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

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 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 General Collection of the library, as well as the Whaling Collection, the Collection on Irish Culture, the History of Printing Collection and the Children's book Collection and the acquisitions made for each of these collections during 2010. Illustrated with a few color and b/w illustrations. A stapled booklet that measures 5.5" x 8.5" with 16 pages. In mint condition. Also available from us are other issues like this, plus the special "Occasional Nuggets" exploring rare items from the library's collection in more detail.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 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 acquisitions for 2009. Includes short histories and explanations of the General Collection, the History of Printing Collection, as well as the Whaling Collection, the Collection on Irish Culture, the Brownell Maritime History Collection, 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. A limited edition of 250 copies. In mint condition. Also available from us are other issues like this, plus the special "Occasional Nuggets" exploring rare items from the library's collection in more detail.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Handsewn. Condition: 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. Condition: 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. Condition: 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. Condition: 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. Condition: 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.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Near fine/none, used but looks like new, illustrated stiff paper wraps, 428pp. Interior clean, no marks, pages near bright, binding tight. Slight rubbing to wraps, no chips or tears, cornwers square.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: New. 1st edition. Paperback, F. xii+211pp, a fine copy. A collection of parodies of academic arguments which were presented to the 'Pesudo Society', devoted to fun, at the annual meetings of the International Congress of Medieval Studies held at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. 400 grams.

Condition: New. 1st edition. Paperback, F. xii+211pp, a fine copy. A collection of parodies of academic arguments which were presented to the 'Pesudo Society', devoted to fun, at the annual meetings of the International Congree of Medieval Studies held at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. 400 grams.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Second Printing. A lightly shelfworn Second Printing in otherwise Fine condition and housed in an equal dust-jacket ; This anthology of short stories and fiction by some of America's favorite authors includes tales of baseball, boxing, cycling, and more. The stories are engaging and will keep readers entertained.; 8vo; 205 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 87 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.20 inches. In Stock.

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

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

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

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

Condition: New. In.

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. Condition: good. A collection of classic tales by various renowned authors.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Good Hardcover with dustjacket , overall Very Good except for some stains on bottom edge.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. Bennett, Harry (illustrator). First Edition. First UK edition. Paperback Original. Number 655. 4/- price on front cover. Originally published in the US by Lion Books in 1952 under the Douglas Ring pen name. First published under the name Richard Prather by Fawcett Gold Medal in 1953. The front cover has quite a bit of surface creasing and a price in pen at the centre. Reading creasing to the spine with a small chip at the bottom. Light crease to the centre of the back cover. Page edges browned creasing to the top corners in the centre of the book. Trace of a price in pencil to the first page and the pages have some browning but are otherwise unmarked. Cover art by Harry Bennett. First printing. Postage charge will be reduced by £1.50 when the order is processed.

paperback. Condition: 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. Condition: 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. Condition: 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.

Paperback. Condition: 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. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Providence, RI: Letterpress at the AS220 Community Printshop 2010. First Edition. Limited to 250 copies. Pictorial wrappers [about 5.5" x 8.5"], saddle-stapled, 12 pages, color illustrated. Fine copy whb1.