Wardela!
Contributors: O'Mara, Allwyn.; Imprenta Glorias.; Press Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Imprenta Glorias
Published: 1996
Place of publication: [Los Angeles]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 12
Subjects: Ritchie, Ward, -- 1905-1996.; Artists' books.
Notes: In verse.

Accordion folded book between two boards with pages numbered in opposite directions.

"These poems were written for Ward Ritchie, Christmas and New Year's 1995"--P. [12] of first sequence.

Publisher and date, "Imprenta Glorias, 1996" blind stamped into the colophon page.

"This book's design, illustrations, and printing are mine [i.e., Gloria Stuart]. The binding is by Allwyn O'Mara. The handset type is Weiss italic, the papers Somerset satin, and Japanese brocaded pattern Gampi"--P. [12] of second sequence (Colophon).

Pages illustrated with blue wave-like pattern and representations of birds. Bound with Japanese brocaded patterned Gampi over boards. Colored cord attached to back board which can be tied to stop book unfolding.

LC copy is inscribed in ink "Gloria S." on p. [12] of first sequence and "Gloria Stuart" on p. [12] of second sequence.

LC copy has slip laid in with printed text: "To Honourable Fine Printers Ancient poet, printer, philosopher say 'Perfection is imperfection.' So..."  The letter "o" in imperfection is printed above the line.