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A Free Library in This City: The Illustrated History of the San Francisco Public Library (signed)

A Free Library in This City: The Illustrated History of the San Francisco Public Library (signed)

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A Free Library in This City: The Illustrated History of the San Francisco Public Library (signed)

by Wiley, Peter Booth (signed); Chuck Wagner (presenation copy from David Stewart to)

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ISBN 13
9781875137053
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San Francisco: Weldon Owen, 1996. SIGNED by the AUTHOR directly on the title page. With a full page presentaion inscription on the first blank page from David Stewart to Chuck Wagner. The inscription reads, in part: "I cannot think of a better testament to your leadership or a larger monument to your work than the Library. It fills me with joy that my friend played such a huge role in its construction." (signed) David Stewart. A handsome copy of the first edition. Foreword by Isabel Allende. From the publisher: "'Whereas, We, the citizens of San Francisco ... do most heartily approve of the project about to be inaugurated for the establishment of A Free Library in this City, and do pledge to the same our hearty and united support.' With these words, an idea was born in San Francisco, an idea that eventually - well over a century later - achieved its apotheosis in the building of the New Main Public Library. This state-of-the-art cultural institution now stands as a tribute to all those who had the vision to conceive the idea and the energy to nourish this - through eras of triumph and tragedy. With masterful insight, Peter Booth Wiley narrates the fascinating story of this idea, tracing the concept of the library back to the origins of writing and human history itself, through the ages of antiquity to the first American libraries and beyond... to San Francisco. Embroidered into the thread of the main narrative are 25 specially commissioned essays from the Bay Area's leading literary figures, accompanied by original artwork by noted local illustrators.". SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Edition (so stated). Oversize Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 240pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Title
A Free Library in This City: The Illustrated History of the San Francisco Public Library (signed)
Author
Wiley, Peter Booth (signed); Chuck Wagner (presenation copy from David Stewart to)
Illustrator
NOT a library discard
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine condition
Jacket Condition
Near Fine dust jacket
Edition
First Edition (so stated)
ISBN 10
187513705X
ISBN 13
9781875137053
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Place of Publication
San Francisco
Date Published
1996
Size
240pp

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