into the evolution of one of the most successful books of the Cheloniidae Press. Cheloniidae Press unknown
1990015716Easthampton MA: Cheloniidae Press 1990. First Edition. hardcover. Fine in a clamshell box a beautiful book. Alan James Robinson. Folio 10-3/8" x 15-7/8" the exact untrimmed size of the First Folio of 1623 bound by Claudia Cohen and Sarah Creighton in full gilt-lettered rust morocco with marbled endsheets by Faith Harrison in a custom cloth clamshell box with a gilt-lettered large morocco spine label. Designed by illustrator Alan James Robinson and Arthur Kinney who wrote the text. Illustrated with 54 wood engravings depicting the birds and beasts and one wood engraving as well as an etching of Shakespeare. This is copy #I of 5 special proof copies of a total edition of only 131 printed by Harold Patrick McGrath on Cheloniidae rag made specially for the Press the first paper to carry a Cheloniidae watermark and SIGNED by the illustrator on the colophon page. With an extra suite of the engravings and etching each SIGNED and numbered by Robinson plus another suite issued only with the limitation of 5 containing two working proofs of each wood engraving and three state proofs of the etching all SIGNED by Robinson. In addition there are two ORIGINAL PENCIL DRAWINGS--one of a wolf the other a lion--INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the artist to the original owner. Prospectus laid in. The rarest state of the greatest achievement of the press. <br/><br/> Cheloniidae Press hardcover
248120Williamsburg Massachusetts: Cheloniidae Press 1983. Artist's copy. Etched portrait frontispiece and 7 wood engravings. Includes two mock-ups signed by Alan James Robinson with illustrations 8 original watercolor drawings a group of 31 pencil studies 30 proofs of the woodcuts and etchings and a long galley proof. 4to. Full vellum on straps hand-bound by Gray Parrot. Spine lettered and gilt top edge gilt. Watercolor drawings engravings and mock-up material laid into four cloth chemises. All in cloth clamshell box. Fine. Robinson Alan James. Artist's copy. Etched portrait frontispiece and 7 wood engravings. Includes two mock-ups signed by Alan James Robinson with illustrations 8 original watercolor drawings a group of 31 pencil studies 30 proofs of the woodcuts and etchings and a long galley proof. 4to. Six poems originally published in Birds Beasts & Flowers 1930 newly illustrated by Alan James Robinson. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Unique visual archive of the genesis and execution of this fine edition. Cheloniidae Press unknown
198333560Williamsburg Massachusetts: Cheloniidae Press 1983. Deluxe Edition No. 30 of 90 copies printed on Fabriano Perusia. Etched portrait frontispiece and 8 wood engravings on 7 sheets by Alan James Robinson. 1 vols. 4to. Bound in quarter vellum with an extra suite of the wood engravings and the etching laid in a linen chemise the book and extra suite in a quarter vellum tray case. Robinson Alan James. Deluxe Edition No. 30 of 90 copies printed on Fabriano Perusia. Etched portrait frontispiece and 8 wood engravings on 7 sheets by Alan James Robinson. 1 vols. 4to. Cheloniidae Press unknown
