The Rare Books and Manuscripts Collected by the Late A. Edward Newton: Public Sale part one on April 16, 17 and 18, Part two on May 14, 15 and 16, Part three dates to be announced; by order of E. Swift Newton and Brandon Barringer, Executors
New York: Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1941. Hardcover. 22, [2] p.: facsimile; 26 cm. Light blue paper over boards with dark blue cover title; a paste-down of Newton's 1909 bookplate on the front cover. With original glassine dust jacket. Introduction by E. Swift Newton. Includes a facsimile of a composition written by Newton at the age of 14 in which he states that as an adult he would go into business, "something with printing or stationary." Also includes short pieces by A.S.W. Rosenbach, Christian Gauss, Randolph Greenfield Adams, Gabriel Wells, Arthur Swann, and Margaret Williamson. Describes how the collection was to be divided among the three parts of the sale. Book is in Very Good Condition: slight crease in upper half of spine; upper edge of boards slightly sunned; faint shadow on title page; slight discoloration of both fixed endpapers. Glassine dust jacket is in Good+ Condition: chipping along edges; slight loss at ends of spine; otherwise intact. Very Good / good +. Item #002532
Price: $16.00