Five Rare Books for Collectors: Northampton Book Fair
Northampton Book Fair
Northampton Book Fair
Highlights from the Northampton Antiquarian Book, Ephemera, and Book Arts Fair which runs November 22-23 at Northampton Center for the Arts, Massachusetts, include:
The Free People by Anders Olmquist (NY: Outerbridge & Dienstfrey, 1969. First edition)
The uncommon hardcover issue of this coast-to-coast photographic essay of the American hippie movement, heavy on the Haight-Ashbury scene, and with numerous photos from the 1969 Woodstock festival. Offered by Dividing Line Books of Ridgewood, NY.
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert (Alfred A. Knopf, 1961)
First edition in dustjacket. Offered by Dewey Decimals, of Northampton, MA, who will be offering a selection of books from the personal libraries of Madeleine L'engle, Edward Herrmann, and Barry Moser.
Night Ambush by Doug Anderson
Print by David Schirm, from The Nocturne Suite, a portfolio of words and images printed by hand and letterpress on various papers and housed in a hand-made portfolio case. limited edition of 20 copies. Offered by Brighton Press Bellows Falls. The press and their sister company Art Around Books will be featuring their letterpress and artist books and broadsides, alongside a varied collection of poetry and literary titles.
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Dividing Line Books
The Free People by Anders Olmquist
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Dewey Decimals
James and the Giant Peach
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Brighton Press
Night Ambush
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William Hutchison
National Children's Book Week poster by Eric Carle
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Furious Day Press
Doors of Perception by Richard H. Turnbull
Works by Eric Carle
William Hutchison, antiquarian books and ephemera, of Mendenhall, PA. will be showcasing a collection of books and graphics by writer and illustrator Eric Carle, including a signed National Children's Book Week poster (1999) and first editions of Carle's early work from Peter Pauper Press including Aesop's Fables for Modern Readers (1965) and a signed copy of Carle's scarce book Very Long Tail: A Folding Book (1972).
Doors of Perception by Richard H. Turnbull
Turnbull, of Furious Day Press, of Leeds, MA, will be showcasing a selection of his artist books and 3D books, some with silkscreen or letterpress, including etchings or collages.
