A literary celebrity during his lifetime, stevenson now. Elbert green hubbard american, bloomington, illinois 18561915 at sea. The broncho book, bound in 34 leather not in mckenna. First editions, limited to 940 numbered copies and signed by the illuminator, nellie bowen and carrie stewart.
Some waterstaining to cover, not effecting the interior. Also with gold eldridge publishing sticker on the front, and a small flyer for a 1969 production presented by the east forest. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification. It will not be really inappropriate to say that elbert hubbard was a marketing genius. Elbert hubbard and the roycroft print shop professor david hricik. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and nonfiction literature that has stood the test of time. Little journeys to the homes of eminent artists elbert hubbard. Nfb publishing in buffalo announces the release of shadow by the bridge by author suzanne zewan. Touch of foxing on dustjacket, lower corner of front flap creased, otherwise tight, clean, paper crisp, unmarked. A year later, they published the wonderful wizard of oz, which soon became an american icon and childrens literary breakthrough.
The many thousands of books in our collection have been sourced from libraries and private collections around the world. Kindle direct publishing indie digital publishing made easy prime now free. The quaint romance of william whack was a childrens story, a tale in verse about a small duck raised among chickens. Title page and initials designed by samuel warner and title page and initials illuminated by margaret pierce. It is a little book, 67 pages, with hundreds of roycroft mottos printed in small type and 2. International oz books mother goose childrens books vintage books. The highly anticipated roycroft summer festival, presented by the roycrofters atlarge association and featuring the work of more than 80 juried artisans, will take place from 10 a.
Skinner and asa don dickinson gutenberg ebook the childrens book of christmas stories, garden city, n. The book of songs, bound in paper over boards with a suede spine. Learn about roycroft press, its history, publications and how to identify first editions from roycroft. Elbert hubbards roycrofters press could be described as a more massmarket, american version of the kelmscott press, associated with the arts and crafts movement. Contributors to a 360page book published by roycrofters and titled in. In 1871, a year after his famous harpels typograph, the cincinnati printer oscar harpel wrote, printed, and published a second, remarkably different, book. The book of elbert hubbard by the roycrofters, 1927.
William whack, the duck, thrived against great barnyard. Also with gold eldridge publishing sticker on the front, and a small flyer for. Being a book of opinions, reasonably goodnatured, concerning how to attain the highest happiness for ones self with the least possible harm to others, by elbert hubbard, published by the roycrofters. Raised in hudson, illinois, he had early success as a traveling salesman for the larkin soap company. The golf ball kid and little caddie by valrie mcmahan roycrofters, 1929. Nineteenthcentury prospectuses from european publishing firms chiefly from france and belgium, 18301870, 1,000 items. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books. German and swedish language antiauthoritarian childrens materials, 19631992. Selection of poetry and prose, each with art nouveau decorative initial letters, in a gold border, somewhat similar to a roycrofters publication. Continues with more mother goose fairy godmother board.
June 2728, on the grounds of parkdale elementary school, 141 girard ave. A lodging for the night is a short story by robert louis stevenson. Inspired by the work of elbert hubbard s roycrofters, johnson established the indomitable press of kells in newark, delaware. Elbert green hubbard, a renowned american philosopher, artist and publisher, started his lifes journey of 58 years on 19th june, 1856. Publisher roycroft shop has 15 books on goodreads with 11 ratings. A lodging for the night by robert louis stevenson alibris. Little journeys english authors book 1 1900 elbert hubbard signed. Motto book dard hunter book elbert hubbard roycroft. This oversized book has several illustrators, one credited as j. A message to garcia is a widely distributed essay written by elbert hubbard in 1899, expressing the value of individual initiative and conscientiousness in work. Echoes of life 1888, some illus by denslow, old don.
The book of roycrofters, a catalog and some comments concerning the shop at east aurora, ny and its workers, 1900. Skinner gutenberg text the christmas angel boston and new york. Archive of french publishing prospectuses collection. Oak knoll press and the british library, new castle and london, 2004. As its primary example, the essay uses a dramatized version of a daring escapade performed by an american soldier, 1st lt. An odd and rare volume written during bobby joness heyday. They began talking about publishing a childrens book and collaborated on father goose, his book. Little journeys to the homes of eminent artists elbert. Kindle direct publishing indie digital publishing made easy. Publisher roycroft shops most popular book is selfreliance.
The highly anticipated roycroft summer festival, presented by the roycroftersatlarge association and featuring the work of more than 80 juried artisans, will take place from 10 a. It is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias against cultures different from ourselves. Play in three acts, dramatized by adele thane, the childrens theatre press, 1957, 75 pages. If he were alive today, elbert hubbard would most definitely be considered a selfhelp guru. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of the historical record, not as a recommended childrens book. In addition to designing book covers, champney wrote both travelogues and childrens books under the name lizzie w. Dog ears is located at 688 abbott road in south buffalo. Of particular interest are the beautiful and varied hammered copper ware the roycrofters made. This book is part of a series of childrens books written 100 years ago. His most famous works are treasure island, kidnapped, and strange case of dr jekyll and mr hyde. Read more elbert hubbards scrap book, containing the inspired and inspiring selections, gathered. Make offer elbert hubbard selected writings roycrofters little journeys sets 19 books k2 14 vol. Elbert green hubbard june 19, 1856 may 7, 1915 was an american writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher.
The work begins with a detailed history of the eclectic british publishing firm founded in 1946 by rupert hartdavis. Signed and inscribed by author to noted american writer david shields. Max ehrmann september 26, 1872 september 9, 1945 was an american writer, poet, and attorney from terre haute, indiana, widely known for his 1927 prose. This 96page booklet was reprinted from the pages of the book collector. Use reproductions are made upon request but can be subject to restrictions. Shields provided a laudatory blurb for this book, which fills about one third of the rear cover. Researchers are advised to contact rare books, special collections, and preservation prior to visiting. Echoes of life by old don henri was published by western publishing house chicago in 1888.
Trieste publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Presently hubbard is known best as the founder of the roycroft artisan. My first golf book by james and lauren smith ctl publishing, 1999. Being a book of opinions, reasonably goodnatured, concerning how to attain the highest happiness for ones self with the least possible harm to others, by elbert hubbard, published by the roycrofters 1906. Roycroft summer festival expands to offer demonstrations, new. Roycroft press first edition identification and publisher information. It is an important read to understand all of our past and. Max ehrmann september 26, 1872 september 9, 1945 was an american writer, poet, and attorney from terre haute, indiana, widely known for his 1927 prose poem desiderata latin. Roycroft summer festival expands to offer demonstrations. Childrens books phonics set first little kindergarten grade homeschool lot 60. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. After the industrial revolution, books were being produced by the thousands. Roycroft books leather bound january 1, 1902 by elbert hubbard author.
See more ideas about roycroft, arts and crafts movement and east aurora. The wny childrens book expo, presented by monkey see monkey do childrens bookstore in clarence, has released an extensive list of authors and presenters scheduled to take part in the expo on saturday, nov. Denslow, but the signature is that of w w denslows during this period. Elizabeth williams, 18501922 early in her career, champney was an illustrator of popular magazines. Skinner page images at hathitrust childrens books for christmas gifts. Notable and collectible books published by roycroft press. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price.
A cast of cartoon children enjoy a day at a country club. Western new yorkers can grow their holiday spirit while buying local on dec. Robert louis balfour stevenson november 1850 3 december 1894 was a scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. Jun 18, 2015 my first golf book by james and lauren smith ctl publishing, 1999. My little light tells the bedtime routine of a happy, thankful little girl. This longawaited biography brings to life the remarkable printer, politician and sage, everett johnson. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
Aug 22, 2015 the book of the roycrofters hardcover august 22, 2015 by roycroft shop author see all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jan 29, 2016 mother goose as fairy godmother, beloved witch, greywhite bird and mysterious crone. Selected special collections rare book and special. This volume was compiled by hubbards son and published posthumously in 1927 by the roycrofters. Included are other birdriders, with a few swans among the geese.