Rare American Snead and Co. Painted Cast Iron Denver Library 22-Shelf Open Bookcase related_s0978-1089 Sterling and monogram R

Sterling and monogram R

5 Depth 20 Height 43

Losses to spine

with glazed sides and a glazed hipped roof with trefoil trim and square flared chimney

Rare American Snead and Co. Painted Cast Iron Denver Library 22-Shelf Open Bookcase related_s0978-1089 Sterling and monogram RDETAILS A rare, antique cast iron archival library bookcase with six adjustable steel shelves. More shelves are available. Designed by Angus Snead Macdonald, this modular book stacking system was produced in a range of sizes and configurations and revolutionized library book stacks. They were used in many notable libraries across the United States and internationally, including the Library of Congress, the Vatican and the New York Public Library.