Edwin deT. Bechtel: Freedom of the Press [Typescript] (1951)

RLIN ID No.

NYGG01-A50

Main Entry

Bechtel, Edwin deTurck, 1880-1957.

Title

Freedom of the press and L’Association Mensuelle: Philipon versus Louis Philippe: typescript, 1951.

Physical Description

1 typescript (141 leaves: i.e.: 5-146)

Historical/Biographical Note

L’Association Mensuelle Lithographique published twenty-four caricatures of Louis Philippe between 1832 and 1834 during an era of struggle for freedom of the press. The caricatures, or “charges,” are illustrated in the published book.

Scope and Contents

Typescript with numerous authorial corrections. Includes notarized statement signed by Bechtel regarding certain rights in the book to be published from the typescript that he is assigning to the Grolier Club.

Publication Based on Collection

Freedom of the Press and L’Association Mensuelle: Philipon versus Louis Philippe, by Edwin deT. Bechtel. New York: Grolier Club, 1952.

General Note

The typescript is not illustrated.

General Note

Green board covers secured by fastener; front board detached.

Names

Bechtel, Edwin deTurck, 1880-1957. Freedom of the Press in France and L’Association Mensuelle. 1952.

Louis Philippe, King of the French, 1773-1850.

Philipon, Charles, 1800-1867.

Association Mensuelle Lithographique, Paris.

Subjects

Caricatures. History. France.

Cartoons. History. France.

Freedom of the Press, France. 19^th century.

Occupation (as reflected in collection)

Authors. United States. 20^th century.

Location

Grolier Club, 47 East 60^th Street, New York, N.Y. 10022-1098.