Search Results: Titles starting with W from Bluebird Books

New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons/The Knickerbocker Press. Very Good in Poor dust jacket. [1927-30]. Hardcover. A facsimile copy of the first edition, with the copyright page statement: 'This is a copy of the First Edition of "WE".' Mr. Lindbergh's memoir, in which he provides extensive detail about his historic solo first flight across the Atlantic, begins with his childhood and includes much information about his post-flight reception by delirious crowds in both Europe and the U.S. Includes 48 black & white photos. --- In dark blue gilt-stamped cloth-covered boards. In blue jacket which is missing nearly half of upper front cover (including the part bearing the number N-X-211 from the right wing). Though 1927 date appears in this volume, it may have been published anywhere from 1927-1930 or possibly beyond. --- A clean, firm copy with all photos present. Interior lacks markings or inkings. An old soap advertising card was left in mid-book, resulting in minor… Read More

New Haven: Yale University Press. Fair with no dust jacket. 1965. Softcover. A softcover reprint edition of a scholarly examination of the wagon roads used as a part of American westward expansion. With 21 maps showing the routes of many of them, and a foreword by W. H. Goetzmann. This work originally published by University of California Press in 1952. --- In wraps with image of a covered wagon drawn by oxen to front cover. --- An about-Fair copy with reading creases to spine, red highlighting on at least one page, conspicuous rubbing & a little soiling to covers and prior owner's signature to first page, else an intact, sound copy.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xix, 422, (4, ads) pages .

New York: The Modern Library / Random House. Very Good in Good dust jacket. [c.1957]. Hardcover. A collection of the Henry David Thoreau's works in a Modern Library edition. Includes "Walden," "Cape Cod," "Civil Disobedience," and "Slavery in Massachusetts," among other works. Edited, and with a biographical introduction by Brooks Atkinson and a foreword by Townsend Scudder. --- In Toledano spine 8 / green cloth / gilt titling on black spine & cover blocks / black topstain / grey Kent endpapers / jacket style i, verso lists 379 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1957 (though 1950 date appears in book). ML #155.3. --- With chafing to edges of cloth and spotting to topstain, else a sound, unmarked copy. NOTE: A weakened from hinge has been carefully repaired on this item. Unclipped jacket ($1.65) with chips and small tears to edges, otherwise bright, intact and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; 12mo 7" - 7-1/2"… Read More

New York: The Heritage Press. Very Good+. [c.1960s-70s]. Hardcover. A handsome Heritage Press edition of Henry David Thoreau's famous memoir of time spent in the woods of Massachusetts in 1845-1847. During this time, the author lived in a small cabin built by himself and from which he made observations about nature and solitude. With attractive wood-engravings by Thomas W. Nason. Volume bears 1939 date but possibly published c.1960s-70s. Sandglass leaflet laid in (New York, no. 7M). --- In Nason-illustrated off-white paper-covered boards backed in beige cloth with title in green lettering on spine. Published on buff-colored, laid papers and with green stippled textblock edges. Volume housed in green paper-covered slipcase. A New Yorker article about Thoreau is laid in. --- With moderate darkening to spine, otherwise a clean, tightly-bound and unmarked copy. The beginnings of a split at front hinge has been repaired on this item. Slipcase with dampstains, soiling and a few small tears… Read More

Lakewood, Colorado: Mountain to Sea Publishing Company. Fine. 2001. Hardcover. 097113670X . A collection of striking black & white photos, each of which is accompanied by the author's "prose", which reads a lot like poetry. Signed "William A. Carlson" on copyright page, presumably by the author. --- In stiff wraps with representative photos on front and back covers. Unpaginated (about 60 pp.). --- A bright, newish copy.; Oblong 16mo (6 to 7 in. tall); [c.60] pages; Signed by Author .

Helena, Montana: Falcon Publishing Inc.. Near Fine. 1998. Hardcover. 1560446463 . A guide to the "Hundreds of miles of trail [which] thread through the parks and greenways of Denver." With maps and black & white photos. --- A softcover, in stiff wraps with color photo of the Colorado state capitol building to front panel. --- A clean, tightly-bound, bright copy lacking apparent damages.; 12mo - 7 to 7-1/2 in. tall; x, 229 pages .

Littleton, Colorado / Columbia, Missouri: Willow Press. Very Good. 1998. Softcover. 1893111008 . Stated second edition of this guide to walks in the general vicinity of Denver or Boulder, Colorado. 118 dayhikes at 73 locations in the Colorado Piedmont, foothills and higher elevations are described, with maps to each, difficulty rating, narrative of features to be found, photo and directions from the metro Denver area. All within a one-hour drive. --- In dark green wraps with collage of color photos from these hikes to cover. --- A clean, tightly-bound, sound copy but a little chafing and slight curl to cover edges.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); (8), 240 pages .

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library. Near Fine. 1977. First Edition. Leather. A deluxe Franklin Library first edition of John Hersey's novel, which features his Elaine and Macaboy characters. With a special introductory note by the author and illustrations by Allan Mardon. Issued as part of the publisher's First Edition Society series which preceded the Alfred A. Knopf trade edition. One in a limited edition of an unspecified number of copies. --- Bound in full brown bonded leather covers with three raised bands on spine. Text presented on quality papers. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges all in bright gilt. Brown silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust jacket (as issued). --- A very nice copy: bright, newish and probably unread, but with tiny scuffs to edges of raised spine bands and slight scratches to textblock edge gilding.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; (14), 227 pages .

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1980. First Edition. Leather. Stated First Edition (preceding the Simon and Schuster trade edition). A deluxe copy of Justin Kaplan's biography of the American poet Walt Whitman (1819-1892). With two sections of black & white photos, showing people, scenes and things from Whitman's life. Justin Kaplan produced several biographies of notable people, and was general editor of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations. --- In black full bonded leather covers with gilt ornamentation stamped on front, back and spine; three raised bands on spine. All edges gilt. Interior with grey silk moire endpapers with matching sewn in satin ribbon placemarker. Issued as part of the publisher's First Edition Society series. One of an unspecified number in this limited edition. --- A newish, tightly-bound, unmarked copy but with small scratches to textblock fore-edge gilding and a few small indentations to back cover… Read More

New York: American Book Company. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 1939. Hardcover. A selection of writings by the eminent American poet Walt Whitman (1819-1892). The writings are analyzed and explained in detail by editor Floyd Stovall, who has supplied a lengthy introduction and bibliography. With frontis portrait of Whitman by Kerr Eby. An entry in publisher's American Writers Series, edited by Harry Hayden Clark. --- In full navy cloth covers with yellow titling and decorations to cover and spine. Volume has no dust jacket. --- With inked info and penciled signature to front free endpaper, else a tightly-bound, sound copy.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); lxvi, 480 pages .

New York: The Modern Library / Random House. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. [c.1952]. Hardcover. Eugene Sue's lengthy novel (originally published from 1844-45 in 10 volumes under the title "Le Juif errant") in a Modern Library Giant English language reprint edition, which is organized into two volumes in this single book. Translated from the French by unspecified translator(s). The story revolves around the title character and his sister, who roam the earth in their roles of providing protection to fellow descendants of the Rennepont family, Huguenots persecuted by the French. Complete and unabridged. Includes a brief biographical sketch of the author. --- In Toledano spine G5 / red cloth / gilt titling & ML torchbearer oval on black cover & spine blocks / black topstain / plain style GA endpapers / jacket style Ge, verso advertises titles in ML catalog, but with no total number. Likely published c.1962 (no publication date appears in book). ML #G53.1. --- A… Read More

Racine, Wisconsin U. S. A.: Whitman Publishing. Good with no dust jacket. 1929. Soft Cover. In yellow-edged full color wraps; slightly yellowed interior pages illustrated on many pages. Solid and firm, with pencilings inside back cover. Cover illustration features family engaged in reading together; and the this book answers the often-asked questions of children of their parents, as in 'where do insects go in the winter?' and 'how did the clam get its shell?'. A charming keepsake from an earlier time. ; Small 8vo 7½" - 8" tall; 208 pages .

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library. Fine with no dust jacket. 1978. Leather. A deluxe Franklin Library signed edition of John Cheever's 1957 novel. This work features the quirky Wapshot family, and is set in a coastal Massachusetts town. "The Wapshot Chronicle" was awarded the National Book Award for fiction in 1958, and was named to the Modern Library list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. With illustrations by Chet Jezierski. Includes a special introductory note by the author. Signed by Mr. Cheever on a leaf near front of volume. One of an unspecified number in a limited edition. Publisher's Notes from the Editors booklet is included. --- Bound in full brown bonded leather covers with four raised bands on spine. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges all in bright gilt. Interior leaves printed on high-quality papers, with brown silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume… Read More

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1980. First Edition. Leather. A deluxe Franklin Library first edition of a collection of diary entries and correspondence between Anne Morrow Lindbergh and family and friends during World War II. With a facsimile copy of a two-page letter and a section of black & white photos. With a special introductory note by the author and a drawn portrait of the author and her famous aviator husband Charles. Issued as part of the publisher's First Edition Society series which preceded the Harcourt Brace Jovanovich trade edition. One of an unspecified number in publisher's limited edition series. --- Bound in full burgundy bonded leather covers with four raised bands on spine. Text presented on quality papers. Spine titling, elaborate decorations to covers and spine, and textblock edges all in bright gilt. Burgundy silk moire endpapers, with matching sewn-in satin ribbon placemarker. Volume lacks a dust… Read More

New York: The Modern Library / Random House. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. [c.1967-70]. Hardcover. A complete and unabridged Modern Library Giant reprint edition of the epic Russian novel of Leo Tolstoy, in a translation from the Russian by Constance Garnett. Volume wrapped in buff-colored jacket with image of a desperate-looking woman tugging at a soldier to front panel. --- In Toledano spine G7 / terra cotta cloth / black titling & decorations / plain GA style endpapers / jacket style Gj, verso is blank. Likely published c.1967-70 (no publication date appears in book). ML #G1.1. --- The leaves are noticeably tanned, and with two prior owners' stickers to front endpapers, else an unmarked, sound, tightly-bound copy. Unclipped dust jacket ($4.95) with small tears at spine ends, else intact and protected in new removable mylar wrapper. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for shipments beyond the U.S.); Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; [6],… Read More

New York: William Morrow & Co.. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. Hard Cover. 0688111297 . Author's first novel. Stated First US Edition; originally published in Britain. Black smudges lower & fore edges; otherwise clean, bright and unmarked. Dust jacket in top shape and in Brodart poly protector w/orig. $25.00 flap price unclipped. ; 60153; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 363 pages .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap. Very Good- in Very Good- dust jacket. 1971. Hardcover. A 1971 reprint edition of a work first published in 1935 by Bobbs-Merrill. A casual 1863 discovery of gold in a creek at present-day Butte, Montana led to a gold and silver mining frenzy there, and eventually the discovery of much richer lodes of copper ore in the region. This work tells of the tumultuous events in the area: ". . .more than one hundred murders, more than a score of hangings without the process of law, more than two billion dollars in material wealth. . .battles of giants in the depths of the earth and in the capital of the nation. . ." With several scattered black & white photos. --- In olive green and white linen-finish paper-covered boards with cover & spine titling in brown; brown topstain. Volume wrapped in copper-toned jacket with crown image to front panel. --- With prior owner's embossed circular stamp to title page, mostly removed bookplate to front… Read More

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. Very Good. 1977. Softcover. 0806114134 . A softcover reprint of a work first published in 1890, which is the story of the Dakota Indian wars of 1876 & the Nez Percé wars of 1877. With several black & white photos & map. With introduction by Oliver Knight. --- In pale orange wraps with image of Indian and US Army gunfight to front panel. --- A clean, bright, sound copy though with sticker adhesive remnants to front panel, small tear near tail of spine and prior owner's signature to first page.; Small Octavo - 7-1/2 to 8 in. tall; xxxix, 359 pages .

London / New York: Everyman's Library - J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. / E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc.. Fair with no dust jacket. 1941. Hardcover. A 1941 reprint of the 1907 issuance. An Everyman's Library edition of Anthony Trollope's novel, the first in his Barsetshire series. "The Warden" was first published in 1855 and was followed by the sequel, "Barchester Towers." Includes an unattributed introduction, likely by series editor Ernest Rhys. An entry in Everyman's Library Fiction series. E.L. no. 182. --- In EL binding style 3 with full red cloth-covered boards and gilt-stamped spine titling; blindstamped Eric Ravilious-designed 'shell' to cover. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- This Fair-only copy is rather brittle, with tears along edges of spine, dulling to spine gilding, dings to cover edges and general age-toning to leaves, else intact and complete.; 16mo - 6 to 7 in. tall; x, 310 pages .

New York: Anchor Books. Very Good. 2002. Trade Paperback. 0385495625 . An account of the Third Crusade in the 12th Century, in which the English King Richard the Lionhearted led Christian forces against the Muslim forces under Saladin in battles for Jerusalem. With two sections of black & white illustrations and maps. --- A clean, firm copy though with a little soiling to covers.; Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall); xxi, 410 pages .