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Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Essays
Essays
First series (i.e. volume 1 of 2).
New, revised edition. Several essays have been marked and underlined.
New, revised edition. Several essays have been marked and underlined.
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…
Meynell, Francis
The Week-End Book
The Week-End Book
This book's title page is lacking an author but is sandwiched with very elaborately designed pages. The book itself is an anthology that offers advice on things to do with your leisure time.
Weismann, August
The Evolution Theory, Vol. II
The Evolution Theory, Vol. II
Bound in leather. On the title page, it notes that it was translated with the help of J. Arthur Thompson and Margaret R. Thompson. Weismann promoted Charles Darwin's theories of natural selection and evolution.
Weismann, August
The Evolution Theory, Vol. I
Bound in leather. On the title page, it notes that it was translated with the help of J. Arthur Thompson and Margaret R. Thompson. Weismann promoted Charles Darwin's theories of natural selection and evolution.
Wells, H.G.
Marriage
Marriage
Title page includes a quote from Wells's personal correspondence: "And the Poor Dears haven't the shadow of a doubt they will live happily ever afterwards."
As one of H.G. Wells' longest novels, this book follows the lives of Marjorie Pope and…
As one of H.G. Wells' longest novels, this book follows the lives of Marjorie Pope and…
Wheeler, William. A
An Explanatory and Pronouncing Dictionary of the Noted Names of Fiction; Including Also: Familiar Psuedonyms, Surnames Bestowed on Eminent Men, and Analogous Popular Appellations often referred to in Literature and Conversation
An Explanatory and Pronouncing Dictionary of the Noted Names of Fiction; Including Also: Familiar Psuedonyms, Surnames Bestowed on Eminent Men, and Analogous Popular Appellations often referred to in Literature and Conversation
Two book plates inside the front cover. The top one reads, "Edith Wharton. Pavillon Colombe. Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt." The lower one reads, "Land's End. Ex Libris Edith Wharton," and includes a small image of a ship. Signed: "E.N. Jones From Mrs.…
Wheeler, H.F.B. & Bradley, A.M.
Napoleon and the Invasion of England: The Story of the Great Terror, With Numerous Illustrations from Contemporary Prints, Caricatures, Etc. Eight in Color. Two Volumes. Vol. II
Napoleon and the Invasion of England: The Story of the Great Terror, With Numerous Illustrations from Contemporary Prints, Caricatures, Etc. Eight in Color. Two Volumes. Vol. II
Cover is worn with a faded gold seal. Title page is torn and and discolored in the lower right corner. Illustrated.
Wharton, Edith
The Touchstone
“Saltwood Castle” is written in pencil on the first page. The title page states that Wharton is also the author of The Greater Inclination. This page also includes an intricate design in red ink, similar to that of the one in The Greater Inclination,…
Wharton, Edith
The Greater Inclination and The
Touchstone
The Greater Inclination and The
Touchstone
This edition combines two separate pieces of work by Wharton, The Greater Inclination and The Touchstone, into one book. On the first page in pencil penmanship are the labels, “The Garden House,” and “Saltwood.” White and brown aging spots are…
Melish, Lawson McClung
The Biography of the Collected Writings of Edith Wharton
The Biography of the Collected Writings of Edith Wharton
Contains an inscription from the author on the fly, written in blue ink: "For Mrs Wharton. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be your bibliographer. Lawson McClung Melish February 23, 1927.” Some evidence of dampstain and water damage is…
Davis, Owen and Donald Davis
Ethan Frome: A Dramatization of Edith Wharton's Novel
Ethan Frome: A Dramatization of Edith Wharton's Novel
An adaption of Wharton's novel for the stage. Includes a new forward by Wharton. An error has been marked in pencil in the forward.Title page indicates that this edition was "suggested by a dramatization by Lowell Barrington"
Akins. Zoë and Edith Wharton
The Old Maid
The Old Maid
A dramatic adaption of Wharton's novella. Ramsden states that there are “23 holographic corrections" included in the text. The Front Cover is black with gold letters of the title and author’s names.The next page just has the name of the story on it,…
Wharton, Edith
A Backward Glance
A Backward Glance
Bound in black leather with gilt-stamped decorations (Wharton's signature) on the cover. Tipped in at the front, there is a list of "Misprints" in Wharton's hand. However, none of the listed corrections were successfully incorporated into subsequent…
Wharton, Edith
The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories
The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories
A first edition of Wharton's book. On the left side page, the inscription reads "H.E.J from E.W. January 1909". According to Ramsden, H.E.J stands for Harry Jones. We can assume that this book was given to Jones from Wharton and that it is his own…