Magee, David Bickersteth, 1905-1977

David Bickersteth Magee (1905-1977) was a rare book dealer in San Francisco, California. He was the owner of Magee Book Shop.

From the description of David Bickersteth Magee photographs, circa 1860s-1900s. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 228078867

In 1923 David Bickersteth Magee opened a bookshop in San Francisco, California. A successful book and manuscripts dealer, he served as president of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America, the Roxburghe Club of San Francisco, and the Book Club of California. He was also a member of the Bohemian Club and the Grolier Club. Magee was the author of several books, including Jam Tomorrow (1941), Bibliography of the Grabhorn Press, 1915 - 1940 (1940), Bibliography of the Grabhorn Press, 1940 - 1956 (1957), Infinite Riches (1973), and many articles in Bookman's Weekly. David Magee died on July 17, 1977. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy.

From the description of David Bickersteth Magee account book, 1935-1941. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367903184

Magee was bookseller, collector, and author. Assembled a collection of printed and manuscript materials that was purchased by the Harold B. Lee Library in 1969.

From the description of Collection of Victorian and Edwardian Manuscripts, 1812-1952. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 52118489

Magee was a British-born, American rare book dealer (The Book Club of California), novelist and bibliographer; he came to the United States in 1925 and lived in San Francisco.

From the description of Stanley Morison and John Carter correspondence with David Magee, 1958-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 462158752