Rosemead, CA: Bookhaven Press, 1968. Number 381 of 500 copies. This lovely miniature book was the second book to be printed at Pall Bohne's Bookhaven Press. As he states in the colophon, Bohne was the author as well as the illustrator, typographer, printer, and binder. "Pall W. Bohne (1935-2017) was an eminent member of the Southern California fine press and book arts scene who was known particularly for his expertise in letter press printing. As the operator of Bookhaven Press in Rosemead, California from 1967-1992, Bohne produced numerous works of ephemera and printed pamphlets, including a few miniature books, including Highlights in the History of American Whaling and Jabberwocky, the Famous Mock Heroic Epic. Bohne demonstrated his skills as an artisan through wood-engraving and bookplate production, and purportedly held a wide range interests in other fields such as beekeeping and blacksmithing" (from UCLA library finding aid for their Bohne collection). This copy is said to be from the personal collection of Greg Dawson, proprietor of Dawson's Book Shop, which issued many miniature books beginning in 1949. However, there are no ownership markings. This charming production has a whale, ship and waves vignette on the title page, and woodcuts and ornaments throughout the text. There are illustrations by Bohne of whale species, whaling tools, and products made from whales such as scrimshaw and corsets.It includes a list of museums with whaling exhibitions and a bibliography, Bound in gray paper covers with black glossy paper spine with title in gilt. Printed in Bembo type. In fine condition. 45 pages. Measures 1 7/8 x 2 1/2 inches. MINIATURE/060623. More

Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins Press, 1971. Hardcover. Second printing. "This book is about the use of photography as a tool for the scientific study of the deep sea. It presents the development of the art of underwater photography at great depth and illustrates its use in several branches of oceanography by reviews of past work, and by original contributions" (preface). Includes a section of full color photographs meant to be viewed with a stereo viewer - which is included in a pocket in the back of the book. Quarto. Black cloth boards with silver title to spine and front board. Minor soiling to front cover. Offsetting to endpapers, else clean. Filled with photographs and charts. One fold-out chart. 310 pages. PHOTO/032323. Very Good. More

Rutland, VT: Carolyn Shattuck, [2021]. Hardcover. Number 2 of 5 copies, signed and numbered by the book artist. Carolyn Shattuck is a noted printmaker, using monotype, dry point, painting, stencils and mixed media. In addition to her printmaking skills, Shattuck is architectural in the way she executes the intricate constructions for her artist's books, which highlight her interest in social and environmental causes. She exhibits her work nationally in numerous juried exhibitions and has received many awards. Her books have been collected by a number of special collections libraries at universities throughout the country. Shattuck is interested in endangered species and bringing their plight to the forefront. This vibrant production addresses the endangerment of the Monarch butterfly. She writes in this work: "The migrating monarch was added to the 'red list' of threatened species and categorized as endangered...Scientists blame the population decline on habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide and herbicide use." The colorful butterfly images she has created of the Monarch is accompanied by a poem by Emily Dickinson titled "The Butterfly's Day."  The book is bound in black paper covers with colorful scribbles as a design. It is structured as a carousel by which the covers can be placed back to back and the book is then self-standing. The butterflies pop up as the book is opened and the pages turned. The four Monarchs are constructed with black Lama Li paper and transparent film. They appear to rest on pink flowers. With blue ribbon ties. The book is housed in a black slipcase with a white title label on the front. In fine condition. Measures 7.5 x 6 x 1.5 inches.   ARTB/041123. Fine. More