Search Results: Authors starting with W from NWJBOOKS

Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 1989. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Gilt lettering and decoration on blue full leather covers. All edges gilt. Blue silk bookmark ribbon; 8vo, 529 pages.

London. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Author inscribed on the first free end paper: "To James Cramer Esq. from his Nephew, the Author". this is a child's history of toys by William Henry Cremer, Jr., a London toy shop owner, entertainer, and writer. In addition to this book he wrote children's books about the history of Easter Eggs and The Toys of The Little Folks of All Ages and Countries: or, The Toy Kingdom (See my listing of his "The Toys of The Little Folks of All Ages and Countries" book, which is also author inscribed). Bright gilt lettering & decoration on blue silk covered boards. All edges gilt. 6-3/4" x 5-1/4", 56pp., each page illustrated. ca. 1870. Delicate silk spine ends, sides & corners worn. Contents fine. Scarce.

London. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Author inscribed on the first free end paper: "To James Piersen Esq. from his Nephew, the Author". this is a child's history of toys by William Henry Cremer, Jr., a London toy shop owner, entertainer, and writer. In addition to this book he wrote children's books about the history of Easter Eggs and St. Valentines Day & Valentines (See my listing of his "St. Valentine's Day and Valentines" book, which is also author inscribed). Bright gilt lettering & decoration on blue silk covered boards. All edges gilt. 6-3/4" x 5-1/4", 56pp., each page illustrated. ca. 1870. Delicate silk spine ends, sides & corners worn. Contents fine. Scarce.

Austin, TX: Eakin Press, 1995. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Author signed on the half-title page. Gilt lettering on red covers in a white & blue pictorial dust jacket. 8vo, 238pp.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1965. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Gilt lettering on black cloth covered boards in a black dust jacket. 8vo, 583pp. 2nd. printing.

New York: Harper & Row, 1978. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First printing. Blue lettering on red & blue covers in a red pictorial dust jacket. 8vo, 222pp.

Ephrata, PA: Science Press, 1977. Limited Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. Author W. Fred Kinsey, III inscribed on the title page, with a 7/22/78 date. This is a Science Press Keepsake publication, distributed to customers and friends for Christmas. This numbered edition, limited to 900 copies, features the work of archaeologist W. Fred Kinsey, III. 9-1/4 x 10-3/4" size. 125pp. Enclosed with the book is an appraisal letter from Gary L. Fogelman (Editor/Publisher of Indian-Artifact Magazine) about LeRoy Funk's Indian Artifact Collection (value estimated at $8000 to $10000 in 1983). The book cover is slightly rubbed at the bottom edge & corners.

Ephrata, PA: Science Press, 1977. Limited Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. W. Fred Kinsey, III inscribed on the title page, with a 2/14/78 date. This is a Science Press Keepsake publication, distributed to customers and friends for Christmas. This numbered edition, limited to 900 copies, features the work of archaeologist W. Fred Kinsey, III. 9-1/4 x 10-3/4" size. 125pp. Enclosed with the book are: The"New Publication" tri-fold announcement of this limited edition book; and a 2019 LNP Jack Brubaker newspaper clipping about the Susquehannock Indians. The book cover is slightly rubbed at the bottom edge & corners.

Ephrata, PA: Science Press, 1986. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This is a Science Press Keepsake publication, distributed to customers and friends for Christmas. This limited edition of 1200 copies addresses history as well as special programs, archaeology, astronomy, botany, conchology, entomology, ethnology, geology & mineralogy, mammalogy, ornithology, paleontology, exhibit preparation, the arts, and wildflowers. 9-1/4 x 10-3/4" size. Red mark on the top edge.

St. Louis, MO: Clayton Publishing House, 1977. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Poor. Association copy. Author signed on a large presentation bookplate on the first free end paper: "In Recognition of Eugene A. Brodeen Who has known what it means to find no room in the brotherhood, but who also knows that life, mission and ministry continue beyond the security of an organization. In the hope we all share in Jesus Christ, our Brother and Pastor. (Signed) Frederick W. Danker, Department of Exegetical Theology, New Testament, Concordia Seminary in Exile, St. Louis, Missouri". Reader, please note the Eugene A. Brodeen was the President of the New England Synod of the Lutheran Church in America. Gilt lettering on black cloth covered boards in a red decorative dust jacket. 4to, 377pp.

Silver Spring, MD: International Society for Japanese Philately, 1969. Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. I.S.J.P. Monograph 3. White pictorial covers. 4to, 31pp.

Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1973. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Gilt lettering on textured brown covers. 4to, 3123pp.

Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, Inc. Beaux Arts Edition,, 2000. Hardcover. As New. Padded white leatherette covers with a raised U.S. Navy emblem mounted on the front cover. Heavy 10-1/4" x 14-1/2" (folio size) book with 352 well illustrated pages.

Middlebury, VT: Paul S. Eriksson, 1981. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Author inscribed on the half-title page verso: "June 9, 1987 To Major Pat Patterson Having served in two wars & kept 'em flying for the Air Corps/Air Force you know the value of fraternity - one of the values I write about. It took a lot of this between your pilots & crew to maintain your P-38's & P-51's to keep them combat ready. For us POW's we also needed that bond to combat the enemy in the battle for our minds. Hope you enjoy reading about the barbed wire side of the fight. Respectfully, Capt. John W. Thornton". A note, included with the book, says: "Dear Dad, Thought you'd enjoy your own copy of this book. Capt. Thornton is a most impressive man and a good friend. As an aviator, he was extremely interested in your experiences with the P-38's & P-51's. ... One last note - all profits… Read More

York, PA: George Shumway, 1992. Hardcover. As New/As New. Gilt spine lettering on tan covers in a tan dust jacket. 9-1/4"x 12-1/4". 201 pages. 6th. edition.

Lancaster, PA: Fulton Bank, 1982. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Silver lettering on red wraps. 10" X 8-1/2", 46pp.

novato, CA: Presidio Press, 1983. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. This book has a wonderful inscription by the author - one Ploesti veteran to another: "To Lt. Alan Wolfley - A six time uninvited visitor to the target known as Ploesti With best wishes from another bombardier Leroy W Newby 1/6/85". Gilt lettering on black covers in a pictorial dust jacket. Map end papers. 8vo, 253pp. he dust jacket is edge & corner torn.

Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1978. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/No Jacket. Blue lettering on tan covers. Tall 8vo, 272pp.

Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1950. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Gilt on blue covers in a blue & white dust jacket. 8vo, 358 pages. 2-28-50 date written on the first free end paper. Attractive bookplate of Margaret V. Fogelman on the inside of the front cover, over a gift inscription. Dust jacket price clipped and chipped on the top edge.

University Park, PA: Pennsylvania Historical Association, 1956. Soft cover. Very Good. Tan covers. 8vo, 122pp.