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American Booksellers Association Photos

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Title
American Booksellers Association Photos
Creator
Kate Brennan
Description
A selection from the archives of the American Booksellers Association
Format
Surrogates of photos
Date Available
2022

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  • Gutenberg Bible (1)
    Text from back of image: Irita Van Doren posing for picture with Frederic G. Melcher after bible left (uncertain of word) at 175 ninth ave. They are ready to put bible in armored car. Photo stamp: Herald Tribune-Fein. Nat Fein took the photo for the Herald Tribune Irita Van Doren was the editor of New York Herald Tribune and hosted ABA's Book and Author Luncheons. Fredreic G. Melcher was a publisher, bookseller, and editor.
  • Gutenberg Bible (2)
    Text from back of image: Examing the Gutenberg Bible in the Hotel Astor. L to R: Frederic G. Melcher, Irita Van Doren, Dr. Victor Heiser, Vincent Sheean, Harry Hansen. Photo stamp: Herald Tribune-Fein. Nat Fein took the photo for the Herald Tribune Irita Van Doren was the editor of New York Herald Tribune and hosted ABA's Book and Author Luncheons. Fredreic G. Melcher was a publisher, bookseller, and editor.