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  Carl's Visit to the Child Island

  Aunt Laura Breed, Special Collections, and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 6. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  A Bestiary

  Sarah Chamberlain, Special Collections, and Fleet Library

  19 unnumbered leaves : all illustrations ; 60 mm (6 x 6 cm). "This book was printed at the Chamberlain Press & bound by Sallie Ruff. The paper is Troya & the type is Cancelleresca"--Colophon. Edition limited to 125 numbered copies. "... The 90 regular copies are bound in Japanese paste paper over boards. There are 35 deluxe copies bound in silk with vellum. An extra suite of signed engravings accompany the book [i.e. the deluxe issue], and are laid into a folding box [and housed with the book in a slip case]"--Prospectus. Title page printed in black with printer's ornament border printed in yellow. Color printed dust jacket with mounted title label.

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  Botanique, Histoire Naturelle. Bibliotheque En Miniature Pour La Jeunesse

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 4. (3 in series). Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Butterfly's Wings

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 5. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Enfantines

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 10. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Histoire des Poissons Reptiles et Insectes. Bibliotheque En Miniature Pour La Jeunesse

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 2. (3 in series). Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Kate Greenaway's Alphabet

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 11. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  La Géographie. Bibliothèque En Miniature Pour La Jeunesse

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 1. (3 in series). Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  L'Enfant Des Quatre Éléments Scénes Variées | L'Eau

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 9. (3 in series). Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Life of General Tom Thumb

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 12. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Miniature Qur'an

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  vi, 18 pages : illustrations ; 65 mm (6.4 x 5 cm). "This book was handset in 6 pt. Bulmer with "Notes" set in 6 pt. Baskerville. Printed by F.X. Harrigan at the Xavier Press in a limited edition of 175 copies. Bound by Don Brady."--colophon. Foreword by t

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  People of All Nations, A Useful Toy, For Girl or Boy

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 16. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Spiegel Das Kätzchen. Ein Maerchen. Feldpostausgabe.

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 19. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  The Little Warbler: Vol II English and Irish Songs

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 13. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Une Heure De Récréation. L'heure.

  Special Collections and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 20. (3 in series). Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Country Pets

  S. Annie Frost, Special Collections, and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 7. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Animaux. Les Poissons. Histoire Naturelle

  Augustine Legrande, Special Collections, and Fleet Library

  Box 1 : Book 4. (3 in series). Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the RISD Library. Anne's family lived in Seekonk, Mass. for sometime but they also traveled much and spent time living in Europe. Some of the books in her collection were obtained during those times and reflect a wide range of subjects and languages. The collection includes the resources that Virginia used to research her collections as well as correspondence with dealers. There is also a small card file with entries for many of the books. This collection features children's literature and illustrated books, poetry and literature, Shakespeare, dictionaires, small presses, geography and travel, cookbooks, Bibles, Bible history and religious books, calendars and almanacs, biographies, and a few miscellaneous subjects. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Books have been organized by subject category and numbered in the inventory list. See the Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection inventory document for a complete list of the books and materials. PROVENANCE: Acquired by donation from Anne Beede Jencks, May 3rd, 2011. The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection is open to the public by appointment. Curated title for Fleet Library Special Collections exhibition By Hand: Women & Books Exhibit fall, 2021.

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  Predators in My Garden

  Miriam Macgregor, Special Collections, and Fleet Library

  2 volumes : color illustrations, [14] leaves of proofs ; 60 mm (in case: 70 mm). "Printed for Lorson's Books & Prints Fullerton, California, by the Whittington Press, Risbury, Herefordshire."--Title page verso. Hand colored illustrations. Fine Bindery (Firm), binders. "250 copies printed at Whittington ... 20 are individually bound, 180 are quarter-bound, and 50 full-bound in leather with a set of proofs; by Fine Bindery. Jan 1993. [Handwritten] VIII."--Colophon. Bound in red leather with title stamped in gilt on spine. Second "volume" is bound in gold silk over boards and is a case for 14 black and white proofs. Issued with gold silk over boards case with printed paper label on spine. 250 copies, 50 bound in leather. Letterpress, Garamond. Library has copy number XLIV [44].

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  The Old-time Printer

  Mark Twain, Francis Xavier Harrigan, Don Brady, Special Collections, and Fleet Library

  vi, 18 pages : illustrations ; 65 mm (6.4 x 5 cm). "This book was handset in 6 pt. Bulmer with "Notes" set in 6 pt. Baskerville. Printed by F.X. Harrigan at the Xavier Press in a limited edition of 175 copies. Bound by Don Brady."--colophon. Foreword by the printer. Text is copy of an address Twain delivered in New York City to commemorate Benjamin Franklin's birthday in 1886. Frontispiece is a mounted reproduction of a US postage stamp which included a portrait of Mark Twain. Ten cent stamp originally issued 1940. Title page printed in black and red. Bound in brown cloth with title/author embossed in gold. In mounted pocket on page [3] of cover are two small type samples, Minion 7 pt., and Long Primer, 10 pt. type. One of the Miniature Book Society's 1989 Distinguished Book Award Winners. Library has copy no. 59, signed by the printer. Shelved in the Special Collections Miniature Book Collection.

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  Marbling in Miniature

  Christopher Weimann, Special Collections, and Fleet Library

  [11] pages, 11 unnumbered leaves of plates : 12 mounted color samples ; 75 mm (7.5 x 5.6 cm). "350 copies printed and bound by Christopher Weimann with assistance from Muir Dawson, Stephen Tabor, Ingrid Weimann, Rene Patron, and Pall Bohme"--Colophon. Case binding. Marbled paper cover. Signed by the author and Muir Dawson on the colophon.