Summer 2020 - Rare Books & Classic Hollywood Memorabilia
By Regency Antique Books
Jun 14, 2020
Arizona, United States
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LOT 118:

The Faith of Robert Louis Stevenson 1903 1st Edition Slipcase B. George Ulizo Bookplate


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The Faith of Robert Louis Stevenson 1903 1st Edition Slipcase B. George Ulizo Bookplate
"The Faith of Robert Louis Stevenson", 1903 First Edition. From the library of New Jersey bibliophile B. George Ulizio (1889 - 1969), featuring his bookplate. B. George Ulizio - Feb. 2, 1889 - September 29. 1969. Real-estate broker, born in New Haven, Connecticut and lived in New Jersey. Apparently an avid bibliophile. Had a vast collection of signed first editions (including a signed copy of Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy. ) Interestingly enough, he is said to have helped with the development of Bader Field/ Atlantic City Airport, which was one of the first American airports.