Gehenna Press LEONARD BASKIN Divine Comedy Invitation Joseph Conrad ephemera set
$ 9.51
Description
Gehenna Press LEONARD BASKIN Divine Comedy Invitation Joseph Conrad ephemera set. Typography and paper are consistent with fine press production. • “Conrad’s Manifesto / Preface to a Career” printed card. Original letterpress ephemera group from Gehenna Press, associated with Leonard Baskin. This set includes a printed invitation and related cards connected to the publication of Dante’s Divine Comedy and material referencing Joseph Conrad. The main piece is an invitation issued by Grossman Publishers honoring Thomas G. Bergin and Leonard Baskin for their edition of The Divine Comedy, held at the Italian Cultural Institute, 686 Park Avenue. Typography and paper are consistent with fine press production. Also included: • “Conrad’s Manifesto / Preface to a Career” printed card • Announcement text from The Philip H. & A.S.W. Rosenbach Foundation regarding Joseph Conrad facsimile publication • Birth announcement card for Milo Maxim Page (likely included as part of related press or personal ephemera grouping) • Additional Gehenna Press printed card with imprint: “Printed at The Gehenna Press, Northampton, Massachusetts” All pieces are printed on high-quality paper stock with classic fine press typography and layout. Condition: Good vintage condition. Light edge wear, minor toning, and handling marks consistent with age. No major tears or losses. Clean and well-preserved overall. This is a group of printed ephemera (invitation cards and announcements), not a bound book. History / Bio: Gehenna Press was founded in 1942 by Leonard Baskin, a major figure in American fine press printing, sculpture, and illustration. The press became known for its meticulous typography, handmade paper, and collaborations with prominent writers and scholars. Baskin’s work often bridged literature and visual art, and Gehenna Press publications are highly regarded among collectors of fine press and literary ephemera. Search keywords: Gehenna Press ephemera, Leonard Baskin letterpress, Divine Comedy invitation, Grossman Publishers card, Joseph Conrad manifesto, Rosenbach Foundation print, fine press invitation, Northampton Massachusetts press
