| Description: | Spoof of Latin and Spanish text in ornate calligraphy. The text is not in correct Latin or Spanish, but intended to "look" like it. |
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| Creator(s): | Massmann, Robert E. |
| Creation Date: | 1983 |
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UNT Libraries Rare Book and Texana Collections
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| Collection(s): |
Miniature Book Collection
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Total Uses: 16
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| Creator (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. |
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| Publisher Info: |
Publisher Name: 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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| Original Creation Date: | 1983 | |
| Description: | Spoof of Latin and Spanish text in ornate calligraphy. The text is not in correct Latin or Spanish, but intended to "look" like it. |
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| Note: |
"Calligraphy and illumination by E. Helene Sherman."--p. [7]. "Publication, design, typography, hand coloring, and binding by Robert E. Massmann, REM Miniatures, New Britain, Connecticut. Printed at Art Press. 59 numbered, hand-colored copies to celebrate my 59th birthday, April 2, 1983. ... Also 241 illuminated and autographed copies, for lovers of beauty, to celebrate my retirement."--colophon. Libraries' copy is #54, with presentation inscription by Massmann: "For Wayne - Love Bob." Bindings in several colors of leatherette exist. Gift: February 2002. |
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| Physical Description: |
[14] p.; 44 x 55 mm. Bound in dark blue leatherette with applied hand-colored label. In pale blue card slipcase with applied hand-colored label. In pocket inside back cover is loose sheet with key to "translating" the text. |
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| Added Title: | O sibili | |
| Partner: |
UNT Libraries Rare Book and Texana Collections
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| Collection: |
Miniature Book Collection
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| Resource Type: | Book | |
| Format: | Text | |
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Access:
Public
License:
Copyright
Holder:
Robert E. Massmann
Statement:
Copyright held by Robert E. Massmann. Material may not be reproduced without permission.
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