New York: F-R Publishing Co, 1946. First edition. Hardcover. Fine. First edition. Hardcover. Each volume includes approx. 13 to 15 individual issues filled with what has made the New Yorker famous, outstanding articles and cartoons by some of the period's luminaries (N.B. This was the golden age of the New Yorker, Harold Ross was the editor, contributors included E.B. White, Joseph Mitchell, James Thurber, Dorothy Parker, Truman Capote, S.J. Perelman, John McNulty, Peter Arno, Charles Addams, J.D. Salinger (Franny and Zooey first saw print in these leaves), A.J. Liebling and Joseph Wechsberg.). These are truly outstanding volumes. A very handsome set of books embodying some of the best short writing of the era. Tight, bright and unmarred. Cloth boards (various colours), gilt lettering and decorative elements, decorative endpages, covers (front and rear) bound in. 4to. Paginated by edition. Illus. (color and b/w plates). Each year bound in four volumes in matching colors (1941 brown; 1942 navy; 1943 brick red; 1944 dark green; 1945 olive green; 1946 black).

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Bookseller: Lux Mentis, Booksellers (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1972
Title: New Yorker 1941-1946 [Golder Age Collection]:. 24 Bound Volumes
Author: Various
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First edition
Publisher: F-R Publishing Co
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1946
Keywords: Americana | Collections and Sets | Special Items
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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Lux Mentis specializes in fine/limited editions and rarities, books that have been treasured and will continue to be treasured. We focus on design bindings, artist books, and esoterica (occult, demonology, fetishism, challenging material in all areas). Lux Mentis offers a range of client services. We will appraise your current collection, or help you to build or extend your personal library. Every bit as importantly, we are experts at helping to find the perfect gift. We are actively seeking to acquire fine books and entire libraries, and will readily place items on consignment when you decide to sell. At Lux Mentis we offer careful research, an unusual inventory, individualized service, and an expert staff. If you don't find exactly what you are looking for on the web site, contact us and we will do our best to assist you with your individual needs.

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