Historical Bindings, Illuminated Manuscripts, Book of Hours, French
Eighteenth Century, Early French Classics, General Americana. Books,
Autographs, Portraits, etc., relative to Washington, Franklin, Hamilton,
Lafayette, etc. Historical and Decorative views, Naval Engagements,
Napoleoniana.
E. F. BONAVENTURE
745 Fifth Ave. New York City
_Please report at all times_
_SPORTING BOOKS—AMERICAN & ENGLISH_
Good condition essential.
ERNEST R. GEE
35 East 49th St. New York City
_You’ll Enjoy This One_
“Twenty-Three Books, and the Stories Behind Them” is the title of John
T. Winterich’s latest volume, and conveys in its title but meagerly the
feast in store for those who wish to get a new slant on a number of the
world’s most famous books and the literary geniuses who wrote them. Not
only has Mr. Winterich an almost unique research aptitude, but also the
magnetic quality of being able to marshal his facts in a sprightly
manner. Aside from this, the book has additionally, a fund of definite
information for collectors, respecting the rarity and speculative
possibilities of the many classics of literature that it deals with. It
is a handsomely bound, fully indexed volume of 241 pages and is
published by J. B. Lippincott & Co., at $2.50.
_Just What Was Needed_
The United States Card Collectors’ Catalog will come as a boon to
gatherers of various sorts of cards, including tobacco, cigarette,
candy, gum, etc. Attention is also given to associated items of silk,
leather, and celluloid buttons, to say nothing of special sections
devoted to playing cards, post cards, name cards and other non-insert
types, tobacco albums, etc. “A pip,” “An admirable piece of research,”
“A remarkable feat” are a few expressions of opinion from those who
possess a copy. Over three years of preparation were required to compile
this 90-page volume. It sells for 50c, and is published by J. R.
Burdick, 417 South Crouse Ave., Syracuse, N. Y.
Hearn (Lafcadio). First Editions and Values. A Checklist for Collectors.
By Wm. Targ. 12mo, boards, Chicago, 1935. Deluxe edition, limited to 50
copies, printed on Japanese vellum and signed by the compiler. $2.50.
Targ’s American First Editions and Their Prices. 12mo, cloth. Chicago,
1930. Limited to 500 copies. $3.00.
FRANK L. DOUGHERTY
5322 N. Ludlam Ave. Chicago, Illinois