The Recollections of a Bookman

Alfred A. Stevens

Verlag: H. F. & G. Witherby, London, 1933

Beschreibung

An attractive example of Arthur A. Stevens's record of 'thirty-three years with three famous book-houses, and some account of noted books'. The first edition, first impression of this work.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.Illustrated with a frontispiece and three further plates. Collated, complete.A fascinating autobiographical work in which self-identified 'bookman' Alfred Arthur Stevens describes his knowledge about books, gained from working in 'three famous book-houses'. Chapters discuss 'public men and their love of books', 'American bookmen and the lure of the first edition', and 'English literature in Japan'.Loosely inserted is an undated two leaf letter from Mabel of Manchester to her close friend May, inviting her to come and visit. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Bumping to back strip tail, otherwise externally excellent. Light spotting to text block fore edge. Dust wrapper back strip significantly age toned, with small ink marks to head of rear wrap. Two small closed tears to dust wrapper back strip tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 907F17

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Recollections of a Bookman

Verlag: H. F. & G. Witherby, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1933

Einband: Cloth

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good Indeed

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book