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1897Best.-Nr. 16410Chicago: Way and Williams 1897 First edition of a novel that influenced Jack London's own pre-historic fantasy novel Before Adam serialized in 1906-1907 in Everybody's Magazine. Waterloo eventually accused London of plagiarism though the latter denied the charges and insisted he was merely inspired by it. Publisher's black cloth stamped in yellow and red designed by Will Bradley 1868-1962. Octavo. Map frontispiece. Title-page printed in black and red. Binding extremities lightly rubbed. Very minor wear to crown and tail of spine. The occasional minor stain. Contemporary ink signature on front flyleaf. A very good bright copy. Stanley Waterloo 1846-1913 was a Chicago-born newspaper man editor and author. The present work is about Ab a young Stone Age boy and his journey to manhood. During the course of the novel he catches a baby rhinoceros with his friend Oak and joins the men in his tribe on a hunt. After both he and his friend become enamored with Lightfoot a young woman they fight over her which ends in his friend's death. Though burdened with guilt Ab goes on to become the leader of his tribe. Waterloo's novel was based on the theory that there was not a sharp division between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods and that mankind learned to make weapons naturally and gradually. Way and Williams, hardcover books
1897Best.-Nr. 25091602Chicago: Way & Williams 1897. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good . First printing small octavo size 351 pp. A fictitious story taking place in the ancient past with a striking binding design by William Henry Bradley 1868-1962. "Nicknamed the 'Dean of American Designers' by The Saturday Evening Post Bradley was the highest-paid American artist of the early 20th century" n.b. quote from Wiki. ___DESCRIPTION: Double-cover design by Bradley in red and deep gold on black cloth top edge gilt fore- and bottom edges uncut prior owner name in a vintage hand with the date "Feb 8/98" at the top of the front free endpaper frontispiece a map this the only plate in the book title page in red and black with publisher's logo prominently set forth the copyright page with the date of 1897 matching the date on the title page the colophon with the printing date of August 1897 no mention of subsequent printings; binding small octavo size 7 5/8" by 5" 351 pp. ___CONDITION: A bit better than very good the boards clean straight corners with light rubbing a strong square text block with solid hinges the interior is clean and bright and in addition to the prior owner marking mentioned above another prior owner name at the top of the rear pastedown; some wear to the head and tail of the spine with the cloth at the head beginning to fray. ___CITATIONS: Bambace no. A31; Krause no. 44 which states that the plates other than the initial frontis map "were purchased in 1898 by Way & Williams and used in later printings.". ___POSTAGE: International customers please note the following: i additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs please inquire for details; and ii any taxes duty or tariffs charged by your country will of necessity be your responsibility. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA ILAB and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have we are here to help. Way & Williams hardcover books
19078vo., with portrait frontispiece, 3 plates and folding map, title lightly browned, wanting blank preliminary; strongly bound in burgundy full calf, sides framed in blind, upper board with arms of Magdalen College surmounting initials 'S.F'., all in gilt, back with flat bands ruled in gilt, second compartment with black leather label framed and lettered in gilt, all other compartments framed in blind, doublures framed in blind, marbled endpapers, upper joint mildly rubbed with short split (but binding entirely sound), a very good, bright, crisp copy. Bright copy of a much-needed reissue of the original edition of 1847. Arguably the best of the mid-Victorian accounts of the battle. VERY SCARCE. Sandler 1451.
1873Sm. 8vo., First [and Sole?] Edition, with a coloured frontispiece, numerous engraved head- and tail-pieces (several neatly coloured by hand), neat contemporary signature on front free endpaper, ornate presentation inscription in red and black on front free endpaper verso; original decorative cloth blocked in black, coloured illustration mounted in arches frame on upper board, gilt back, green endpapers, a remarkably bright, well-preserved copy. Extremely scarce, and a rare survival in this condition.
1815Best.-Nr. 27901London: The Times 1815. This is an early reproduction of the famous Times 'Waterloo Edition' which ran to three printings as news of the battle victory came in on June 22 1815. There are four leaves folded and creased as illustrated with some browning and with small tears at the folds. The Times website notes the marks that authenticate an original printing and adds that there have been several commemorative printings. My copy is not an original but it is certainly an early copy. It came to me as part of a collection that included early 19th century Irish provincial newspapers so I would guess it is from the mid-19thC. Some clues: it does not have the 'Printed and published at'.etc Also the top of Page three reads 'Tuesday June 22 1815' instead of Thursday. The dimensions of the pages are 17.5 by 11 inches. Good/No Jacket. The Times, unknown
1930Best.-Nr. 028710Waterloo ON.: Town of Waterloo Council 1930. Book. Very Good. card cover>. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 74p. illus. Town of Waterloo Council Paperback
1928Features: Two Men and a Donkey - Part I - two young artists walk from the South of France to Spain; With a Pack-Train in Jasper National Park, Canada; Dead Men's Tracks - Part II - a Western Australia Story about a lost mine; My Adventures in Mexico - Part I, by John Edwin Hogg; Obtaining an identity card in France; The Harpist of Alexandria; My First Panther - The Fur Trail - a trappers tale from the southern end of Kootenay Lake, British Columbia, Canada; To Lhasa in Disguise - Part III (Conclusion) - how a white woman succeeded, for the first time in history, in entering Lhasa, the Forbidden City of Tibet; The King of the Dedangs - how an obsure adventurer became a short-term king of certain savage tribes; Checkmate - how a murderous gang of dacoits in India met their Waterloo; a special home in Parksville, British Columbia (photos); A Night with Crocodiles - an eventful African river journey. Covers loose but present. Light pencil signature atop front cover. Above-average wear. Still a worthy copy. Book
1899Best.-Nr. 002382Chicago & New York: Herbert S. Stone & Company 1899. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. a 288 page hardcover MDCCCXCIX c1899 in red cover boards and colophon on title page designed by artist Will Bradley with black titles and a wolf head on front and rear no DJ well preserved inner hinges book ownership label of Herman Melville scholar Harrison Hayford applied inside front cover board period signature on FEP dated 8-17-99 opposite half title is hand pasted a rotogravure lithograph of author with his signature unable to verify if signature is facsimile or an autograph cover boards corners are bumped causing inward bend to boards clear stain to rear cover and near wolf head on front cover age tone to spine Herbert S. Stone & Company hardcover
Best.-Nr. 0267233647.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Best.-Nr. B9781165154357New. unknown
1899Best.-Nr. ABE-1697463828557Herbert S. Stone 1899. Chicago: Herbert S. Stone 1899. 8vo 288 p. original red cloth stamped in black. First edition of this collection of short stories including several science fiction tales. Light crimping to spine tips corners gently rounded else a nice example of a Will Bradley designed binding. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Herbert S. Stone Hardcover
Best.-Nr. 1023019043.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Best.-Nr. 1165154358.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Best.-Nr. 1437347428.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Best.-Nr. 1374857688.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1899Best.-Nr. 266082Herbert S. Stone & Company 1899. First Edition. Hardcover. 288 pages. Short stories some edging on the fantastic. First edition first printing. Illustrated red cloth with gilt top edge. A very good hardcover copy; no dust jacket. Former owners name and location in ink on the front free endpaper dated 1901. With a small colorful bookplate of Lincoln Engravings Co. on the front pastedown. Herbert S. Stone & Company hardcover
1899Best.-Nr. 004722Chicago & New York: Herbert S. Stone & Company 1899. Stanley Waterloo 1846-1913 is perhaps most remembered for the plagiarism done by Jack London. This is a Very Good Plus copy of the First Edition. Not a common book. Red cloth binding with an impressive cover design by the art neouveau artist Will Bradley 1868-1962. Ruled and titled in black with a round medalion containing a wolf's head in black and white. Clean text; 288 pages; top-edge is gilt; previous-owner inscription on FFEP. Mildly bumped with a lean; spine shows some rub at head and foot and is slightly faded. It remains a solid and attractive book. In an archival plastic protector. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Herbert S. Stone & Company Hardcover
Best.-Nr. 55391Contentum Ltd. Loose sheet. New. High-quality art print based on an original work from the Artic. Created in the 17th century n.d. Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper Museum Etching museum quality in size A3. The artwork is printed with a white border museum-style presentation. Contentum Ltd. unknown
Best.-Nr. 55392Contentum Ltd. Loose sheet. New. High-quality art print based on an original work from the Artic. Created in the 17th century n.d. Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper Photo Matt Fibre in size A2. The artwork is printed with a white border museum-style presentation. Contentum Ltd. unknown
Best.-Nr. 55393Contentum Ltd. Loose sheet. New. High-quality art print based on an original work from the Artic. Created in the 17th century n.d. Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper Photo Rag Bright White premium quality in size A2. The artwork is printed with a white border museum-style presentation. Contentum Ltd. unknown
Best.-Nr. 55394Contentum Ltd. Loose sheet. New. High-quality art print based on an original work from the Artic. Created in the 17th century n.d. Professionally printed on premium fine-art paper Museum Etching museum quality in size A2. The artwork is printed with a white border museum-style presentation. Contentum Ltd. unknown
19423 vols., 8vo., First Edition (save one volume), with numerous maps in the text and endpaper maps, neat contemporary signature on half-title of first volume; purple cloth, gilt backs, a bright, clean set in unclipped dustwrapper, the wrappers mildly rubbed at extremities. THIS SET WAS PRESENTED BY THE AUTHOR TO THE EMINENT NAVAL AND MILITARY HISTORIAN J. H. OWEN. THE SECOND VOLUME BEARS THE FORMER'S LONG AND WARM ENCOMIUM TO OWEN ON COLLINS STATIONERY MOUNTED ON FRONT FREE ENDPAPER VERSO, AND SEPARATE HOLOGRAPH SIGNATURE ON TITLE. The trilogy comprises The Years of Endurance 1793-1802 (second impression, 1942); Years of Victory 1802-1812 (first impression, 1944); The Age of Elegance 1812-1822 (first impression, 1950). 'A well-written narrative of the years of war with France and of return to peace' (Brown & Christie). With a small quantity of relevant cuttings loosely inserted. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Brown & Christie 98; Sadler 525.
Best.-Nr. 1162771054.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1902Best.-Nr. 565245Chicago: Coolidge & Waterloo 1902. Hardcover. Very Good. First edition. Octavo. 232pp. Red cloth stamped in black. Bookseller ticket of "Metaphysical Book Headquarters" which appears to be the publisher's bookstore. Large gift inscription on front fly spine sunned with some wear at the ends binding modestly soiled with one faded spot on the front cover upper hinge starting but sound very good. Coolidge & Waterloo hardcover
Best.-Nr. 1417902728.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
