An introduction to chapbooks
By: Barry McKay.
Contributors: Melinsky, Clare.; Incline Press
Publisher: Incline Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Oldham, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 37
Subjects: Chapbooks, English.
Other titles: Chapbooks.
Notes: "This book is based on the illustrated talk that the author has given to the Manchester Bibliographical Society and subsequently as one of the series of talks organized under the auspices of the Friends of the St Bride Printing Library in London, where he has also curated a chapbook exhibition.  His presentation has been edited to make the second in our occasional series of book talks in print." -- T.p. verso.

Includes "Notes": p. 35-37.

"Printed and published by Graham Moss & Kathy Whalen Incline Press ... " -- Colophon.

"This book has been printed in 12 pt Bell types keyboarded and cast by Peter Sanderson at Whittington Press.  The line block reproductions of original material were made by the Block Shop in Ancoats, Manchester.  The paper is Rivoli, and archival quality sheet supplied by John Purcell Paper." -- Colophon.

Accompanied by chapbook in side pocket of lower cover entitled: "A garland of excellent old songs", and with imprint: "Printed by G. Moss at 36 Bow Street, Oldham, from where may be purchased an assortment of slips, songs, & c.".  Side pocket also includes two facsimile t.p.

"The pocketed chapbook was cast in 10 pt Baskerville type by Harry McIntosh of Speedspools in Edinburgh.  The paper was hand made as a replica of early 19th-century paper by Griffen Mill of County Mayo in Ireland.  Clare Melinsky made the lino cut as a reinterpretation of the cut shown on page 31." -- Colophon.

MASS copy: "Of the edition of two hundred and fifty books printed on the AutoVic and all hand bound, this copy is No. 111 here signed by the author"