Title: Rosenbach
First published: 1960
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.
Subjects: Book collecting, Book collectors, Biography, Booksellers and bookselling
People: A. S. W. Rosenbach (1876-1952)
LC classification: Z473.R7 W6