Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

Catalog notes

Description

Stan. V. Henkels, Jr, Philadelphia, 1932. Paper covesr, 70 pp. Includes descriptions, some with black and white reproductions of 640 lots.

Condition & notes

In good condition. Blue illustrated paper covers have a 1" tear at the bottom of the spine and several other smaller nicks and tears and creasing along the edges and top and bottom of spine. Moderate overall scuffing and soiling to covers as well. Binding tight (staple bound). A fold-out color "slightly reduce facsimile" of the The Prodigal Son Wasting his Substance is affixed to inside of the front cover. Pages are lightly browned but are otherwise unmarked with occasional light spotting. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Includes several black and white reduced facsimiles of items offered at auction. Overall a nice collection. "An important collection containing many of the finest and rarest prints. New England, Rural, American Historical, and other Scenes. A gatherin gof over eleven Hundred diversified Subjects, forming a most Important Sale. Collected during the past twenty five or thirty years by Karl Schmidt of New York City.