WALL, Bernhardt. Woodrow Wilson: A Letter. [Sierra Madre, 1948]. 10 miniature etchings (plus cover label). Mostly green ink. 4.5 x 3 cm. (1-3/4 x 1-3/8 inches), wove paper. Original hand-bound red paper-covered boards, etched label on uper cover. Presentation copy: "To Dr. Burge, Sincerely yours, Bernhardt Wall Aug 25 / 49."
The miniature book issue. Limited edition (#2 of 100 signed copies). Weber, p. 49. The book reproduces Wilson's letter dated July 8, 1916, explaining the impropriety of depicting the President in a military uniform. 70001937
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A WOODROW WILSON LETTER [cover label]. Red. 1 x 2 cm.
WOODROW WILSON A LETTER Copy No...EDITION 100... [limitation leaf]. Forest green. Signed. 4.5 x 3 cm.
WOODROW WILSON COMMANDER IN CHIEF U.S.A | Wall [canceled bust portrait of Wilson in military uniform]. Brown. 4.5 x 3 cm.
A WOODROW WILSON LETTER During World War I... [text]. Green. 4.5 x 3 cm.
which he consistently returned... [text]. Green. 4.5 x 3 cm.
I THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, D.C. 8 July 1918. My dear Mr. Wall... [text]. Green. 4.5 x 3 cm.
II only the other day to say... [text]. Green. 4.5 x 3 cm.
III seldom be a soldier... [text]. Green. 4.5 x 3 cm.
that we can so truly say... [text]. Green. 4.5 x 3 cm.
press it to you without creating...Woodrow Wilson... [text]. Green. 4.5 x 3 cm.
[Printer's illustrated device]. Black. 1.5 x 1 cm.
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