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A catalog of rare books & manuscripts including general literature -- Americana and a superb selection of fine press books recently acquired from the library of a well-known collector offered for sale by the Caveat Book Shop, 450 1/2 Sutter Street, San Francisco /
Z1024 .F37 1946
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Title:

A catalog of rare books & manuscripts including general literature -- Americana and a superb selection of fine press books recently acquired from the library of a well-known collector offered for sale by the Caveat Book Shop, 450 1/2 Sutter Street, San Francisco

Creator/Contributor:

Farquhar, Francis Peloubet, 1887-1974, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Grabhorn, Edwin E.

Creator/Contributor:

Grabhorn, Robert.

Date:

1946 and 1958 (issued)

Subject:

Imaginary books and libraries
Bibliography -- Humor
Library science -- Humor

Note:

bibliographical detail: Francis P. Farquhar. course in correct cataloging, or notes to the neophyte / compiled and arranged by David Magee.
Library brought together because of David Magee's role in both productions.
A catalog for rare books: "April 1, 1496, Catalog no. 1"--Cover. "Typography & mutilations by Edwid & Robert Grabhorn. 250 copies. First issue. First edition"--p. [3] of cover.
Course in correct cataloging: "75 copies. Specially imprinted for the friends of David Magee and Lawton Kennedy"--Colphon.

Physical Description:

print
15 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
[12] p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Language:

English

Identifier:

Z1024 .F37 1946

Origin:

California

Related Item:

Course in correct cataloging, or notes to the neophyte : Magee, David Bickersteth, : 1905-1977