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1/300. Ed by Msgr. Francis J Weber, Archivist Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The first publication of a manuscript on Indian and Spanish use of herbs and medicines. Introduction by editor. Rev. Garriga (1843-1915) was Catalonian by birth, ordained in Ireland, posted to American Southwest, California mostly.

2828 California's Reluctant Prelate: The Life and Times of Right Reverend Thaddeus Amat, C.M. (1811-1878), by Rev. Francis J. Weber (read 23 Jan 1996) Amat was born in Barcelona, Spain, Dec 31, 1811, was ordained in Paris Dec 23, 1837, arrived in the US Oct 20, 1838, was consecrated bishop Mar 12, 1854, in Rome, and was bishop of Monterey (in 1859 the title of the diocese was changed to Monterey and Los Angeles) till he died May 12, 1878. This book had good things about it, but it hops around some chronologically. Amat talked quite a bit at the Vatican Council, and did some good there. He was an inopportunist--Weber says most American bishops were--and all in all I believe he was a good bishop, though he was probably a stubborn man. Not a bad book.

The book is made to look like a book of matches. The paper cover opens to reveal a title page printed over a printed "comb" of matches. Twelve pages, printed on one side are stapled into the matchbook-like cover. The book gives a brief history of matches and matchbooks. Distributed at the 3rd Miniature Book Society Conclave in Los Angeles in 1985. Cover title reads: "Grand Conclave 3 Los Angeles 1985". Gift of Esther Beamer. [kkk/89]

An account of the formation of the Miniature Book Society in Ohio, 1983. Although the same information was printed twice before, this is the first miniature version, and one of the very few miniatures produced by Richard J. Hoffman. (Dawson's List 130 - #1, 1984. $8.00; List 155 - #71, 1987. $15.00)

This copy is signed by publisher Robert Hanson

Massman 44. With six cent mission bell (1969 Golden State Bicentennial) stamp afixed as frontispiece. Contains 29 illustrations of California postage stamps. Bound by Reliuredu Centre, S.A., Limoges, France. Printed in Holland by Joh. Enschede en Zonen. Autographed on colophon "For Fred Heidenreichwith the wishes of Frances J Weber". jewel case 1,

An attractive little book, set by hand and printed by Roger Hilleary. Commorates the California landing of Fray Junipero Sera on the occasion of the bicentennial of his death in 1784. 200 copies were printed on an 1860's Columbian press.

399 copies (although colophon says 300 copies) printed in honor of the late Archbishop of Los Angeles. This Eulogy is not dated as it was printed and bound prior to the death of Cardinal McIntyre --ready to be distributed at his funeral.

Wood engravings and binding by Margaret Class. Signed: "Margaret Class fondly for a bookbinder". This copy acquired via an ebay auction in 2000.

A miniature history of the largest aircraft ever built. The binding is the color and style for presentation books for the Pope.

Frontispiece British 20p stamp of the Queen Mother. Black and white photographic reproductions. Designed and typeset by Ward Schori using Centaur for the text and other parts except for the title, which is, appropriately, named Royal Script. Printing done by photolithography at The Schori Press. Printed on white velvet finish Vintage No. 1 Coated by Northwest. Bound by Hugo in brown suedette with gilt title on spine and gilt title and the crest of the House of Windsor on front board. All edges gilt. [200 copies?] Signed by Ward K. Schori.