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Creator: Lewis, Allen, 1873-1957
Abstract Or Scope: Woodblocks, linoleum blocks, wood and linoleum tools, wooden types, metal types, books, proofs, and special printings. Included are woodblocks and linoleum blocks of illustrations and decorations for Walt Whitman's SHORT STORIES (Columbia University Press, 1927), De La Motte Fouqué's UNDINE (Limited Editions Club, 1930), and Sir Walter Scott's IVANHOE (Limited Editions Club, 1940). There are several metal types designed and cast for Lewis; full or nearly full alphabets of special wooden types designed and cut by Lewis in both 216 pt. and 144 pt. sizes; specimens of his wood and linoleum tools, mainly of his own manufacture; books containing illustrations, decorations, and special types by Lewis; proofs of bookplates he designed; and proofs and special printings of various plates.

Creator: Reichl, Ernst, 1900-1980
Abstract Or Scope: Correspondence, manuscripts, documents, mock-ups, book dummies, proofs, book jackets, photographs, and printed materials of Reichl.

Creator: Macy, George
Abstract Or Scope: Letters, documents, and printed materials documenting Macy's publishing career, including that relating to the Nonesuch Press, dating from 1941 to 1960. Included also are photographs, awards, and financial papers. The correspondents include many of Macy's close friends including Peter Beilenson, William Rose Benét, Clifton Fadiman, Christopher Fry, Lillian Gish, Alec Guinness, Fritz Kredel, Frederic and Florence March, Francis Meynell, Bruce Rogers, Louis Untermeyer, Carl Van Doren, and Lynd Ward. Also, miscellaneous engravings, lithographs, and drawings. The collection also includes 3 series of books: Macy-Masius Readers Club, Readers Club and Heritage Press. Macy Memorial Limited Addition Club books were cataloged individually as MACYMEM

Creator: Šváb, Jaroslav, 1906-1999
Abstract Or Scope: Jaroslav Šváb's collection of his book design and illustration work, a working archive which he assembled throughout his career, containing the bulk of his life's work. The material was largely drawn upon for the illustrated monographJaroslav Šváb, published in 1966, at the time of his first large retrospective exhibition in Prague. Spanning the period 1928 until the late 1960s, the archive contains approximately (650) items, including printing samples and specimens, test printings, alternate variations, publisher's ephemera, and original renderings

Creator: Overbrook Press
Abstract Or Scope: This collection documents the operation of Overbrook Press, a private American press once located in Stamford, Connecticut, from its founding by Frank Altschul in 1934 until it ceased operation in 1969.

Creator: Grushkin, Philip, 1921-1998
Abstract Or Scope: Philip Grushkin (1921-1998) was a book designer, educator, and art director. He is best known for his book design work for publishers such as Alfred A. Knopf, Random House, Abbeville, and Harry N. Abrams, where he also worked as Art Director and Vice President. The collection includes material related to his design work and a collection of book jackets by George Salter.

Creator: Chappell, Warren, 1904-1991
Abstract Or Scope: A collection pf drawings, original and proof book illustrations, type designs and specimens, publisher's dummies and dust jackets by Chappell.

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