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Tag Archives: Gerry de la Ree
Rediscovered: Signed by E. E. “Doc” Smith — Ph.D.
Autograph Hound Saturday yet again! Today Paul Dobish provides the eye candy for John Hancock fans with a couple of books from his collection signed by Edward E. Smith, Ph.D. — otherwise known as E. E. “Doc” Smith. Hugely popular … Continue reading
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Tagged Autographs, Book Collecting, Buffalo Book Company, E. E. Smith, Gerry de la Ree, Hadley Publihsing Company, Paul Dobish
Rediscovered: Charles G. Finney
Autograph Hound Saturday, and again that distinguished Autograph Hound Brian Leno provides the John Hancock for the delectation of the discriminating connoisseur of the holographic arts. Here’s Brian: I got to thinking that more books inscribed to the late bookseller … Continue reading
Rediscovered: Og
Autograph Hound Saturday yet again, and Brian Leno goes all caveman on us. I’ve always liked cavemen. Here’s a quick note from Brian: Thought you might like to see the Og books, all inscribed by Irving Crump to the late … Continue reading
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Tagged Autographs, Book Collecting, Brian Leno, Charles Livingston Bull, Gerry de la Ree, Irving Crump, Og
