"The Ideal Book or Book Beautiful" by Thomas James Cobden-Sanderson, 1963
Scope and Content
This collection contains material created and printed by Richard J. Hoffman, a printer in Southern California who printed many items for various individuals, institutions, and clubs (including Los Angeles Junior College, California State University at Los Angeles, the Rounce and Coffin Club, and the Roxburghe and Zamorano Clubs). Items consist largely of printed ephemera including Christmas cards, invitations, announcements, memorials, and certificates for various events.
Boxes 2 and 3 below originated in Clark accession MS.1988.001.
Dates
- Creation: 1963
Creator
- From the Collection: Hoffman, Richard J. (Person)
Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.7 Linear Feet (5 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General note
Note in the back reads: "The Ideal Book or Book Beautiful was printed as a project by some members of the Senior Graphic Arts Class at Los Angeles State College. Professor Richard J. Hoffman suggested the text and also contributed most generously of his time and knowledge. Participating members of the class were: Terry Cowgill, Robert. L. Kish, Richard B. Odemar, Donald Roland, Fred L. Williams. This edition was limited to one hundred numbered copies, of which this is number 80."
Repository Details
Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository