Libraries Stanford University (62 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. "Hope Would Remain Within" Detail from the Frontspiece to "Journal Des Luxus Und Der Moden" Courtesy of the Department of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries. (illustrator). 1989 Ppbk Edition. 186 pp. Nearly flawless copy save pencil markings throughout text.

Softcover. Very good condition. . 82p. Illus. Exhibition catalog.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Softcover. Condition: Fine. No jacket.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Very nice journal, published on the occasion of the dedication of the Bing Wing, Green Library, Stanford University. Binding is tight and pages are clean and unmarked. Light wear to cover.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Softcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No dust jacket. First Edition. Stanford University Libraries 2014, first edition. Oversized paperback in near fine condition. 8.5 x 11 in., 79 pp. Fitch photographed the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A clean unmarked copy in excellent condition. 80 pages.

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 103 pages; Description: 103, [1] p. : ill. ; 26 cm. Subject: Stanford University. -- Libraries -- Exhibitions. Academic libraries -- California -- Stanford -- History -- Exhibitions. Rare books -- California -- Stanford -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions. 1 Kg.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unmarked. Light spot on cover. B/W illustrations. 36p. Includes "Search-and-Rescue Oeprations in California Literature" by Richard Dillon, "Mary Schofield: Lover of Children's Books" by Donald Stokes, Oswalda Deva on how to care for your collection, and more.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Unmarked. A few spots on cover. B/W illustrations. 40p. Features Cecil H. Green Library, then Stanford's new library, including drawings. Articles by Cecil H. Green, Harry Sanders, Jr., and Philip D. Leighton. Also "Searching out books in the Soviet Union" by Wojciech Zalewski.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unmarked. B/W illustrations. 32p. Includes Green Library dedication, Etaoin Shrdlu (by Herb Cain), the Hoover translation of Agricola's De Re Metallica, Ebla, Patent Medicines and home remedies, and more.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unmarked. Illustrated in color and B/W. Cover is a reproduction of Kruger's poster advertising Martin Harvey starring in 1910 production of Richard III. Includes "Morals and McGuffey: The Impact of McGuffey's Readers on American Character" by Richard E. Hodges, "To Richard and Mary, Twin Plaques? The History of the Richard III Society" by Lorraine C. Attreed and William Hogarth, and more. 32p.

Paper Back. Condition: Fine. Published on the occasion of the dedication of the Bing Wing, Green Library. Illustrated, large format paperback.

Broadsheet announcement. 22 x 28 cm. Two vertical folds. African American writer who died in 2021.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. "Hope Would Remain Within" Detail from the Frontspiece to "Journal Des Luxus Und Der Moden" Courtesy of the Department of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries. (illustrator). 100 pp. A great, almost spotlessly clean copy! Solidly and tightly bound, essentially and nearly flawless copy with minimal internal and external wear and use. Copy with crisp pages, spotlessly clean text, and light shelf wear. Smooth covers.

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 103 pages; Description: 103, [1] p. : ill. ; 26 cm. Subject: Stanford University. -- Libraries -- Exhibitions. Academic libraries -- California -- Stanford -- History -- Exhibitions. Rare books -- California -- Stanford -- Bibliography -- Exhibitions. 1 Kg.

Soft cover. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Limited edition. One of 750 copies printed. Original publisher's brown wrapper with a reprinted engraving on the front cover that shows General Charles Lee. The engraving came from the Timothy Hopkins Collection, Stanford University Libraries. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4." Seven pages, complete. Pages and covers are pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Colophon in the back: "Seven hundred fifty copies printed on Warren's Olde Style Wove with the types of William Caslon at Stanford University for The Associates of the Stanford University Library and the Department of Special Collections. One hundred fifty copies specially printed and bound for members of The Roxburghe Club of San Francisco." In the front is a brief introduction about the Stanford University Libraries' Bicentennial Exhibition which celebrated early American history and showcased "Revolutionary War diaries and California mission music, documents from the erstwhile State of Franklin and Spanish Alta California, signatures of the nation's founders and accounts of Pacific coast explorations" from the East and West Coasts. The rest of the pamphlet focuses on Roger Bull's diary. Excerpt: "One of the highlights of this Bicentennial Exhibition is the Revolutionary War diary of a Connecticut volunteer, Roger Bull. Running from January 18 to February 16, 1776, this handwritten journal, which is shown and quoted though the courtesy of Judge Acton M. Cleveland, documents the march of General Charles Lee from Connecticut to New York and the first two weeks of the occupation of the city.".

Small 4to.; stiff illustrated wraps with stapled binding, softcover; 40 pages; black and white illustrations; includes the articles: The Wizards Who Created Oz 1. W. W. Denslow The Rock-strewn Yellow Brick Road by Douglas G. Greene, 2. L. Frank Baum the Widening World of Oz by Lois Belfield Watt, On the Olfactory Classification of Books by Henry Miller Madden, A Local Habitation and a Name by Dorothy LeBaker Hatch, and Collecting Panama Canal Material by Bradley Wilde; Inscribed on front endpaper by contributor Dorothy LeBaker Hatch; lightly sunned wraps else very good.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. "Hope Would Remain Within" Detail from the Frontspiece to "Journal Des Luxus Und Der Moden" Courtesy of the Department of Special Collections, Stanford University Libraries. (illustrator). 467 pp. Flawless book and dj except two light marginalia on two pages (19 and 23 pp).

Condition: Good. 8vo. Printed Card, Very Good with some creasing.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. New Building of the Stanford University Library and a History of the Library, 1891-1919 offers a detailed look into the early history and architectural development of one of America's leading academic libraries. This volume chronicles the construction of the new library building at Stanford University and provides a comprehensive historical overview of the library's formative years from 1891 to 1919. It explores the challenges and triumphs in establishing a major research library and highlights the key figures involved in shaping its collections and services. Providing valuable insights into library administration, collection development, and architectural design, this book serves as a vital resource for library historians, architectural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of academic institutions. It captures the spirit of innovation and dedication that characterized the early years of the Stanford University Library, making it a compelling read for those passionate about the history of knowledge and learning.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Condition: Good. 18mo. Printed Brochures, Very Good with some minor creasing, edge wear. Includes MS note to Peter Howard, Serendipity Books. Promotional material inside envelope.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Original broadside printed in black and red ink on light beige paper. 14" x 10." One page, complete. "Designed by Ward Ritchie '28." Broadside is very clean and intact except for some wrinkling, especially at top edge and lower-right corner. A Very Good copy. A fine-press broadside with a brief statement reaffirming the intellectual freedoms guaranteed to patrons of the Stanford University Libraries. The broadside begins with summarizing the importance of libraries and protecting intellectual freedom and then proceeds to explain the two freedoms "that are essential to the creation, functions and uses of a university library." The first freedom is the "freedom to select books and other materials according to the instructional and research needs of the university, recognizing the desirability of representing all major views including those currently unorthodox or unpopular." The other freedom is the "freedom of inquiry by the individual." This statement was endorsed by the University Library Council and approved by the Academic Council Committee on Libraries and the Academic Senate.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. New Building of the Stanford University Library and a History of the Library, 1891-1919 offers a detailed look into the early history and architectural development of one of America's leading academic libraries. This volume chronicles the construction of the new library building at Stanford University and provides a comprehensive historical overview of the library's formative years from 1891 to 1919. It explores the challenges and triumphs in establishing a major research library and highlights the key figures involved in shaping its collections and services. Providing valuable insights into library administration, collection development, and architectural design, this book serves as a vital resource for library historians, architectural enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of academic institutions. It captures the spirit of innovation and dedication that characterized the early years of the Stanford University Library, making it a compelling read for those passionate about the history of knowledge and learning.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Condition: Good. Announcement for exhibition held August 5-October 28, 2001 at Peterson Gallery. Card measuring 5 x 7 inches. Very good, mailed to Peter Howard of Serendipity Books, small smudge.

Condition: Good. Folio. Finely Printed Folded Rag Paper, 11 x 16 inches, Very Good with some creasing, minor stains. Illustrated. Deckled Edges.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.