The Ticknor Society


The Ticknor Society is an organization of book collectors, booksellers, librarians, historians, archivists, conservators, printers, publishers, writers, and all lovers and readers of books. We are dedicated to the enjoyment, promotion, and support of books and book culture. George Ticknor used several bookplates throughout his life, including the small engraved one shown here bearing the motto, "Suum cuique," Latin for "To each his own."

Events

  • Rhode Island Excursion with the New England Chapter of APHA

    • 12 Jul 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Providence Public Library, 150 Empire St., Providence, RI 02903

    Join us for a full-day excursion to Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday, July 12, where we will be welcomed by the New England Chapter of the American Printing History Association (APHA) and visit three exciting collections. 

    The outing has been planned by Jordan Goffin, president of the APHA chapter and head of Special Collections at the Providence Public Library, which is where we will meet him and his colleagues at 10:00 am to begin our day. A short walk to the Providence Athenaeum will follow at 11:00 am. After a lunch break we will drive to the Rhode Island Computer Museum in Warwick for an afternoon tour.  

    Our venues: 

    Special Collections at the Providence Public Library website. 

    Providence Athenaeum website. 

    Rhode Island Computer Museum website. 

    Please register by sending a brief email to ticknorinfo@gmail.com. Include transportation needs if you will require a ride; we will do our best to provide this. 

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