The Fiftieth Anniversary of Dawson's Book Shop 1905-1955 / Shochat / RARE

Description: Rare original booklet published in 1955 upon "The Fiftieth Anniversary of Dawson's Book Shop: 1905-1955", and authored by Fern Dawson Shochat, to commemorate the history of the book selling career of Ernest Dawson. Begun in Los Angeles in April 1905 with the opening of his first shop at 713 South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles, and continuing on through the decades with the famed store on Larchmont Boulevard. The booklet is softbound with off white paper wraps, and is 24pp including the covers. Black and white vignette illustrations interspersed throughout the text featuring images of the interiors of the stores, some of the book collecting customers of the shop and various members of the staff and family in the business. Dimensions are approximately 7.25" x 5". Booklet is in generally very fine condition, with tight binding, clean/unmarked pages and only minor toning of the wraps. Dimensions given, if any, are approximate. Condition as shown. Defects not visible in scan[s] are described. Item believed to be complete as issued unless otherwise stated. NO facsimiles, copies, reprints or reproductions unless specifically stated in description above. Pictures show actual item, never a stock image. Shipping via USPS unless otherwise noted.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Glastonbury, Connecticut

End Time: 2024-08-25T11:37:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD