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Wharton, Edith
The Glimpses of the Moon
The Glimpses of the Moon
This edition belonged to Walter Berry, who left the handwritten note 'advanced copy', as he procured a copy one month before its public release. He wrote 'W. July 22nd 1922. E.' inside the book and left corrections on pages 341 and 351.
The book…
The book…
Whitman, Walt
Leaves of Grass: Including Sands at Seventy, Good Bye my Fancy, Old Age Echoes, and A Backward Glance O'er Travel'd Roads
Inside front cover bears the inscription "'Who can stray from me? I follow you whoever you are from the present hour.' Washington April 1898," which Ramsden attributes to Walter Berry. Book appears to be in delicate condition, with water stains…
Wharton, Edith
Summer:
A Novel
Summer:
A Novel
This edition is signed and dated " W. from E. August 1917". This is Edith Wharton signing the book to Walter Berry. Wharton's credentials under the author title, "author of "The Reef" "The House of Mirth" Etc". Ramsden mentions there could be many…
Wharton, Edith
The Greater Inclination
The Greater Inclination
The book cover is black, with the title and an intricate design engraved in gold. The intricate design is contained within a rectangle that takes up a majority of the cover page. The title page includes the same intricate design as the front cover…
Wharton, Edith
The Reef
Book is Walter Berry's copy. Contains an inscription by Wharton from the month of its publication, "W.V.R.B November 1912." Another marking is the abbreviation "KC" in pencil found underneath Wharton's inscription.
Wharton, Edith
Twelve poems
Twelve poems
This book has hardcover with cloth binding and this book is signed by Edith Wharton. It is copy number 55 (of 130 copies), 100 of which were made available for sale, printed on handmade paper. Bookseller's marks / comments in pencil added to interior…
Whitman, Walt
Drum Taps
Hardbound with silver-tone embossed title design. First edition, second issue. Ramsden notes that it bears an inscription from Walter Berry reading "Alice Warder." Alice Warder's bookplate is affixed to a sheet of paper and mounted in the front cover…
Wharton, Edith
Artemis to ActÆon and Other Verse
Walter Berry's copy; contains an inscription by Edith Wharton, "W. E." Within the contents list there are four poems ticked. Some passages are marked. There is a newspaper review of the volume laid in at the front.
Wharton, Edith
The Descent of Man and Other Stories
The Descent of Man and Other Stories
Walter Berry's copy, complete with his ownership signature in the top left corner. It includes an illustration of vines, pillars, and angels. The illustration is done in red. This illustration was only included in the first edition.
Sorel, Albert
L'Europe Et La Revolution Francais
L'Europe Et La Revolution Francais
Fourteenth edition. Blue quarter morocco with flat spines. Comes from Walter Berry's library. This is the first of eight volumes.
Rolland, Romain
Vie de Tolstoi
Vie de Tolstoi
The book is bound in blue morocco leather by Stroobants. This copy, owned once by Walter Berry, bears his handwritten initials, "W.v. R.B," as well as Edith Wharton's bookplate. Tucked inside is a lottery or raffle ticket ("tombola"), which,…
Rolland, Romain
Vie de Tolstoἳ
Bound in quarter green morocco leather with gilt decorations. The intials "W.v.R.B." are written in pencil on the verso fly on the top left corner, indicating that Walter Berry was the original owner. This book is part of a series of books from the…
Rossetti, Dante Gabriel
The Collect Works of Dante Gabriel Rossetti
The Collect Works of Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Volume II (of II). The book is covered in dark blue cloth with gilt stamped decorations. The flyleaves have a decorative pattern with flowers/plants. An inscription that reads "Edith Wharton 1895" is on the title page, written by Walter Berry.
Rossetti, Dante Gabriel
The Collected Works of Rossetti
The Collected Works of Rossetti
Volume I (of II). The book is covered in dark blue cloth with gilt stamped decorations. There is some water damage visible on the cover. The flyleaves have a decorative pattern with flowers/plants. There is a book seller's mark written in pencil on…