| Other author/creator | O'Leary, Chandler, autographer. |
| Other author/creator | Spring, Jessica, printer, autographer. |
| Other author/creator | Springtide Press, publisher. |
| Other author/creator | Anagram Press, publisher. |
| Variant title |
First line of text: My power was allways small tho my will is good |
| Variant title |
My power was always small though my will is good |
| Variant title |
Second line of text Energy and persistence conquer all things |
| Series |
[Dead feminists series ; no. 14]
Dead feminists series ; no. 14. ^A1438662
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| Abstract |
"Jane (Franklin) Mecom (1712-1794) ... had no formal education but was a voracious reader of books supplied by her brother ... what little we know of Jane herself can be traced to a lifetime of correspondence with her beloved brother. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) ... largely treated his sister as an equal, and penned more letters to her than any other person in his life. He sent his writings and political essays to get Jane's opinion, and notable figures of the day visited her to pay their respects out of deference to the famous Franklin. Benjamin provided decades of financial support for Jane and her children, and upon his death bequeathed her a comfortable living ... "--Colophon. |
| Abstract |
"This is our first broadside that features two Dead Feminists at once--and includes our very first male Dead Feminist. 'Signed, Sealed, Soapbox' is a correspondence between Jane Mecom and her brother, Benjamin Franklin. Their quotes are accompanied by excerpts--word-for-word, including any original spelling errors and colonial-era grammar--from their letters to one another, each in a hand-lettered style based on Ben and Jane's actual handwriting"--From the Anagram Press website, viewed on December 6, 2011. |
| Local note | Joyner Rare Artist's Books sheet is not part of the original run of 176 copies, but is the artist's proof and includes an "AP" at the bottom in pencil. Also includes autographs of Chandler O'Leary and Jessica Spring. |
| General note | Title and series title from from the Anagram Press website viewed on May 16, 2014. |
| General note | Broadside featuring quotes from Jane Mecom and Benjamin Franklin. |
| General note | "Illustrated by Chandler O'Leary and printed by Jessica Spring, 100% occupied with Benjamin's wise words--and deeds--as he signed the Declaration of Independence: 'Yes, we must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.' 176 copies were printed by hand at Springtide Press in Tacoma. November 2011"--Colophon. |
| General note | "This hand-pulled letterpress print is printed from hand-lettered original typography and hand-drawn illustrations and patterns ... The poster was printed on an antique Vandercook Universal One press. Each piece is printed on archival, 100% rag (cotton) paper, and individually signed and numbered by both artists"--Anagram Press website, viewed on May 16, 2014. |
| With note | Bound with: Dead feminists postcards Trees of life Liberté, egalité, sororité - Weave the people The elephant in the room Hope song |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner Rare Artist's Books sheet purchased from Anagram Press, 10/21/21 |
| Genre/form | Personal correspondence. |
| Genre/form | Specimens. |
| Genre/form | Broadside format (Printing) Washington (State) Tacoma 21st century. |
