The Rosenbach is located in two 19th century townhouses in 2008 and the 2010 Delancey Place in Philadelphia. The historic homes contain the collection and treasures of Philip Rosenbach and his younger brother, Dr. A. S. W. Rosenbach. The brothers owned the Rosenbach Company, which became the most famous dealer of rare books, manuscripts, and decorative art during the first half of the 20th century. Dr. Rosenbach in particular is a seminal in the world of rare books, helping to build libraries such as Widener's Library at Harvard, Huntington Library and Folger Shakespeare Library. In 2013, Rosenbach became a subsidiary of the Free Library of the Philadelphia Foundation, but retained its own board and operated independently of the public library system.
Rosenbach documents the panorama of American and European culture through its extensive historical, literary, and artistic treasures.
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Country history marker
On April 2, 2008, Rosenbach received the official State History Marker by the History Commission and the Pennsylvania Museum in recognition of the enduring contributions of the museum's joint founders, Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach. This commission commemorates the legacy of Dr. Rosenbach is one of the largest book dealers in America and his lasting contribution to Philadelphia and beyond with a marker in front of the museum, located at Delancey Place Delancey Place (Philadelphia) in 2008-2010 at the city's historic Rittenhouse Square. environment.
State Historical Marker Text: "Dr. A.S.W. Rosenbach (1876-1952)
Among the most influential rare book sellers in America, he helped build many of the nation's great libraries. He and his brother, Philip, founded Rosenbach to share their private collections with the public. They lived in this block from 1926 to 1952. "
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Decorative Art Collection
Most of the houses are furnished the same as Rosenbach's brothers live in them. The furnishings are mainly from the 18th century England with famous examples from Chippendale, Vile, Adam, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Other important pieces include an olivewood wooden box with bronze mounts made for Charles II, an American recamier sofa with carvings attributed to Samuel McIntire and a Philadelphia highboy. The complete collection of British silver and gold from the 17th and mid-18th centuries includes masterpieces by Paul Storr, Hester Bateman and a select group of goods made for the British royal family. More than a thousand miniature portraits are included in the collection, including one by Nicholas Hilliard from the James I collection. Choice of porcelain, glass, painting, drawing and the 18th century sculpture is taken to complement the furniture.
The adjacent building, 2008 Delancey Place, was purchased by the foundation in January 1993 and enabled the museum to expand its facilities and exhibition space.
Rare books and manuscripts from Americana Collection
The Americana collection begins with early journey stories and exploratory tales, which include a copy of Antonio Pigafetta's notes on a world tour and a rare channel associated with a Virginia settlement. The books are equipped, as do every other aspect of the collection, with the manuscript material. These include CortÃÆ'  © s, Pizarro and de Soto letters, including 1532 letter Cortà © e to the Council of the Indies who requested permission to form an expedition to explore the coast of California. The colonial period of settlement was well represented by early accounts and important religious channels, particularly those relating to the various Indian missions, as well as the collection of Indian Captive Tales.
The first three still existing books printed in the western hemisphere are present in the Rosenbach collection - Mexico 1543-44, Lima 1584-85, and the legendary Bay Mazalm Book, the first book to be printed in the present United States (Cambridge, Massachusetts). 1661).
The American Revolution is documented with over a hundred letters written by George Washington, the original manuscript of Continental Congress resolution, an outstanding collection of documents by the signatories of the Declaration of Independence, the documentary of the Commodore Barry ship, outlining the beginning of the American navy, and a set of Franklin Almanak Richard Poor , including the first copy of the first edition, the first surviving printing.
The period of western expansion is represented by the earliest diaries and tourist accounts, guides and history of printed pockets. The most important are materials related to the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon pioneer diaries and documents signed by Andrew Johnson allowing Seward to negotiate for Alaska purchases.
The material of the Civil War was extensive. It consists of more than two hundred letters of Abraham Lincoln, one hundred and fifty war letters Ulysses S. Grant, two letters of Robert E. Lee and the original Resolution signed by both houses of the Congress of the United States proposed the Third Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished slavery.
Irish, English, and American Literature
Chronologically, this collection began with a group of fine English literary manuscripts from the fifteenth century including the poems by Thomas Hoccleve (1410) which contains a famous portrait of Chaucer. There is a major manuscript of Canterbury Tales and noble fragments from other illustrated versions. The collection of small books and equally pre-Elizabethan and Elizabethan period choices comes with a collection of regular books. There is a very rare first edition of Pilgrim's Progress which was first owned by one of Bunyan's acquaintances from the debtor jail.
The majority of English primary authors of the 18th century are represented by the first edition of their more important works, and many of them by the textual material as well. Some of the highlights are; Tonson's notice of Milton Paradise Lost, a group of Thomas Gray letters, five manuscripts of James Boswell's Life of Johnson and Robert Burns's most extensive manuscript.
As you enter the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, its gathering strengthens. There are manuscripts of Walter Scott, William Wordsworth, Charles Lamb, Shelley and Keats (including a love letter celebrated for Fanny Brawne) and the only remaining fragment of Fitzgerald Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam . Rosenbach also has the highest Dickens collection that extends from the earliest surviving manuscripts until a carte-de-viste photo was signed the day before his death. The collection also includes a Dickens script from Nicholas Nickleby and Pickwick Papers . Lewis Carroll is represented by over six hundred letters, initial drawings, presentation books, photographs and copies of his own first edition of Alice in Wonderland. Other manuscripts include Oscar Wilde, Aubrey Beardsley, Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad and Dylan Thomas
One of the most valuable items in the Museum is James Joyce's handwritten copy of Ulysses. In honor of the work, the Museum organizes Bloomsday celebrations every year, including readings from book excerpts.
Also included in Rosenbach is Marianne Moore's living room recreation as she lives in it. It was in this room that he lived and worked for over forty years. Moore's complete library, with many personal books written and annotated from friends and contemporaries including Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot and Elizabeth Bishop, are part of Rosenbach's collection as well as all his correspondence and draft poetry and unpublished memoirs.
Maurice Sendak Collection
Renowned writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak chose Rosenbach to be the repository of his work in 1968-2014 thanks to the sharing of literary and collection interests. Sendak is the author and illustrator of Where The Wild Things Are and 108 other books. Its collection of nearly 10,000 works of art, manuscripts, books, and ephemera, has been the subject of many exhibitions at Rosenbach and has been enjoyed by visitors of all ages. One of the most famous creators of contemporary children's books, Sendak's work has challenged children's literary norms from time to time and continues to enter both children and adults to this day. His innovative techniques and honest depictions of childhood emotions are celebrated around the world and earned him several prestigious awards, including the Caldecott Book Medal (1964), Hans Christian Andersen Medal International (1970), National Medal of Arts (1996 ), Library of Congress "Living Legend" medal (2000), and Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for Literature (2003). The Rosenbach presented There is a Mystery There: Sendak in Sendak from May 6, 2008 to May 3, 2009. This major retrospective of over 130 interesting pieces from the extensive collection of the Sendak Museum - the largest collection of "Sendakiana" in the world - is an exhibition the largest and most ambitious work of Sendak ever made and featuring original artwork, rare sketches, never-before-seen work material and exclusive interview recordings. The exhibition attracts a total of over 300 objects, with new works showcased every four months, providing a unique experience with each set of illustrations.
His personal work was returned to his property in 2014 and is now in the care of the Sendak Foundation. Rosenbach is home to a collection of rare books, which include rare books by Herman Melville, Beatrix Potter, William Blake, and pop-up books by Lothar Meggendorfer.
Book illustration
The illustrated book's archive contains many fine medieval illuminations and drawings by 18th-century French rulers such as FranÃÆ'§ois Boucher, Jean-Honorà ©  © Fragonard, Jean-Baptiste Le Prince and Hubert Gravelot.
- An important group of pencil drawings, watercolors and books by William Blake.
- Images to illustrate Don Quixote by HonorÃÆ' Daumier, Gustave Dorà ©, Claude Joseph Vernet, and EugÃÆ'¨ne Lami.
- Images by Thomas Rowlandson and George Cruikshank.
- Sketch by William Makepeace Thackeray for his own work.
- John Tenniel's drawings for Alice and Through Looking Glass
- Aubrey Beardsley, and Ernest Shepard.
See also
- John Ratcliff
References
External links
- Rosenbach's website
- Rosenbach receives historic markers, Pennsylvania History Commission and Museum
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