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HISTORY OF WILLIAM H. ALLEN, BOOKSELLER, 1918-1997.
Allen, George R.

   

- Bethlelem : Special Collections, Lehigh University Information Resources 1997
- 12mo.
- stiff paper wrappers.
- 34, (2) pages.
- Order Nr. 96687
- Price: $ 10.00



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Limited to 500 copies. Three page introduction by Steven Rothman. With six illustrations. To speak of Allen's is to speak of wit, integrity and devotion to the craft of bookselling. This booklet tells its history.

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