The Typophiles Welcome Fritz Kredel. NY, 1938.
6 x 9. Seven contributions for Fritz Kredel's first visit to the U. S., laid into a printed yellow wrap around jacket. Wrapper has some wear (repaired) & soil, but the 7 printed pieces are fine. Housed in an attractive custom folder.
WITH the 4-page invitation to the luncheon, order slip, ticket admitting one, and place card for Mrs. Bennett. Item #18999
No limitation given, but very scarce. Alexander Mueller contributed a woodcut -- "An Impression of the City." It was printed on Japanese vellum by the Spiral Press. Other contributors include Golden Hind, Bauer Type Foundry, John Archer, Duenewald, Huxley House, George Salter, Warren Chappell, Black Cat Press, and R. Hunter Middleton) The seventh of eight books issued by the Typophiles before the Chap Book series was formalized in 1940. Rathé "G."
Price: $450.00