Limited Editions Club Collection 1929-1968

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Limited Editions Club Collection 1929-1968

Checklists, catalogs, prospectuses from the American publishing company.

.75 linear ft.

eng,

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Limited editions club

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Founded in 1929 by George Macy, the Limited Editions Club published illustrated fine-press books for subscribers, in editions of 1500. Their publications tended to be classic titles, and featured the work of leadings illustrators and designers. After Macy's death in 1956, the firm remained family owned until 1970. It changed hands several times until it was sold in 1979 to its current owner, the investor Sidney Shiff. Since that time, the Limited Editions Club has become best known for lavish ar...