[DOHENY, Estelle (1875-1958), association]. [MILLER, Lucille V., compiler]. Catalogue of Books & Manuscripts in the Estelle Doheny Collection. Los Angeles: [The Ward Ritchie Press], 1940, 1946, 1955. 4tos. Illustrated. Parts I, II, and III in three volumes. Beautifully bound in special bindings of full red levant morocco, spines stamped in gilt, all edges gilt, red watered silk doublures and liners (all bindings a bit different, no doubt due to the time between publications). Minor occasional rubbing, soiling. Fine. All in red cloth slipcases.FIRST EDITIONS, ONE OF 100 COPIES PRINTED ? THIS SET IS ONE OF ONLY THREE SETS OF THIS PRIVATELY PRINTED CATALOG IN THIS SPECIAL BINDING; PART I INSCRIBED BY LUCILLE MILLER ON THE FIRST BLANK: ?To Rosario Andria Curletti ? Souvenir of a morning in the Estelle Doheny Collection. Lucille V. Miller / Edward L. Doheny Memorial Library Camarillo Oct. 13, 1964". Lucille Miller was Doheny's librarian and book secretary. THE RICHARD MANNEY COPY, WITH HIS BOOKPLATE ON THE VERSO OF THE FRONT LINER OF PART I. Estelle Doheny, wife of oil tycoon, Edward L. Doheny (1856-1935), spent years building one of the finest book collections in private hands. These volumes describing her collection were printed long before any of her books went to auction (the sales would go on for decades, also encompassing her art collection as well as her other collections). The original recipient of this set, Rosario Curletti (1913-1986) was an anthropologist, genealogist, historian and book collector. Richard Manney (1936-2024) was an advertising executive, philanthropist, and a legendary book collector. A superb item.Measurements: 14"L x 12"W x 9"H.