The Arts and Crafts of Newport, Rhode Island, 1640-1820. by CARPENTER, Ralph E., Jr

Newport, RI: Preservation Society of Newport County, 1954. Limited edition of 2,000 copies. Softcover. VG, edges of wraps have a couple bumps, minor shelf wear, otherwise remarkably clean and crisp. Green wraps with black lettering, xiii, 216 pp. 139+ bw illus. Books covers Newport's era of prosperity, the Newport cabinet and chair makers, Newport limners and engravers, and silversmiths. Also includes the 1774 census, The Nichols-Wanton-Hunter House, Townsend-Goddard furniture, a list of Newport joiners, and documented Newport furniture. A wealth of information on the Arts and Crafts in Newport.

Newport, RI: Preservation Society of Newport County, 1954. Hardcover. Fair, hinges worn and covers loose. A well-used copy with ephemeral items about desks tipped-in.. Green cloth. xii, 216 pp. 139+ bw illus. Books covers Newport's era of prosperity, the Newport cabinet and chair makers, Newport limners and engravers, and silversmiths. Also includes the 1774 census, The Nichols-Wanton-Hunter House, Townsend-Goddard furniture, a list of Newport joiners, and documented Newport furniture. A wealth of information on the Arts and Crafts in Newport.

The Preservation Society of Newport County. Very Good. 1954. Paperback. This specific softcover book is in very good condition with some wear to the cover or edges and corners but with a tight binding. The pages are crisp, unmarked and uncreased. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 218 pages .

Newport, RI: Preservation Society of Newport County, 1954. First edition, 1/2000 copies. 4to. xiii, 216, (2) pp. Illustrated, portraits, plates. Primarily considers furniture, including clocks, paintings, especially portraits, and silverware. Very good. Orig. blue-green cloth, gilt spine title. (#7706).

Preservation Soc. of Newport. Very Good. 1954. Paperback. Faint edge wear, spine a little darkened, with a hangnail at top. .

Newport, RI: The Preservation Society of Newport County, Pitt's Head Tavern. Fine hardcover copy, First Edition Limited to 2000. SIGNED and inscribed to one of the subscribers by the author on the first blank endpaper. Due to size, overseas shipping will cost more for this item. xiii, (218) pp, many black and white photo illustrations. This book is in great shape, clean and sharp all around. . Fine. Hardcover. 1954.

The Preservation Society of Newport County/ Pitt's Head Tavern, 1954-01-01. Hardcover. Like New. 1/4 leather over marbled boards, #26 of 125 specially bound inscribed by the author to Israel Sacks (Sacks antique dealer family). Looks unread. Top edge gilt tiny amount of rub to spine. oversized and overweight. B42 Please email for photos.

Pitt: The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1954. Limited Edition. Binder's Copy. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 11.5" x 9" x 1.25. Ralph E. Carpenter, Jr. Inscribed by Author. INSCRIBED BINDER'S COPY. LIMITED EDITION WITH SLIPCASE. Two thousand copies printed. One hundred twenty-five specially bound and numbered of which this copy is number: Binder's Complimentary Copy. Signed and inscribed by author to Miss Harriet A. Flinn on the title page, who assisted Carpenter in assembling this exceptional work. Hardcover. Bound in quarter burgundy leather and marbled paper boards in burgundy, grey, yellow and white color tones. Hubbed spine bears four raised bands with gilt lettering. Gilt top edge. Marbled endpapers match the paper on the cover. Heavily illustrated with photographs of portraits and furniture in black and white. Contains a list of lenders, a bibliography, notes, and a list of subscribers. xiii, 218 pp. Slipcase is burgundy linen cloth in layered panels with a… Read More

Pitt's Head Tavern, Newport: The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island, 1954. Hardcover. Fine. One quarter red morocco, gilt lettered spine with gilt rules and raised bands, gilt is bright, 3/4 marbled bands, covers are fine, ORIGINAL SLIPCASE with full title is very good showing moderate wear and sunning; 9 x 12", covers are fine, text is fine; XIII. 218 pages, 139 objects described and illustrated in black-and-white, further supplemental illustrations; #32 of 125 specially bound and numbered copies; inscribed by the author, To the Squire ----, whose real appreciation of Newport furniture warms the cockles of my heart." There is an unassociated ink inscription in red on the front end paper. 3lbs

Newport, Rhode Island: The Preservation Society of Newport County/ Pitt's Head Tavern, 1954. Limited. Collectible; Very Good. BEAUTIFULLLY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page. A handsome copy to boot of the 1954 specially bound and numbered edition. #73 of 125 copies so designated on the limitation page and bound in 1/4 red morocco over marbled boards. Solid and clean and VG+. Internally immaculate and just the sightest hint of light fraying at the outer hinges. Quarto, 218 pgs. A very presentable copy and scarce as such. Signed by Author.