The Ideal Book or Book Beautiful
Eugene, OR: University of Oregon, John Henry Nash Fine Arts Press, 1933. Hard Cover. Very Good+ binding. Item #9423
Quarto. [4], 12, [4] pp. Limited edition, number 8 of 50 copies. As issued, in marbled paper over boards with leather title label on the spine. Light rubbing to the edges; but generally a very well preserved copy.
Since the mid-1920s Nash had begun to develop relationships in Eugene, Oregon, both in and out of the University. Late in the 1920s he aided in the establishment of the John Henry Nash Fine Arts Press at the university. While some of the early books issued from this press in the 1920s were less than exceptional, but the early 30s the quality of work was universally admired. This present title was called by the Inland Printer among the finest keepsake editions of frequently reprinted credo. While not printed by Nash, his influence is evident throughout. With such a small limitation and about a third of the edition in institutional holdings, this is very uncommon in commerce. A lovely book. Harlan, Robert D. John Henry Nash: The Biography of a Career. p. 106-115.
Price: $200.00