Dragon's Teeth
The Crown versus the Press in
England in the XVII Century

by Ian Philip
Keeper of Printed Books
at the Bodleian Library
Introduction by Robert J. Bernard

The Honnold Library Society
Claremont, California

Description: A 23 page stapled booklet containing the presentation by Ian Philip to the Honnold Library Society of Claremont College, Claremont, California, February 15, 1970. Copies produced for distribution to members of the Roxburghe and Zamorano Clubs at their joint meeting September 26 and 27, 1970. Printed by Grant Dahlstrom.

About Ian Philip: Ian Gilbert Philip (1911-1985) was an author and librarian.

About Robert J. Bernard (from wikipedia): Robert James Bernard (February 6, 1894 – June 9, 1981[1]) was an American academic administrator. He was instrumental in the founding of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of adjacent, affiliated higher education institutions in Claremont, California, and served as its leader from 1942 to 1963.

About the Roxburghe Club: The Roxburghe Club was formed in San Francisco on April 3, 1928, and was named in honor of the original Roxburghe Club of England, a renowned bibliophilic society (itself named after the Duke of Roxburghe). Both the San Francisco and English clubs continue to be active. Much of the impetus for creating the Roxburghe Club of San Francisco was provided by Carl I. Wheat, historian, lawyer, and book collector. The purpose of the club was to further the love of fine printing and books in general. Loosely organized and led by The Master of the Press (club president), members included and continue to include book collectors and booksellers, fine book printers and binders.

Over the years, hundreds of announcements, keepsakes, and other letterpress items have been printed by members, as typographic souvenirs and gifts for the enjoyment of the membership. Meetings of the club have included many distinguished speakers such as Ansel Adams, Mortimer Adler, Frederic and Bertha Goudy, Alfred A. Knopf, Christopher Morley, and Lewis Mumford.

About the Zamorano Club: The Zamorano Club is Southern California’s oldest organization of bibliophiles and manuscript collectors. Founded in 1928, it sponsors lectures and publications on bookish topics. Most noteworthy among the latter is the Zamorano 80 (1945)—a member-selected and -written catalogue of the most significant books in California history—recently complemented by Zamorano Select. The Club was named in honor of Agustín V. Zamorano (1798-1842), a provisional governor of Alta California and the state’s first printer.

Condition: Binding - very good, corners and edges slightly bumped, minor soiling, otherwise as new. Dust Jacket - none, as issued.

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