Lot of 7 A. Edward Newton books – Books by and about A. E. Newton, the great 1920’s book dealer, book collector, and writer of books about history of books from 1400s through 1930s, book printers, fonts.
A MAGNIFICENT FARCE And Other Diversions of a Book-Collector, Newton 3rd Printng
The book is a collection of the author’s reminiscences of book collectors he knew and the subjects of their expertise. It is illustrated by photographers (many from the author’s collection) of people, books, and places. This third printing is rebound in decorative red, white and black boards with a red spine, gilded top edge, and a red ribbon page mark. The Seattle binder’s lable is on the front past down. (He also had a bookstore). It is in very good+ condition. The binding is tight. The book is vertually without flaws or damage. (Box 11a)