Decorations Ruth Mccrea (14 results)

Hardcover pictorial boards. Condition: Very Good. Small collection of classic love poetry ranging from Song of Solomon to Shelley and more. Charming little book from a small press in upstate New York. With decorations by Ruth McCrea. (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. Third Edition. Fine hardcover in near fine price-clipped dustjacket; a solid copy; For their protection I cover all dustjackets with a new clear mylar protector; SATISFACTION GUARANTEED; ALL ORDERS SHIPPED WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION; Size: 4.5 x 8". Illustrated (illustrator). Price-clipped.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Dust jacket has a few tears: Very Good condition. Front end page removed; erase marks on following page. Book in Near Fine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Some discoloration to pages and inside covers. Some wear along the edges, tips, and along the spine. Tips are slightly bumped. Some rubbing wear to covers. Binding is not tight.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing Octavo hardback. 61 pp. Two-tone illustrations by Ruth McCrea. Tiny damp stain to top 1cm of first few pages, otherwise Very Good condition. No inscriptions. No dust jacket. McCrea, Ruth (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Presumed First Edition, First printing. [2], 61, [1] pages. The dust jacket is price clipped and has some wear and soiling. Ink gift notation on fep. Ruth D. McCrea was a writer and illustrator who had worked for all the major New York publishing houses. She earned her bachelor of fine arts degree from the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Fla., where she met her future husband. For several seasons she led the Ringling Brothers circus parade on its return to winter quarters in Sarasota, seated on an elephant, dressed as a harem girl. During WWII, while her husband served in the merchant marine, Mrs. McCrea supported herself painting watercolors of the Bahamas, producing more than 500 of them. She and her husband of 70 years, the late James McCrea, a designer and typographer, wrote and illustrated four children's books published by Atheneum Books in the 1960s, "The Story of Olaf," "The Birds," "The Magic Tree," and "The King's Procession," which was named one of the 50 best books of 1963 by the American Institute of Graphic Arts. The McCreas collaborated on dozens of book jackets, designs, and illustrations including covers for novels by such writers as Graham Greene and Iris Murdoch. They worked together on the original oil paintings used for the cover design of the full set of Ernest Hemingway titles in the Scribner Classic series. Among Mrs. McCrea's independent work were the covers and illustrations for dozens of books published by Peter Pauper Press, with titles ranging from "Love Poems and Letters" and "Aquavit to Zombie: Basic and Exotic Drinks," and "Abalone to Zabaglione: Unusual and Exotic Recipes." This little volume has been published in a desire to celebrate Love from January to December.for true sentiment need know no single Valentine's Day, but rather should flourish and deepen each day of the year. May Cupid speed it on its journey, and St. Valentine, patron saint of lovers, Bless the true in heart! Love encompasses a range of strong and positive emotional and mental states, from the most sublime virtue or good habit, the deepest interpersonal affection, to the simplest pleasure. An example of this range of meanings is that the love of a mother differs from the love of a spouse, which differs from the love for food. Most commonly, love refers to a feeling of strong attraction and emotional attachment. Love is considered to be positive, with its virtue representing human kindness, compassion, and affectionâ""the unselfish, loyal, and benevolent concern for the good of another". It may also describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans, oneself, or animals. In its various forms, love acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the creative arts. Love has been postulated to be a function that keeps human beings together against menaces and to facilitate the continuation of the species. Ruth McCrea (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. No Edition Stated. "A collection of epigrams, witty and wise, about love and marriage arranged for your delight according to the seasons of the year. " (full title p.) 61 pp. Book has lovely cursive gift dedication ffep dated Easter, 1959. Book is cocked. Priceclipped DJ has blank flaps, internal tape repairs at spine ends, slightly darkened spine. But then book is 69-years-old . . . . . . and love is timeless Bookseller's Inventory # 133307. Ruth McCrea (decorations) (illustrator). …

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 61 pages; 61p. illus.; 19cm. Subjects: Recipes -- Cookbooks -- Herbs -- Spices. 1 Kg. …

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 61 pages, text-ills. Illustrated papered boards in dust-jacket. Size: 8vo. Decorations by Ruth McCrea (illustrator).

with dustjacket, hardcover. Condition: acceptable; used. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDsm8vo; 60 pages; acceptable hardcover with dustjacket; dustjacket ink scribbles front face from previous owner, stains, nicks and chips to edges, few tears, scuff to face; board tips bumped; spine head and heal bumped; some tanning; clean pages; prompt shipping with tracking. …

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a very good if slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 61 pages; 61p. illus.; 19cm. Subjects: Recipes -- Cookbooks -- Herbs -- Spices. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Rare title. Pictorial boards, lt. shelf wear. Pages very good; owner's name inside cover on clipped notecard. Dj moderate edge wear. Gingerbread themed boards and matching jacket; protected in clear sleeve. Delightful cookie recipes arranged alphabetically for each letter with small poems interlaced throughout. Many wonderful recipes. 64 pages. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First edition. Slim 12mo. 62pp. Fine in near fine price-clipped dust jacket with spine and edges lightly toned. Inscribed by Ruth McCrea to Helen [Heinrich] on the front fly with small drawing. Helen Heinrich, an educator, children's book authority, and iconic children's book author. Signed. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. MCCREA, Ruth [decorations by] [61] pp. Peter Pauper Press 1962 7.5" x 4.5" Collection of 1950's style cocktails Decorated with clever verse and illustrations An increasingly uncommon mid-century cocktail recipe guide.