Catalogue Of The Private Library Of Mr. Adolph Lewisohn

By Adolph Lewisohn

Book Overview

Step inside one of the great private libraries of early twentieth-century America. The shelves of Adolph Lewisohn come alive in this meticulous private library catalogue of his renowned rare book collection, recorded with the precision and care of a true connoisseur. For serious readers and collectors. Created in the era when American book collecting was entering its golden age, Catalogue Of The Private Library Of Mr. Adolph Lewisohn stands as both an intimate portrait of a passionate bibliophile and a working rare book catalog for anyone fascinated by the history of the printed book. Arranged in the manner of an auction style book catalog, it offers detailed entries, publishing information, and organised groupings that serve as an antiquarian book bibliography and enduring book collecting reference. Bibliophiles and collectors gain a window onto the Lewisohn library collection and its standards of taste, while students of early 20th century books, and anyone needing a dependable reference for librarians, value its careful documentation of titles that shaped private and institutional shelves alike. For rare book collectors, it acts as a guide to past collecting priorities and a springboard for new discoveries in catalogues and bookshops today. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354445748
• ISBN13: 9789354445743
• Release Date: February 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"