A. Edward Newton

Alfred Edward Newton (1864–1940) was an American industrialist better known as an author and avid book collector.

[1] At the time of his death, it was estimated that he had approximately 10,000 books in his collection, focusing on English and American literary works, the major part of which were auctioned by Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York in April, May, and October 1941.

Highlights of the sale included the autograph manuscripts of Thomas Hardy's novel Far From the Madding Crowd and Charles Lamb's essay Dream Children.

The three volume Newton sale catalogue remains a useful reference for literature collectors.

[2] Newton's bookplate referred to his home Oak Knoll and depicted an image of the London Temple Bar.