The Limited Editions Club
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The Limited Editions Club
founded 1929
LocationNew York City, New York, United States
BiographyGeorge Macy founded the Limited Editions Club in 1929. The Club contracted with private presses to produce limited editions of classics and other literary works, often illustrated by prominent artists. Books were sold to the club's subscribers. Helen Macy was the director of the club from her husband's death in 1956 to 1968, when their son Jonathan took over. The club was sold to the Boise-Cascade Company in 1970. Boise Cascade sold it to Ziff-Davis Publishing Company. Ziff-Davis sold it to Cardavon Press. Cardavon operated the LEC with limited success for most of the 1970's, finally putting it on the block for sale. It was purchased by Sidney Shiff in 1979.The Limited Editions Club is famous for original illustrations by the best book illustrators and artists. Between 1929 and 1985, 10 to 12 titles featuring 1,500 numbered copies each were published annually although the print run expanded to 2,000 numbered copies in later years.
Person TypeCorporate Body
Merrimac Editions, Merrimac, Massachusetts
