Downey, David G.

The Wonder and the Worth of Books

New York / Cincinnati, The Methodist Book Concern, 1915. First edition presumed, n. d. (ca 1915); 6 3/4 x 4; pp. [13]; grey wraps, printed and ruled in black and blue; light wear and creasing to edges and tips of spine; in very good condition. David G. Downey (1859 - 1935) was an author, educator, and long-time book editor for the Methodist Episcopal Church. His current pamphlet contained a short, but poignant essay on the significance of books. Very good .

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Book number: 003430

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Keywords: Books

Mrs. John Sternhagen (Hussey, Gertrude)

Borrowed Book Check

Washington DC, By the author, 1930. Customed designed and printed, n. d. (ca 1930); 3 x 8 1/2; pp. [48 - it appears one leaf has been removed / used]; stapled red wraps, printed and ruled in black; text with an elaborate border in green on rectos only; minor creasing to corners; in very good or better condition. Unique and most probably custom-designed by Mrs. Hussey herself, each page of the booklet had two double sections, with perforations for separating - the first noting: "Date /Title / Loaned to," and the second: "Borrowed from the Books of." The lady most certainly wanted to make certain her books, loaned to friends and associates, would be returned. Gertrude Hussey (1894 - 1977) was a socialite, war nurse during WWI, and wife of John Meier Sternhagen (1888 - 1954) - member of the US Board of Tax Appeals, Judge of the Tax Court of the United States, and father of stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen. Very good .

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Book number: 003449

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