A Southland Bohemia: The Arroyo Seco Colony as the Century Begins


By: Ward Ritchie (1905-1996)

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Pasadena, CA: Published by Vance Gerry, A Weather Bird Press Book, 1996.

8vo. 8 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches. (28) pp. Half-title, black-and-white photographic frontispiece, introduction by Glen Dawson, double-page "Map of the Southland Bohemia" signed by Vance Gerry in the plate; text clean, unmarked. Dark green wrappers, printed paper front cover label, text block stitched, wrappers perfect bound; binding square and tight. BHL423-001. Fine.

LIMITED EDITION of 200 copies, digitally typeset by Pall Bohne, electrostatically reproduced on wove paper, binding by Mariana Blau. Contains the text of a talk given by Ward Ritchie and Gloria Stuart at the Southwest Museum Library in Los Angeles, October 1, 1995. Ward Ritchie was an active member of the Southland Bohemia in the 1930s.

REFERENCE: Butcher, "Checklist," in Vance Gerry & The Weather Bird Press, No. 110.

Title: A Southland Bohemia: The Arroyo Seco Colony as the Century Begins

Author Name: Ward Ritchie (1905-1996)

Edition: LIMITED EDITION of 200 copies

Created: 1996

Country of Origin: United States

Illustrator: Vance Gerry (1939-2005)

Location Published: Pasadena, CA, Published by Vance Gerry, A Weather Bird Press Book: 1996

Binding: Dark green wrappers, printed paper front cover lab

Book Condition: Fine

Jacket Condition: None, as issued

Size: 8vo. 8 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches

Type: Book

Categories: California Local History, Fine Press

Seller ID: BHL423-001

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