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RICHARD LAN Obituary

LAN--Richard Michael. 74, of New York City, passed away on November 4, 2021 from complications from Leukemia. Rutgers Alum, athlete turned scholar, headmaster, teacher, esteemed antiquarian bookseller, partner of Martayan Lan Rare Books & Maps. Member ABAA, Grolier Club, JCB and AIB. Great lover of jazz, accomplished cyclist and swimmer. Survived by his wife, Seyla Martayan, sons Andreas and Stefan, and sister Judy Lan. Richard's curious, and fun-loving presence will be sorely missed.

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 21, 2021.

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Mazzola Riccardo

November 7, 2022

I learned just now that my friend Richard passed away one year ago. I deeply regret it. He was a gentleman, a great connaisseur in the field of antique books. We met on several occasions during book fairs. I bought variuos books by him. I'll miss him. My deepest expression of sympathy to his family. Riccardo MAZZOLA, M.D.

Ken Karmiole

December 13, 2021

My condolences.

Bunny (Frank) Zinkerman

December 5, 2021

Dear Lan Family:
I am so saddened by Richie's passing. Our families were so close when we were younger and the Lan family was part of my youth. I have such fond memories of all of us getting together for happy times. I am so sad-Happy to have been part of his journey in the years of his youth. A handsome wonderful guy, who shall be terribly missed. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you..
Bunny Frank

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