Clary William Webb (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Thus. Phamphlet. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Condition: Very Good. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, June 8 (weekend SALE item)* 6 pp., two unbound signatures, quarto, original pictorial paper cover, facsimiles reproduction of Most Distinguished Chancellor on p. 2, very good-fine. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Boards. Condition: Good. First Edition Thus. 95 Pp. 1/250 Copies. Quarter Morocco Over Beige Boards, Deckled Edges. A Study Of Franklin As A Printer, And His Various Printing Businesses. Finely Printed On Heavy Laid Paper. Binding Solid And Hinges Tight, But Externally The Spine Leather Has Perished. Inscribed "To Hal Hall With Sincere Feelings Of Esteem William W. Clary". Printed In 1934 According To Colophon, With 1935 Date On Title Page. Inscribed by Author(s).

Inscribed by John O'Melveny. (illustrator). Inscribed by John O'Melveny. Clary, William Webb. History of the Law Firm of O'Melveny & Myers, 1885-1965. Los Angeles: [Castle Press], 1966. 2 volumes. Illustrations. Cloth with gilt stamped spines. Near fine. Previous owner's bookplate "Evelyn Filkins" to front free endpapers. Presentation inscription "For Zella Markee/ with appreciation and/ affection-/ John O'Melveny" to half-title page of volume I. Internally clean. $150. * The presenter of this title John O'Melveny (1894-1984), 1922 Harvard Law graduate, was a leading California lawyer, son and heir of one of the founders of O'Melveny & Myers, Henry O'Melveny. The recipient Zella Markee, nee Haskins (1906-1982) was from Southern California. "I was fortunate enough to succeed my father as head of the law firm, and in this capacity I have endeavored to follow his example, and to make the lawyers who have come into the office since his death feel that they are part of the office family. This book is written for our office family, It is not for sale or for public distribution" (Foreword, ix). This book is a primary source for anyone researching the history of O'Melveny & Myers and its role in the development of the legal and business landscape of Los Angeles.