Society of Iconophiles print collection, 1895-1929.

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Society of Iconophiles print collection, 1895-1929.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/606988189

Collection of prints, mostly New York scenes, issued by the Society of Iconophiles.

circa 110 prints.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7783494

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Society of Iconophiles

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The Society of Iconophiles was formed in 1894 by William Loring Andrews (1837-1920), a member of the Grolier Club. Its stated purpose was to issue series of engraved views of New York City and portraits of prominent persons connected with New York City. Each series of engravings was issued in an edition of 101. Eleven of these were proofs before letter, which were signed by the engraver. The plates were destroyed after this first printing. The Society initially limited itself to ten members, eac...