Benchley, Runyon, Rube Goldberg, & More
The Iron Gate of Jack & Charlie’s “21” Thru which is presented a vivid portrayal of a unique institution by a distinguished group of authors and artists.
New York: 1936.
Price: $300.00
About the item
First edition. Illustrated. 192, [2] pp. 1 vols. 4to. Printed wrappers. Gilt every so slightly dull, else a fresh copy, very good or better.
Item #375318
In the “Middle of the Dark Ages” Jack Kriendler and Charlie Berns opened a speakeasy at 21 West Fifty Second Street, and after the end of Prohibition, the ‘21’ Club became a widely celebrated New York landmark. This lavish keepsake includes original contributions by Lucius Beebe, Bill Tilden, Damon Runyon, Lowell Thomas, Ed Sullivan, and several other authors. Among the illustrators/artists offerings are pieces by Constantin Alajalov, Dean Cornwell, Walt Disney, James Montgomery Flagg, Alex (“Flash Gordon”) Raymond, “Popeye” Segar, and Rube Goldberg.
