Author: (BIBLIONUMISMATICS). MORRIS, Henry
Title: The First Fine Silver Coinage of the Republic of San Serriffe: The Bird & Bull Press Commemorative 100 Coronas. Including an account of this legendary republic and its connection with the Bird & Bull Press. With a description of similar numismatic rarities and a 30-year checklist of work produced by the Press, 1958-1988.
Description: Newtown, Bird & Bull Press, 1988. Morocco-backed boards with stiff paper clamshell box together in a cassette. (2), 62 p. Printed in an edition of 350 numbered copies. US name, address and date (April 4, 1988) with ballpoint pen on front flyleaf. The Republic of San Serriffe, consisting of two charming islands, was introduced to the world through a publication in The Guardian in 1977. It was one of the most delightful April Fool's jokes in British history. Before the internet came along, it was quite a challenge for those unfamiliar with the term Sans Serif to find out what it meant. The Republic produced a variety of delightful offshoots, and this book certainly is one of the most charming: it features a proof of a silver coin weighing 28 grammes of .999 silver, made in 500 numbered copies. This edition features 350 of these, showcasing the semi-fictional history of its creation, including a reverent nod to the Puffin, the coin from the 'king of Lundy Island' dating back to 1929. Additionally, there are two proofs of notes and a model of a note for 1000 shares from the Bird & Bull Press itself, along with a history and bibliography of the Bird & Bull Press. This book truly stands as a wonderful tribute to the joy of fun before the Internet era.

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