FathomingBA-37

FathomingBA-37


[logo]

University of Richmond Book Arts Studio

archives@richmond.edu

Repository
University of Richmond Book Arts Studio
Identification
BA-37
Title
Fathoming 2015
Quantity
1 Volumes, includes illustrations and maps, in box, 17 cm, box (19 x 9 x 5 cm)
Quantity
Creator
Spring, Jessica
Creator
Springtide Press
Language
English .
Technical
"[L]etterpress printed with handset Latin Condensed and Bernhar Gothic with vintage maritime cuts. The edition includes a varied copy for each of the seven seas, featuring collectible tobacco cards sold with packages of cigarettes from 1924-37. Printed by Jessica Spring and bound in an adaptation of Hedi Kyle's flag book structure with Japanese maritime maps from 1945 [on exterior of concertina spine]. [Drop-spine] boxes bound and portholes scuttled by Gabby Cooksey"--Colophon. Rare Book Room copy includes author's autograph. Statement of responsibility from colophon.

Administrative Information

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Britton fund.


Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Artists' books
  • Flag books (Toy and movable books)
  • Naval art and science
  • Ocean liners in art
  • Seafaring life in art
  • Terminology