u/YaleImprint

A friend's father was a printer in Oakland California. I found this die in a case drawer of hers, but couldn't figure it out. He retired 30 years ago.

It's standard print height, 48pt, in lead. (64 points wide) Standard groove, and no other markings.

I see an art deco bird with a distracting something (balloon? bauble? head?) in the beak. Why the dots and grapes? Is it too complicated to be considered a fleuron? Do you like it better with the bauble gone?

I don't know how to tell if it is inked & cleaned or just old and grubby.

Just finished my second major project: a memoir with three genealogy charts. Limited edition of 3 for my cousins. Overall size is "invoice" (8.5" x 5.5").

I added paper guards inside the (rice paper) loose guards to glue the 11x17 inch genealogy charts into the book. I hope the limited glue contact area means the crossed grains won't cause problems. These are shown partially unfolded.

The spine label is 24pt. Ultra Modern.

It was a challenge getting all those 3/4 binding triangles consistent! I've been taught that the proportions for a 3/4 binding are 1/4 at the spine, and the triangles are also 1/4 tall. It seems fine.

Perhaps I'll try a lighter-weight paper for the inserts next time. Thoughts?

With three charts, the overall thickness and utility of the book wasn't too affected. However, users have to be cautious when unfolding them. This was much more practical than my first attempt with the charts sewn directly into a signature. That technique guaranteed tearing the charts at the inner folds, so I dropped it for this edition. (I can post photos if anyone is interested.)

I positioned the charts so most text is visible when all 3 are unfolded: father's chart is upper left, mother's is upper right, and descendents are centered below.