Collection, 1946-1991 (bulk 1950-1973).

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Collection, 1946-1991 (bulk 1950-1973).

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Printed ephemera produced by a fine press publisher founded in 1929 by George Macy. Consists primarily of advance annual listings, prospectuses, and other descriptions of the club's publications. Also includes publisher's New Year's greetings and correspondence with members, tributes to Macy, booksellers's catalogs, and material about the club's subsidiary, the Junior Heritage Club.

.25 linear feet (54 items)

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7571779

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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Macy, George

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Founder of the Limited Editions Club and the Heritage Press. From the description of George Macy papers, 1916-1970. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 606938314 Detroit, Michigan businessman. From the description of George F. Macy letter, 1848. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34423562 Epithet: Director of the Limited Editions Club British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Descr...

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...