A remarkable collection of presentation copies from celebrated authors, first editions of masterpieces of American, English and French literature, sumptuously bound books, extra-illustrated volumes and sets, rare and valuable autograph letters and documents signed and original manuscripts ... : at public auction Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, December 5th, 6th and 7th, 1939.

Publication | Library Call Number: Z999 .N48 1939

Variant Title: Magnificent collection of rare books, first editions, autographs, manuscripts
Format: Book
Author/Creator: New York Book and Art Auction Co.
Published: New York City : New York Book and Art Auction Co., 1939
Locale: New York (State)
New York
Language: English

Physical Description: 269 pages ; 26 cm
Other Authors/Editors: Bloch, Louis H.
Braunstone, S. H.
American Committee for Christian Refugees, Inc., beneficiary.
Jewish Refugees Committee, beneficiary.
Notes: 934 lots.

"Sale number 76"--Cover.

" ... including the most important Byron 'Association' item in existence; the finest and most complete collection to appear at public sale of autograph letters and documents signed by the Presidents of the United States and their Cabinets from George Washington to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, inclusive. By order of Louis H. Bloch and S.H. Braunstone, attorneys, New York City, in conjunction with American Committee for Christian Refugees and Jewish Refugees Committee, New York City."

Sale held at Steinway Hall, New York City.
Subjects: Rare books--Catalogs.
Autographs--Catalogs.
Benefit auctions--New York (State)--New York.
Provenance: Forrest James Robinson Jr. collection
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