Genius and the Mobocracy. Author: WRIGHT, Frank Lloyd Title: Genius and the Mobocracy Publication: New York: Duell, Sloan and Pearce, [1949]. Beige cloth with black lettering. Usual age toning to otherwise-nice binding, with text block tight and near fine; lacks dust jacket. Handsome first edition of Wright’s thoughts on the glory of architects and their place in society, together with his tribute to the master under which he apprenticed for five years in Chicago, Louis Sullivan. On the half-title page, he inscribes and signs this copy large and bold in blue ballpoint: Frank / Lloyd / Wright to the / Deiker’s? The 39 illustrations consist of drawings given to Wright by Sullivan shortly before the latter’s death. Inscribed copies of this title are seldom seen and this is a choice example. Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts. Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts deals in out-of-print and antiquarian books, autographs and historic documents, ephemera, maps and pre-1900 newspapers. Member: ABAA, MWABA, The Manuscript Society. We take great pride in the quality of our stock and clean and cover all hardbound books in dust jacket sleeves or mylar. Every effort has been made to describe each item and any defects accurately. Large or heavy items may require that additional charges be invoiced separately. All autographs are guaranteed authentic without time limit to the original purchaser. William Butts, co-owner, apprenticed under a well-known Chicago dealer in the 1980s. For years he authored two columns in. Magazine and after more than 25 years remains book reviewer for. (quarterly journal of The Manuscript Society), in which capacity he stresses autograph education and reference works as the cornerstone of any serious dealer or collector. He has lectured on autograph authentication and contributes reviews and articles to publications such as. Fine Books and Collections. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.