The Iron Gate of Jack & Charlie's "21" Thru which is presented a vivid portrayal of a unique institution-by a distinguished group of authors, artists and celebrities. Issued on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of "21' in memory of John Carl Kriendler for the benefit of the New York Heart Association

New York: Published by the Jack Kriendler Memorial Foundation, Inc, 1950. Second edition of "The Iron Gate," the first having appeared in 1936. This edition specially produced for the Heart Association and in memory of J. C. Kriendler with numerous additions. First appearance of the Steinbeck entry and several others. Illustrated. 220 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Red cloth. Spine very faintly toned, near fine copy. Second edition of "The Iron Gate," the first having appeared in 1936. This edition specially produced for the Heart Association and in memory of J. C. Kriendler with numerous additions. First appearance of the Steinbeck entry and several others. Illustrated. 220 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Wonderful documentary volume produced on the 25th anniversary of the famed New York watering hole. This version includes some material from the first edition as well as many new pieces.

Includes contributions by Lucius Beebe, Robert Benchley, Louis Bromfield, Donald Cameron, Ben Hecht, George Jean Nathan, John O'Hara, Louella Parsons, Damon Runyon, William Saroyan, John Steinbeck, Ed Sullivan and several other authors. Among the illustrators/artists offerings are pieces by Constantin Alajalov (two pieces), Walt Disney, James Montgomery Flagg, Hal Foster, and Rube Goldberg.