Malcolm Haslam; Ambrose Bierce — A Collection of Fergus Booklets

Glasgow, Fergus Booklets, 2006-2008. Paperback. Three very fine editions of the Fergus Booklets for the years 2006, 2007, and 2008, with letters from the author. Three volumes. A collection from the Fergus Booklet series, a series produced, printed, and bound by Haslam on occasion, usually to create twenty-five limited copies. This set contains: No. 1, Twelve Title Pages, 2006. With a handwritten letter from the author. Illustrated with twelve tipped-in facsimile title page plates. Collated complete. A typographical study into twelve important title pages from books from designers and authors including: Aubrey Beardsley, Selwyn Image, Bruce Rogers, and Chris Lebeau, amongst others. Selected and annotated by Malcolm Haslam, a British visual artist and writer. No. 3, A Horseman in the Sky, 2007. With a typed letter signed by Malcolm Haslam. Illustrated with one tipped-in plate. Collated complete. A heavily anthologized short story set during the American Civil War and considered one of Bierce's best known war stories. Written by Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce, an American short story writer, journalist, poet, and American Civil War veteran. No. 4, Mr. Brimmer Goes to Bayreuth, 2008. Illustrated with three tipped-in plates. Collated complete. Being a letter with commentary from Malcolm Haslam. In the original card wraps. Externally, excellent with the odd small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .