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Book of the Week
(June 21 – 27)
Haiku Broadsides by Frank Ankenbrand, Jr. (editor). New Britain CT: REM Miniatures, 1967
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A set of 5 miniature haiku broadsides individually printed on Japanese Bokuryu paper, then folded into a paper wrapper. Each wrapper has a numbered printed label with the name of the poet. All 5 broadsides fit into a multi-folded wrap with 4 printed labels: a title page, 2-page introduction and a colophon. This assembly then slides perfectly into the pale yellow paper slipcase with paper pagoda illustration.
The 5 haikus were written by Frank Ankenbrand, Harold Henderson, Nicholas Virgilio, Clement Hoyt and Thomas Harkins.
A limited edition of 200 copies on Japanese Bokuryu marbled paper and each copy is numbered. Each folded broadside measures 1-1/4″ x 2-1/2″. Slipcase measures 2-1/8″ x 2-1/2″. Fine condition.
Robert E. Massmann, proprietor of REM Miniatures is well known for the variety of his creations and this charming set of haikus is a prime example of his ingenuity. Massmann designed it, typeset it for offset lithography, did the artwork and bound it by hand. Other REM haiku creations include a Scroll of Birthday Haiku, also published in 1967, and in 1968 he issued Haiku Broadsides, Series II, identical in format to today’s offering.
Regular price is $38. This week only $30+ $4 to mail. SOLD OUT
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