A53. 1 Corinthians: 13

A53. The Bible. 1 Corinthians: 13. Santa Cruz, California: Peter Thomas, 1989.

20.5 x 24 mm (13/16” x 15/16”), 12 pages, 200 copies.

Binding: Copies 1-32 are quarter-bound in antique brown calfskin and parquet-patterned laminated wooden boards made by William Evans. "Love" stamped in gold on spine. End sheets tan. Copies 33-200 are full-bound in red sheepskin or cream paper handmade by Peter Thomas marbled with red and blue by Donna Thomas. The word "Love" printed on spine. End sheets red. Paper: Copies 1-32 are printed on sheepskin parchment. Copies 33-200 are printed on ivory, handmade by Peter Thomas. Printing: Letterpress. Typography: Handset Bernhard Modern Roman. Text printed in black, blue, and red.

“This was the fifth book made for Donna’s birthday. It was inspired by a desire to make a really really small book.”