ABARBANELL, J.R. (1852-1922)

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Long-time editor of Norman L. Munro's "The New York Family Story Paper" (1873-1905), which ran again from 1905 to 1921 as "Family Story Paper"; also a playwright and lyricist ("I Wouldn't -- Would You?" with composer Harry Von Tilzer, 1902). ANS, 1p, 8½" X 5½", New York, NY, 1906 May 16. Addressed to Mr. Benners. Very good. Light even age toning. Writing on "Munro's Publishing House" letterhead, Abarbanell discusses a new play with a producer. "I have the revised copy of my play now," he begins. ".. please return, at my expense, the copy I gave you, with your opinion on it & the likelihood of your getting a production at Atlantic City during the season. If you succeed we will share the royalties on a basis of 1/3 to you & 2/3 to me.." Unusual. .

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Book number: 19926

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Abarbanell, Jacob Ralph

The Rector's Secret. Or, Love Conquers All. A Study from Life. No. 71 of the Dora Thorne Series. May, 1892

New York, J.S. Ogilvie, 1892. Wraps. Color illustrated wraps. 179 pp. plus 12 pages of ads in the rear. Romance style novel by Jacob Ralph Arbanell, an American author, playwright and lawyer. GOOD condition. Heavy chipping, tearing and loss to the head and tail of the spine. General toning to the covers, heavy to the rear, with the rear cover having a moderate dampstain to the upper left portion. Minor staining and soiling to the covers. Heavy toning to the text block. Paper rather brittle, with minor flaking at the center fore edge. Good .

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Book number: 012136

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