Description
First edition of The Stork Club Bar Book by Lucius Beebe, in a deluxe leather binding.
Octavo, xiii, 136pp. Full red morocco, title in gilt on front cover. First printing with publisher’s “R” printed in a circle. Solid text block, light wear to corners, endpapers toned along edges. This copy was gifted to William J. Morris, with his name stamped in gilt on the front cover. Deluxe binding by Brown & Bigelow of St. Paul, Minnesota, as stated in gilt on back cover.
The Stork Club was a legendary nightclub and bar located in New York City, renowned for its glamorous atmosphere and celebrity clientele during the mid-20th century. Founded by Sherman Billingsley in 1929, the club featured elegant decor, live entertainment, and strict door policy, making it a coveted destination for those seeking luxury and exclusivity in the city.
Some notable celebrities and public figures who frequented the Stork Club include Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Humphrey Bogart, Duke Ellington, John F. Kennedy, and Winston Churchill.
