Mary Hyde Eccles: A Miscellany of Her Essays and Addresses

by William Zachs

Mary Hyde Eccles showcases the writings of a notable American female collector, scholar, and author. As an active member of the Grolier Club, Mary Eccles represented the best the Club had to offer. Eccles was an exhibition curator, a contributor to the Gazette, and a generous donor to the Club. This book presents a selection of Eccles writings, both published and unpublished, which represent her career. Beginning in 1946 and ending in 2001, the book provides a chronology of her life and works. A note from Carolyn L. Smith, a foreword by Kenneth Auchincloss, a list of illustrations, and an index of names are included. Containing black and white illustrations, the book was designed by Jerry Kelly and printed at the Studley Press. 320 pages. hardcover. 6 x 9 inches.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2002

Reviews

[Julia Bracewell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mary Hyde Eccles was an avid book collector. Thanks to her and her first husband Don Hyde, Lt Col Ralph Heyward Isham was able to buy Boswell's entire archive and ensure it was not sold by auction. I had been looking for a talk Mary gave about Boswell's Ebony Cabinet, and was delighted to find it in this collection of her essays. It's a lively read and also highlights the absolutely crucial role played by Joyce, Lady Talbot de Malahide in ensuring the rich literary collection that is the Boswell Collection was kept in tact