Cottondale, Alabama: Richard-Gabriel Rummonds as Ex Ophida Limited Editions, 1985.
Price: $50.00
Unbound. Signed Printed Letter. Five sheets, four on Ex Ophidia letterhead, printed rectos only. Old folds, light paperclip impression and a tiny bit of oxidation on the first and final (blank) pages, near fine. Signed "Gabriel," and with an interesting postscript to a famous New York book house in Rummonds' hand: "Janet - If you are interested, I am sorry but I must request prepayment from Gotham Book Mart. G."
Having completed the projected publishing program of Plain Wrappers Press with a piece by Italo Calvino, Rummonds introduces his new press, Ex Ophidia, and the first three titles slated for publication: *Atlantic Crossing*, excerpts from the journals of John Cheever; *Journeys in Sunlight*, six poems by Dana Gioia with three etchings by Fulvio Testa; and *Requirements for a Goddess* by Mai Zetterling, with a lithograph by Simon Katz. This group of material includes a two-page letter, a standing order agreement for booksellers, a more comprehensive description of the first title to be published, and an order form for standing order booksellers.
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