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[Broadside] "When I write . . . ."
[Newark, VT]: Janus Press, 1982. Broadside. Item #10456
Broadside. 20" x 14." Limited edition, one of 550 copies. Updike's prose printed in 28 and 36 pt Trump Mediaeval capitals. Van Vliet's woodcut in rainbow roll from orange to blue, all on Barcham Green Boxley paper. This from the printer's archive, it was once framed for an exhibition and there are small tabs on the verso; very light foxing. A near fine copy otherwise.
A beautiful sentiment from Updike attractively designed and illustrated by Van Vliet. The broadside was commissioned by Beverly Lynch for the American Library Association. Ruth Fine, The Janus Press 1981-1990, p. 45.
Price: $175.00