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The Fortunes of Mitchell Kennerley, Bookman
by Bruccoli, Matthew J
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good-
- ISBN 10
- 0151326711
- ISBN 13
- 9780151326716
- Seller
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Venice, Florida, United States
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About This Item
San Diego, New York and London: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1986. First Edition . Cloth and Paper. Near Fine/Very Good-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The life of Mitchell Kennerley, publisher, president of the Anderson Galleries, businessman, and bookman. Presentation copy SIGNED by Matthew J. Bruccoli. Bruccoli (1931-2008) was the writer of several author biographies and bibliographies and was series editior of First Printings of American Authors. Numerous black and white illustrations. 74 effective pages at end of book include an appendix listing expensive items sold at the Kern Sale & the Bishop Sale, an appendix listing the publications of Kennerley, sources and acknowledgments, notes, selected bibliography and index. Remainder mark to top of text block edge. Unclipped dust jacket, now protected in archival plastic cover, is lightly soiled and rubbed with some edgewear. 337 pp. A signed, scholarly work on a fascinating man in a fascinating, bygone world.
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- Bookseller
- RC Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002463
- Title
- The Fortunes of Mitchell Kennerley, Bookman
- Author
- Bruccoli, Matthew J
- Format/Binding
- Cloth and Paper
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0151326711
- ISBN 13
- 9780151326716
- Publisher
- Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers
- Place of Publication
- San Diego, New York and London
- Date Published
- 1986
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
- Keywords
- Mitchell Kennerley Publishers and Publishing Antiquarian Booksellers Anderson Galleries, Inc. History of Book Auctions Jerome Kern
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana - General; Signed Books; Books About Books;
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About the Seller
RC Books
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Venice, Florida
About RC Books
Started in 2002, RC Books is a general stock, online bookstore offering a diverse selection of quality used, out-of-print, and rare books and ephemera. We place special emphasis on Americana of all types, Literature, and the Arts. Edgar Allan Poe is a specialization. RC Books prides itself on customer service. Free book searches are provided upon request.
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