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The Library of Jerome Kern: New York City

The Library of Jerome Kern: New York City

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ISBN10: 1025799062
ISBN13: 9781025799063
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Library of Jerome Kern, New York City is a landmark record of one of the most significant private book collections ever assembled. This catalog meticulously documents the extraordinary library of the renowned American composer Jerome Kern, whose passion for rare books and first editions led to a collection of unparalleled quality and value. The work provides a detailed inventory of nineteenth-century literary treasures, including rare manuscripts, association copies, and pristine first editions from titans of literature such as Charles Dickens, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and William Thackeray.

Beyond its function as an auction record, this volume serves as an essential reference for bibliophiles and historians of the book trade. It captures a pivotal moment in the history of book collecting, showcasing the depth and breadth of a collection that set numerous price records and influenced the market for decades to follow. Readers will find exhaustive descriptions of rare items, provenance details, and insights into the tastes of a premier collector during the golden age of American bibliophilia. The Library of Jerome Kern, New York City remains a vital resource for understanding the provenance of some of the world's most sought-after literary artifacts.

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