Rosenbach
Subtitle: a biography
By: by Edwin Wolf 2nd with John F. Fleming.
Contributors: Fleming, John F. 1910-
Publisher: World
Published: 1960
Place of publication: Cleveland
Language: eng
Number of pages: 616
Subjects: Rosenbach, A. S. W. 1876-1952.; Book collecting.
Description: 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.
Notes: "Of this first edition two hundred and fifty copies have been signed by the authors of which this is number 240."
"This book was set in Janson type, printed, and bound by The Haddon Craftsmen. It was designed by Larry Kamp."