Richard J Ring Editor (15 results)

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.…

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

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. 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. 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]. 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: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.