The pleasure of your company 12 keepsakes for members of the book club of california, in custommade slipcase unknown on. Myrick and designed and printed by lawton and alfred kennedy. There is an organic power to this booka revelatory, controlled chaos. The book club of california has been in san francisco for over 100 years. Tippedin color and bw photographic images, printed bw images. A group for book lovers from santa barbara, goleta, montecito and isla vista. It was founded in 1939 and has been running as a nonprofit organisation since 1954. Curated by the famous new york city bookstore, the strand, customers will receive a signed, first edition copy of a new book every quarter. The book club of california 1967 oblong quarto, each of the 12 parts is a four page folder with a full page illustration and a page of text, together in a paper portfolio as issued, the 1967 keepsake. Crocker, one of the brothers of charles crocker, this poster, published shortly after the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, offered merchant princes a new route linking the orient with europe. He is chair of the collections committee of the california historical society, honorary member of the society of california pioneers, and is a past president of the book club of california and sacramento book collectors club. The club houses around 10,00 books, and has published 18 new titles since 1942.
California bookplates keepsake book club ca 2006 san fran. We do not have all nine so are offering them individually. This series of keepsakes consists of nine folders, issued to members of the book club of california during 1966. Journal of historical armsmaking technology vol i,ii,iii used. The facsimiles are taken from originals in the collection of the bohemian club, san francisco. California bookplates was designed and printed for the book club of california by peter rutledge koch with the assisitance sic of jonathan gerken. The book club of california is a nonprofit membership organization of bibliophiles based in san francisco, operating continuously since 1912. Historic mining stock certificates 10 keepsakes historical mining certificates a complete set of ten keepsakes of the book club of california, 1971. About bcc publications the book club of california. Designed by john beyer and produced under the general direction of sam stark. Series of eleven folders complete issued by the book club of california to its members during 1974, under the general direction of sam stark, designed by john beyer, and printed by harold berliner at his press in nevada city, california. Book club of california san francisco, california atlas.
Color offset printing by creativelitho and bound by taurus bookbindery. The certificate is reproduced through the courtesy of stanford university. Mar 07, 2016 the book club of california is for you. The series is edited by margot patterson doss and john a. This series of keepsakes consists of twelve folders, issued during 1963 to its members by the book club of california. California clipper cards, number twelve in the series of keepsakes issued to members of the book club of california, consists of twelve cards announcing the sailings of clipper ships to san francisco. Or, see the keepsake ornament club membership terms and conditions. As the same suggests, customers will get a book from their selected genre, a chocolate from a best. Offwhite paper portfolio printed in red with bw illustrations, cardstock folders laid in. In 1933, the book club of california inaugurated its quarterly newsletter now the book club of california quarterly and annual printed keepsake, both of which continue uninterrupted to this day. The pleasure of your company 12 keepsakes for members of the book club of california, in custommade slipcase. Discover book club of california in san francisco, california.
Book club reads from 2019 arboretum library libguides at. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the book club of california and are free and open to the public. Indians of california 12 folders adobe gallery, santa fe. Already by september of that year the local newspapers were commenting on. The goat island grab one hundred years ago, when californians became convinced that the pacific railroad would soon be accomplished, various towns fronting on san francisco bay competed for the prize of western terminus. Vignettes in california medicine 5 keepsakes for members of. Kurutz and examples of 12 of the librarys treasures. For questions about your 2020 keepsake ornament club membership, call 1800hallmark or see frequently asked questions.
Dawson, lowie museum of anthropology, university of california, berkeley. In 1912, a poet, a book collector, a printer, and a book store owner got together and proposed to include an exhibition on. Note california bookplates was designed and printed for the book club of california by peter rutledge koch with the assisitance sic of jonathan gerken. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in may, 1869, was a great boon to california and especially the western terminus of the road, sacramento. Vignettes in california medicine 5 keepsakes for members. Attempts of united states citizens at organizing a government prior to 1850. Over the past 100 years, the book club has played an important and quite possibly the most significant and durable role in the history and preservation of the arts of fine printing in california.
He inspired or contributed to a long list of club keepsakes, pamphlets, and newsletter articles, wrote many of the zamorano 80 entries, and first suggested the creation of an index to bancrofts history of california, a task that absorbed the energies of many members for decades. The roxburghe club of san francisco kicked off its 85th year of fellowship on september 17, 20 with cocktails and dinner at the university club, the first meeting led by the new master of the press, wade hughan, who is assisted by the new printers devil, stephen zovickian. Keepsakes issued to members of the book club of california in commemoration of the centennial of the transcontinental railroad, 1969 david f myrick includes 1. Life and times of the central pacific railroad keepsake. Becoming a member of the book club of california is easy. Laid in is the original order form from the secretary. Book club of california san francisco, california atlas obscura. If you have your own book club, we also offer a book club in a bag, we have popular book club titles and an extended check out time. Each bag contains 6 8 books of the same title, discussion questions and a packet about participating and leading a book club. Its mission is to support the art of fine printing related to the history and literature of california and the western states of america through research, publishing, public programs, and exhibitions. Large collection of book club keepsakes broken run from 19392011, and assorted with a large run of the book club of california s quarterly newsletters, unbroken from 19682004, with some later issues. Large collection of book club keepsakes broken run from 1934. The sacramento book collectors club is a book club and publisher based in sacramento, california.
The clubs most substantial monument to wagner is perhaps. If you love hallmark ornaments, join the keepsake ornament club for. Keepsakes issued to members of the book club of california. Large collection of book club keepsakes broken run from 1939. Keepsake, broadsides or posters, vgnf, 1952, 12issu california gold rush steamers 12 handsome illustrated folders bcc, 1.
The club supports book making, fine printing, design, typography, illustration, literature, and scholarship through a dynamic series of publications, public programs, and exhibitions related to the history and literature of california and the west. Wrappers a bit tanned and dust soiled, a very good copy. The book club of california was a fabricated entity by the mayor of san. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Here are the questions discussed at the reading the western landscape book club at the arboretum library of the. Series of nine folders complete issued by the book club of california to its members during 1966, each including a coloured or tinted reproduction of an early trade card within the text. Its chief aims are to further the interests of book collectors and scholars and to promote an understanding and appreciation of fine books. A partnership with the book club of california, the traveling exhibition showcases fine press books, keepsakes, and ephemera published by the book club of california, and includes selections from kennedy librarys special collections fine print and graphic arts collection. The series was under the general direction of harry r. The centuryold nonprofit organization is not an oprahstyle book club but rather a haven for those who respect the printed page and bound volume. Hallmark dream book 2020 browse keepsake ornaments. The book club of california is a nonprofit organization founded in 1912 with a vibrant tradition of preserving and promoting california culture and the history of the book. Book club members take great pride in the club s long and distinguished history of printing books, keepsakes, and ephemera strong in attention to high craft, fine design, and letterpress printing. Vignettes in california medicine 5 keepsakes for members of the book club of california, in custommade slipcase unknown on.
Ten keepsake pamphlets, each a single large sheet folded in half to make four panels, 8. David magee, the book club of california a catalogue of the publications keepsakes ephemera offered for sale by david magee antiquarian books, bookseller catalog, lawton kennedy. The club publishes fine press books on california and the west and hosts. Soon you will receive a welcome packet from us and your name will appear on our new members list in the next issue of the book club of california quarterly, our newsletter published exclusively for members.
Series edited by margot patterson doss and john a hussey. The book club has a distinguished history of printing books, keepsakes, and ephemera strong in attention to high craft, fine design, and letterpress printing. Book club members take great pride in the clubs long and distinguished history of printing books, keepsakes, and ephemera strong in attention to high craft, fine. Institutional members will also be featured on our institutional members page and the fine books, fine people membership honor roll in the club rooms. Twelve treasures from the library of the book club of. Book club of california taurus bookbindery creative litho firm. San francisco, california, david mageeantiquarian books. Early california baseball sports in california keepsake. All pasadena guests will receive a keepsake printed at archetype press using the. Kurutz also serves as executive director of the california state library foundation. Over the past 100 years, the book club has played an important, significant and durable role in the history and preservation of the arts of fine printing within california. Details about california bookplates keepsake book club ca 2006 san fran illus color typefaces. Illustrated wa colored reproduction of an early trade card.
Since 1933 the club has also published a quarterly newsletter and annual keepsakes. Large collection of book club keepsakes broken run from. Welcome your little one with our personalized baby keepsakes, including engraved silver baby cups, feeding sets, first tooth and curl boxes, and more. From the collection of the late frederick ruffner, jr. The california governmental seals written by kenneth m. Welcome to the book club of california, a nonprofit, membershipbased organization founded in 1912. Friends in the city hes made his fortune, and to seek his home he now intends. High in the sierra nevada, along the borders of plumas and sierra counties, was a group of rich gold rush towns. The book club of california started a little differently from many others as you shall see. Both men enjoyed mountain climbing and joined the sierra club as charter members. In this centuryold literary safehouse, print is alive and well. Founded in 1912, the book club of california celebrates the history and literature of. Early california trade cards book club of california 1966 keepsake series.
At the sustaining level, you will receive all of the above plus. The year 1953 saw the inauguration of the clubs popular standing order program. An invitation and menu central pacific railroad, sacramento, 1869. Life and times of the central pacific railroad keepsake series, the book club of california, 1969. Keepsake series, the book club of california, 1969. The book club of california, san francisco, california. Early california baseball sports in california keepsake no. Keepsakes uc berkeley library university of california, berkeley. Iii of 12, book club of california 1986 paperback 1986. Among places favorably mentioned was goat island yerba buena in san. Nine fourpage folded inserts loosely housed in a card cover folder, each representing one early california business with historical text by various authors and expertly reproducing an accompanying trade card. Vilainwieck collection copy has manuscript note 29361 book club of cal. Browse the dream book archives to see favorite ornaments from the past decade.
Bancroft keepsakes have traditionally been print publications based on books or. Tan paper portfolio printed in black, cardstock folders laid in. This is number one of twelve keepsakes issued during 1969 to its members by the book club of california in commemoration of the centennial of the transcontinental railroad. All pasadena guests will receive a keepsake printed at archetype press using the d. Love of collecting ornaments loco club members from lake forest, ca all.
Book club of california members may preorder to reserve a copy and receive a 10% discount by mailing in the order form or calling 8008697656. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The book club of california, founded in san francisco in 1912, is a nonprofit organization of book lovers and collectors who have a special interest in pacific coast history, literature, and fine printing. The book club of california is a nonprofit membership organization of bibliophiles based in. In canada, purchase a keepsake ornament club membership and kocexclusive ornaments by phone. This series of keepsakes consists of twelve folders issued by the book club of california during 1973 to its members. Bancrofts california trade card keepsake 1966 at amazons. Hussey, and printed by grant dahlstrom at the castle press. The pleasure of your company 12 keepsakes for members of. Each keepsake has a facsimile reproduction of an early mining stock certificate tippedin. The setting is california north, south, anywhere see how the stories change based on setting in this amazingly diverse state.
1113 1412 799 278 141 997 604 997 1198 754 1497 1303 590 1280 552 1594 1642 1300 583 1665 1146 1609 765 67 830 401 170 1091 836 962 548 1253