Grabhorn Press Specimen Leaf Around the Horn 49 Typography Western Americana
$ 19.54
Description
Grabhorn Press Specimen Leaf Around the Horn 49 Typography Western Americana. • Printer: Grabhorn Press, San Francisco. Original specimen leaf printed by the Grabhorn Press, one of the most respected American fine presses of the 20th century. This is a single printed page, not a book, issued as part of a specimen or portfolio used to showcase the press’s typography and printing quality. The text is consistent with material from Around the Horn in ’49, a historic maritime narrative reprinted by the Book Club of California in 1928 and printed by the Grabhorn brothers. Leaves like this were later included in specimen collections such as the “Grabhorn Bag” (1941), assembled to demonstrate their hand-set type and fine press standards. Printed using traditional letterpress methods, the page shows the hallmarks associated with Grabhorn work: balanced classical typography, wide margins, and strong impression on quality paper stock. Item details: • Type: specimen leaf / broadside page • Printer: Grabhorn Press, San Francisco • Associated work: Around the Horn in ’49 (1928) • Format: single loose page • Printing method: letterpress • Era: early to mid-20th century Condition: Visible age toning and light handling wear. Edges show natural irregularity consistent with fine press paper. No major tears or losses observed. Please review photos carefully. History / Bio: The Grabhorn Press, founded in San Francisco by Edwin and Robert Grabhorn, became a leading force in American fine printing between the 1920s and 1950s. Known for hand-set type, historical texts, and Western Americana, their editions were typically produced in small runs for collectors and institutions. Specimen leaves were later distributed to demonstrate their craftsmanship and typographic standards. Important note: Attribution to Around the Horn in ’49 and inclusion in specimen portfolios is based on known associations of similar leaves. Search keywords: Grabhorn Press leaf, fine press specimen, Around the Horn 49, Book Club California, typography sample, letterpress broadside, Western Americana printing
