"Book Plates of Princeton and Princetonians" 1912

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CARVER, Clifford Nickels

A 1913 Princeton alumnus, includes bookplates belonging to the university, prominent Princetonians, and Carver's personal collection.

Carver … Read more CARVER, Clifford Nickels

A 1913 Princeton alumnus, includes bookplates belonging to the university, prominent Princetonians, and Carver's personal collection.

Carver became Secretary (1914-1915) to Walter H. Page, American ambassador to Great Britain, and then served as Secretary (1915) to Edward Mandell House ("Colonel House"), President Wilson's personal representative to Europe. He was an assistant to Bernard M. Baruch, working for the War Industries Board and then gained a commission in the U. S. Navy, attached to the Office of Naval Intelligence. Carver was a renowned collector of book-plates by famous Americans, Princetonians, and Europeans.

[72] pp.

Princeton University Press

1912

Limited edition of 500 copies

7 5/8" x 5 5/8"

Interleaved w/ numerous plates. Gilt-stamped brown papered boards, w/ the scarce dustwrapper. See less