Dard Hunter: miscellaneous thoughts and reflections.

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Collected memories by Dard Hunter, as well as information about him and his work. Includes samples of paper made by Hunter.

Physical Description

1 case (2 v.) : col. ill. (on covers and case), 1 mounted ill., mounted samples ; 83 x 64 x 92 mm. Rectangular case is surmounted by model of Dard Hunter's papermill. Within case are the two volumes of text. One volume is shaped as a cross-section of the mill, while the other volume is constructed in the shape of a millstone.

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Massmann, Robert E. 1984.

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  • 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.

Printer

  • Art Press Art Press, located in New Britain, Connecticut.

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  • 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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  • Main Title: Dard Hunter: miscellaneous thoughts and reflections.
  • Other: Miscellaneous thoughts and reflections.
  • Other: Dard Hunter doll house

Description

Collected memories by Dard Hunter, as well as information about him and his work. Includes samples of paper made by Hunter.

Physical Description

1 case (2 v.) : col. ill. (on covers and case), 1 mounted ill., mounted samples ; 83 x 64 x 92 mm.

Rectangular case is surmounted by model of Dard Hunter's papermill. Within case are the two volumes of text. One volume is shaped as a cross-section of the mill, while the other volume is constructed in the shape of a millstone.

Notes

Edition of 100 copies.

"Publication, design, typography, layout, carpentry, and hand coloring by Robert E. Massmann. Printed at Art Press."--colophon, v.1.

Libraries' copy signed by Robert E. Massmann.

Purchase: 2005.

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  • 1984

Start & End Dates

  • 1928 - 1955

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  • Sept. 28, 2007, 5:20 p.m.

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Massmann, Robert E. Dard Hunter: miscellaneous thoughts and reflections., book, 1984; New Britain, Connecticut. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3584/: accessed May 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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