(Three Items) I. First Books by American Authors, 1765-1964 II. More First Books by American Authors, 1727 to 1977 III. First Books by American Authors, an exhibition in memory of John S. Van E. Kohn (1906 - 1976), Williams College class of 1928, presente
Published by Seven Gables Bookshop; Chapin Library 1965; (1972); 1977, N. Y.; Williamstown, 1965
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA, GRASS VALLEY, CA, U.S.A.G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
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Seven Gables catalogs 30 & 34: 106 & 83 pp.; printed, illustrated wrappers. Both printed by The Stinehour Press. Catalog 30 in fine condition, catalog 34 a little faded at extremities and chipped at the top of the spine, and with penned note on the cover by the owner, bookseller Bernard M. Rosenthal: "An outstanding catalog! Descriptions have authority and complete lack of pretention . ." The third item is 16 pp.; stapled, printed gold wrappers. 750 copies printed by the McClelland Press. Forward by Robert A. Volz of the Chapin Library about Mr. Kohn, a leading midtown Manhattan antiquarian bookseller, who went on to found the well known Seven Gables Bookshop, followed by Kohn's forward to his catalog three. With pencil note by Rosenthal inside front cover, noting it as a gift from Chapin Library, Bob Volz, May 1980, thanked 7/21/80.
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- Title
- (Three Items) I. First Books by American Authors, 1765-1964 II. More First Books by American Authors, 1727 to 1977 III. First Books by American Authors, an exhibition in memory of John S. Van E. Kohn (1906 - 1976), Williams College class of 1928, presente
- Author
- KOHN, JOHN S. VAN E., AND MICHAEL PAPANTONIO.
- Publisher
- Seven Gables Bookshop; Chapin Library 1965; (1972); 1977, N. Y.; Williamstown
- Publication year
- 1965
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Softcover
- Edition
- Limited Edition.
G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
GRASS VALLEY, CA, U.S.A.
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In addition to the home office, I have two spaces at Booktown Books in Grass Valley, a co-op of some 8 booksellers. Also, I remain connected with my old bookstall now run by 34 Trinity Arts & News in downtown San Francisco at 34 Trinity Place near Montgomery between Bush & Sutter Streets.
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G. F. Wilkinson Books, member IOBA
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