Hubbard and his office force on their pleasant quarters. No man is worth his salt who is not ready at all times to risk his body, to risk his wellbeing, to risk his life, in a great cause. Elbert hubbard was an american artist, publisher, writer, and philosopher. Containing the inspired and inspiring selections, gathered during a lifetime of discriminating reading for his own use. Correspondents include many american politicians and business. Elbert hubbards scrap book containing the inspired and inspiring selections, gathered during a life time of discriminating reading for his own use.
Born in 1856 in illinois, elbert green hubbards first work experience was on the family farm and later assisting in his fathers medical practice. Each page starts with an orange illustrated letter and there is a beautiful colored illustration in the book. Elbert hubbards scrap book containing the insired and inspiring. Hubbards scrap book 1923 by elbert hubbard abebooks. Original roycroft books for sale wonderful books of oz. Elbert hubbard s scrapbook by roycrofters new york. Manuscripts and correspondence by the american writer, publisher, editor, and philosopher elbert hubbard, who founded the roycroft arts and crafts community in east aurora, new york. Elbert hubbard was an interesting figure in american history, and though he is now more known as the founder of a popular socialist community, he was also a wellestablished author, and a wide range of his published works are available as potential finds for the dedicated collector.
Works represented include several volumes in his little journeys to the homes of good men and great, the titanic, and others. Dard hunter, an expert in papermaking, started in 1903 designing metal and leaded glass objects and furniture as well as leather book covers2. Theodore roosevelt filled with some of the best words of wisdom ever written, this little volume is sure to uplift any reader. The books are from 8 x 6 to 10 34 x 8 12 and from 34 to 1 14 thick. Containing the inspired and inspiring selections, gathered during a lifetime of discriminating reading for his own use hubbard, elbert on. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Original roycroft books for sale, elbert hubbard, dard hunter, w w denslow, and other roycrofters. The roycroft mark is based on a similar mark first used by a french monk, casiodorus, a medieval book illuminator. Filled with some of the best words of wisdom ever written, this little volume is sure to uplift any reader. This book, assembled by the roycrofters is a testament to the authors great learning and influence. The books are actually scrap books and the note book has sayings quotes. Three elbert hubbards scrap books and a notebook ebth.
Containing the inspired and inspiring selections gatd during a life time of discriminating reading for his own use. Elbert hubbards scrapbook by elbert hubbard, fra alibris. Elbert hubbards scrapbook 1923 by the roycrofte auctioneers who know auctions, colorado auctions and. Heres a lovely vintage copy of elbert hubbards scrapbook please check our other auctions for other elbert hubbard books up for sale. What would be the value of elbert hubbards scrap book 1923 by the roycrofters, and the note book of elbert hubbard 1927 by the roycrofters. Elbert hubbards scrapbook 1923 by the roycrofters hard cover book with dust jacket. Printed and made into a book by the american bookstratford press at their shops in new york city. Yesterday, we came across a book we did not remember seeing before, containing an inscription from an aunt of thcs mother, entitled elbert hubbards scrap book, published in 1923 by the roycrofters, at their shops, in east aurora, erie county, new york state. The roycroft collection at luther college consists of twelve books which were written by elbert hubbard andor designed and published by the roycrofters press at the roycroft shops in the village of east aurora, new york. Im happy to combine shipping fees to save you moneyjust request an invoice and then wait for it before paying. Elbert hubbard roycroft founder writer philosopher. The book includes inspired works of best authors, poetry, subjects gathered during a lifetime of discriminating reading by elbert hubbard.
Elbert hubbards scrap book 1923 w upside down error on copyright page author. One week later, the january 27, 1898 issue of the advertiser featured a larger article about the new print shop, and i suspect it was. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Elbert green hubbard june 19, 1856 may 7, 1915 was an american writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher.
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This, like all our items, comes from a smokefree home. Elbert hubbards scrap book roycrofters 1923 antique. Three are titled elbert hubbards scrap book, circa 1923, and one is titled the note book of elbert hubbard, circa 1927. Presently hubbard is known best as the founder of the roycroft artisan. Lot of 5 1923 elbert hubbards scrapbook hand tied 8. Elbert hubbards scrap book 1923 w upside down error on copyright page. Find elbert hubbards scrap book by hubbard, elbert at biblio. I would sincerely appreciate any input, constructive or otherwise, that anyone has with regard to this site. Elbert hubbards scrap book 1923 w upside down error.
Author and his wife died with the sinking of the lusitania in 1915. Today he is known as the founder of the roycroft artisan community in east aurora, new york, and as an influential exponent of the arts and crafts movement. Any errors in this site are purely my own and are in no way a reflection on anyone else. The art of conversation is to be prompt without being stubborn, to refute without argument, and to clothe great matters in a motley garb. Some sites that i recommend for selling books are, and where you would have an audience of buyers interested in books. The roycrofters produced handsome, if sometimes eccentric, books printed. Two of the books are hardbound and the other two are offered with cardboard covers and hand tied binding. Roycroft became a guild of some of the finest craftsmen of the time due to hubbards recruiting efforts and the roycroft community concept.
Elbert hubbards scrap book, 1923, w rare upside down. Roycrofters elbert hubbards scrap book 1923 scrapbook. Alphabetical listing of roycroft books with hyperlinks. In the east aurora advertiser dated january 20, 1898. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Elbert hubbards scrap book containing the inspired selections gathered during a lifetime. If youre dissatisfied with your purchase incorrect book not as describeddamaged or if the order hasnt arrived, youre eligible for a refund within 14 days of the estimated delivery date. Elbert hubbards scrap book by elbert hubbard hardcover. Elbert hubbards scrapbook luckily indexed contains some of the things elbert hubbard probably wished he had saidi quote him, he quotes disraeli here, from elbert hubbards scrap book. Elbert hubbard was known for writing on controversial topics expressing his anarchist and socialist views. A scarce error print copy of this most poplar book by the roycrofters of east aurora, ny. Colophon page reads so here endeth elbert hubbard s scrap book now done into enduring print by the read more. Elbert hubbard s scrap book roycrofters 1923 book hubbard. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
Elbert hubbards scrap book 1923 by the roycrofters. Elbert hubbards scrap book hardcover 1923 neat, old, in. A framed elbert hubbard quotation, and a framed advertisement for roycroft furniture. Colophon page reads so here endeth elbert hubbards scrap book now done into enduring print by the read more. Printed and made into a book by the roycrofters, at their shops, in east aurora, erie county, new york state, from the title page. A vast collection of more than seven hundred quotations. The man of sorrows has been broken into year groups because there are so many. Raised in hudson, illinois, he had early success as a traveling salesman for the larkin soap company. Elbert hubbards scrap book 1923 w upside down error on. A, an, and the do not count as the first word of a book title, ye and in do. What would be the value of elbert hubbard s scrap book 1923 by the roycrofters, and the note book of elbert hubbard 1927 by the roycrofters. Here is an unusual 34 leather binding of elbert hubbards scrapbook, 228 pages of oldfashioned wisdom by roycroft founder elbert hubbard. The word roycroft is derived from the french roi craft meaning kings craft or royal craftsman. What would be the value of elbert hubbards scrap book.
Published in 1923, the books title page tells us it contains, the inspired and inspiring selections, gathered during a. A first edition publication of elbert hubbards scrap book, printed in new york state for wm. New york, 1923, 1927, and 1930, whipstitched softcovers, some clothbound and some with paper covers. Elbert hubbards scrapbook paperback january 1, 1923. Cleaning out our attic has been an experience and a trip down memory lane for mr and mrs thc. Elbert hubbard s scrap book 1923 w upside down error on copyright page author. Elbert hubbard s scrap book 1923 roycrofters upside down rare. The second book, as stated on the dust cover, is the note book of elbert hubbard, a companion volume to elbert hubbards scrap book, original mottoes, epigrams, short essays, passages, orphic saysings and preachments, coined from a life of love, laughter and work, by a man who achieved greatly in literature, art, philisophy and business, cloth.
Elbert hubbards scrapbook 1923 by the roycrofte for auction. Hubbard described himself as an anarchist and a socialist. Elbert hubbard the life of elbert hubbard began in bloomington, illinois, where he was born to silas hubbard and juliana frances read in 1856. We are practicing the art of tidying bookshelves included. Children elbert hubbard ii 18821970, sanford hubbard 18871955, ralph hubbard 18851980 and catherine nee hubbard bryan 18961961 by. Elbert hubbards scrap book contains inspiring selections gathered during a life time of discriminating reading for his own use. Elbert hubbard s scrap book 1923 w upside down error on copyright page. Elbert hubbards scrap book 1923 clean copy by elbert. This handicraft community was founded in 1895 under the guidance and leadership of elbert hubbard, a writer and entrepreneur. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. We guarantee the condition of every book as it s described on the abebooks web sites.
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