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The Motto Book
A reprint of the original Motto Book as produced by The Roycrofters. A collection of epigrams by Elbert Hubbard, with cover design by Dard Hunter. This edition reprinted from the original by The Bookmark, East Aurora. Softcover, 68 pages.
SKU Number:MTTOBOOK
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By His Own Labor: The Biography of Dard Hunter
By Cathleen A. Baker. This is the first comprehensive work about all facets of the Dard Hunter life to be offered in a trade edition. 360 pages with 76 pages of color and black and white illustrations, published by Oak Knoll Books. Hardcover.
SKU Number:BHOL
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My Life With Paper
In this autobiography, Dard Hunter gives a fascinating and readable account of his life as a graphic designer and paper historian. This long out-of-print first and only edition was published by Alfred Knopf in 1958. This is a very scarce uncirculated mint copy. Limited copies available. Hardcover.
SKU Number:MLWPAPR
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Papermaking: The History and Technique of an Ancient Craft
This classic work has long been considered the ultimate papermakers companion. 611 pages with hundreds of illustrations. Any question about the subject is answered here. Dover paperback.
SKU Number:HISTTECHN
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Dear Mr. Hunter
The letters of Vojtech Preissig to Dard Hunter 1920-1925.
In 1920 Vojtech Preissig contacted Dard Hunter to inquire about having a custom handmade paper produced for a book project. This initial contact led to a lengthy correspondence and friendship that demonstrated a shared passion for all aspects of the book arts.
Dear Mr. Hunter comprises Preissig's letters to Dard Hunter. The ultimate fate of Dard Hunter's letters in reply is unknown, but Preissig's side of the correspondence offers many insights in its matter-of-fact unveiling of the process of artistic development. Softcover, 68 pages.
SKU Number:DEARDH
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Watermark - Detail from Michelangelo's Doni Tondo
This lovely watermark has been created by Annarita Librari from Fabriano, Italy. The process begins by first carving the image in wax. From this wax metal dies are made and a papermaking mould surface is embossed with the image. A thin piece of handmade paper is formed with the mould and the watermark image is seen when held to the light. 5 x 7.5"
SKU Number:WMRKMICH
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Watermark - Detail from Da Vinci's Mona Lisa
This lovely watermark has been created by Annarita Librari from Fabriano, Italy. The process begins by first carving the image in wax. From this wax metal dies are made and a papermaking mould surface is embossed with the image. A thin piece of handmade paper is formed with the mould and the watermark image is seen when held to the light. 7 x 9.25"
SKU Number:WMRKDVINCI
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Watermark - Detail from a Cimabue fresco of St. Francis
This lovely watermark has been created by Annarita Librari from Fabriano, Italy. The process begins by first carving the image in wax. From this wax metal dies are made and a papermaking mould surface is embossed with the image. A thin piece of handmade paper is formed with the mould and the watermark image is seen when held to the light. 7 x 9.5"
SKU Number:WMRKSTFRAN
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