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Bromer Booksellers records

 Collection
Identifier: ML-90
ML-90

  • Staff Only

Description

The records of Bromer Booksellers contain correspondence, catalogues, manuscripts, dummy books, samples of paper, cloth and leather for bindings, galley and page proofs, illustrations, pamphlets, photographs and negatives, extra sheets of pages and articles. Examples of fine printing from such presses as Henry Morris' Bird and Bull Press, Ashendene hand press at the Bridwell Library of Southern Methodist University, Firefly Press, Rara Avis Press, Chamberlain Press and Stinehour Press are also included. Primarily known for miniature books, the collection also includes material related to the non-miniature book "The Mystique of Vellum" which was published in 1984. (Type, originally included was given to the Book Arts Workshop in Baker Library)

Dates

  • 1952 - 1992

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

9.5 linear ft. (7 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Bromer Booksellers (1977-1991), publisher of miniature books. Consist of correspondence, catalogues, manuscripts, dummy books, samples of paper, cloth and leather for bindings, galley and page proofs, illustrations, pamphlets, photographs and negatives, extra sheets of pages and articles.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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