BLUEBEARD
by WIGGIN, Kate Douglas
NY: Harper & Brothers, 1914. First Edition, printing B, with p. vii incorrectly paginated "vi." [BAL 22669]. 16mo., pictorial blue cloth, stamped in gilt; 58 pages. Herein lies the story of the miraculous discovery in a hat box of an unpublished opera by the late Richard Wagner, dealing in the most unique and climacteric manner with feminism, trial, marriage, bigamy and polygamy; its libretto and leit-motive.. Very Good (covers nice & bright with tiny, light spot on rear cover;... Read More
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REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM
by WIGGIN, Kate Douglas
Houghton, 1903. WIGGIN, Kate Douglas. REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, 1903. Small 8vo., decorative green cloth. First Editions, later issue, with the publisher's spine imprint 1/8-inch high and line 13 on page 327 reading "bricks glowing in the October sun." Very Good (covers nice, contents clean & tight; light ink name & date ["Mary Evans Buchanan, Christmas, 1903"] on the front endpaper). $50.00.
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BLUEBEARD: A MUSICAL FANTASY
by WIGGIN, Kate Douglas
NY: Harper & Brothers, 1914. First Edition, printing A, with p. vii so noted on the page. [BAL 22669]. Signed inscription from Wiggin on the front endpaper: "My one musical joke! Kate Douglas Wiggin.. 16mo., pictorial blue cloth, stamped in gilt; 58 pages. Herein lies the story of the miraculous discovery in a hat box of an unpublished opera by the late Richard Wagner, dealing in the most unique and climacteric manner with feminism, trial, marriage, bigamy and polygamy;... Read More
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REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM
by WIGGIN, KATE DOUGLAS
Houghton, 1903. WIGGIN, Kate Douglas. REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin, 1903. Sm. 8vo., pictorial green cloth. First Edition, later issue, with publisher's spine imprint 1/8-inch high and line 13 on page 327 reading "bricks, glowing in the October sun." A Merle Johnson High Spot of American Literature. Basis for the 1939 movie, starring Shirley Temple, Jack Haley and Randolph Scott. Signed inscription by Wiggin on the front endpaper: "Yours faithfully, Kate Douglas Wiggin." Very Good (bright, minor... Read More
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MAGIC CASEMENTS: A SECOND FAIRY BOOK
by WIGGIN, Kate Douglas
Doubleday, 1911. WIGGIN, Kate Douglas. [With Nora Archibald Smith]. MAGIC CASEMENTS: A SECOND FAIRY BOOK. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page and Co., 1911. Small 8vo., red cloth, stamped in gilt, top edge gilt. Later Printing. Very Good (gilt bright but some moderate soil covers). An uncommon title. $85.00.
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THE LIFE AND WORKS OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR
by WIGGINS, Lida Keck
J.L. Nichols & Company, 1907. WIGGINS, Lida Keck. THE LIFE AND WORKS OF PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR. Introduction By William Dean Howells. Naperville, Ill.: J.L. Nichols & Company, [1907]. Thick 8vo., decorative cranberry-colored cloth, stamped in black & white with a portrait of Dunbar in the center of the front cover; 430 pages. First Edition. Illustrated with more than 50 photographs and half-tone engravings. This book was sold by subscription and salesman's dummies sometimes come on the market. Thus, the... Read More
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VERGE OF GLORY
by WIGHT, Frederick
Harcourt, 1956. WIGHT, Frederick. VERGE OF GLORY. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Company, [1956]. 8vo., 8vo., green cloth in dust jacket; 311 pages. First Edition. A dramatic novel of Modigliani and Bohemian Paris written by an art professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. Signed presentation from Wight on the front endpaper: To Gov- with great expectations from one to art [week?]. F.S.W." With another smaller presentation in a darker ink and in an unknown hand above the one... Read More
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POETRY FOR PULPIT AND PLATFORM
by WIGLE, Hamilton
Toronto: William Briggs, 1911. First Edition. Signed presentation from Hamilton Wigle on front endpaper. 8vo., green cloth, stamped in gilt; 160 pages. Very Good (covers nice & bright; contents clean & tight).
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TOLD IN A CHINESE GARDEN
by WILCOX, Constance
Henry Holt, 1920. WILCOX, Constance. TOLD IN A CHINESE GARDEN AND FOUR OTHER FANTASTIC PLAYS FOR OUT-DOORS OR IN-DOORS. NY: Henry Holt, 1920. Small 4to., green cloth stamped in gilt. First Edition. Signed presentation by Wilcox on front endpaper: "To Mrs. Creelman, from Constance Wilcox. Christmas 1920. 52 Washington Mews, New York". Good (front cover bright, some discoloration rear cover, spine dull). $125.00.
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MODERN BAPTISTS
by WILCOX, James
The Dial Press, 1983. WILCOX, James. MODERN BAPTISTS. Garden City, NY: The Dial Press, 1983. 8vo., cloth & boards in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed by Wilcox on the front endpaper. Author's scarce first book and uncoomon signed. Near fine; minor wear & tiny tears (litttle soil) d/j. $125.00.
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IMAGERY, IDEAS, AND DESIGN IN SHELLEY'S ODE TO THE WEST WIND
by WILCOX, Stewart C.
[No Place]: Studies in Philology, 1950. First Edition. Reprinted from Studies in Philology, XLVII, 4, October1950. With a typed letter signed from Professor Shiv K. Kumar, with the Osmania University in India, to Wilcox saying he would like to include one of his articles on Shelley in an upcoming anthology of essays. with Wilcox's response in another typed letter. Wilcox was a professor at the University of Oklahoma. 8vo., printed wraps. 18 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean... Read More
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THE SOURCES, SYMBOLISM, AND UNITY OF SHELLEY'S SKYLARK
by WILCOX, Stewart C.
[No Place]: Studies In Philology, 1949. First Edition. Reprinted from "Studies in Philology," XLVI, 4. October, 1949. Although not indicated, this copy is from Wilcox's own library. He was an English professor at Oklahoma University and was a Shelley scholar. 8vo., printed wraps. 18 pages. Very Good (covers nice; contents clean & tight; little bumping lower end of spine).
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JERUSALEM
by WILDEN, Emil
The Rainbow Press, 1955. WILDEN, Emil and Daniel. JERUSALEM. NY: The Rainbow Press, 1955. 8vo., cloth. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wilden on the half-title page: "To Mrs. Walter O. Yankauer with the authors' respects and best wishes. Emil and Daniel Wilden." Very Good (with a lengthy ink notation by the former owner of the front endpaper). $45.00.
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TINSLEY'S BONES
by WILDE, Percival
Random House, 1942. WILDE, Percival. TINSLEY'S BONES. NY: Random House, [1942]. 8vo, tan cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wilde on front endpaper: "The owner of this book has asked me to write something funny in it. I comply: Gertrude Oppenheimer. Faithfully, Percival Wilde." Very Good (spine slightly cocked; small stain fore-edge); small nicks & tears (bit of soil) d/j. $175.00.
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THE ALCESTIAD
by WILDER, THORNTON
Harper & Row, 1977. WILDER, Thornton. THE ALCESTIAD OR A LIFE IN THE SUN. With A Satyr Play THE DRUNKEN SISTERS. NY: Harper & Row, [1977]. 8vo., printed wraps. Uncorrected Proof Copy. Uncommon. Very Good (moderate sunning & soil covers). $35.00.
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OUR TOWN-FROM STAGE TO SCREEN. In Theatre Arts, November, 1940
by WILDER, Thornton
In Theatre Arts Magazine, 1940. WILDER, Thornton. [With Sol Lesser]. OUR TOWN- FROM STAGE TO SCREEN: A CORRESPONDENCE. In Theatre Arts Magazine, November, 1940. Very Good (some wear). $10.00.
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HANDEDNESS: RIGHT AND LEFT
by WILE, Ira S.
Lothrop, 1934. WILE, Ira S. HANDEDNESS: RIGHT AND LEFT. Boston: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard & Co., 1934. 8vo., dark-green cloth, stamped in black. First Edition. Signed presentation by Wile on front endpaper: "To Bert and Joan and right warm good wishes to and for them. Ira S. Wile, Xmas 1934." Good (sunned spine, residue from bookplate removed front pastedown). $75.00.
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THE MAN TAKES A WIFE
by WILE, Ira S.
Greenberg, 1937. WILE, Ira S. THE MAN TAKES A WIFE: A STUDY OF MAN'S PROBLEMS IN AND THROUGH MARRIAGE. NY: Greenberg, [1937]. 8vo., rust-colored cloth stamped in dark-rust. First Edition. Signed presentation by Wile on front endpaper: "To Bert, the man, and Joan, the wife, with the tardy congratulations of Ira S. Wile. 10/21/37." Good (half-inch chip to head of spine). $50.00.
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WISCONSIN CENTENNIAL
by WILEY, Alexander
1948. WILEY, Alexander. WISCONSIN CENTENNIAL: EXHIBITION MAY 29, 1948-AUGUST 23, 1948. Washington, [DC]: United States Government Printing Office, 1948. Small 4to., printed wraps. First Edition. Very good. $15.00.
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QUEER STREET
by WILEY, John
Charles Scribner's Sons, 1928. WILEY, John. QUEER STREET. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1928. Small 8vo., blue cloth. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wiley on the front endpaper: To Bob and Betty, as a start for their new library with love from their friend, John Wiley. New York, March 29th 1928". Very Good (faint dampstain rear cover). $85.00.
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A Souvenir
by WILKENS, Mary E.
1885. WILKENS, Mary E. "A Souvenir." In Harper's New Monthly Magazine, March 1885. Very Good. $5.00.
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THE STAG AT EVE
by WILKINSON, Henry C.
Dorrance & Company, 1970. WILKINSON, Henry C. THE STAG AT EVE. Philadelphia: Dorrance & Company, [1970]. 8vo., red cloth in dust jacket. First Edition. Signed presentation from Wilkinson on front endpaper: "Henry Wilkinson, Southport, N.C. In the city of Bagdad lived Hakim the wise one. It was Hakim who said, in the market place the most prized merchandise is not for sale. What is this priceless possession, one asked. The integrity of him who sales said Hakim. Henry C.... Read More
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ASCENDING PECULIARITY: EDWARD GOREY ON EDWARD GOREY
by WILKIN, Karen
NY: Harcourt, Inc., 2001. First Edition, first printing. Signed on the title by Wilkin. Uncommon to find signed copies. 8vo., yellow boards in dust jacket; 292 pages. Illustrated.. Fine (covers nice; contents clean & tight); very nice d/j.
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THE DINGBAT OF ARCADY
by WILKINSON, Marguerite
The Macmillan Company, 1922. WILKINSON, Marguerite. THE DINGBAT OF ARCADY. NY: The Macmillan Company, 1922. Small 8vo., green cloth stamped in dark green & gilt. First Edition. An important association copy, inscribed to Scribner's magazine editor Robert Bridges. Signed presentation by Wilkinson on front endpaper: "For Mr. [Robert] Bridges, with all kind regards from Marguerite Wilkinson. March 17, 1922. This is the first copy of the first edition." On the acknowledgment page Wilkinson states: "My most cordial thanks for... Read More
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IN VIVID GARDENS
by WILKINSON, Marguerite
Samuel, 1911. WILKINSON, Marguerite. IN VIVID GARDENS: SONGS OF THE WOMAN SPIRIT. Boston: Samuel, French & Company, 1911. 12mo., white vellum & gray boards stamped in gilt. First Edition. A fairly uncommon book of poetry with some of the poems dealing with women's rights. Signed presentation from Wilkinson on a front blank page: "For Mrs. Lorini, A friend of ports, from her cordial friend, Margurerite Wilkinson. June 5, 1915." Very Good condition. $125.00.
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