[BOOKSELLING & BOOK-COLLECTING EPHEMERA]. Substantial collection of bookseller catalogs, prospectuses, and related ephemera. American, ca. 1940s-80s. Approximately 200 pieces filling a large bin, most pieces kept individually in clear protective sleeves. Includes catalogs from booksellers, library and museum exhibitions, and small presses; prospectuses; specimen plates; photographs; greeting and advertising cards; souvenirs; and other book trade ephemera. Some of the many different publishers and sellers represented include: Black Sparrow Press, Rampant Lions Press, Konglomerati Press, Grabhorn Press, Press of the Woolly Whale, Scolar Press, Bond Printing Company of America, Eremiten-Presse, J. Stephen Lawrence Rare Books, Limited Editions Club, Gotham Book Mart, Chiswick Book Shop, and many more. Provenance: Herman Detering (some items addressed to Detering or Detering Book Gallery). Should be seen.