AMERICAN BOY
by WATSON, Larry
Milkweed Editions, 2011. WATSON, Larry. AMERICAN BOY. [Minnneapolis, Minnesota]: Milkweed Editions, [2011]. 8vo., boards in dust jacket; 251 pages. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Watson on title page. Fine in fine d/j. $25.00.
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THE HERALDS OF THE DAWN: A PLAY IN EIGHT SCENES
by WATSON, William
John Lane, 1912. WATSON, William. THE HERALDS OF THE DAWN: A PLAY IN EIGHT SCENES. NY: John Lane, 1912. Small 8vo., green cloth stamped in gilt. First Edition. Very Good (bright). $50.00.
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GLIMPSES O' LANG SYNE
by WATSON, William
William Smith/ The Bon Accord Press, 1903. WATSON, William. GLIMPSES O' AULD LANG SYNE. Aberdeen: William Smith/ The Bon Accord Press, 1903. Small 8vo., green cloth stamped in gilt, top edge gilt; 133 pages. First Edition. Watson [1858-1935] was an English poet, popular for the political content of his poetry. He was a strong candidate for Poet Laureate but, because of his opposition to the Boer War, he was passed over for Alfred Austin. Signed presentation from Watson on... Read More
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IN POETS' CORNER: A BOOK OF BALLADS AND VERSE
by WATT, Lauchlan Maclean
Hodder and Stoughton, 1910. WATT, Lauchlan Maclean. IN POETS' CORNER: A BOOK OF BALLADS AND VERSE. London: Hodder and Stoughton, [1910]. 8vo., off-white & green cloth stamped in gilt. First Edition. Signed presentation by Watt on front pastedown: "Mrs. Lawson, with Hector's love, [illegible word] Christmas wishes & the Author's compliments." Very good (light soil covers). $85.00.
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FOUR WAGONS WEST: THE STORY OF SEATTLE
by WATT, Roberta Frye
Binfords and Mort, 1931. GUSTIN, Paul. WATT, Roberta Frye. FOUR WAGONS WEST: THE STORY OF SEATTLE. Illustrations by Paul Gustin. Portland, Ore.: Binfords and Mort, [1931]. 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Watt on the title page: "I hope Lt. Col. Ford will enjoy reading the story of pioneer Seattle as much as I enjoyed writing it, Roberta Frye Watt." Very Good (little browning to title page, ink presentation to Lt. Col. Dwayne K.... Read More
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THE RITZ
by WATTS, Stephen
The Bodley Head, 1963. WATTS, Stephen. THE RITZ. London: The Bodley Head, [1963]. 8vo., boards in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Watts on front endpaper, to American author Anita Loos, who is mentioned in the book: "To Anita Loos, with best wishes, plus gratitiude for your kind interest & help. Stephen Watts. October 1963." With the red Loos estate stamp on the front endpaper. Loos had the habit of marking pages she was interested in with paper... Read More
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VICTORIA ALBERT MUSEUM METALWORK: ENGLISH SCOTTISH IRISH SILVERSMITHS
by WATTS, W.W.
His Majesty's Stationary office, 1920. WATTS, W.W. VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM DEPARTMENT OF METALWORK: CATALOGUE OF ENGLISH SILVERSMITHS' WORK (WITH SCOTTISH AND IRISH) CIVIL AND DOMESTIC. London: His Majesty's Stationary office, 1920. Small 4to, cloth. First Edition. Very Good. $45.00.
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ONE MAN'S METER
by WATT, W.W.
Rinehart & Co, 1959. WATT, W.W. ONE MAN'S METER. NY: Rinehart & Co., [1959]. 8vo., cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Review Copy with inserted review slip. Very Good; (modest fading & soil) in d/j. $25.00.
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SQUARE YOUR SETS
by WAUDBY, Marion & George
Woodbury, NJ: American Squares, 1950. Second Edition. The real first printing appears to be scarce!. Signed presentation from the authors on the title page: "To Dougie. Square Dancing Yours, Marion & George// Double W, 1955." The entire ink presentation is in one hand, probably Marion's? A scarce book in the first edition, especially signed! George and Marion Waudby are leading figures in the early years of organized square dancing. In 1949, square and round dance lessons were started by... Read More
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A SPY IN THE FAMILY: AN EROTIC COMEDY
by WAUGH, Alec
NY: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 1970. First Edition, first printing. Interesting signed presentation from Waugh on the front endpaper: “To the greatest love of my life- Alec.” Although not noted anywhere, this book is from the library Collier Young [1908-1980], who was a screenwriter/producer and worked on many films in the 1950s before becoming a tv writer/producer of shows like “Ironside” and “The Wild, Wild West.” He was married five times, with his wives including actress/director Ida Lupino from... Read More
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FUEL FOR THE FLAME: A NOVEL SET IN THE ORIENT
by WAUGH, Alec
NY: Farrar, Straus And Cudahy, 1960. First Edition. Inscribed by Waugh on the front endpaper, in his usual diminutive handwriting: "With best wishes Alec Waugh/ 1960/." A novel by the older brother of novelist Evelyn Waugh. 8vo., gray cloth in dust jacket; 468 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight but little browning to edges of poor-quality paper); few tiny tears & extremely tiny holes d/j.
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OFFICERS AND GENTLEMEN
by WAUGH, EVELYN
Little, 1955. WAUGH, Evelyn. OFFICERS AND GENTLEMEN Boston: Little, Brown, [1955]. Small 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket. First American Edition. Near fine (contents clean & tight); very nice (minor soil but no chips or tears; $3.75 price is present) d/j. $50.00.
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U.S. GRANT: AMERICAN HERO, AMERICAN MYTH
by WAUGH, John
The University of North Carolina Press, 2009. WAUGH, Joan. U.S. GRANT: AMERICAN HERO, AMERICAN MYTH. Chapel Hill, NC: The University of North Carolina Press, [2009]. Small quarto, cloth and boards in dust jacket. First Edition, later printing. Signed by Waugh on half-title page. Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. Very Good; minor wear d/j. Hard to find signed copies! $50.00.
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MENNYMS ALONE
by WAUGH, Sylvia
Greenwillow Books, 1996. WAUGH, Sylvia. MENNYMS ALONE. NY: Greenwillow Books, [1996]. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Waugh on the plate tipped to the dedication page. Fine in like d/j. $50.00.
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MENNYMS ALIVE
by WAUGH, Sylvia
Greenwillow Books, 1996. WAUGH, Sylvia. MENNYMS ALIVE. NY: Greenwillow Books, [1996]. 8vo., cloth and boards in dust jacket. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Waugh on a bookplate tipped to the half-title page. Fine in d/j. $50.00.
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THE MENNYMS
by WAUGH, Sylvia
Greenwillow Books, 1993. WAUGH, Sylvia. THE MENNYMS. NY: Greenwillow Books, [1993]. 8vo., blue cloth and boards in dust jacket. First Edition, first printing. Signed by Waugh on a bookplate tipped to the title page. Fine in d/j. $75.00.
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VERSIFLAGE
by WAXMAN, Percy
The H.K. Fly Company, 1922. WAXMAN, Percy. VERSIFLAGE. NY: The H.K. Fly Company, [1922]. 8vo., cloth and boards. First Edition. Signed presentation from Waxman on front endpaper: "To Paul Block with the good wishes of The Author Christmas 1922". Good (some edgewear). $85.00.
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SCOTTISH CLAN & FAMILY ENCYCLOPEDIA
by WAY, George
[NY]: HarperCollins Publishers, 1994. First Edition, later printing. Histories & Heraldic details of more than 300 best-known clans & families in Scotland. “The definitive single-volume reference work on the Scottish clans.”. Thick small quarto; red cloth in dust jacket; 512 pages. Forward by the Earl of Elgin KT Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. Illustrated.. Very Good (covers nice & bright; contents clean & tight); very minor wear d/j. A nice copy!
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WISEMAN: THE AWAKENING
by WAYNE, Levi
[Bloomington, Indiana: 1stBooks;, 2004. First Edition. Author's first novel. Signed presentation on the front endpaper by Wayne: "May your journey be long, your ventures bolde, and may your paths ever lead to the fulfillment of your dreams Levi Wayne.. 8vo., blue cloth in dust jacket; 418 pages. Near fine (covers nice; contents clean & tight with little browning endpapers); very nice d/j.
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BEYOND SURVIVAL
by WAYS, Max
Harper & Brothers, 1959. WAYS, Max. BEYOND SURVIVAL. Foreword by Henry R. Luce. NY: Harper & Brothers, [1959]. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation by Ways on front endpaper: "For Jack Mulligan from Max Ways." Near fine; minor wear & soil d/j. $35.00.
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ANNA WEISER MUHLENBERG: A MORNING STAR IN THE DESTINY OF A CONTINENT
by W.C.H.
1916. W.C.H. ANNA WEISER MUHLENBERG: A MORNING STAR IN THE DESTINY OF A CONTINENT. 8vo., printed wraps. First Edition. Very Good (some wear). $75.00.
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ANNA WEISER MUHLENBERG: A MORNING STAR IN THE DESTINY OF A CONTINENT
by W.C.H.
Leader Publishing, 1916. W.C.H. ANNA WEISER MUHLENBERG: A MORNING STAR IN THE DESTINY OF A CONTINENT. Shamokin, PA: Leader Publishing, [1916]. 8vo., printed wraps. First Edition. Very Good (some wear, soil). $50.00.
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HER CLOSED HANDS
by WEALE, Putnam
The Macmillan Company, 1927. WEALE, Putnam. HER CLOSED HANDS. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1927. Small 8vo., yellow cloth, stamped in black. First Edition. Putnam Weale is a pseudonym of Bertram Lenox Simpson. Very Good (moderate soil to covers; contents clean & tight). $35.00.
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THE BULB BOOK
by WEATHERS, John
WEATHERS, John. THE BULB BOOK: OR BULBOUS AND TUBEROUS PLANTS FOR THE OPEN AIR, STOVE, AND GREENHOUSE. CONTAINING PARTICULARS AS TO DESCRIPTIONS, CULTURE, PROPAGATION, ETC., OF PLANTS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD HAVING BULBS, CORMS, TUBERS, OR RHIZOMES, (ORCHIDS EXCLUDED). Illustrated by the Author. NY: E.P. Dutton, [no date]. Small 4to., green cloth stamped in gilt. First Edition. Very Good (some sunning spine). $50.00.
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AMERICAN CHURCHES AND THE NEGRO
by WEATHERFORD, W.D.
Boston: Christopher Publishing Publishing house, 1957. First Edition. Signed inscription from Weatherford on the front endpaper: “Christianity as a religion is opposed to opportunism p. 300. Sincerely, W.D. Weatherford. July 28, 1957.” Willis Duke Weatherford was an educator, religious leader, writer, and social pioneer who was active in the student YMCA movement. His position from 1902 to 1919 s international student secretary for the colleges of the South and Southwest required almost constant travel, periodically visiting the approximately two... Read More
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