Trial of Charles M. Jefferds for Murder, at New York, December 1861
by Wilbour, Charles
New York: Ross & Tousey, 1910. 234 pp. Wraps detached and are worm and stained. Jefferds shot and killed his step-father on the streets of New York City. A second man was killed trying to stop the crime. Jefferds was acquitted but was found guilty for killing the other man and was murder in prison. McDade, 513.
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Trial of Charles M. Jeffers for Murder at New York, December, 1861
by Wilbour, Charles E.
New York: Ross & Tousey, 1862. 234pp. Front wrap off but present, with several contemporary newspaper articles about the trial. First aquited, Jeffers was found guilty in a second trial and was murdered while in Sing Sing.
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Faith of the Pioneers
by Wilcox, Francis M.
Washington, D.C.: Review & Herald Publishing Co, 1920. Paper wraps. With Daniells, Arthur G. The Teachings of the Spirit of Prophecy on These Questions. 64 pp. Creased.
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The Modern Chess Problem
by Wiliams, Philip
Philadelphia: David McKay, 1912. 252 pp. 2nd edition. Good condition in blue cloth.
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Wisdom, A Poem
by [Wilkinson, Edward]
Providence: H.H. Brown, Printer, 1830. Paper wraps. 23 pp, in plain wraps.
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An Address in Latin by Joseph Willard, President and a Discourse in English by David Tappan delivered before the University in Cambridge Feb. 21, 1800 in Solemn Commemoration of Gen. George Washington
by Willard, Joseph
[Charlestown], MA, 1800. 44 pp. Removed.
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Incidents in White Mountain History...To Which is Added an Accurate Guide
by Willey, Rev. Benjamin
Boston: Nathaniel Noyes, 1857. Hardcover. Fourth thousand. 324 pp with numerous illustrations. Cloth binding a little faded.
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Abridgment of Penal Statues
by Addington. William
London: W. Stratham & M. Woodhall, 1775. Hardcover. 558 pp plus index and errata...Quarter leather over marbled boards. Boards are worn. Front cover loose at top.
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How to Out-Think Your Opponent
by Prof. Al. Williams
San Francisco: John J. Newbegin, 1918. Training manual on how to neutralize threats in close combat both armed and unarmed. Some foxing and wear to the dust jacket.
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Fall River. An Authentic Narrative, by the author of "Tales, National, Revolutionary, &c. &c
by Williams, Catherine
Boston: Lilly, Wait & Co., 1834. 198 pp. Fair condition with soiled and stained boards. The interior has stains and soiling, and the frontispiece has been neatly colored—the grim take on the murder of Sarah Cornell by her minister. McDade: 40.
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New York: As It Is In 1833 and Citizen's Advertising Directory
by Williams, Edwin
New York: J. Disturnell, 1833. 224pp. Spine crudely replaced at some point, the edge on one page has a chip that does not touch the text. This includes the fine folding map which is in very good condition with a minor repair on the verso. A scarce New York City directory and guide. American imprints. 20423.
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Worcester & Western R.R. Summer Arrangement for the West & Canada, via Albany, Buffalo, &c. The Only Direct Route
by Williams, George
Boston: Boston & Worcester Railroad, 1853. Broadside. 7"x 11". Top edge a with minor crumpling. This broadsheet lists times for trains from Boston to Albany where you can take trains to Western New York, Ohio, and other points west. or catch a steamer in Buffalo. The verso has a map of various routes west as far as Wisconsin and Missouri.
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In The Clutch of Circumstance My Own Story By A Burglar
by [Williams, Henry]
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1922. Hardcover. 272 pp. Long inscription to Jessica Bronson on front free endpaper. The endpaper is loose with tear on edge. A typed page Appleton Book Chat Jan. 1923 about the author and also a business card taped in from B. Chisom -International Prison Commission with a note stating that Bronson knew Williams from her prison work. Among the houses he burgled was Mark Twain's.
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The Commentaries Upon Original Writs Where Most Of The Cases....The First Part (All That Was Published)
by Hughes William
London: Printed for the Roycroft for Henry Twyford, and John Place, 1655. Hardcover. 272 pp. Ex library. Cloth buckram binding.
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The Soul of a Pioneer
by Williamson, Joseph Blake
Rushville, Ohio: George E. Kalb, Printer, 1924. Paper wraps. 249pp. Good condition. The story, which according to the author, is based on facts, centers around an old log church.
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The Tourist's Map of the State of New York
by Williams, William
Utica, N.Y.: William Williams, 1827. Good condition with some wear. This is the first edition which was followed numerous editions.
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Report pf the Committee Appointed by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Portland, to Investigate the Causes and Consequences of the Riot, on the Evening of June, 1855
by Willis, William
Portland: Benjamin D. Peck, 1855. 50 pp. Wraps soiled, worn and minor stains. A scarce report on the riots over laws prohibiting alcohol use in Port except for medical purpose. The Mayor Neal Dow was a major Temperance advocate and when the public heard that the city government was hoarding alcohol resident began to riot. Dow ordered shots to be fired into the crowd and a man was killed and the crowd was dispersed. The next year this early... Read More
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The Kingdom of God Delineated
by Wilson, J.L.
Paper wraps. A Sermon Preached in the First Presbyterian Church. Published by Request of the Session, May 1842. 22pp. The sermon offers a detailed plan to divide the city into five districts to raise money for Missions. Wilson, 1774-1846, is noted for his successful prosecuting of Lyman Beecher for heresy.
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A Full History of the Eventful Life, Crimes, Confessions, Repentance
by Wilson, John M.
Norristown: W.A. Leopold, 1887. 110 pp. rear cover tattered and front cover stained. Spine reinforced with cloth. Fair condition. McDade: 1108. Wilson was small in stature but was able to murder the farmer who he worked for and cut up his body. He blamed the rum. Scarce.
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They Call Them Camisoles
by Wilson, Wilma
Los Angles, CA: Lymanhouse, 1940. 271 pp. Scarce in dust jacket. The jacket is worn and tattered with part of the lower right corner adhered to the front corner. Wilson was committed to an insane asylum by her mother for alcoholism. She recounts her four months in the asylum with humor and stick drawings. The title page has a manuscript inscription "Such an uxorious device" which is taken from page 250. A very scarce title. PBA had one without... Read More
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History of the Pennsylvania Railroad Department of the Young Men's Christain Association of Philadelphia
by Wilson, William Bender
Philadelpha: Stephen Greene Company, Printers, 1911. 95 pages illustrated. Rear hinge just starting to crack.
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Three Poems
by Winters, Yvor
Cummington Press, mlm. Paper wraps. Small Press-Will Ransom. Winters, Yvor. Three Poems. The Cummington Press, mlm. 8 pages with marbled wraps. With library record label of Will Ransom. Very good condition.
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Charles Manson: Love Letters to a Secret Disciple
by Sy Wizinski
Indiana: Moonmad Press, 1976. 219 pp. Hardcover with dust jacket. Jacket is not clipped. Very light rubbing to the jacket around corners, edges, and spine. Two small brown spots on the inside of the back of the jacket. Signed by the author; "Best Wishes, Sy Wizinski.
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Criminal Lawyer
by Wood, Arthur Lewis
New Haven: College & University Press, 1967. 335 pp. Good in jacket.
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Differences Between Certain of the North American Indian Tribes
by Woodbury, George and Edna
Denver, CO: State Historical Society of Colorado, 1932. Woodbury, George and Edna Differences Between Certain of the North American Indian Tribes As Shown by a Microscopical Study of Their Head Hair The Denver, Colorado: 1932 37 pages Inscribed by George Woodbury General wear, else good.
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