Reflections on the Short Life of the Ephemeron. Godine publisher. 1 of 100 copies.
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Reflections on the Short Life of the Ephemeron. Godine publisher. 1 of 100 copies.

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Reflections on the Short Life of the Ephemeron. Boston, MA: David R. Godine publisher, 1970. Printed in an edition of 100 copies, signed by the artist, Lance Hidy at the colophon. The edition was not individually numbered. Text from Thomas Boreman’s essay on the mayfly in “A Description of Some Curious and Uncommon Creatures” originally published in London, 1739. Artwork by Lance Hidy. Hardcover. Limited Edition. Unpaginated. 8vo. Tan cloth boards with matching clamshell box. BOX: Gold embossed title on leather strip applied to spine of box. A light abrasion on the cover and light wear on a couple of tips. BOOK: Printed paper label on cover board. Fine condition. CL17aThis early piece by the press of David R. Godine featuring a particularly fun combination of 1970s graphic arts and 18th century children’s literature, reproduces Thomas Boreman's essay on the mayfly from "A Description of Some Curious and Uncommon Creatures" published in London, 1739. Three color etchings by Lance Hidy a

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