A Descriptive Catalogue of the John Frederick Lewis Collection of European Manuscripts In The Free Library of Philadelphia.

Edwin Wolf (Compiler). Introduction by Dr A. S. W. Rosenbach and SIGNED copy by him with letter.

Verlag: The Haddon Crafstmen, New York & Philadelphia, 1937

Beschreibung

219 pages listing 200 manuscripts and items. a 33 page introduction by Dr Rosenbach and with 16 page index of authors and works at rear + colophon leaf with limitation number of 1000 copies and the printers imprint of "The Haddon Craftsmen" of New Jersey and that the monotone plates were by by Edward Stern & Co of Philadelphia. This copy was presented to; "William Roberts from his friend A. S. W. Rosenbach Jan 31st 1938". also loosely inserted is a Rosenbach Company part printed note stating to whom this was sent and the date and stating "package 898" so perhaps this is copy No 898? Bound in red mottled heavy cloth with many illustrations of manuscript and illuminated items in this fine collection. Quarto size. Cloth a little faded to top and spine, but not severe (see images) Contents all clean firm and not marked. Very Good+. * William Roberts was the literary editor for about 30 years, until about 1933, for the Times Newspaper in London. He also bought for Rosenbach and used to put him up when he came over here. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2171

Bibliografische Details

Titel: A Descriptive Catalogue of the John ...

Verlag: The Haddon Crafstmen, New York & Philadelphia

Erscheinungsdatum: 1937

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: Limited Edition