Various (Carroll, Sydney (Editor); James, Henry; Matisse, Henri; Maugham, W. Somerset; Washington, George et al.)

Gentry No. 21 (Winter 1956-57)

New York, NY, USA: Reporter Publications, Inc., 1956. First Edition. Stapled Sheets with Wrappers. This vintage edition of the 1950s-era gentlemen's magazine Gentry highlights eight artists in its feature story with the cover focusing on the color reproductions of Henri Matisse's (1869-1954) "Jazz" collage series. Also included are a short novel by Prudencio de Peredo (1912-1973) illustrated by Feliks Topolski (1907-1989), a series of watercolors by David Fredenthal (1914-1958), photography by Shirley Burden (1908-1989), and poetic translations for a set of Japanese poems that are each paired with a painting provided by Ernest Kroll (1913-1995). Supplementing the period ads, gift suggestions for both men and women, and fashion trends, other pieces include a recipe menu for a Christmas dinner hosted by Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) and a list of "Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior," credited to a teenage George Washington (1732-1799). An essay on Henry James (1843-1916) by W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965), originally published in his collection The Vagrant Mood (1952) follows a list of the "100 finest recordings," and several other stories and essays fill out the rest of this issue. Gentry was a quarterly periodical founded by William C. Segal (1904-2000) that ran from 1951 to 1957. It was known for its production with illustrations, fashion ads that included fabric samples, and additional tipped-in materials, but it only ran 22 issues before shuttering due to financial losses. It remains in the elite ranks of twentieth-century periodicals with the likes of Esquire and Playboy. A rare gem of a bygone era! From the collection of Barbara (1935-2023) & Irving (1933-2018) Nusbaum - world travelers, connoisseurs, eminent collectors of art & books, and the dearly beloved late parents of our esteemed founder, Arthur S. Nusbaum. Large-Format Magazine, stapled sheets in wrappers: presumed first edition, first-&-only printing, per usual custom of periodical publication. In relatively good condition with tearing to the top and bottom edge of spine with paper loss; moderate wear to the fine edges and corners of front, back edges & spine; mild-to-moderate bumping with mild creasing to covers especially at corners and edges; mild rubbing/scuffing to front, back covers; mild scratching to same. Interior is fine with mild peeling at the gutters inside front and back covers where they are attached; complete with all foldouts, attachments, and the subscription card intact; a preserved, red maple leaf has been found and retained between pages 36 and 37. Good. [Item #8865]

Price: $175.00