Proletarian Laughter. Poems
by Willeford, Charles
Yonkers, N.Y.: The Alicat Bookshop Press, 1948. First Edition of the author's first book. 1 vols. 8vo. Original pictorial stapled wrappers, somewhat age-darkened and brittle as customary with this book, small closed tear at center of spine Very Good. First Edition of the author's first book. 1 vols. 8vo. Willeford was a tank commander during World War II... Read More
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Merly Library. A Catalogue of the Well Known and Celebrated Library of the late Ralph Willett … which will be sold by Auction, by Leigh and Sotheby on Monday, December 6, 1813, and 16 following Days
by (Willett, Ralph)
London: Leigh & Sotheby, 1813. [ii], 119, pp. 2906 lots. Priced. 1 vols. 8vo. Modern cloth. Fine. [ii], 119, pp. 2906 lots. Priced. 1 vols. 8vo. Library of Ralph Willett (1719-1795), heir to a West India sugar fortune, and notable collector of incunabula, Caxtons, and botanical drawings. Provenance: H.P. Kraus, Reference Library (sold 21 Nov. 2003). De Ricci,... Read More
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The Happy End. Foreword by Kenneth Roberts
by Williams, Ben Ames
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1939. First edition, No. 855 of 1250 copies. 9 plates by Churchill Ettinger. 1 vols. 8vo. Original blue cloth, beige linen spine with mounted label. FINE. First edition, No. 855 of 1250 copies. 9 plates by Churchill Ettinger. 1 vols. 8vo. Siegel 149; Frazier W-9-a
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The Happy End
by Williams, Ben Ames
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1939. First Edition, No. 2 of 1250 copies. 9 plates by Churchill Ettinger. xiii, [v], 240 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original blue cloth, beige linen spine with mounted label. Very faint toning to head and tail of spine, else fine. Laid into a half blue morocco slipcase and chemise. Ettinger, Churchill. First Edition,... Read More
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Bert Williams Son of Laughter. A symposium of Tribute to the Man and to his Work, by his Friends and Associates with a Preface by David Belasco
by (Williams, Bert) Rowland, Mabel (editor)
New York: The English Crafters, 1923. First edition. Frontispiece photograph of Williams ("his last photograph"). Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo. Red cloth, slightly faded, some dampstaining to spine and rear cover, but overall very good. First edition. Frontispiece photograph of Williams ("his last photograph"). Illustrated. 1 vols. 8vo. Tributes to and sketches of the great pionerring black comedian by... Read More
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An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Bengal Native Infantry, from its First Formation in 1757, to 1796, When the Present Regulations Took Place. Together with a Detail of the Services on Which the Several Battalions Have Been Employed During that Period
by Williams, Captain
London: John Murray, 1817. First edition. Frontispiece (hand colored) and three hand-colored plates. [388] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary blue boards, uncut. Neatly rebacked; a nice, clean copy. First edition. Frontispiece (hand colored) and three hand-colored plates. [388] pp. 1 vols. 8vo.
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The Complete Angler's Vade-Mecum; Being A Perfect Code of Instruction on the Above Pleasing Science: Wherein are detailed, A Great Variety of Original Practices and Inventions; Together with all that can contribute to the Sportsman's Amusement and Success
by Williamson, Captain T.
London: Printed for Payne and Mackinlay, in the Strand; and Cuthell and Martin, Middle Row, Holborn, 1808. First edition. With 10 engraved plates. xi, [i], 316 pp. Printed by B. McMillan, Bow Street, Covent Garden. 1 vols. 12mo. Bound in three quarters morocco, slightly rubbed at joints, by Riviere & Son. Bookplate of Samuel Lambert. First edition. With... Read More
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Fall River. An Authentic Narrative, by the author of “Tales, National, Revolutionary, &c. &c”
by [Williams, Catherine Read Arnold]
Boston: Lilly, Wait & Co.; Marshall, Brown & Co., Providence, 1834. Second edition. Woodcut frontispiece of “A View of Mr. Durfee's Farm-House and Stack-Yard” where the body was found. 1 vols. 16mo. Original cloth-backed boards, printed paper label, some spotting and rubbing, generally light, spotting of text mostly at front and back. A nice copy. Second edition. Woodcut... Read More
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Lessons to a young prince, by an old statesman, on the present disposition in Europe to a general revolution. The Fifth edition. With the addition of a lesson on the mode of studying and profiting by reflections on the French Revolution, by the right honourable Edmund Burke
by [Williams, David]
London: Printed for H.D. Simmons, Pater-Noster Row, 1790. Fifth edition. Frontispiece portrait of Prince of Wales on back of title page and five other plates. iv, [2], 159 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Polished contemporary tree calf, gilt spine. Bookplate of E.J. Daniell. Repairs to title page with small loss and last leaf without loss. Fifth edition. Frontispiece portrait... Read More
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The Book of Famille Rose
by Williamson, Dr. George C.
London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1932. First edition, one of 750 copies. 19 colour and 43 black and white collotype plates. 231 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Blue cloth. VG. First edition, one of 750 copies. 19 colour and 43 black and white collotype plates. 231 pp. 1 vols. 4to.
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Across Persia
by Williams, E. Crawshay
London: Edward Arnold, Publisher to the India Office, 1907. First Edition. Folding map, at back, frontispiece, plates, half-title. xii, 348pp. 8vo. Publisher's green cloth. Extremities a bit worn, endpapers renewed with paste residue, scattered foxing, foxing and old tape repair to map. First Edition. Folding map, at back, frontispiece, plates, half-title. xii, 348pp. 8vo. "An ex-officer returning overland... Read More
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Pages from the American Memory Book of...[Preface by Herman J. Weschler]
by Willis, Eveline F.
[New York]: F.A.R. Gallery, 1945. With twelve matted illustrations colored by pochoir. 1 vols. 8vo. Portfolio. Fine. With twelve matted illustrations colored by pochoir. 1 vols. 8vo. Done by a young girl in 1828.
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4 Letters to E.P. Dutton about Xmas Book to Children's Book editor
by Williams, Garth
Mexico, 1972. 3 typed signed letters, one holograph. 4to. Very Good. 3 typed signed letters, one holograph. 4to.
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History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Negroes as Slaves, As Soldiers and as Citizens
by Williams, George W.
New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1883. First edition. Portrait. xix,481; xiii,[1],611pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Publisher's blue cloth, upper covers ruled in gilt and titled in black, spines lettered in gilt, bevelled board edges, minor wear and spotting. Foxing to the portrait and vol. 1 title, else minor toning to text. First edition. Portrait. xix,481; xiii,[1],611pp. 2 vols.... Read More
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The History of Portrait Miniatures
by Williamson, George C.
London: George Bell and Sons, 1904. One of 520 copies. 207 plates with lettered tissue guards. 2 vols. Folio. Full black morocco, double gilt fillet borders with small leafy cornerpieces, gilt spines, t.e.g., other edges uncut, by Smith and Pearson. Some rubbing, mostly to extremities, else a fine set. One of 520 copies. 207 plates with lettered tissue... Read More
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A History of the Negro Troops in the War of the Rebellion 1861-1865
by Williams, George W.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1888. First edition. Engraved frontispiece, plate of medals. [v]-xvi, 353, [1]pp, plus 12-pages of ads in the rear. 8vo. Publisher's pictorial cloth gilt, a bit cocked, spine darkened, worn at joints and top and tail of spine. Internally clean. First edition. Engraved frontispiece, plate of medals. [v]-xvi, 353, [1]pp, plus 12-pages of ads... Read More
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Logger-Talk. Some Notes on the Jargon of the Pacific Northwest Woods
by Williams, Guy
Seattle: University of Washington Book Store, 1930. University of Washington Chapbooks Number 41. 30pp. Unopened. 1 vols. 12mo. Printed wrappers patterned to resemble wood grain, over card covers. Fine. University of Washington Chapbooks Number 41. 30pp. Unopened. 1 vols. 12mo. A dictionary of Depression-era lumberjack slang of the West Coast, rich in epithet: “Posion-oaker” describes a native Northern... Read More
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Hank Williams’ Country Hit Parade [cover title]
by Williams, Hank
Nashville: Acuff-Rose Publications, 1950. Illustrated with b/w photos. 47, [1] pp., arrangements of 20 songs for piano, guitar chord and vocal. 4to. Photo-illustrated wrappers. Some ink smudges to cover from previous owner’s inscription, else fine. Illustrated with b/w photos. 47, [1] pp., arrangements of 20 songs for piano, guitar chord and vocal. 4to. Signed (“Hank Williams”) in pen... Read More
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Letters Containing a Sketch of the Politics of France, from Thirty-first of May 1793, till the Twenty-eighth of July 1794, and the Scenes which have Passed in the Prisons of Paris
by Williams, Helen Maria (1762-1827)
London: G.G.and J. Robinson, 1795. First Edition, With half-titles in volumes II & III. [2], 291; [4], 268; [4], 233pp. 3 vols. 8vo. Contemporary calf, grrem leather labels, gilt bird motif. Very pretty. First Edition, With half-titles in volumes II & III. [2], 291; [4], 268; [4], 233pp. 3 vols. 8vo. A 4th volumes was published in 1796.... Read More
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Memoirs of Mons. and Madame du F. in a Series of Letters ... Extracted from her Letters of the French Revolution
by Williams, Helen Maria (1761-1827)
Printed at Boston, 1794. A-D6. Pp. [1, title]-[3], 4-47, [48, blank]. 1 vols. 8vo. Contemporary blue boards. Last leaf torn with loss of bottom third, not affecting text. Some staining throughout. A-D6. Pp. [1, title]-[3], 4-47, [48, blank]. 1 vols. 8vo. The French Revolution had a great impact on Williams's own life and literary career. She went to... Read More
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Letters from France; Containing A Great Variety of Interesting and Original Information Concerning the Most Important Events that Have Lately Occurred in that Country. Vol. III
by Williams, Helen Maria
New York: T. Allen, Berry, Rogers and Berry, 1794. Second American Edition. 276 pp. 8vo. Leather boards with moderate rubbing to edges, splitting along board at spine on recto but intact, head and foot of spine heavily worn, pages have foxing but are clean; overall a very good copy. Second American Edition. 276 pp. 8vo.
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A Residence in France During the Years 1792, 1793, 1794 and 1795
by Williams, Helen Maria
Elizabeth-town, [New Jersey]: Printed by Shepard Kollock for Cornelius Davis, 1798. First American Edition. xx, [1], 22-517, [3] p. 8vo. Contemporary calf, rebacked, new endpapers, title-page rebacked at upper outer edge. First American Edition. xx, [1], 22-517, [3] p. 8vo. ESTC W36435; Evans, 35030; Morsch, L.M. New Jersey, 409
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Tarka the Otter. His Joyful Water-Life & Death in the Country of the Two Rivers. With an Introduction by the Hon. Sir John Fortescue K.C.V.O.
by Williamson, Henry
London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927. One of a limited edition of 1100 copies of which 1000 were for sale. xii, 255, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Three quarter brown morocco, t.e.g., others uncut, by Bayntun/Riviere. Fine. One of a limited edition of 1100 copies of which 1000 were for sale. xii, 255, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Williamson... Read More
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Tarka the Otter. His Joyful Water-Life & Death in the Country of the Two Rivers. With an Introduction by the Hon. Sir John Fortescue K.C.V.O.
by Williamson, Henry
London & New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1927. One of a Limited edition of 1100 copies printed in England at the Chiswick Press. xii, 255, [1] pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Bound in two toned brown buckram, with leather title label, t.e.g. Book label of Claude (cartoonist Claude Gelatt Smith). Fine copy. One of a Limited edition of 1100... Read More
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THE ACKYMALS [A Short Story]
by Williamson, Henry
[No Place]: Windsor Press, 1929. First edition, limited to 225 numbered copies signed by Henry Williamson. pp. [vi], 24. 8vo. Small chip to cloth spine at foot and rear gutter, else a fine copy in publisher's slipcase box. The slipcase is slightly faded, else near fine. First edition, limited to 225 numbered copies signed by Henry Williamson. pp.... Read More
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