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Sooke [BC]: Fireweed Press, 1975. First Edition, #84 of an edition limited to 200 copies. Octavo; [33] pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates: initials in color. A Near Fine copy with a bit of soiling and edgewear. Cover drawing by Nancy Pyner. Illustrations from original linoblocks cut by Jean Rockwell & Dale Asrael. Item #20260
'Fireweed Press was founded in 1973 (initially under the name "Greentree Press" until 1975) by Wendy Bender [later Morton] and Vernon Bender. By 1978, Wendy Morton was the principal proprietor and printer until Fireweed's demise in the late 1980's. Fireweed used two Chandler & Price 8x10 presses and a Vandercook proof press.' (University of Victoria Special Collections).
Price: $100.00