Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America
Archives related to: Holden, Edwin B. (Edwin Babcock), 1861-1906
| title | Scrapbook of initial letters, [ca. 1900?]. |
| repository | Grolier Club |
| description | Edwin Babcock Holden was a member of the Grolier Club (a New York City bibliophile society), served on its council, and was president at the time of his death. He was an important book collector whose main interests centered around Americana, English literature, sixteenth and seventeenth century printed books, and French illustrated books. After Holden's death, his collections were sold at auction in sales conducted between 1908 and 1920. Scrapbook of 172 leaves on which ca. 3,500 ornamental initial letters clipped from unidentified sixteenth and seventeenth century printed books have been pasted down. The alphabet is followed by twelve leaves of printers' ornaments and borders. The volume also includes ca. 35 printers' marks clipped from title pages. |
| extent | 1 v. (ca. 3,500 specimens) ; 30 cm. |
| formats | Scrapbooks |
| access | Contact repository for restrictions and policies. |
| record link | https://www.grolierclub.org/default.aspx?p=v35ListDocument&ID=755370968&listid=11461&listitemid=122612&ssid=322536&dpageid=&listname= |
| record source | https://grolier.iii.com/lib/item?id=chamo:6429&fromLocationLink=false&theme=grolier |
| finding aid | Finding aid available online and at repository. |
| acquisition information | Adopted for conservation by Mark D. Tomasko in memory of Mary K. Young in 2013. |
| updated | 02/14/2025 10:07:34 |
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