The Private Presses of New Mexico

The Lightning Tree

In Celebration of the Book

Jointly published by The New Mexico Book League and The Lightning Tree press in 1982, this collection of essays by New Mexico bibliophiles marked the tenth anniversary of the League. A deluxe edition, it was hand set and printed by Jene Lyon, and included a leaf of handmade paper by a local artist as well as hand marbled end papers. The Press of the Palace of the Governors, Museum of New Mexico, Santa Fe.

Angelica and Other Cats In Celebration of the Book

Announcement The Lightning Tree press mark
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Stagecoach Press The Lightning Tree
Thistle Press The Bobcat Press
Rini Templeton Vinegar Tom Press

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