Search Results: Authors starting with W from Adamstown Books

Leipzig: Otto Harrassowitz, 1916. Book. Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover, protected by seminary library pressboard wraps, with original spine visible. 142 pp, 2 plates (1 color). Text in German. Probably first edition. 14 articles, each with a different author, on Andreas and his work. Condition: Good; ex-seminary library with typical markings, labels, stamps and residual from removed rear pocket on pressboard cover, stamps and penciled notes on extremities. Reading pages are clean, edges crisp, some creasing. Age darkening around edges of covers, original spine largely missing, but title visible. One piece separated, laid in..

Hartford CT: Transcendental Books, 1971. Book. Good Plus. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize library binding of 1971 reprints (single sided pages) of two essays by Frederick Wahr issued in 1915 and 1941. Book Condition : Good+, Ex-College Library; no text marks; catalog label at bottom left front cover; bookplate inside front cover; pocket and label on rear free end paper; tears at rear free end paper from saddle staples in original binding. No Dust Jacket. a.

Camden NJ: The Haddon Craftsmen, 1939. Book. Good Plus. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Limited Edition of 1100 copies, unnumbered. WWII dedication page in this specific copy. Essays on Self-Reliance, Courage, and Experience, plus An Appreciation by Van Wyck Brooks - Emerson in Concord. Book Condition : Good+; no text marks; sunlight fading to spine and around cover edges; small water stain to rear free end paper. No Dust Jacket as issued..

Cobb CA: First Glance Books, 1997. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Oversize hardcover, 192 pp. w/ b&w photos & illustrations throughout. Reissue of the manuscripts of Johnston's landmark field notes from his time among Native American tribes in the early part of the 20th century, supplemented by over 200 of his own illustrations. A must for those interested in the subject. Johnston interviewed Geronimo and filmed the Hopi Snake Dance. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; minimal wear. Dust Jacket Condition : Good; light shelf wear to edges; mild rubbing; water/humidity mark at bottom edge of interior flaps..

Princeton NJ: Van Nostrand, 1962. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Vols. 1 & 2 both. The first volume contains "Investigation of Randomness, Moments, Percentiles, Distributions"; the latter contains "Results for Two and Several Sample Problems, Symmetry, and Extremes". Survey of nonparametric field with an orientation toward applications. Book Conditions : Good, Ex-College Library; no text marks; bookplate inside front cover; catalog label on bottom spine; slip, pocket, and label inside rear cover; light wear to spine ends and cover corners; light rubbing to covers. No Dust Jackets..

West Chester PA: Aralia Press, 1977. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1977 1st Printing. Small softcover w/ wraps, 12 pp. Limited edition, unnumbered. In addition to the checklist, there is a tipped in color plate as the frontispiece. Many of the items described are relatively obscure and in the author's private collection. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; very slight shelf wear to top edge..

Whitefish MT: Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2010. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Reprint of 1941 biography of Scottish-born doctor and soldier who emigrated to the colonies and became a brigadier general serving under George Washington. He was killed at the Battle of Princeton after refusing to surrender to British infantrymen. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; one small scratch and one small bump to front cover. No Dust Jacket as issued..

Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott, 1904. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. An anthology of poetry by Andrew Edward Watrous. Includes : To the Caricaturists; Whitsunday Vespers; "Gen Sherman Died at 1:50 P.M ."; Fitz-James O'Brien; Campanini's "Lohengrin". Also a section with four Poems of New York. Published by J. B. Lippincott Co., 1904. First edition. Small hardback - green cloth with gilt lettering and top edge gilt, no dustjacket. 103 pages. A few of the pages are still uncut. Frontispiece is glossy black and wh ite portrait of the author. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book Condition : Good; pages are very light aged, clean, no writing, no creases and no tears. Cover has a couple small spots and some rubbing. Edges and corners have light wear. Hinges are intact and binding is tight. .

London, England: The Trustees of the British Museum, 1963. Book. Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Museum guidebook to the Ancient Chinese collection - Jewelry, Weapons, Bronzes, Pottery and more. Pieces from the Neolithic Period, the Shang period, and the Chou and Han dynasties represented. 50 pages of b&w photos. Book Condition : Good; curling to cover corners, wear to cover edges and spine; dark marking to top of back cover; no markings to text.

London, England: Almark Publishing Co Ltd, 1975. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st Edition hardcover, 96 pp. Glossy pages. 100+ B&w photos. Organized by regions of England and Wales, this work balances architectural concerns (structure, design) with the impressions and local influence conveyed to the rail passenger. Book Condition : Good; light wear; no text marks; mild bumping to spine ends. Dust Jacket Condition : Good; wear at corners; some creasing to rear; price unclipped..

New York NY: Vantage Press, 1953. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Autobiography of a university professor is more of a look back at Pennsylvania German roots and family stories. 31 b&w photos & illustrations. Book Condition : Good; no text marks; light age toning to free end papers; spotting to text block. Dust Jacket Condition : Fair/Poor; in protective mylar cover..

Ephrata PA: Science Press, 1973. Book. Good Minus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Limited Edition, unnumbered of 750. 1973 Christmas keepsake. Oblong hardcover, 104 pp. w/ color plates throughout. Visual survey of the development of a PA German style and printing techniques (written, printed, engraved, lithographed). Book Condition : Good-; no text marks; slight cocking to front board; spotting to text block and to free end papers; occasional waviness to page bottoms (apparent humidity exposure). No Dust Jacket as issued..

Indianapolis IN: Youth Pubns, 1977. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Inscribed by Lawrence Welk on front free end paper. Los Angeles Public Library program for book release/signing inlaid. Hardcover, 35 pp., beautiful color full page illustrations throughout. Book Condition : Very Good; no text marks; light wear to covers. No Dust Jacket as issued..

Maryknoll NY: Orbis Books, 2004. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover, 339 pp. "Shows how a life-giving Jesus is the Christic liberator of Trinitarian faith - and how this faith must shape theological method." Book Condition : Fine; minimal wear; appears unread..

Harrisburg PA: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1983. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize softcover, 71 pp. Issued by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in conjunction with Landis Valley (Farm Museum), this book complements as well as catalogs an exhibition held at the PA State Museum in Harrisburg. Predominantly 19th century rural commerce signs and advertising is featured. Book Condition :Very Good; no text marks; crease at top left front cover corner; small stain at bottom left front cover; light soiling to rear cover..

Harrisburg PA: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1983. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Hardcover, 71 pp. Inscribed by Author on front free end paper : " For the Allens, with all good wishes, Peter & Caroline (the author's wife) 16 Nov 85". Issued by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in conjunction with Landis Valley (Farm Museum), this book complements as well as catalogs an exhibition held at the PA State Museum in Harrisburg. Predominantly 19th century rural commerce signs and advertising is featured. Book Condition : Near Fine; no internal markings; tiny bump to top corners. No Dust Jacket..

Boston MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1912. Book. Good Plus. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Houghton Mifflin, 1912. First edition. Hardback - purple cloth with gilt lettering. 343 pages. No DJ. CONDITION: A little scattered foxing / spotting to margin areas of first couple pages, otherwise pages are clean and bright with no markings or tears. Book edges lightly soiled. Cover is clean and bright with a little edge wear. Top of spine has a little fraying. Hinges are intact and binding is tight. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall..

Walnut Creek OH: Carlisle Press, 2000. Book. Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Millennium Edition. Invaluable for those doing genealogical work on the Amish, this work strives to be a complete directory of church membership of the Holmes County Ohio Amish as of 2000. Organized by Church District and then alphabetically by family, it also includes a list of bishops and ministers for each district, the Amish schools, gives a brief history of the parochial school movement, and includes some articles on the district structure. B&w maps. In addition to Holmes, this volume coves Wayne, Coshocton, and Tuscarawas counties. Book Condition : Good; some X marks by family names (presumably to indicate people who have moved or passed away); some spotting to text block..

Gettysburg PA: Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary, 1931. Book. Good. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Good, Ex-Seminary Library, softcover preserved in pressboard. Undated, c. 1931. Subtitled "An Interpretation of the Columbiona Movement". A history and introduction to the early work of the Columbiona Fellowship, a Christian ecumenical group which held summer retreats on Lake George New York beginning in 1925. Book Condition : Good, Ex-Seminary Library; no text markings; front cover is tearing off near binding tape; bookplate inside front pressboard cover; catalog labels on top left and right rear pressboard covers; pocket removed inside rear pressboard cover; creasing at rear free end papers..

Washington DC: Associated Publishers, 1970. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Oversize side-stapled softcover, 63 pp.w/ b&w photos and illustrations. Introduction covers Black suffrage prior to the 15th amendment, the majority of the work covers the responses to the amendment and the broader fight for civil rights in the late 19th and early to mid 20th century. Covers segregation, the NAACP, Marcus Garvey, the Voting Rights Act, and more. Book Condition : Fine; unmarked. .