Small folio, 38 pages plus samples. A bibliography of the books from the private press of Robert R. Reid, published in Vancouver from 1949 to 1962, with commentaries on each by Reid and sample sheets from three of his books (Gold, The Journal of Norman Lee & Kuthan's Menagerie). West Coast artist Takao Tanabe, who wrote the preface, learned job printing at Reid's side in the early 1950's, and worked on two of the five books in the bibliography.

Edition of 40 copies, five hors commerce. Hand-set in 18-point Perpetua and printed on Arches mouldmade paper in a variety of colors, using a Washington handpress. Numerous illustrations throughout. Handmade paper guards for each sample. Sewn on four vellum tapes, laced into a limp case of handmade paper commissioned specially for this project from Reg Lissel, and slipcased. Copies in a full-leather design binding were available by presubscription (a total of nine were bound thus). Issue price C$725. OP

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