Ralph E Carpenter Jr (14 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Red cloth boards have only light wear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Prior owner name on feb. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex Libris.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. illustrated (illustrator). Limited Edition. Green card wraps are well-bound, lightly soiled from age & handling. A small, light pencil remark on front inside panel of wrap. Pages are bright & clean throughout.

Hardcover. Green cloth. xii, 216 pp. 139+ bw illus. Books covers Newport's era of prosperity, the Newport cabinet and chair makers, Newport limners and engravers, and silversmiths. Also includes the 1774 census, The Nichols-Wanton-Hunter House, Townsend-Goddard furniture, a list of Newport joiners, and documented Newport furniture. A wealth of information on the Arts and Crafts in Newport. Fair, hinges worn and covers loose. A well-used copy with ephemeral items about desks tipped-in.

hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Some light wear to covers and spine, mainly edges and corners, Surface of cover lightly dented, Internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Fine hardcover copy, First Edition Limited to 2000. SIGNED and inscribed to one of the subscribers by the author on the first blank endpaper. Due to size, overseas shipping will cost more for this item. xiii, (218) pp, many black and white photo illustrations. This book is in great shape, clean and sharp all around.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. One quarter red morocco, gilt lettered spine with gilt rules and raised bands, gilt is bright, 3/4 marbled bands, covers are fine, ORIGINAL SLIPCASE with full title is very good showing moderate wear and sunning; 9 x 12", covers are fine, text is fine; XIII. 218 pages, 139 objects described and illustrated in black-and-white, further supplemental illustrations; #32 of 125 specially bound and numbered copies; inscribed by the author, To the Squire ----, whose real appreciation of Newport furniture warms the cockles of my heart." There is an unassociated ink inscription in red on the front end paper. 3lbs. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Limited Edition. Binder's Copy. INSCRIBED BINDER'S COPY. LIMITED EDITION WITH SLIPCASE. Two thousand copies printed. One hundred twenty-five specially bound and numbered of which this copy is number: Binder's Complimentary Copy. Signed and inscribed by author to Miss Harriet A. Flinn on the title page, who assisted Carpenter in assembling this exceptional work. Hardcover. Bound in quarter burgundy leather and marbled paper boards in burgundy, grey, yellow and white color tones. Hubbed spine bears four raised bands with gilt lettering. Gilt top edge. Marbled endpapers match the paper on the cover. Heavily illustrated with photographs of portraits and furniture in black and white. Contains a list of lenders, a bibliography, notes, and a list of subscribers. xiii, 218 pp. Slipcase is burgundy linen cloth in layered panels with a cream label and black lettering. Slipcase spine is plain. FROM THE FORWARD: "Many residents of Newport, whether of families whose roots go back to its early colonial days or those whose connections are not so deeply rooted, have felt a growing appreciation of the rich heritage which Newport is so uniquely fortunate in possessing. This heritage is in the houses, public buildings, furniture, silver, paintings, and other evidences of colonial culture which flourished here and which is being preserved, restored, and recorded by the dedicated work and generous financial support of interested individuals and organizations like The Preservation Society of Newport County. [.] This book, I believe, faithfully depicts the consummate skill and superlative craftsmanship of Newport cabinetmakers, silversmiths, and painters, and is the forerunner of other volumes which will portray other aspects of this truly American culture. CONDITION: An important work, both the book and slipcase are in near fine condition. Hinges professionally restored. Spine shows some wear and minor discoloration/speckling on slipcase. Leaves are bright, beautiful, clean, unmarked and uncreased. Marbling is dynamic and bold. A lovely book. At 3 lbs., due to this book's size and weight, additional shipping may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied. Inscribed by Author.

First edition, 1/2000 copies. 4to. xiii, 216, (2) pp. Illustrated, portraits, plates. Primarily considers furniture, including clocks, paintings, especially portraits, and silverware. Very good. Orig. blue-green cloth, gilt spine title. (#7706).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First edition. 8vo (11"x9"). 1/4 bound red leather & marbled paper-covered boards, giltstamped title & 4 raised bands to spine. Topedge gilt. Treated red rot at spine extremes. Soiled top corner to first blank leaf, r. Flat signed by Carpenter to title page. 139 B&W plates +B&W supplements. Numbered 89 from a limited edition of 125 copies.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. 1/4 leather over marbled boards, #26 of 125 specially bound inscribed by the author to Israel Sacks (Sacks antique dealer family). Looks unread. Top edge gilt tiny amount of rub to spine. oversized and overweight. B42 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.

Condition: Collectible; Very Good. Limited. BEAUTIFULLLY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page. A handsome copy to boot of the 1954 specially bound and numbered edition. #73 of 125 copies so designated on the limitation page and bound in 1/4 red morocco over marbled boards. Solid and clean and VG+. Internally immaculate and just the sightest hint of light fraying at the outer hinges. Quarto, 218 pgs. A very presentable copy and scarce as such. Signed by Author. Signed.