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FITZGERALD, F. SCOTT. 1896-1940. The Great Gatsby. New York: The Modern Library, 1934.: FITZGERALD, F. SCOTT. 1896-1940. The Great Gatsby. New York: The Modern Library, 1934. 12mo. Publisher's red cloth, stamped and lettered in gilt, original dust jacket with art deco design by Newman, f

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36 volumes from the "Modern Library Books" series: RANDOM House (publishers). [36 volumes from the "Modern Library Books" series]. New York: [circa 1950]. 36 volumes, small octavo. original cloth, dust-jackets. (36).

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Jerry Cooke (1921-2005); The Rose Main Reading Room at the New York Public Library;

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JERRY COOKE (1921-2005) The Rose Main Reading Room at the New York Public Library, 1960 Gelatin silver print, printed no later than 1971; flush-mounted to board, signed in ink on the image, the photographer's address label, with copyright credit stamp, on the reverse, framed. 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (34.3 x 27 cm.) Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ ¤ Without reserve For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Jerry Cooke (1921-2005); The Rose Main Reading Room at the New York Public Library;

Name: Jerry Cooke (1921-2005); The Rose Main Reading Room at the New York Public Library;
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