Title
Ernst Weil Papers
Date
1902-1966
Description
German-born bookseller Ernst Weil (1891-1965) started his own business in 1943 after partnering with Hans Taeuber in Munich and E. P. Goldschmidt in London. His interests included the history of science and medicine as well as early photography. His papers reflect his activities as a student, bibliographer, bookseller, and artist.
This pastel drawing of a castle in Saxony was drawn by a young Weil in a sketchbook of 1911, showcasing his little-known talents as an artist.
Weil’s daybook from 1946 reflects the activities of a well-established London bookseller in the period immediately following World War II.
Source
Purchased in 2014 with Grolier Club Library Harper Funds.