LOT Of 13 CHRISTMAS BOOKLETS [plus] 'Thank You for Expression of Sympathy' Printed Notecard [inscribed by (?) Newton]
Newton, A[lfred]. Edward [1864 - 1940]. Chapman, Robert William [1881 - 1960] - Recipient of 4 Inscribed Christmas Booklets
Published by Privately Printed, 'Oak Knoll', 1940
- First Edition
- Signed
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: Tavistock Books, ABAA, Reno, NV, U.S.A.Tavistock Books, ABAA
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Divers paginations. A few booklets are illustrated. 12mo. The 13 Christmas booklets are: 'Madame Thrale Piozzi' [1921, inscribed], 'Leech Drawing' [1923], 'John Mytton' [inscribed, 1924], 'My Library' [1926], 'Reprimand' [1927], 'Nelson' [1928], 'I Want!' [inscribed, 1932], 'Ascot' [inscribed, 1933], 'Trollope Society' [1934], 'Pope, Poetry & Portrait' [1936], 'Christmas Greetings' [1937], 'George Dyer' [1938, including printed note, on orange paper, regarding coming year (1939)] & 'A Letter From England' [1940]. Newton "was an American industrialist better known as an author and avid book collector. He is best known for his book Amenities of Book Collecting (1918) which sold over 25,000 copies. At the time of his death, it was estimated that he had approximately 10,000 books in his collection, focusing on English and American literary works, the major part of which were auctioned by Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York in April, May, and October 1941. The three volume Newton sale catalogue remains a useful reference for literature collectors, and Newton's own publications continue to have an audience to this day. Lot is ranges from VG [1921] - Nr Fine [1940]. Case is VG. Blue paper wrappers. Cord tie. Housed in a custom blue quarter morocco clam-shell case 1st edition(s). Cf Fleck, Catalogue 86, B.15 - B.32. INSCRIBED PRESENTATION copies [4] to R. W. Chapman, presumed to be Newton's fellow Johnsonian, Robert William Chapman.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- LOT Of 13 CHRISTMAS BOOKLETS [plus] 'Thank You for Expression of Sympathy' Printed Notecard [inscribed by (?) Newton]
- Author
- Newton, A[lfred]. Edward [1864 - 1940]. Chapman, Robert William [1881 - 1960] - Recipient of 4 Inscribed Christmas Booklets
- Publisher
- Privately Printed, 'Oak Knoll'
- Publication year
- 1940
- Signed
- Signed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Edition
- 1st Edition
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Tavistock Books, established in 1989, specializes in First Editions, Antiquarian Rare & Collectible bibliophilic material with a special focus on Charles Dickens. We maintain a stock of 3000 volumes, which may be seen by appointment or by chance when you are in the greater Reno Area, or by browsing our Web page @ www.tavbooks.com. Tavistock Books is a proud member of the Antiquarian Bookseller's Association of America, the Independent On-Line Booksellers' Association and the Grolier Club.…
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