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Alec Stern, Jewish American Artist, Autograph on book: “Etchings of Israel Land of the Bible”, 1974, California - Alec Stern, Jewish American Artist Autograph on book: “Etchings of Israel Land of the Bible”, 1974, California Limited Studio edition in original black cloth with white spine. Publisher: Studio of Alec Stern, San Mateo, 1974. Signed, 175 pages. Etchings by Alec Stern throughout. Hard cover, gold decoration and lettering to cover and spine, 28.5 x 22.5 cm. Condition: some discoloring and soiling to spine; damping colored stains, tracks of mold ca. to 20 first pages and rear endpapers; colored corners and edges Weight: 930 gr. Born in Bridgeport, CT on March 28, 1904 Alexander ”Alec” Stern came to San Francisco with his family as an infant. He was raised there in Cow Hollow and was educated at Polytechnic High School. After graduating from Columbia University, he returned to California and entered the CSFA. He worked his way through school as a riveter in shipyards and playing in a dance band. Stern was a member of the art department of the San Francisco Chronicle for eight years. During 1935-44 he worked in NYC on art commissions. Upon returning to California in 1945, he established a studio-home and printing plant in San Mateo where he produced Christmas cards, etchings, and prints. Stern died in San Francisco on Nov. 10, 1994. Exh: SFAA, 1924-25; Peninsula AA; Chicago and Philadelphia Societies of Etchers (many awards). In: MM; NY Public Library