Description: Lot of 12 Catalogues and Lists on Modern Literature, Small Press, Art, and Film from the Gotham Book Mart, 1929-1964 Author: Steloff, Frances; Gotham Book Mart Title: Lot of 12 Catalogues and Lists on Modern Literature, Small Press, Art, and Film from the Gotham Book Mart, 1929-1964 Publication: New York: Gotham Book Mart, Ca. 1929-1964 Description: 10 catalogues and 2 lists, varying sizes and paginations. Catalogues are staple bound in printed wrappers, one list is a small trifold brochure, the other a 10x7" bifolium. Generally very good or better with typical wear and toning and a few scattered stains. Nice set, catalogues, several being quite early, from the iconic New York bookstore, the Gotham Book Mart. Frances Steloff (1887-1989) founded the store in Midtown Manhattan in 1920 and it quickly became a center for literary modernism in the U.S. Besides carrying modern and experimental lit, press books, and art, Steloff also published works in these genres, including by Andre Gide and Wallace Stevens. These catalogues stand as an important reference for modernist movements in the country in the first half of the century. They include:1. Catalogue Eleven: Modern First editions and Private Press Books, [Ca. 1929]2. Catalogue Thirteen: Modern First Editions, 19303. Catalogue Fourteen: Art Catalog, 19304. Catalogue 16: Modern First Editions, Private Press Limited, & Association Items (1931)5. List 23: A List of Books by Modern Authors of Insurgent Tendencies [Ca. 1931?]6. Catalogue Twenty: Good Books at Readjusted Prices [Ca. 1932?]7. List 27: Fifty Good Books at Attractive Prices, [Ca. 1932?]8. Catalogue 36 [Ca. 1936]9. Catalog 39: The Book-Collectors' Odyssey or 'Travels in Realms of Gold,' (Winter, 1938)10. Catalogue 40: Film File, (Spring, 1938)11. Gotham Book Mart: Spring 195712. Gertrude Stein: A Catalog, 1964. Seller ID: 6714 Subject: Books about Books, Ephemera, Fiction/Literature Peruse the Stacks Based in Gig Harbor, WA, we offer all manner of rare books, ephemera, and more. Our specialties range from young adult literature to horror to the state histories of Wyoming, Texas, and Washington. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 192 USD
Location: Gig Harbor, Washington
End Time: 2024-09-29T20:03:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Steloff, Frances; Gotham Book Mart
Publisher: Gotham Book Mart
Year Printed: 1964
Original/Facsimile: Original
