The Connoisseur: An Illustrated Magazine for Collectors (Vols. 62-106)

London, 1940. Hardbound. VG+ overall, with bookplates of previous owner.. CAVE. 45 vols. in green publisher's stamped cloth. This set includes Volumes 62-106 (January 1922 to December 1940) that requires 9 feet of shelf space. In its introduction, the publication asks: "Who nowadays does not collect something? And The Connoisseur will include in its scope anything that any reasonable person collects, not only furniture, porcelain, pottery, prints, books, manuscripts, fiddles, and old silver, but also coins and medals, autographs, posters, and even stamps. We may have our own preferences, but our aim is to be comprehensive." At varying times, the subtitle reads "A Magazine for Collectors" or "With Which is Incorporated International Studies." A stunning set that will delightfully augment any personal library. Mullen Books also has for sale a previous run of vols. 1-42 of this periodical. (Inventory #: 104726)