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Frank Glenn correspondence, 1892, 1931 April.
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Title:
Frank Glenn correspondence, 1892, 1931 AprilCreator/Contributor:
Glenn, Frank., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Zaehnsdorf, Ernest J. W., 1879-1970, correspondent.Creator/Contributor:
Allsopp, Fred W. (Fred William), 1867-1946, correspondent.Creator/Contributor:
Zaehnsdorf (Firm)Creator/Contributor:
Grolier BookshopAbstract:
Typescript letter (1 p.) from the manager of The Grolier Bookshop in Kansas City, Missouri, Frank Glenn, addressed to Fred
W. Allsopp, the buyer of a 1st edition book, "The Art of Bookbinding" by Joseph William Zaehnsdorf. Glenn is forwarding to
Allsop a handwritten letter (1 p.) and gifts he has received from Zaehnsdorf Ltd. in London, signed by E. [Ernest] Zaehnsdorf,
after informing them that the book had been sold. Zaehnsdorf writes that he is glad the book has found a "worthy owner" and
describes in great detail the bookplate that used by his father as an inspiration for the book cover. He writes that he is
including as a gift to Allsopp a copy of the bookplate [not present in the collection] and a check for £5 signed by his father
from the City Bank, Limited, Shaftesbury Avenue Branch W.C. in London (May 26, 1892). The letters and check are written on
the business stationery of each concern.
Date:
1892 (issued)Subject:
n-us-mo -- e-uk-enGlenn, Frank -- Correspondence
Zaehnsdorf, Joseph William -- 1853-1930
Zaehnsdorf, Ernest J. W -- 1879-1970 -- Correspondence
Allsopp, Fred W. (Fred William) -- 1867-1946 -- Correspondence
Bookbinding
Book ornamentation
Booksellers and bookselling -- England -- London
Booksellers and bookselling -- Missouri -- Kansas City
Note:
Frank Glenn correspondence, BANC MSS 2011/21, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
Joseph William Zaehnsdorf, author of The Art of Bookbinding, was the only son of Joseph Zaehnsdorf (1816-1886). The elder
Zaehnsdorf was a native of Budapest and became one of Europe's most famous fine custom binders. Founded in London in 1842,
his firm, Zaehnsdorf, created a wide variety of traditional and less-traditional leather bindings. The company survives today
as part of Sangorski & Sutcliffe.
In English.
Physical Description:
print
1 folder (2 letters, 1 check)
Language:
English