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......turn of the century book lore...........
This is a very cool paper magazine for book lovers dated July-August 1902 and published by the Book-Lover Press in New York. Approximately 100 pages and several pages of ads of the time and other unnumbered pages. All sorts of articles about books including, but not limited to: The finest library in the world; Rarely beautiful volumes; the brothers Dalziel; The youngest living author; bookbinding for bibliophiles; musings of bookish men; and much, much more.
Several period ads, mostly about books and news publishers and several railroad ads. Lots of illustrations and photographs. There is a color page, as shown, entitled "The First Page of the Mazarin Bible" which says it is reproduced by courtesty of the International Printer of Philadelphia. This is No. 3, Vol III - June-July 1902 and is called "Midsummer Holiday Numberr".
Hallmarks:
N/A
Size:
12 3/4" x 9 3/4"
Condition:
Very good vintage - spine split a bit at the bottom, outside toned with a little paper loss, interior is clean and bright
History:
Unknown - seems to have been founded in 1899 and Warren Elbridge Price was the editor. They note: "Being a miscellany of curiously interesting and generally unknown facts about the world's literature and literary people newly arranged, with incidental divertissement, and all very delightful to read.
Note that I combine shipping on purchases of multiple items. All fragile items are double boxed for safe and secure shipping, paper items are sent in rigid mailers or boxes and are waterproofed. 9478 PALOT53
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