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[HOE, Robert, III, collector]. [SPRAGUE, John Franklin]. New York, the Metropolis. Its Noted Business and Professional Men. New York: The New York Recorder, 1893.
Three parts in one, 4o. Illustrations in text. Original brown morocco, gilt-lettered with title on front cover (some wear at ends of spine and corners). Provenance: Robert Hoe III (bookplate); Arthur Hoe, Robert Hoe's son (bookplate).
The three parts of the book comprise "Historical," "Biographical," and "Commercial" portraits of notable New Yorkers. The biography of Robert Hoe is found on pp.152-3 and is accompanied by an engraved portrait: the firm of R. Hoe & Co. "has a world-wide reputation. No newspaper can now be printed fast enough without one of Hoe's perfecting printing presses... [Robert Hoe III] is a hard worker and student. He was one of the founders of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and President of the Grolier Club for promoting the arts pertaining to the producton of books. He is also interested in all movements for the advancement of literature and art, and possesses one of the largest and most valuable private libraries in America."
Three parts in one, 4
The three parts of the book comprise "Historical," "Biographical," and "Commercial" portraits of notable New Yorkers. The biography of Robert Hoe is found on pp.152-3 and is accompanied by an engraved portrait: the firm of R. Hoe & Co. "has a world-wide reputation. No newspaper can now be printed fast enough without one of Hoe's perfecting printing presses... [Robert Hoe III] is a hard worker and student. He was one of the founders of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and President of the Grolier Club for promoting the arts pertaining to the producton of books. He is also interested in all movements for the advancement of literature and art, and possesses one of the largest and most valuable private libraries in America."