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Arthur L.-F. Askins research and historical notes on The Foliophiles, Inc., 1925-2007.
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Arthur L.-F. Askins research and historical notes on The Foliophiles, Inc., 1925-2007
Research and historical notes on The Foliophiles, Inc
Arthur Lee-Francis Askins research and historical notes on The Foliophiles, Inc
Arthur L.-F. Askins research and historical notes on the Society of Foliophiles
Research and historical notes on the Society of Foliophiles
Foliophiles, Inc. research and historical notes
Society of Foliophiles research and historical notes

Creator/Contributor:

Askins, Arthur Lee-Francis., creator

Creator/Contributor:

Brown, G. M. L. (George M. L.)

Creator/Contributor:

Maker, Harold J.

Creator/Contributor:

Stites, Alfred W.

Creator/Contributor:

Society of Foliophiles

Abstract:

Collection of research notes, correspondence, library and auction catalog descriptions, etc., relating to The Foliophiles, Inc. Includes extensive notes on the location and contents of various copies of leaf books issued by Foliophiles: Printed pages from English literature (1925); Printed pages from European literature (1925); Specimens of woodcuts and engravings (1926); Pages from the past (various sets, 1926, 1927, 1964, etc.); Specimens of oriental mss. and printing (1928); Oriental collection (1928); and others.

Date:

1925 (issued)

Subject:

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Society of Foliophiles -- History
Leaf books -- History
Books -- History
Printing -- History

Note:

Arthur L.-F. Askins research and historical notes on The Foliophiles, Inc., BANC MSS 2011/147, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English.
The Foliophiles, Inc., or Society of Foliophiles, was an organization of New York book dealer George M.L. Brown that compiled and issued "leaf books," portfolios of leaves taken from manuscripts and printed books. Brown was succeeded first by Harold J. Maker, then by Alfred W. Stites.

Physical Description:

print
2 boxes (0.8 linear feet)

Language:

English

Origin:

California