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Wells, H.G.
Kipps, Vol. I
Kipps, Vol. I
"The Story of a Simple Soul."
Half-bound in fawn-colored cloth, with Morroco leather labels.
The book follows the story of Arthur "Artie" Kipps, who is orphaned and lives with his Aunt and Uncle. Wharton was friendly with Wells and owned…
Half-bound in fawn-colored cloth, with Morroco leather labels.
The book follows the story of Arthur "Artie" Kipps, who is orphaned and lives with his Aunt and Uncle. Wharton was friendly with Wells and owned…
Trollope, Anthony
An Autobiography
An Autobiography
The first (and only) volume of two. The red cover has some small holes, possibly from a mouse or moths. Includes an illustration of the author. The inner spine is decaying, and the title page has dark age spots. The handwritten numbers '30.9' appear…
Trollope, Anthony
Thackeray
Thackeray
Includes an inscription reading, 'Edith Jones June 3rd, 1879'. This book is a biography about William Makepeace Thackeray, another English writer, and is a part of the series English Men on Letters.
Trollope, Anthony
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
Volume four of eight.
Trollope, Anthony
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
Third volume of eight, and the third book in the Chronicles series, entitled Doctor Throne. This book is signed, 'Wharton'. The plot revolves around a romance between two lovers, ending in their marriage.
Trollope, Anthony
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
Volume two of eight in the collection. This book contains the first two novels of the series, The Warden and Barchester Towers. Second volume of two.
Trollope, Anthony
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
Volume one of eight. This book contains the first two novels of the series, The Warden and Barchester Towers, told in two volumes. Includes an illustration captioned, ''A hundred years!' ejaculated the Archdeacon'. Spine and inner spine are worn and…
Thomson, Basil
The Criminal
The Criminal
This is a novel by the English author Basil Thompson, who derived much of his writing influence from his time as a British intelligence officer.
Thompson, Francis
Sister-Songs
Sister-Songs
Includes Edith Wharton's bookplate. Lawrence Housman illustrated the book. The inscription reads, 'To Mrs. Wharton This poem of Thompson's from hers and his gratefully W.M. [Wilfred Meynell] Aug 1901'. This is a book of poetry from the English…
Thompson, Francis
Poems
Poems
Fourth edition. Includes two of Edith Wharton's bookplates, and signed, 'Edith Wharton Feb. 1895'. Page 56 has markings. Laurence Housman contributed designs. This book is a collection of poems from the doctor-turned-opium-addicted-writer, Thompson.
Shore, W. Teignmouth
Charles Dickens and His Friends
Signed 'Wharton' by Edward Wharton. Second impression. Contains many illustrations. Has many mold spots. This is a collection of stories about Charles Dickens, weaved together from many anecdotes from friends.
Shakespeare, William
Shakespeare's Sonnets
Shakespeare's Sonnets
Eleventh edition. Dent's pocket edition. Cover's corners have worn through the cloth binding. Cover has the golden image of a bird with a scepter above a crest with an arrow. Includes the photograph of G. F. Watt's Love Triumphs. Many sonnets, lines,…
Shaftesbury, Anthony, Earl of
Characteristicks. Volume III. Miscellaneous Reflections on the preceding Treatises, and other Critical Subjects. A Notion of the Tableature, or Judgement of Hurcules.
Characteristicks. Volume III. Miscellaneous Reflections on the preceding Treatises, and other Critical Subjects. A Notion of the Tableature, or Judgement of Hurcules.
Fifth edition texts, printed by John Baskerville. Third of three volumes. Full contemporary calf. Cover has gilded borders, spine, and emblem of a crown atop swirls. Inside cover has both bookplates of Edith Wharton and the Bibliotheque de Rosny. The…
Shaftesbury, Anthony, Earl of
Characteristicks. Volume II. An Inquiry Concerning Virtue and Merit. The Moralists; a Philosophical Rhapsody.
Characteristicks. Volume II. An Inquiry Concerning Virtue and Merit. The Moralists; a Philosophical Rhapsody.
Fifth edition texts, printed by John Baskerville. Second of three volumes. Full contemporary calf. Cover has gilded borders, spine, and emblem of a crown atop swirls. Inside cover has both bookplates of Edith Wharton and the Bibliotheque de Rosny.…
Shaftesbury, Anthony, Earl of
Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, and Time
Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, and Time
Fifth edition text, printed by John Baskerville. First of three volumes. Full contemporary calf. Cover has gilded borders, spine, and emblem of a crown atop swirls. Inside cover has both bookplates of Edith Wharton and the Bibliotheque de Rosny.…