Text by Thomas Boreman (active 1730-1743) – English children’s writer
Artwork by Lance Hidy (b. 1946) – American graphic artist
“Moral Reflections on the Short Life of the Ephemeron.” Boston: David R. Godine, 1970. Limited edition.
Unnumbered from an edition of 100 copies
Features three color etchings as well as in-text illustrations by Lance Hidy
Signed by Lance Hidy at the colophon
Text from Thomas Boreman’s essay on the mayfly in “A Description of Some Curious and Uncommon Creatures” originally published in London, 1739
Case and binding by Arno Werner
Small octavo (208 x 134 mm); in original beige linen covered boards with printed paper label on the front board, in matching clamshell box with leather label applied to spine with gilt lettering
Very good condition
Estimate: $600

This is an early work from the David. R. Godine Press in Massachusetts featuring a particularly fun combination of 1970s graphic arts and 18th century children’s literature.

Lance Hidy (American, b. 1946)

Born in Oregon, Hidy moved to the East Coast to attend Yale University. Using the printing press there, Hidy discovered a keen interest in the graphic and book arts. Hidy went on to complete a grant to study with Leonard Baskin – an artist with similar interests in engraving and typographic design. In 1969, Hidy joined David R. Godine’s Press in Brookline, Massachusetts. From there, Hidy left to work at theCoos County Democrat before becoming a free-lance designer on projects, including Ansel Adam’sYosemite and the Range of Light. Hidy’s designs stand out for their flat, solid use of colors and expressive minimalist details.

Condition

In overall very good condition.

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