A Geography and History of the County of Digby, Nova Scotia
by WILSON, Isaiah
hardcover. thick 8vo, cloth; (corners slightly bumped, otherwise very good). Belleville: Mika Publishing, 1975.
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The Presidents Of The United States, 1789- 1898
by WILSON, James Grant, ed
hardcover. engraved portraits, facsimiles, text illus. xii, 552pp. 8vo, publisher's 3/4 brown morocco; (lightly rubbed on edges of corners and a small area of the spine, otherwise very good). N.Y.: Appleton, (1898). Contains handsome steel engraved portraits of the Presidents from George Washington to Grover Cleveland. Contributors include John Fiske, Carl Schurz, Daniel Gilman, George Bancroft, and John... Read More
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A Treatise on the Continued Fevers
by WILSON, James C.
New York: Wood, 1881. hardcover. very good(+). Introduction by J. M. Da Costa. 23 illustrations, 365pp. 8vo, decorative brown cloth. New York: William Wood, 1881. Very good (+). Wood's Library of Standard Medical Authors.
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The Sugar Pond and the Fritter Tree
by WILSON, Jess
Berea: Kentucke Imprints, 1981. hardcover. fine. Illus. 8vo, brown cloth. Berea: Kentucke Imprints, 1981. Fine Presentation copy from the author to Julie and Harry Belafonte.
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Inquiry Into the Nature and Treatment of the Prevailing Epidemic, Called Spotted Fever,..
by WILSON, Job
Boston: Bradford & Read, 1815. hardcover. very good(-). 5 plates, 216pp. 8vo, original boards, neatly re-backed in blue cloth, ex-lib. Boston: Bradford & Read, 1815. First Edition. Presentation copy. In 3 parts Part 1- A Compendious View of the Climate and Diseases of These States, 1620-1806; Part 2- An Inquiry Into the Prevailing Epidemic; Part 3- Catarrhus:... Read More
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All the King's Ladies Actresses of the Restoration
by WILSON, John Harold
hardcover. very good/very good(-). Tall slim 8vo, red cloth, worn d.w. UP Chicago, (1958). Very good in very good(-) dust wrapper.
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A Voice from the Tomb! A Dialogue Between Nelson and Wellington, Overheard at St. Paul's
by [WILSON, John Spencer]
London: Pattie, 1835. First. hardcover. very good. 42 parts, bound together, each with special title page and individual pagination. 8vo, contemporary marbled boards; well-worn, and re-backed in old parchment and with chipped leather spine label. The first title is browned and has inked ownership name, otherwise rather clean throughout. London: Pattie, 1853. First edition. Quite scarce - OCLC... Read More
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Signs & Wonders Upon Pharaoh: A History of American Egyptology
by WILSON, John A.
hardcover. B/w illus. 243pp. 8vo, yellow cloth, d.w. Chicago: Chicago UP, (1964). Very good.
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The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland; or Dictionary of Scottish Topography, compiled from the most recent authorities.; And forming a complete body of Scottish geography. Physical, statistical, and historical
by WILSON, John Marius, ed
London: Fullarton, 1875. hardcover. very good(+). Numerous color maps, several black and white engraved plates. 2 vols. thick 4to, handsomely rebound in modern 3/4 leather, marbled edges; (large folding map separated at fold but extant). London: A. Fullarton, no date (circa 1875). Very good(+). Beautifully illustrated with detailed maps.
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Noctes Ambrosianae
by WILSON, John
New York: Widdleton, 1863. hardcover. very good(+). 5 volumes, 8vo, 3/4 tan calf, marbled boards and edges, boards lightly rubbed, decoratively gilt spines, leather spine labels. New York: Widdleton, 1863. Very good (+). Revised edition with Memoirs and Notes.
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Nell Gwyn: Royal Mistress
by WILSON, John H.
hardcover. Portrait. Slim 8vo, cloth, d.w. New York: Pellegrini & Cudahy, 1952. Reprint. Very good(+) in very good(-) dust wrapper.
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Autograph Letter Signed
by WILSON, John (1785-1854)
unbound. very good. A.L.S. 8vo. 1 page, no place, no date, paper with partial watermark c. 1810-1830, an invitation, "It would be a pleasure for you and Mr. Leonard Edwards to join us for dinner on Friday at six o clock." Mounting remnants on verso, otherwise in very good condition. Scottish advocate, literary critic and author best... Read More
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The Private Life of Mr. Pepys
by WILSON, John Harold
hardcover. Illustrated. 189pp., 8vo, grey cloth, d.w. (d.w. chipped). London: Robert Hale, (1959). Fine in very good d.w.
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Autographed Letter Signed
by WILSON, John [a.k.a. Christopher North] (1785 - 1854)
1849. unbound. 3 pages, 7.25 x 4.5 inches, October 30, 1849. In this letter, Wilson requests that the recipient advise a group attending his forthcoming lecture "not to give any detailed report of what I say...I hope they will grant this request and will not think that I am in any way interfering with their intentions or duties..." Together... Read More
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Nell Gwyn: Royal Mistress
by WILSON, John H.
New York: Pellegrini & Cudahy, 1952. Reprint. hardcover. very good(+). Frontis portrait. 309 pages. 8vo, navy cloth, just a bit worn at head. New York: Pellegrini & Cudahy, 1952. Reprint. A very good(+) copy, lacking dust wrapper.
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Map of the United States and Territories. Shewing the extent of Public Surveys and other details constructed from the Plats and official sources of the General Land Office
by WILSON, Jos. S.
Washington D.C.: General Land Office, 1866. unbound. very good. Case map. Lithograph with original hand outline color. Image measures 28 7/8" x 55 7/8". Large format map of the United States meant to accompany the Commissioner's land survey report. Map illustrates the progress of the Public Land Survey and shows land states, territories, land offices, townships, cities,... Read More
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The Black Phalanx; A History of the Negro Soldiers of the United States in the Wars of 1775-1812
by WILSON, Joseph T.
Hartford: American Publishing, 1888. First. hardcover. good. 1861-'65. 56 Illus. 528pp. 8vo, decorated cloth, wood-pulp paper, spine ends worn and repaired with modern cloth, edges of covers with some light wear. cloth lightly soiled, inner hinges strengthened, last two pages creased in margin. Hartford: American Publishing, 1888. First Edition. Author was an African-American who served in the... Read More
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The Four Kings of the Forest
by WILSON, Joyce Lancaster
San Francisco: Tuscany Alley, 1973. Limited. paperback. fine. A fable written and illuminated by Wilson. Slim 8vo, pictorial wrappers.; uncut. San Francisco: The Press in Tuscany Alley, (1973). Fine. Limited Edition, printed on Ingres moldmade paper from France, with linoleum blocks cut by the author. Number 50 of 275 copies signed in full by the author/illustrator. ... Read More
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I. G. Y. : the Years of the New Moons
by WILSON, J. Tuzo
1961. Illustrated. 1961
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Unglazed China
by WILSON, J. Tuzo
hardcover. near fine/near fine. Illus. 336pp. 8vo, cloth, d.w. New York, (1973).
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New England Glass and Glassmaking
by WILSON, Kenneth M.
New York: Crowell, 1972. hardcover. near fine/good. 401pp., with 365 b/w photographs. 4to, green cloth, d.w. (worn). New York: Thomas Crowell, (1972). First edition. Near fine in good d.w. An Old Sturbridge Village book.
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An Enquiry Into the Present State of the Military Force of the British Empire, with a View to Its Re-Organization. Addressed to William Pitt
by WILSON, Lieut. Col. R.T.
London: T.Egerton, 1804. pamphlet. very good(+). 106 pages + errata leaf, slim small 8vo, bound in recent marbled paper wrappers. London: T. Egerton, London, 1804. First Edition. Very good(+). Discourse on various suggested improvements, to the Volunteer system, Yeomanries etc, the Regular Army, pay, the honors system etc.
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Destination Dardanelles: The Story of HMS E7
by WILSON, Michael
London: Leo Cooper, 1988. First. hardcover. near fine/very good(+). Illustrated sparingly in black and white. xiii, 194 pages. 8vo, blue cloth with gold lettering, d.w. (laminate wrinkled). London: Leo Cooper, (1988). First edition. Near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper.
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Pictorialism in California; Photographs 1900-1940
by WILSON, Michael G. and REED, Dennis
Malibu: J. Paul Getty Museum, 1994. paperback. very good(-). Many photo Illus. 4to, pr. wrs., ex-lib. (Malibu): J. Paul Getty Museum, (1994).
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Passion to Know: The World's Scientists
by WILSON, Mitchell
Garden City, 1972. hardcover. 409 pages, 8vo, cloth, d.w. Garden City, NY, 1972. "Personal profiles of the men and women who shape tomorrow: Who they are- what they do- and why."
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