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1897rif. 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
1897rif. 330637Chicago: Way & Williams 1897. Hardcover. Very Good. Way & Williams 1897; stated Third Edition August 1897 no later printings indicated; ix 351pp. map frontispiece and 10 b&w illustrated plates. Black cloth binding with Art Noveau-inspired red and yellow lettering and sabretooth tiger design by the great Will Bradley gilt top edge. Binding is firm and fully intact; moderate amount of wear to edges of boards a few small pen-head indentations in spine; titling/design remains bright and bold. A very presentable copy. Way & Williams hardcover
rif. DADAX0469755326Wentworth Press 2019-02-25. hardcover. New. 6.14x0.88x9.21. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Wentworth Press hardcover
2010rif. DADAX1165122707Kessinger Publishing 2010-09-10. paperback. New. 6.00x0.80x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing paperback
rif. 1023266342.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
rif. 1022952676.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
rif. 0405063164.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
rif. 1426431457.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
rif. 1331770033.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
rif. 3387319606.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1897rif. BOOKS315062Chicago IL: Way & Williams. G/NO DUSTJACKET. 1897. 2nd Edition. Hardcover. Will Bradley cover design . Sm 8vo. 351 pp. top of spine broken . Way & Williams hardcover
1897rif. 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
1925rif. 356490doubleday 1925 . near fine blue binding in a near fine dust jacket some spine fading soiling doubleday, unknown
1897rif. 09582THE STORY OF AB Way & Williams 1897 first edition a bright near fine copy of this one of the publisher's finest bindings this one executed by Will Bradley. A wonderful copy of this early man novel. Quite scarce in this condition. Way & Williams unknown
1897rif. 135233Chicago: Way & Williams 1897. Hardcover. very good. 3rd Edition. ix 351pp. Octavo. Black cloth covered boards with yellow and red letter and decoration on front back and spine. Very slight bowing to boards with a small amount of professional restoration done to spine. B/W illustrated map frontis with many B/W illustrated plates through out. Clean pages. A few small spots in endpapers have been professionally repaired. Long outer and bottom edge of text block untrimmed. Top edge gilt. Inscribed by the author in black ink on the front free fly. A nice copy. very good Inscription reads "To W. B. Parker with the warmest regards of Stanley Waterloo Chicago July 14th 1898". This is Waterloo's most famous work. It was followed by a story by Jack London "Before Adam" which was so similar to Waterloo's novel that Waterloo accused London of plagiarism. London denied this explaining that his story was in the nature of a commentary on Waterloo's work. 1897 Way & Williams hardcover
1897rif. 001000Chicago: Way & Williams 1897. This prehistoric-set novel has an interesting association with Jack London. Waterloo claimed that London had plaiarized "Ab" when writing his "Before Adam" published 10 years later. London eventually admitted to some influence. This is a Very Good Plus to Near Fine copy of the Third Edition printed August 1897. 351 pages. Black cloth binding with a striking Edwardian cover design by Will Bradley 1868-1962 - gold and red lettering and a sabre-tooth tiger. Top edge is gilt others deckle. There are black and white illustrations by Simon Vedder. Clean fresh text with ocasional minor foxing. There is a contemporary gift inscription on the FFEP and some flowers are pressed between pages 98 and 99. No dustjacket. A totally beautiful and charming book. In an archival plastic protector. Third Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. Illus. by Simon Vedder. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Way & Williams Hardcover
rif. 0260539287.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
rif. 0260326186.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
rif. 0266110207.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1900rif. 403988Chicago: Herbert S. Stone 1900. Hardcover. Good. Early printing. Decorative red cloth stamped in black with small circular paper label mounted on front and rear boards. Good only with gutter cracked spine tanned and some loss of the ends. Herbert S. Stone hardcover books
1900rif. 12564THE SEEKERS Stone 1900 first edition a near fine copy of this most handsome volume from the famed Chicago publisher. Stone unknown books
1900rif. 12564THE SEEKERS Stone 1900 first edition a near fine copy of this most handsome volume from the famed Chicago publisher. Stone unknown
rif. 55378Contentum 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
rif. 55381Contentum 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
rif. 55379Contentum 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
