S. J. Perelman Papers (Ms. 87.2)
Brown University Library
Box A, John Hay LibraryProvidence, RI 02912
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Inventory
Series 1. Correspondence
Box 1, Folders 1-4
Subseries A. Correspondence by S. J. Perelman
Box 1, Folder 1
Subseries B. Correspondence to S. J. Perelman
Box 1, Folders 2-3
Subseries C. Correspondence Relating to Perelman
Box 1, Folder 4
Series 2. Writings
Boxes 1-2
Subseries A. Writings by S.J. Perelman
Box 1, Folders 5-13
Subseries B. Writings by Perelman in Collaboration
Box 1, Folders 14-19
Subseries C. Writings by Maurer, David W.
Box 2, Folders 1-3
With autograph revisions, approx 200 pages. Originally in black three ring binder. Appears to contain material not included in the published version. Evidently a gift from Maurer to Perelman.
Series 3. Working Files of S. J. Perelman
Boxes 2-5
Include correspondence, notes, drafts, clippings with and without notes, tear sheets, etc. Organized in seven sections, as originally numbered by the author.
- File marked #1 is contained in Box 2, Folders 4-11
- File marked #2 is contained in Box 3, Folders 1-25
- File marked #3 is contained in Box 4, Folders 1-14
- File marked #4 is contained in Box 4, Folders 15-45
- File marked #5 is contained in Box 5, Folders 1-5
- File marked #6 is contained in Box 5, Folders 6-17
- File marked #7 is contained in Box 5, Folders 18-29
Subseries A. Working File, originally in manila folder marked "[#]1, Unused Material and assorted tear sheets from New Yorker, and other journals for next collection."
Box 2, Folders 4-11
Thirteen items including tear sheets, proofs, clippings, photocopies, etc.
Subseries B. Working file, originally in manila folder marked, "[# 2] Current New Yorker ideas".
Box 3, Folders 1-25
Includes correspondence, typescript drafts, handwritten and typewritten notes, and many clippings relating to Perelman's creative process.
Subseries C. Working file of Paris to Peking and Eastward Ha! and Nostasia in Asia, originally contained in manila envelope marked "[#] 3" in green ink
Box 4, Folder 1-14
Subseries D. Three Working Files originally contained in folders number "1"/"2"/"3", originally in manila envelope marked "4"
Box 4, Folders 15-45
Includes letters, notes, typescripts, tear sheets, clippings relating to Perelman's writing.
1. Material Contained in folder marked "1" ("Musicals in Progress")
Box 4, Folders 15-19
2. Material Contained in Folder marked [#] "2" (Paris-Peking)
Box 4, Folders 20-37
Including correspondence to and from S.J. Perelman, miscellaneous manuscript material, miscellaneous printed, and newspaper clippings.
3. Material Contained in Blue Folder Marked "[#] 3, Sunday Times, Letters/Ideas"
Box 4, Folders 38-45
Subseries E. Working File Originally Contained in Manila Folder Marked "[#] 5" in Green
Box 5, Folders 1-5
Subseries F. Working File of Material Originally Contained in Pink Folder Marked "[#] 6" -- On Verso "3 New Yorker"
Box 5, Folders 6-17
Subseries G. Working File Originally Contained in Folder marked "[#] 7 New Yorker Best Possibilities"
Box 5, Folders 18-29
Including correspondence, notes and drafts, and clippings with and without notes
Series 4. Contracts
Box 5, Folders 30-36
Series 5. Awards
Box 6, Folders 1-5X
Series 6. Miscellaneous Printed
Box 6, Folders 6-8
Series 7. Photographs
Box 6, Folders 9-16
Series 8. Books and Journals from the Library of S. J Perelman and Laura
Perelman, 1891-1978
codices 1-94
The books have been cataloged and stored separately. Click on the title of the item to
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| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Codex 1 |
Adams, Robert
M. Bad Mouth: Fugitive Papers on the Dark Side. Berkeley. Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1977 | ||
| Codex 2 |
Anstey, F. Tourmalin's Time Cheques. N.Y. Contents Note: "Authorized Edition." Somewhat worn copy. Signed on the front end-leaf, "S.J. Perelman." Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1891 | ||
| Codex 3 |
Bedford, Sybille. Aldous Huxley A Biography. N.Y. Contents Note: First American edition. Signed by the author on the title-page. Perelman's copy, with his stamp on the front end-leaf. Nice copy in slightly worn dust jacket. |
1974 | ||
| Codex 4 |
Beerbohm, Max. More. London. Contents Note: "Second edition." Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." Sound copy. Spine label is worn. |
1899 | ||
| Codex 5 |
Beerbohm, Max. Seven Men. London. Contents Note: First edition. Portion of dust jacket laid in. Perelman's copy, stamped on the front end-leaf. |
1919 | ||
| Codex 6 |
Beerbohm, Max. The Works of Max Beerbohm. With a Bibliography by John Lane.
London. Contents Note: "Third edition." Perelman's copy, inscribed on the front end leaf, "S.J. Perelman January 1, 1925 New York City." Cloth binding somewhat worn. |
1921 | ||
| Codex 7X |
Blum,
Daniel. A Pictorial history of the Silent Screen. N.Y. Contents Note: Reprint. Printed wrappers. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1953 | ||
| Codex 8 |
Calman, Mel. The New Penguin Calman. Contents Note: First edition, wrappers. Inscribed on the inside front wrapper, "To Sid[ney J. Perelman] Love from Mel [Calman] 1977--May all your troubles be female." With a small cartoon drawing of the author. |
1977 | ||
| Codex 9 |
Ellmann, Richard. Ulysses on the Liffey. Contents Note: Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1972 | ||
| Codex 10 |
Ellmann, Richard. Eminent Domain. N.Y. Contents Note: Nice copy in dust jacket. Perelman's stamp of ownership on the front end-leaf. |
1967 | ||
| Codex 11 |
Fowler, H.W. A Dictionary of Modern English Usage. Second Edition revised by
Gowers. Oxford. Contents Note: S.J. Perelman's personal copy, signed by him on front end-leaf. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1965 | ||
| Codex 12X |
Francois, Andre. The Half-Naked Knight. N.Y. Contents Note: "First American Edition." Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the inside front cover, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." |
1968 | ||
| Codex 13X |
Francois, Andre. The Biting Eye. Introduction by Ronald Searle.
London. Contents Note: First English edition. Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. Inscribed on the half-title: "Pour Laura et Pour S.J. Perelman Andres Francois." Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1960 | ||
| Codex 14X |
Francois, Andre. The Biting Eye. With an Introduction by Ronald Searle.
London. Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in dust jacket. With Perelman's stamp of ownership on the half-title. |
1960 | ||
| Codex 15X |
Francois, Andre. The Tatooed Sailor. N.Y. Contents Note: Fourth printing. Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. Perelman's stamp of ownership on the front end-leaf. |
1953 | ||
| Codex 16 |
French, Philip. Westerns. London Contents Note: Boards, dust jacket. First edition. Inscribed on the front end-leaf, "For S.J. P[erelman]. the author of the ultimate scenario--Philip French 9 July 1976." With Perelman's stamp of ownership on the front end-leaf. A nice copy. |
1974 | ||
| Codex 17 |
French, Philip. Westerns. London, "Revised Edition." Contents Note: Printed wrappers. Inscribed on front end-leaf, "For Sid[ney J. Perelman] with my very kindest regards Philip [French] 16-7-78." Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1977 | ||
| Codex 18X |
Frueh, Alfred Joseph. On the Theatre. New York Public
Library. Contents Note: Preface by Brendan Gill. Printed wrappers. Stamped on the half-title, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman, Erwinna, Pa." |
1972 | ||
| Codex 19 |
Gass, William. On Being Blue. Boston. Contents Note: First edition. Cloth, dust jacket. Fine copy. Inscribed by the author on the front end-leaf, "For dearest darling Sid[ney J. Perelman] from William [Gass]." Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1975 | ||
| Codex 20X |
(Gikow, Ruth). Ruth Gikow [Paintings]. Introduction by Matthew Josephson.
N.Y. Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in dust jacket. Inscribed on the title page, "To Sid--as ever! Oct. 26, 1976 Ruth [Gikow]." Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1970 | ||
| Codex 21 |
Glashan, John. Private Eye Cartoon Library 7: The Jokes of John Glashan.
London. Contents Note: Printed wrappers. Introduction by Walton Fentworth. Inscribed on front end-leaf, "To S.J. Perelman with Best Wishes from Malton Fentworth." Stamped on inside front wrapper, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1975 | ||
| Codex 22XX |
Grosz,
George. Ecce Homo. Berlin. Contents Note: Worn copy, front cover loose. A number of pages are chipped and worn. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1923 | ||
| Codex 23 |
[Hellman, Lillian]. The Hite Report. Contents Note: "Sixth printing." Nice copy in dust jacket. Taped to the front end-leaf is a card inscribed, "A testament to how young I think you are affectionately L. Hellman." With Perelman's stamp of ownership on front end-leaf. |
1976 | ||
| Codex 24 |
Hill, Robert H. (Compiler). Jarrolds' Dictionary of Difficult Words.
London. Contents Note: "Second edition." S.J. Perelman's copy, inscribed on the front end-leaf, "Dear Sid[ney J. Perelman]--Kindly re-arrange these 15,000 difficult words to form a plot. Ogden [Nash]." A very nice association item. A slightly worn copy. Stamped with Perelman's "From the Library of S.J. Perelman" on the front end-leaf. |
1944? | ||
| Codex 25 |
Hollander, John. Reflections on Espionage. N.Y. Contents Note: "First Edition." Fine copy in dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on the half-title, "For S.J. Perelman in continuous debt and with unabashed admiration. John Hollander New Haven March, 1978." Laid in is a two-page autograph note from Hollander to Mr. Perelman, sending this book in gratitude. With envelope. With Perelman's stamp of ownership on front end-leaf. |
1976 | ||
| Codex 26X |
Hutcheon, Robin. Chinnery: The Man and the Legend. (Hong
Kong). Contents Note: Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the half-title, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1975 | ||
| Codex 27X |
Ingrams, Richard (Editor). Beachcomber The Works of J.B. Morton. Illustrated by
Nicolas Bentley. (London). Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. Stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1974 | ||
| Codex 28X |
Jenkinson, Denis & Peter Verstappen. The Schlumpf Obsession.
London. Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1977 | ||
| Codex 29 |
Joyce, James. Ulysses. Paris. Contents Note: "Fourth Printing." Original wrappers, bound in boards and leather. Gold lettering on spine. The Random House publicity photo of Joyce laid in. Stamped on inside front cover, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." |
1924 | ||
| Codex 30 |
Joyce, James. Ulysses. Odyssey Press. Contents Note: First Odyssey edition. Two volumes, bound in full green leather, stamped in gold on spine. S.J. Perelman's copies, stamped on the half-title of volume one, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." |
1932 | ||
| Codex 31 |
Kuprin, Alexander. The Garnet Bracelet and Other Stories.
Moscow. Contents Note: Text in English. Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1958? | ||
| Codex 32 |
Lackner, Stephan. The Fables and Foibles of Professor Nimbus. [Santa Barbara,
California]. Contents Note: Drawings by Howard Warshaw. First edition, printed wrappers. Inscribed on the title-page, "To Mr. Perelman, souvenir of Santa Barbara, Stephen Lackner--Howard Warshaw." |
1966 | ||
| Codex 33X |
Levine, Jack. Recent Paintings. Exhibition Apr 12-May 6, 1972. Kennedy Galleries,
Inc. N.Y. Contents Note: Printed wrappers. Stamped on title-page, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1972 | ||
| Codex 34X |
Levine, Jack. Recent Works. Kennedy Galleries. N.Y. Contents Note: 1975 Nov 8-29. Printed wrappers. With Perelman's stamp of ownership on the title-page. |
1975 | ||
| Codex 35X |
Matthiessen, Peter. The Tree Where Man Was Born. N.Y. Contents Note: "First Edition." Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1972 | ||
| Codex 36 |
Maugham, W. Somerset. Great Novelists and Their Novels.
Philadelphia. Contents Note: "First Edition." Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on the front end-leaf, "From one author to another. W. S. Maugham wishing him fun. San Francisco, 19 Jan. 1949." Stamped on the inside front cover, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." |
1948 | ||
| Codex 37 |
Maugham, W. Somerset. The Travel Books. London. Contents Note: Reprint. Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on the front end-leaf, "For Sidney Perelman With the affectionate regards of his old friend the [?] older author. W. Somerset Maugham. 14 March 1959." Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1955 | ||
| Codex 38 | <archref
xlink:href="https://search.library.brown.edu/catalog/b######"Maurer, David W. The Big
Con: The Story of the Confidence Man and the Confidence Game. N.Y. Contents Note: "First Edition." Inscribed on the front end-leaf, "For Syd and Laura Perelman With great regard. D.W. Maurer New Years Eve 1948." Signed by S.J. Perelman on the front end leaf. Also stamped, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." Slightly worn copy. No dust jacket. |
1940 | ||
| Codex 39 |
Morley, Sheridan. Oscar Wilde. Contents Note: Fine copy in dust jacket. With the front end-leaf stamped, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1976 | ||
| Codex 40 |
Morrell, Lady Ottoline. Lady Ottoline's Album. N.Y. Contents Note: The "First Edition." Nice copy in dust jacket. Laid in is a letter from the publisher (Knopf) sending this copy to S.J. Perelman and commenting on his recent article in the New Yorker regarding Lady Ottoline. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." (See Mr. Perelman's review, published posthumously in the Guardian, 1979 Oct 20). |
1976 | ||
| Codex 41X |
Osborn, Robert and Eve Wengler. An Osborn Festival of Phobias.
N.Y. Contents Note: First edition. Inscribed on the front end-leaf, "2 May 1976 to Sid[ney J. Perelman]--If there is any merit in this book, you caused it. In many ways you taught me how to react to laughter. Your writing surprised me and delighted me when I wasn't allowed to respond to either response. Much love and than you for everything. Love, Eve." No dust jacket (issued?). Introduction by Arthur Miller. |
1971 | ||
| Codex 42 |
(Perelman, S.J.). Best American Humorous Short Stories, Edited by Robert N.
Linscott. Contents Note: "First Modern Library Edition." Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. Includes three selections by Perelman. His portrait appears on the front jacket. Stamped on the half-title, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." Signed on the verso of the front end-leaf, "Laura W. Perelman." |
1945 | ||
| Codex 43 |
Perelman, S.J. Bite on the Bullet, Or Under the Spreading Atrophy.
London. Contents Note: First English edition. Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. Author's copy, stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1957 | ||
| Codex 44 |
Perelman, S.J. Chicken Inspector No. 23. New York. Contents Note: "Second Printing." Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." The author's copy. |
1966 | ||
| Codex 45 |
Perelman, S.J. Chicken Inspector No. 23. New York. Contents Note: "First Printing." Fine copy in dust jacket. Inscribed by the author to his wife: "For Laura, This nosegay to celebrate four decades of laughter and excitement that only she could have made possible--With much love, Sid--5 August 1966." An exceptional association copy. |
1966 | ||
| Codex 46 |
Perelman, S.J. A Child's Garden of Curses. Heinemann, London. Contents Note: "First Published." First English edition. Advance copy, with publisher's "Not for Sale" notice tipped to front end-leaf. The author's copy, stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1951 | ||
| Codex 47 |
Perelman, S.J. Crazy Like a Fox. London. Contents Note: First English edition. Advance copy, with publisher's "Not For Sale" notice tipped to front end-leaf. nice copy in worn dust jacket. The author's copy, stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1945 | ||
| Codex 48 |
Perelman, S.J. Crazy Like a Fox. Armed Services Edition. Contents Note: Printed wrappers. Stamped on the title-page, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." The author's copy. |
[1945] | ||
| Codex 49 |
Perelman, S.J. Crazy Like a Fox. Contents Note: "Seventh Printing." Nice copy in worn just jacket. The author's copy, stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." |
1944 | ||
| Codex 50 |
Perelman, S.J. The Dream Department. Contents Note: Third printing. Two dust jackets (variants). Perelman's personal copy, signed by him on the front end-leaf and stamped, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1943 | ||
| Codex 51 |
Perelman, S.J. The Ill-Tempered Clavichord. New York. Contents Note: "First Printing." Nice copy in slightly worn dust jacket. The author's wife's copy, signed on front end-leaf, "Laura W. Perelman." |
1952 | ||
| Codex 52 |
Perelman, S.J. The Ill-Tempered Clavichord. New York. Contents Note: "First Printing" Nice copy in slightly worn dust jacket. The author's personal copy, stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1952 | ||
| Codex 53 |
Perelman, S.J. The Ill-Tempered Clavichord. London. Contents Note: The First English edition. The author's copy, stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." Nice copy in dust jacket. |
1953 | ||
| Codex 54 |
Perelman, S.J. Keep It Crisp. New York. Contents Note: "First Printing." Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. Perelman's personal copy, stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." |
1946 | ||
| Codex 55 |
Perelman, S.J. Keep It Crisp. London. Contents Note: First English edition. Nice copy in slightly worn dust jacket. Advance copy, with publisher's note "Not For Sale" tipped to front end-leaf. The author's copy, stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1947 | ||
| Codex 56 |
Perelman, S.J. Listen to the Mocking Bird. Drawings by Hirschfeld.
London. Contents Note: First English edition. Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. The author's copy, stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." Occasional marginal markings by the author, with a notation in the margin at page 71. |
1950 | ||
| Codex 57 |
Perelman, S.J. The Most of S.J. Perelman. New York. Contents Note: "First Printing." Nice copy in dust jacket. The dedication copy, inscribed on the front end-leaf by the author to his wife: "To Laura, with love. From Sid--22 September 1958." Certainly, the most desirable copy of this classic book. (The dedication reads, "For Laura"). |
1958 | ||
| Codex 58 |
Perelman, S.J. The Most of S.J. Perelman. New York. Contents Note: "First Printing." Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. The author's personal copy, signed by him on the front end-leaf. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1958 | ||
| Codex 59 |
Perelman, S.J. The Most of S.J. Perelman. Contents Note: "Third Printing." Nice copy in dust jacket. The author's wife's copy, signed "Laura W. Perelman" on the half-title. |
1958 | ||
| Codex 60 |
Perelman, S.J. The Rising Gorge. New York Contents Note: "Second Printing." Nice copy in dust jacket. Inscribed, "For Judith Ann Greetings--Adam W. Perelman 10/3/73." |
1961 | ||
| Codex 61 |
Perelman, S.J. The Rising Gorge. London. Contents Note: First English edition. Fine in dust jacket. Inscribed, "For Sister Dear Adam Perelman 6/8/64." (Inscribed by S.J. Perelman's son to his daughter). |
1962 | ||
| Codex 62 |
Perelman, S.J. The Rising Gorge. New York. Contents Note: The author's personal copy, stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." |
1961 | ||
| Codex 63 |
Perelman, S.J. The Road to Miltown, Or Under the Spreading Atrophy. New
York. Contents Note: "Fourth Printing." Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. The author's copy, signed on the front end-leaf, "S.J. Perelman." Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1957 | ||
| Codex 64 |
Perelman, S.J. The Swiss Family Perelman. London. Contents Note: First English edition. Nice copy in worn dust jacket. The author's wife's copy, signed "Laura W. Perelman" on the front end-leaf. A nice association copy. |
1951 | ||
| Codex 65 |
Perelman, S.J. Westward Ha! New York. Contents Note: First edition, no dust jacket. Inscribed on the front end-leaf, "To Mother with all my love, from her globe-trotting son, Sid[ney]. S.J. Perelman May 29, 1948." A nice (slightly soiled) copy. An exceptional association copy. |
1948 | ||
| Codex 66 |
Perelman, S.J. and Laura. The Night Before Christmas. A Comedy in Three Acts.
Samuel French. Contents Note: Wrappers (worn). The author's copy, stamped on the title-page, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1942 | ||
| Codex 67X |
Pinter, Harold. Poems and Prose 1949-1977. London. Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in dust jacket. With Perelman's stamp of ownership on front end-leaf. |
1978 | ||
| Codex 68X |
Pinter, Harold. The Proust Screenplay. London. Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1978 | ||
| Codex 69X |
Price, George. Browse at Your Own Risk. N.Y. Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in dust jacket. Inscribed on half-title, "To Sid--with admiration and thanks for all the grins for the past 46 years from your old New Yorker colleague. George Price Nov. 30 '77." With Perelman's stamp of ownership on the front end-leaf. |
1977 | ||
| Codex 70X |
Punch. Three bound volumes. Contents Note: Each volume is stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1922 Jul-Dec; 1923 Jul-Dec; 1937 Jan-Jul | ||
| Codex 71 |
Raphael, Chaim. A Feast of History. N.Y. Contents Note: "First U.S. Printing." Nice copy in slightly worn dust jacket. Inscribed on the half-title, "For Sid Perelman--Why is this man different from all other men?--Chaim Raphael New York December 14 1977." With Perelman's stamp of ownership on the front end-leaf. |
1972 | ||
| Codex 72X |
Rosenberg, Harold. Saul Steinberg. N.Y. Contents Note: "First Edition." Printed wrappers. Signed on the half-title, "Saul St[einberg] and Harold [Rosenberg]." Stamped on the half-title, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1978 | ||
| Codex 73 |
Sansom, William. Proust and his World. N.Y. Contents Note: First U.S. edition. Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1973 | ||
| Codex 74 |
Searle, Ronald. Ronald Searle. Cabinet des Estampes. Bibliotheque Nationale.
Paris. Contents Note: Preface by Ben Shahn. Printed wrappers. Exhibition catalogue with 258 illustrations. Inscribed on the title-page, "For Sid[ney Perelman]--especially because of item no. 211 but also because I like him [--?--], affectionately, Ronald 6-73. Item #211 is certainly an illustration of Perelman in a horse-drawn coach during his travels. Limited to one-hundred numbered and signed copies. |
1973 Jan-Mar | ||
| Codex 75 |
Shahn, Ben. The Biography of a Painting. Fogg Museum, Harvard
University. Contents Note: S.J. Perelman's personal copy, with his signature on the front end-leaf. Wrappers. Fine copy. |
1956 | ||
| Codex 76XX |
Shahn, Ben. Love and Joy About letters. N.Y. Contents Note: Color plates. In publisher's slipcase. Nice copy, but for slight damage to spine. Box somewhat worn. Stamped on inside front cover, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman Erwinna, Pa." |
1963 | ||
| Codex 77 |
Shahn, Ben. The Shape of Content. Cambridge. Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in somewhat worn dust jacket. Perelman's copy with his stamp of ownership on the front end-leaf. |
1957 | ||
| Codex 78XX |
Shahn, Bernarda Bryson. Ben Shahn. Abrams, N.Y. Contents Note: Fine copy, in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." A comprehensive survey of Shahn's work. |
1972 | ||
| Codex 79 |
Sissman, L.E. Dying: An Introduction. Contents Note: "First Edition." Wrappers. Nice copy. Inscribed on front end-leaf, "To S.J. Perelman in admiration. L.E. Sissman October 15, 1970." With Perelman's stamp of ownership on front end-leaf. |
1967 | ||
| Codex 80 |
Sissman, L.E. Dying: An Introduction. Contents Note: "First Edition." Fine copy in dust jacket. Inscribed on the front end-leaf, "For Sid Perelman, in admiration, as ever. Ed Sissman February, 1975." |
1967 | ||
| Codex 81 |
Sissman, L.E. Pursuit of Honor. Contents Note: "First Edition." Fine copy in dust jacket. Inscribed on the front end-leaf, "For Sid Perelman, with hopes that he will like some of these poems as well as the earlier ones. Affectionately, Ed Sissman February 1975." |
1971 | ||
| Codex 82 |
Sissman, L.E. Scattered Returns. Contents Note: "First Edition." Fine copy in dust jacket. Inscribed on the front end-leaf, "Sid Perelman With warmest wishes from Ed Sissman, an admirer of thirty-five years' standing. Boston, February 1975." |
1969 | ||
| Codex 83X |
Soby, james Thrall. Ben Shahn His Graphic Art. N.Y. Contents Note: First edition. Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1957 | ||
| Codex 84X |
Soby, James Thrall. Ben Shahn Paintings. N.Y. Contents Note: "First Printing." Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1983 | ||
| Codex 85X |
Strand Magazine. Five volumes. Contents Note: Publisher's decorated cloth bindings. Each volume contains Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Homes stories, Beerbohm, etc. Generally nice copies. Stamped on the front end-leaves, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1891 Jul-1893 Dec | ||
| Codex 86X |
The
Swing Era 1939-1940. 1939: A Real Dream of a Year... Time-Life Books,
N.Y. Contents Note: Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1971 | ||
| Codex 87 |
Thoreau, Henry David. Walden and Other Writings. Modern
Library. Contents Note: Bound in full leather, gold stamping on spine. This is Perelman's personal copy, signed by him on the half-title. Also stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1937 | ||
| Codex 88X |
Verne, Jules. Le Tour Du Monde en Quatre-Vingts Jours. Paris. Contents Note: Illustrated boards. Stamped on front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." Nice copy. Wood-cut illustrations. This may be the 1893 edition. |
undated | ||
| Codex 89X |
Vidal, Gore (et al). Great American Families. N.Y. Contents Note: "First published in America in 1977." Nice copy in dust jacket. Stamped on the front end-leaf, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1977 | ||
| Codex 90 |
Warshaw A Decade of Murals. Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Contents Note: Wrappers. Inscribed on front end-leaf, "For Sid[ney J. Perelman]--Howard [Warshaw]. Stamped on the title-page, "From the Library of S.J. Perelman." |
1972 | ||
| Codex 91 |
West, Nathanael. The Day of the Locust. Random House. Contents Note: "First Printing." Red cloth (faded), dust jacket (somewhat worn). The dedicatee's copy, signed by the author's sister on the front end-leaf ("Laura Weinstein"). The dedication page reads, 'For Laura." A most important copy of a twentieth century highspot in American literature. |
1939 | ||
| Codex 92 |
West, Nathanael. Miss Lonelyhearts. Harcourt, Brace & Co.
edition. Contents Note: Faded red cloth, somewhat worn dust jacket. The author's sister's copy, signed "Laura Weinstein" on the front end-leaf (the wife of S.J. Perelman). She has also mounted review blurbs on the front end-leaf. and inside the front cover. A very nice association copy. |
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| Codex 93 |
West, Nathanael. Miss Lonelyhearts. London, Grey Walls Press. Contents Note: First English edition. Blue cloth binding. Probably an advance review copy, with the bare remnants of a review slip paste down on the front end-leaf. The author's sister's copy, with her signature on the front end-leaf. Nice copy in slightly worn dust jacket. A very nice association copy. |
1949 | ||
| Codex 94 |
West, Nathanael. The Dream Life of Balso Snell. Contact Editions, Paris & New
York. Contents Note: Copy #143 of 500 numbered copies. Wrappers (worn). This copy belonged to Nathanael West's sister Laura (Mrs. S.J. Perelman). She has signed the book on the front end-leaf. An important association copy. |
1931 |
Series 9. Writings and Documents of Nathanael West
Box 6, Folder 17-24
"Even Stephen", the play on which West and Perelman collaborated is included in the section of S.J. Perelman's writings (Box 1, Folders 17-19)
Series 10. Supplements
Boxes 7-9
This section consists of addional material acquired from various sources, Each supplement represents a separate accession.
Subseries A. Supplement #1
Box 7, Folder 1-4
Printed material purchased from another source.
Subseries B. Supplement #2
Box 8, Folder 1
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 7, Folder 1 | Herrmann, Dorothy. S. J. Perelman: A Life (New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons) Contents Note: Signed by the author. Gift of the author. |
1986 |
Subseries C. Supplement #3
Box 1XX and shoebox
Subseries D. Supplement #4
Box 1XXX
From the Art Department of the Brown University News and Information Services
| Container | Description | Date | ||
| Box 1XXX | Poster for "S. J. Perelman Day" held at the John Hay Library |
1988 Jan 30 |
Subseries E. Supplement #5
Box 9
