Search Results: Authors starting with W from Peninsula Books

New York: John Wiley & Sons. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1905. Second Edition. Hardcover. Packed with information and includes many tables & charts, several a few illustrations. "2nd Edition, First 1000." Original brown limp leather covers with gilt spine & cover lettering and typical cover edgewear from use. All edges are gilt. Previous owner name on end paper, Louis M. Spencer 1906, M.A.C. (now Michigan State University)--his father was a keeper of the Beaver Island Lighthouse and he was Head of the Patent Section at General Motors. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 403 pages .

New York: Simon & Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684863502 . This highly acclaimed single volume reference is loaded with information, maps and explanatory illustrations. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings. This is a large, heavy volume and may require additional shipping for international and priority shipping. Please inquire if you would like more information. ; B&W Maps & Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 949 pages .

Manistee: Plover Publishing. Very Good. 2014. Softcover. 0991531701 . Street by street guide to buildings and other historic structures in Manistee with background on the people, places and things of importance. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. ; Color & B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 338 pages .

Traverse City: City Opera House Heritage Association. Near Fine. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 0961890355 . History of this iconic opera house in Traverse City, Michigan. Small two line note on half title in pencil: "Given to me by...after tour." This is nice clean and crisp copy that appears to have been unread. ; B&W Photos & Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 104 pages .

Traverse City: Village Press. Near Fine. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. The best discussion of ships and railroads in northwest Michigan issued in an edition limited to 1,500 copies. Includes many remarkable photos from a wide variety of sources. Also includes two chapters on early automobiles and airplanes in the Traverse City region. In original blue cloth publisher's binding with gilt cover decoration and gilt spine lettering. End paper maps. Indexed. No dust jacket, as issued. Now hard-to-find a signed copy in the first limited edition. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. ; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 216 pages .

Traverse City: Village Press. Very Good. 1977. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Stories of the people and events that contributed to the history of this region including railroads, ships, murders, city fathers and more. Replete with many b&w photos, this is the SIGNED LIMITED EDITION (#1106/2000) in the original publisher's blue cloth binding with silver cover and spine lettering. There is a previous owner's inscription on the front blank end paper. Includes illustrated end papers, a bibliography and appendicies. I have seen these both with and without a slipcase: this one does not have a slipcase; no dust jacket, as issued. There is a slight crease to the upper corner of the front inside pastedown (but no crease to the actual cover itself), else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no other interior or exterior markings, and no bookplates. ; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 288 pages .

Garfield Township: Garfield Township Board of Trustees. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. 0961890347 . Written by a well-known Traverse City author, this history of Garfield Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan recounts the early pioneers, schools, businesses, transportaion, etc. The text is illustrated with many interesting historical photos. Bound in the original publisher's glossy pictorial covers, they are in very nice condition. With the exception of a previous owner's name in pencil as well as his blindstamp on the lower corner of the front free end paper, the book is clean, tight and unmarked. To my knowledge, this is the only history devoted exclusively to this township. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 84 pages .

Traverse City. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1978. 2nd Limited Edition. Hardcover. SIGNED by the author (Lucille Wakefield). This is the 2nd Limited Edition (Limited to 500 copies). Gray cloth binding with pictorial photo of house detail on front cover. Covers many of the major historic houses in Traverse City with both photos and text. No dust jacket (as originally issued). Small previous owner gift inscription on rear end paper. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book. ; B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 160 pages; Signed by Author .

Traverse City: Village Press. Fine. 1977. First Edition. Hardcover. Stories of the people and events that contributed to the history of this region including railroads, ships, murders, city fathers and more. Replete with many b&w photos, this is the SIGNED LIMITED EDITION (#1175/2000) in the original publisher's blue SLIPCASE which is also in fine condition. This is a collectible book in collectible condition. Includes illustrated end papers, a bibliography and appendicies; B&W Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 288 pages; Signed by Author .

Chelsea: Book Crafters. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Softcover. 0961890304 . The history of one of Michigan's oldest festivals (first one held in 1925). Original glossy white pictorial wrappers with gilt cover lettering and color pictorial cherry blossoms. Wakefield was a local historian and author of several books on regional history. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 118 pages .

Traverse City. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1978. 2nd Limited Edition. Hardcover. SIGNED by both authors (Lawrence & Lucille Wakefield). This is the 2nd Limited Edition (Limited to 500 copies). Original dark gray cloth publisher's binding with pictorial photo of house detail on front cover. This book covers many of the major historic houses in Traverse City, Michigan with both photos and text. No dust jacket (as originally issued). There is a "Withdrawn" stamp on the rear end paper, else no other interior or exterior markings, owner names or bookplates. The edges of the pictorial front pastedown are rubbed at the extreme margin in a few places and there is a light scratch to the photo, else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book. ; B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 160 pages; Signed by Author .

Elmwood Township, MI: Elmwood Township Board of Commisioners. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1987. First Edition. Softcover. 0961890312 . Perhaps the only history devoted exclusively to this township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. Original publishers paper covers with brown spine & cover lettering & cover illustration. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no owner's name or interior or exterior markings. t The covers are in nice condtion with no creases, tears or chips. ; B&W Illustrations & 3 maps; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 44 pages .

Traverse City: Horizon Books. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1978. Limited Edition; Fourth Printing. Hardcover. SIGNED by the author (Larry Wakefield) on the half-title page. This is Limited 4th printing (Limited to 1,500 copies). Original gray binding with a pictorial photo of house detail on front cover. The Wakefields cover many of the major historic houses in Traverse City, Michigan. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no prevous owner names or bookplates. There is a publisher's "SIGNED COPY" sticker on the lower corner of the front cover (which could be removed). ; B&W Photographs; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 160 pages; Signed by Author .

Philadelphia: Casemate. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2008. Hardcover. 1932033823 . Interesting account of John Paul Jones' life and naval career by a British historian. Contains a center photo section, additional maps and illustrations within the text, and an index and appendicies in the rear. There is a small previous owner sticker partially removed from the top edge of the front end paper, else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. The dust jacket is in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings.; B&W Illustrations, Photos, Maps; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 278 pages .

Roanoke, VA: A&W Enterprise. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. Fourth Edition. Hardcover. 0961789808 . SIGNED and briefly inscribed by the author on the front end paper. Union Gen. David Hunter changed the course of the Civil War by targeting civilians and their property, their towns, their schools, and their businesses. Jefferson Davis branded Hunter a criminal and put a price on his head. There is a small "#568" in ink on the upper corner of the front end paper, else this is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. The dust jacket has a few light scratches, else it is in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or creasing. Original gray covers with gilt spine and cover lettering. Retitled from: "Yankee Soldiers in Virginia Valleys: Hunters Raid."; B&W Illustrations, Photos, Maps; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 460 pages; Signed by Author .

Grand Rapids: Eerdmans. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1959. First Edition. Hardcover. "Authentic Indian folk tales" of the Chippewa Indians retold by a Michigan professor who heard these tales and legends from Chippewa women she knew. Decorated end papers. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, owner names or bookplates. The dust jacket has a few spots and is lightly rubbed, else it is in nice presentable condition. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 204 pages .

Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1959. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Indian folk tales for children with black and white illustrations throughout. The author heard these legends from Chippewa women that she knew. Louise Walker was a Michigan college professor. Decorated end papers with "picture writing." A clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings. The dust jacket has a few spots and a tiny tear at the top edge of the spine, else it is in presentable condition. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 204 pages .

Charlevoix: The Author. Near Fine. 2000. First Edition. Softcover. 0966058216 . The author, a Michigan resident, sets this novel (a thriller) in Missouri. Trade paperback with grey wrappers and black spine and cover lettering. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 169 pages .

Horton Bay, MI: Rutherford Press. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 0966058208 . SIGNED and inscribed by the author. The author first began coming to Horton's Bay, Michigan in the summers with his family as a young child, and eventually moved there. His long association with Horton's Bay and his great sense of humor provide an interesting perspective on this community. A nice clean, tight and unmarked book. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall; 127 pages; Signed by Author .

Carmel, CA: Friends of Photography. Very Good+. 1985. First Edition. Softcover. 0933286422 . Contains 34 color plates of photos by this American artist (p. 14-37 & a color frontis) and a seven page introduction by Julia K. Nelson. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. There is a tiny crimp to the lower corner of the rear cover else there are no other chips, tears or creases. There is no indication of the edition, it is probably a first edition. ; Untitled Series Series; Color Photographs; 8vo, 8"- 9" tall .