1938 Erasmus Hall High School Yearbook Brooklyn NY The Arch

Item Specifics: Subject: School Yearbooks Original/Facsimile: Original Year Printed: 1938 Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated Region: North America (Brooklyn, New York) Description: Up for sale is an original January 1938 edition of "The Arch," the yearbook for the historic Erasmus Hall High School in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Erasmus Hall is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in New York, known for alumni like Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, and Bobby Fischer. This volume offers a fascinating look at Brooklyn life just before WWII. Condition Report: Binding: Poor/Fair. The binding is split at the hinge, and the text block is detached from the covers (see photos). Interior: Good. The pages are clean with standard age-toning. Includes student signatures and well-wishes throughout, adding to the local history and personal charm. Covers: Good. Blue cloth boards with gold-stamped lettering. Some wear at the corners and edges. Note to Buyer: This book is a prime candidate for rebinding or as a reference copy for genealogical research. Sold AS-IS due to the binding condition.