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Handsewn. Etat : As New. Limited Numbered Edition. An issue of "Occasional Nuggets" - a limited edition pamphlet published by the Providence Public Library - with each issue exploring an item (or items) from the library's rare and special collections. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library." This particular issue is dated Winter 2009 (Issue No. Four) and is devoted to the works of Ingri & Henri Parin D'Aulaire - prize-winning Swiss-born artists who came from Europe in 1929 and became illustrators of popular children's books. The text is illustrated in color with several examples of covers of their work; includes excerpts from their acceptance paper delivered upon receiving the Caldecott Medal for "Abraham Lincoln". This pamphlet is a limited numbered edition of 200 copies, with this one being copy no. 48. Measures 5.5" x 8.5" with 11+ pages and a hand-sewn binding. Very nicely designed by Meg Turner. In mint condition. Also available from us are other issues of "Occasional Nuggets" exploring other rare items from the library's collection. SALE PRICE.…

Handsewn. Etat : As New. Limited Numbered Edition. An issue of "Occasional Nuggets" - a limited edition pamphlet published by the Providence Public Library - with each issue exploring an item from the library's rare and special collections. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library." This particular issue is dated Autumn 2009 (Issue No. Three) and is devoted to a log kept during a voyage of a whaling vessel in the mid 1850's - specifically a "Journal Kept by Henry DeForrest aboard the 'William Rotch', 1852-53". In addition to a short introduction and further information on this ship's journey and whaling expeditions in general, the first full entry from the journal is included in this pamphlet, illustrated with images from the journal itself with drawings of whales. The cover is designed to resemble a cover of a book from the mid-19th century. From the Nicholson Whaling Collection. This pamphlet is a limited numbered edition of 200 copies, with this one being copy no. 46. Measures 5.5" x 8.5" with 15+ pages and a hand-sewn binding. Very nicely designed by Meg Turner. In mint condition. Also available from us are other issues of "Occasional Nuggets" exploring other rare items from the library's collection. BONUS included with this item: an issue of "Nuggets" - a pamphlet published by the Providence Public Library - reporting on recent acquisitions made for Special Collections or, as noted in the subtitle: "Nuggets Prized from the Book Trade". This particular issue is dated January 2010 and reviews the list of accessions for 2009. Includes short histories and explanations of the Printing Collection of the library, as well as the Whaling Collection, the Brownell Maritime History Collections, the Collection on Slavery and the Civil War and the Children's book Collection and the acquisitions made for each of these collections during 2009. Illustrated with a few color and b/w illustrations. A stapled booklet that measures 5.5" x 8.5" with 12 pages. In mint condition. SALE PRICE.…

Handsewn. Etat : As New. Limited Numbered Edition. An issue of "Occasional Nuggets" - a limited edition pamphlet published by the Providence Public Library - with each issue exploring an item (or items) from the library's rare and special collections. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library." This particular issue is dated Winter 2010 (Issue No. Four) and is devoted to 'An Illuminated "Mnemonic" Manuscript Bible, Germany 15th Century'. The text is illustrated in color. This pamphlet is a limited numbered edition of 200 copies, with this one being copy no. 8. Measures 5.5" x 8.5" with 15+ pages and a hand-sewn binding. In mint condition. Also available from us are other issues of "Occasional Nuggets" exploring other rare items from the library's collection. BONUS included with this: an issue of "Nuggets" - a pamphlet published by the Providence Public Library - reporting on recent acquisitions made for Special Collections or, as noted in the subtitle: "Nuggets prized from the book Trade". This particular issue is dated January 2011 and reviews the list of accessions for 2010. Includes short histories and explanations of the Whaling Collection, the Collection on Irish Culture, and the History of Printing, as well as the General Collection and the acquisitions made for each of these collections during 2009. Illustrated with a few color illustrations. A stapled booklet that measures 5.5" x 8.5" with 16 pages. In mint condition. SALE PRICE.…

Handsewn. Etat : As New. Limited Numbered Edition. An issue of "Occasional Nuggets" - a limited edition pamphlet published by the Providence Public Library - with each issue exploring an item (or items) from the library's rare and special collections. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library." This particular issue is dated Summer 2010 (Issue No. Two) and is devoted to 'McKenney and Hall's History of the Indian Tribes of North America, 1848-1850'. The text is illustrated in color. This pamphlet is a limited numbered edition of 200 copies, with this one being copy no. 81. Measures 5.5" x 8.5" with 15+ pages and a hand-sewn binding. In mint condition. Also available from us are other issues of "Occasional Nuggets" exploring other rare items from the library's collection. SALE PRICE.…

Handsewn. Etat : As New. Limited Numbered Edition. An issue of "Occasional Nuggets" - a limited edition pamphlet published by the Providence Public Library - with each issue exploring an item from the library's rare and special collections. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library." This particular issue is dated Summer 2009 (Issue No. Two) and is devoted to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The cover is designed to resemble a cover of a book from the mid-19th century - when this book was actually published (1852). The text is illustrated with ephemera related to this book and it phenomenal success all over the world. Also illustrated are images showing the covers of editions from other countries (Dutch, Bulgaria, etc.) from the 1850's. This pamphlet is a limited numbered edition of 200 copies, with this one being copy no. 78. Measures 5.5" x 8.5" with 15+ pages and a hand-sewn binding. Very nicely designed by Meg Turner. In mint condition. Also available from us are other issues of "Occasional Nuggets" exploring other rare items from the library's collection. SALE PRICE.…

Softcover. Etat : Very Good. Chief article is George C. Bauman - 50 Years a Bookseller, five pages.

paperback pamphlet. 5 x 10 inches. paperback pamphlet. 40 pages. This volume continues the history of the John Russell Bartlett Society published in its 10th Anniversary volume. An organization dedicated to the book in all its aspects, the John Russell Bartlett Society strives to further the understanding and appreciation of the book by sponsoring lectures, exhibitions, and discussions. The John Russell Bartlett Society at Twenty-five begins with an introduction written by Norman Fiering, Emeritus Director of the John Carter Brown Library and a brief biography of Bartlett's work as an artist, publisher, and bookseller. An essay titled, My Life With Books: A Brunonian Reflection by Wilson H. Kimnach and a description of the Margaret Binham Stillwell Prize for Undergraduate Book Collecting are also presented. The book lists winners of the Stillwell Prize and speakers of the society from 1994 to 2009, as well as officers of the society from 1994 to 2010. Finally, the book contains a documentation of the by-laws including name and purpose, officers and committees, duties of the officers, terms, duties of the committees, membership, annual meeting, order of business, amendments, archives, powers and office.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Printing - First Thus. (xiii) 361 pp. Burgundy boards lettered in gilt on the spine; headband. Light rubbing at the corners of the dustjacket; previous owner's inscription on the front free endpaper. There are far too many articles to list them all here but some of the highlights are: Tinker to Evers to Chance by Franklin P. Adams; Baseball in Mumford's Pasture Lot by Samuel Hopkins Adams; from Hello Towns - Perhaps Someone Like Babe Ruth Was at Bat by Sherwood Anderson; 1975: Boston Red Sox 7, Cincinnati Reds 6: The Spectacular Sixth Game of the World Series by Roger Angell; They're Afraid to Come Out - The Mets by Jimmy Breslin; 1923: New York Yankees 4, New York Giants 2: The Ruth Is Mighty and Shall Prevail by Heywood Broun; The Fabulous Satchel Paige by Richard Donovan; 1941: New York Yankees 4, Cleveland Indians 3: The End of Dimaggio's Hitting Streak by John Drebinger; from Father and Son: A Letter to Connie Mack by James T. Farrell; The Day I Batted Against Castro by Don Hoak with Myron Cope; The 1934 All STar Game: Fanning Ruth, Gehrig, Foxx, Simmons, Cronin by Carl Hubbell as told to John P. Carmichael; braves 10, giants 9: Small Type Used on Purpose by Shirley Jackson; The Unbelievable Babe Herman: He Didn't Triple into a Triple Play, Not Quite by John Lardner; Alibi Ike by Ring W. Lardner; Game Called - Babe Ruth is Dead - poetry by Grantland Rice; from Baseball Has Done It: I Have Grievances, Sir by Jackie Robinson; 1965: Los Angeles Dodgers 1, Chicago Cubs 0: The Radio Account of the Ninth Inning of Sandy Koufax's Perfect Game by Vin Scully; 1951: New York Giants 5, Brooklyn Dodgers 4: Bobby Thomson and the Miracle by Red Smith; The Pitcher and the Plutocrat by P. G. Wodehouse; and many, many more. Size: 8vo. Book.…

Fine or near fine; clean, straight, unmarked, unwrinkled. Spine-stapled, 9 in., 48 pp. Reports and short articles from many local societiwes. . .

Fine or near fine; clean, straight, unmarked, unwrinkled. Spine-stapled, 9 in., 44 pp. Reports and short articles from many local societiwes. . .

Fine or near fine; clean, straight, unmarked, unwrinkled. Spine-stapled, 9 in., 44 pp. Reports and short articles from many local societiwes. . .

Fine or near fine; clean, straight, unmarked, unwrinkled. Spine-stapled, 9 in., 44 pp. Reports and short articles from many local societiwes. . .

paperback. Etat : Fine. First Edition. Copy #147/200 numbered copies. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library". Printed wrappers [about 5.5" x 8.5"], saddle-stapled, 15+ pages, color illustrated. Fine copy. WHB1E.

paperback. Etat : Fine. First Edition. Copy #191/200 numbered copies. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library". Printed wrappers [about 5.5" x 8.5"], saddle-stapled, 15+ pages, color illustrated. Letterpress printed "Little Rhody" bookmark laid in. Fine copy. whb1E.…

Paperback. Etat : Fine. First Edition. Providence, RI: Letterpress at the AS220 Community Printshop]. Fine. 2010. First Edition. Softcover. First edition. Copy #31/200 numbered copies. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library". Printed wrappers [about 5.5" x 8.5"], string-tied, 15+ pages, color illustrated. Fine copy. whb1.…

Paperback. Etat : Fine. First Edition. Providence, RI: Letterpress at the AS220 Community Printshop]. Fine. 2009. First Edition. Softcover. First edition. Copy #83/200 numbered copies. "Each issue bringing to light a gem from the special collections of the Providence Public Library". Printed wrappers [about 5.5" x 8.5"], string-tied, 11+ pages, color illustrated. Fine copy. whb1.…

Soft cover. Etat : Good. 160 pages. Philip K Dick "The Defenders" / James Causey "Teething Ring" / James McConnell "Life Sentence" / Richard Wilson "The Inhabited" / Willy Ley "For Your Information" /Margaret St Clair "Prott" / Clifford D Simak "Ring Around The Sun" (SL#92).

Paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.