The A. Edward Newton Collection, Rare Books And Manuscripts
by Newton, A. Edward; Parke-Bernet Galleries
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
-
Hyattsville, Maryland, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc, 1941-01-01. Hardcover. Good. Title from cover but the t.p. reads "The Rare Books and Manuscripts Collected by the Late A. Edward Newton : Public Sale : Part One on April 16, 17 and 18; Part Two on May 14, 15 and 16; Part Three Dates to be Announced : By order of E. Swift Newton and Brandon Barringer, Executors." Stated First Edition on copyright page; 23 p., immaculate and unmarked anywhere; presumed prospectus with varied articles: Introduction by son of A. Edward Newton, E. Swift Newton; facsimiles of newspaper articles and letter written in handwriting by A. Edward Newton; "The Age of Newton" by A.S. W. Rosenbach; "King of Bibliophiles," by Margaret Williamson; "An American Book Collector" by Randolph Greenfield Adams; other tributes; and a "Catalogues" section with lengthy listing of items for sale on each date. Binding is firm; pictorial label on front board is flawless; light blue boards have some sunning at upper and lower edges and light bumping of corners, in absence of any d.j. The spine, however, is quite faded and abraded, with faint stain reaching portion of front board.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Robert Harper Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 062317
- Title
- The A. Edward Newton Collection, Rare Books And Manuscripts
- Author
- Newton, A. Edward; Parke-Bernet Galleries
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc
- Date Published
- 1941-01-01
Terms of Sale
Robert Harper Books LLC
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About the Seller
Robert Harper Books LLC
Biblio member since 2016
Hyattsville, Maryland
About Robert Harper Books LLC
Used bookstore in Hyattsville, MD 20781. 25,000 used books, cds and dvds for sale. Readings and live music.
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