Artisans of the Appalachians (1967) DuPuy & Weaver — SIGNED by 10 Artisans — Brasstown/Cherokee/Berea — RARE

Extremely Rare Multi‑Signed Copy — Ten Artisan Signatures + Two Warm Inscriptions

Offered here is an extraordinary and likely one‑of‑a‑kind copy of Artisans of the Appalachians, published by The Miller Printing Company of Asheville, North Carolina. This folio documents the craftspeople of the Southern Appalachian region through photographs and original material by Edward L. DuPuy, with text by Emma Weaver, design and art by J. A. Greene, a foreword by W. D. Weatherford (Blue Ridge, NC), and a preface by DuPuy (Black Mountain, NC).

Bibliographic Details 

• Published by The Miller Printing Company, Asheville, NC

• Photographs & original material by Edward L. DuPuy

• Text by Emma Weaver

• Design & art by J. A. Greene

• Foreword by W. D. Weatherford

• Preface by Edward L. DuPuy

• Fourth Printing — May 15, 1971 (as shown on copyright page)

This printing date is significant: it falls squarely within the active working years of the artisans featured, strongly supporting the authenticity and period‑correct nature of the signatures and inscriptions.

Signed by Ten Appalachian Artisans

This copy contains ten authentic artisan signatures, several accompanied by warm inscriptions. Multi‑signed copies of this book are virtually never seen on the market.

• Fannie Mennen — Rising Fawn, GA — signature

• William Bader — Asheville, NC — signature

• Sy Holland — Asheville, NC — signature

• Amanda Crowe — Cherokee, NC — signature

• Jack Hall — Brasstown, NC — signature

• Sue McClure — Brasstown, NC — signature

• Edd L. Presnell — Banner Elk, NC — signature + warm inscription

• Fred G. Smith — Brasstown, NC — signature

• Rude Osolnik — Berea, KY — signature + warm inscription

• Louise L. Pitman — Asheville, NC — signature

Many of these artisans—especially Amanda Crowe, Rude Osolnik, Edd Presnell, and the Brasstown woodcarvers—are now highly collected. Their signatures elevate this volume from a regional craft monograph to a museum‑worthy artifact of Appalachian craft heritage.

Condition

Clean and well‑preserved. Binding solid. Pages bright. Signatures clear and authentic. Pages show expected age toning. There is a 3-inch piece of older tape on the inside top of the dust jacket. It does not show on the exterior and seems to have been applied simply for added support, as there is no tear at that location. Please review all photos for exact condition.

Why This Copy Is Exceptional

• Ten artisan signatures — extremely scarce

• Includes two warm inscriptions (Presnell & Osolnik)

• Direct provenance to Brasstown, Cherokee, Berea, Asheville, and Banner Elk craft communities

• A unique artifact of Southern Appalachian folk art history

• Ideal for collectors of regional craft, Folk School history, and American studio woodcarving

• Suitable for private collections, galleries, or museum acquisition

This is one of the finest copies of Artisans of the Appalachians likely to appear on the market.