Buy this book on-line Frederic G. Melcher et al : Frederic G. Melcher: Friendly Reminiscences of a Half Century Among Books and BookmenThe Book Publishers' Bureau, New York, 1945
Original publisher's brown cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine and a gilt illustrated roundel portrait of Frederic G. Melcher on the front cover. 5 1/2" x 8 3/4." Former owner's personal bookplate on front pastedown that says, "Library of Castor," and has an illustration of an eagle holding up a book that says, "Proverbs 3:14." Pages and covers are very clean and intact. Binding is tight. A few minute scuff marks on back cover. A Fine copy. A collection of essays that pay tribute to book dealer Frederic G. Melcher. Preface by Christopher Morley. Excerpt from the Introduction by Mildred C. Smith: "And this book was planned, too, as a way of saying more of what was felt than the short time after dinner would allow. A few old friends tell here something of Fred's fifty years of leadership in the book business. These friends speak for many, many others in grateful appreciation." The following is a list of the book's essays with their respective authors: "On Becoming Acquainted with Books" by Frederic G. Melcher, "On Embarking on a Career" by Charles E. Goodspeed, "On the Bookseller's Earthly Immortality" by D. Laurance Chambers, "On the Best Definition of an Editor's Usefulness" by Harry Hansen, "On Building Good Audiences for a Good Art" by Harry L. Gage, "On Being Part of the Library Movement, Officially and Unofficially" by Harry M. Lydenberg, "On the Mystery of Leadership" by B. W. Huebsch, "On the Twentieth Century John Newbery" by Bertha E. Mahony Miller, and "On the Art of Trade Diplomacy" by Marion E. Dodd. In the back is an announcement that presents The Award of the Medal of The American Institute of Graphic Arts to Frederic G. Melcher.. Book. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Frederic G. Melcher et al : Frederic G. Melcher: Friendly Reminiscences of a Half Century Among Books and Bookmen. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including livres illustrées, antiquarian books, fine bindings, out of print books and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |