Shaw, John Bennett, 1913-1994
Biography
Book collector.
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Press cuttings, 1932 - 1962
Along with over 125 volumes of primary and secondary Steinbeck materials, the Steinbeck collection includes a set of signed advance galley proofs for the first edition of Steinbeck's 1937 novel Of Mice and Men as well as proofs for Grapes of Wrath. Another unusual item is the 1936 Christmas present from Steinbeck's publisher announcing the publication date for Of Mice and Men.
Printed and Matted Sketch of Brede Place, Sussex, Undated
This sketch was illustrated by Michael Renton. In the lower left corner of the matte is an attached note, printed in black ink, that reads "Brede Place, Sussex Home of Stephen Crane, author of "The Red Badge of Courage," from 1899-1900. Wood Engraving, 3 1/2 [gns]. On the back is a stamp that reads "Ex libris John Bennett Shaw."
Septentrionalium Terrarum Descript, 1634
Detailed miniature map of the North Pole, the Arctic and surrounding regions. Latin text on verso.
Page 23-24, removed from Jansson's Atlas Minor Gerardi Mercatoris.
Typus Orbis Terrarum, 1634
Double hemispherical map showing Australia unmapped as Terra Australis Incognita. Page 3-4, removed from Jansson's Atlas Minor Gerardi Mercatoris. Latin text on verso.
USPS commemorative stamp
Along with over 125 volumes of primary and secondary Steinbeck materials, the Steinbeck collection includes a set of signed advance galley proofs for the first edition of Steinbeck's 1937 novel Of Mice and Men as well as proofs for Grapes of Wrath. Another unusual item is the 1936 Christmas present from Steinbeck's publisher announcing the publication date for Of Mice and Men.