Portrait of a Publisher 1915-1965 (2 Volumes)
New York: The Typophiles, 1965. Limited, First Edition. Cloth in Slipcase. 12 mo. Signed. About Fine. / Near Fine. Item #40157
Both volumes signed by Knopf to David J.E. Scrivens (a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Programme Representative, English Network, out of New York): "Signed with please & my signature (yes it is my name) for David J.E. Scrivens, Esq. New York, May 8 1979." Two volumes in two tone cloth with dust jackets. Spines of dust jackets slightly tanned, vol. 1 with tiny, imperceptable closed tear at heel of spine, vol. 2 with tiny imperceptable closed tear at front gutter. Housed in a sturdy yellow slipcase with printed paper label to spine, small slit at top edge near opening, otherwise a near fine set. Edition limited to 2000 copies. Reminiscences and reflections of the great publisher.
Price (CAD): $100.00