Rosenbach : a biography /
Biography of A. S. W. Rosenbach, an avid Jewish American collector, scholar, and seller of rare books and manuscripts. Rosenbach is credited with popularizing the collecting of American literature at a time when only European literature was considered collectible. He also advanced the idea of book c...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cleveland ; New York :
The World Publishing Company,
[1960]
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| Edition: | Limited edition. |
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| Summary: | Biography of A. S. W. Rosenbach, an avid Jewish American collector, scholar, and seller of rare books and manuscripts. Rosenbach is credited with popularizing the collecting of American literature at a time when only European literature was considered collectible. He also advanced the idea of book collecting as a means of investment and published several articles and books to increase interest in rare books and manuscripts. |
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| Item Description: | With half title. Edition and copyright statements from verso of title page. Published simultaneously in Canada by Nelson, Foster & Scott Ltd. Last page blank. Some copies issued in slipcases with title page printed in green and black. "This book was set in Janson type, printed, and bound by The Haddon Craftsmen. It was designed by Larry Kamp." Includes index. "Of this first edition two hundred and fifty copies have been signed by the authors of which this is number ... " - limitation page The Cushing Library/Lowman/Bibliography and Books Arts copy is number 115 and signed by the authors. |
| Physical Description: | 616 pages, 4 unnumbered pages, 17 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm. |
| Related Items: | The Cushing Library copy forms part of the Bibliography and Books Arts Section of the Al Lowman Printing Arts Collection and Research Archive. |