Funeral services were held today for Charles Sessler, noted bibiophile who died here at the age of 81 after a long illness. He specialized in Dickens first editions and was a connoisseur of art and music. Mr. Sessler is survived by his wife, a son, J. Leonard, and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Goldsmith and Mrs. Paul Blieden.
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