Papers relating to book and manuscript collection, 1936-1983 (bulk 1960-1982).

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Papers relating to book and manuscript collection, 1936-1983 (bulk 1960-1982).

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The collection consists of lists, catalogs and correspondence relating to the book and manuscript collections of John Andrew Saks, with emphasis on his collections of Ashendene, Doves, Gregynog and Kelmscott Press material, as well as his collection of 18th century Venetian imprints and his acquisition of the Sainte Chapelle Psalter. Correspondents include Norman H. Strouse and Charles Ryskamp as well as several book dealers, most notably the firm of Leo S. Olschki of Florence, which sold him many Venetian imprints. A letter from Alan G. Thomas, an antiquarian bookseller of London, concerns the Sainte Chapelle Psalter as well as photo prints of some bindings in his collection.

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Grolier Club

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Kelmscott Press

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The Kelmscott Press, founded by William Morris and Emery Walker, published 53 books in 66 volumes between 1891 and 1898. Each book was designed and ornamented by Morris and printed by hand in limited editions of around 300. Many books were illustrated by Edward Burne-Jones. Kelmscott Press books sought to replicate the style of 15th-century printing and were part of the Gothic revival movement. Kelmscott Press started the contemporary fine press movement, which focuses on the craft and design of...

Gregynog Press

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Alan Thomas (Firm)

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Doves press

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Saks, John Andrew, 1913-1983,

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John Andrew Saks was born in Red Branch, New Jersey and graduated from Princeton University in 1936. From 1936 to 1963 he worked at Saks 34th Street, the store founded by his grandfather. He retired as its senior vice president. Saks married in 1941, and his union produced three children. His wife predeceased him in 1980. Saks was a Fellow of the Pierpont Morgan Library and a member of the Grolier Club from 1975 until his death in 1983. He sold his collection via auction at several sales conduct...

Leo S. Olschki (Firm)

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Strouse, Norman H.

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Regents' Professor, Librarianship 296A. From the description of Materials for seminar course, The Collecting of Books and Manuscripts : School of Librarianship, University of California, Berkeley, 1971 March - June. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122354916 Norman Strouse was born outside Olympia, Washington in 1906. A high school graduate, he went to work for the "Seattle Post Intelligencer," where he advanced to handling the paper's national advertising. In 1949 he began a ...

Ashendene Press

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Ryskamp, Charles.

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Librarian. From the description of Reminiscences of Charles A. Ryskamp : oral history, 1974. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122569526 ...

Christie's East (Firm)

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