Not in Adomeit [extra illustrated edition]

Description

Bibliography and description of 4 Thumb Bibles not listed in the bibliograph compiled by Ruth Adomeit, Three centuries of Thumb Bibles. Includes illustrations of title pages of the Thumb Bibles.

Physical Description

[24] p.: ill. (some col.); 79 mm. Bound in red leatherette with applied hexagonal printed title label on cover. In dark grey/blue card slipcase with applied printed label. Unlike the regular edition, this edition is bound as pages within the covers, with applied color illustrations of the bindings of some of the bindings.

Creation Information

Massmann, Robert E. 2002.

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This book is part of the collection entitled: Miniature Book Collection and was provided by the UNT Libraries Special Collections to the UNT Digital Library, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 95 times. More information about this book can be viewed below.

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Author

  • Massmann, Robert E. Robert E. Massmann, author, librarian, and publisher of miniature books under his imprint REM Miniatures. Massmann assembled a major collection of miniature books, and is a founding member of the Miniature Book Society.

Typographer

  • Massmann, Richard A. Richard Massmann, son of publisher Robert E. Massmann. Typographer and designer.

Publisher

  • REM Miniatures
    Publisher Info: REM Miniatures is the imprint of Robert E. Massmann, librarian, author, publisher, and collector.
    Place of Publication: New Britain, Connecticut

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  • Robert E. Massmann

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Description

Bibliography and description of 4 Thumb Bibles not listed in the bibliograph compiled by Ruth Adomeit, Three centuries of Thumb Bibles. Includes illustrations of title pages of the Thumb Bibles.

Physical Description

[24] p.: ill. (some col.); 79 mm.
Bound in red leatherette with applied hexagonal printed title label on cover. In dark grey/blue card slipcase with applied printed label. Unlike the regular edition, this edition is bound as pages within the covers, with applied color illustrations of the bindings of some of the bindings.

Notes

An example of the "Extra Illustrated" edition, which consists of 20 copies. The Libraries' copy is #15.

"typography by Richard A. Massmann. Design, layout, and binding by Robert E. Massmann."--colophon.

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Miniature Book Collection

These miniature books, 4 inches (10 cm) tall or smaller, include both contemporary and historical works. In some cases, only the covers have been digitized.

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Creation Date

  • 2002

Added to The UNT Digital Library

  • Sept. 28, 2007, 5:43 p.m.

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  • July 21, 2021, 9:09 a.m.

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Massmann, Robert E. Not in Adomeit [extra illustrated edition], book, 2002; New Britain, Connecticut. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3571/: accessed March 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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