Bidspirit auction | Books and Bidders: The Adventures

Books and Bidders: The Adventures of a Bibliophile / A.S.W. Rosenbach Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1927 - First Edition, Second Printing | Original Hardcover | Illustrated A cornerstone memoir by Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach, the most legendary rare-book dealer of the 20th century—the man who bought and sold eight Gutenberg Bibles and thirty Shakespeare First Folios, earning him the title “The King of Bookmen.” This highly engaging volume blends auction-room drama, humor, book-hunting tales, and extraordinary bibliophilic anecdotes. Richly illustrated with 78 illustrations, including 40 photographic plates, 38 facsimiles, and an 11-page index. Subjects include: • Talking of Old Books • Million-Dollar Bookshelves • Literary Forgeries • Manuscripts • American Children’s Books • Early Bibles • Why America Buys England’s Books • The Collector’s Best Bet • And much more. A classic, indispensable title for collectors of rare books, print history, and bibliographic literature. Condition: Very good. Binding: Original brown cloth with gilt title.