Description

With her death Lois left behind a remarkable gathering of close to four hundred miniature books in the finest condition – she was a stickler for obtaining the best copies with the best provenance. In addition, the collection includes a group of interesting correspondence with collectors, printers and artists, as well as some reference books.

Nearly two hundred books have been carefully and professionally photographed specially for this publication.

The collection consists of miniature books about:
- people and their presses: #30 - #54
- books about books, bookmaking and book people: #55 - $113
- alphabet books: #114 - #130
- a run of all the published titles of the Ash Ranch Press, together with correspondence between Don Hildreth and Kathryn Rickard: #131 - #161
- some stunning special copies and items in unique designer bindings and more fine examples from the collection: #162 - #396.

All in all, a gathering of beautiful books that was assembled with great love, perseverance and a good eye, all on a limited budget.

We feel sure that Lois would have approved of the fact that a major part of the sales from this catalogue will go to theducation of two underprivileged children. We hope you will share in our enthusiasm for Lois’ legacy.

Joshua Heller Rare Books offers this catalogue for free online, knowing that it will be an important addition to the collection of any miniature book collector and lover. Prices and availability of these titles is not guaranteed, and this copy is for reference only. Some of the books, however, are still available as of Summer 2008; please inquire at hellerbkdc@aol.com