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May 2007 Fine Art & Antiques Auction

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256. Frederick Locker Medal, 1959, for the Rowfant Club, designed by George G. Adomeit

Book of the Month Club From the Schubert Bibliography Of The Publications Of The Rowfant Club, Part 2, 1962,. p. 44. "Obverse: ' Frederick Locker The Rowfant Club Cleveland Ohio'; in low relief, the bust of Frederick Locker and dates 1821 and 1895. Reverse: the Locker Jester bookplate, designed by Stacy Marks, which appeared on the title page of Locker's PATCHWORK. Diameter, 3 inches; thickness of rim 3/16 inch." Boxed in a royal blue case, interior in black velvet on the bottom and ivory satin on the top inside cover. Small brass press lock. Designed by Rowfanter George G. Adomeit and cast in bronze by Joe Motto in Florence, Italy. One hundred and fifty copies were produced.



250/500   Sold $161.00
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