History of the New York Society Library, with an introductory chapter on Libraries in Colonial New York, 1698-1776

Austin Baxter Keep

Verlag: Printed for the Trustees by the De Vinne Press, New York, 1908

Beschreibung

xvi, 607 pp., thick 8vo, original green ribbed cloth, gilt title, gilt crest on upper cover, t.e.g., uncut. With numerous plates and illustrations. A comprehensive history of the library from its founding in 1754 to 1908, with lists of trustees, officers and benefactors. Presentation copy, dated Feb 1909, from Henry C. Swords, trustee and treasurer of the New York Society Library to W. T. Manning (probably William Thomas Manning, rector of Trinity Church, New York, 1908-21). One of 500 copies. Light wear to edges, short closed tear on ffep, interior otherwise fine. Overall a very good copy. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 483

Bibliografische Details

Titel: History of the New York Society Library, ...

Verlag: Printed for the Trustees by the De Vinne Press, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1908

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Signiert: Signatur des Verfassers