Biographie

Williams, Robert Folkestone; Sophia Dorothea, Consort of George I, King of Great BritainBiblio.com

Memoirs of Sophia Dorothea Consort of George I: Chiefly from the Secret Archives of Hanover Brunswick Berlin and Vienna; including a Diary of the Conversations of Illustrious Personages of those Courts Illustrative of her history with letters and other documents

1845005557London: Henry Colburn 1845. Hardcover. Very Good. 2 volumes: 1 xxiii 1 452 p. frontispiece portrait; 1 vii 452 p. frontispiece portrait; 23 cm. Contemporary half red morocco with marbled paper over boards. Six spine compartments between raised bands; gilt-tooled title in second compartment and volume in third with "1845" at tail. Top page edges gilt. Marbled endpapers in gilt and blue matching boards. Published anonymously but attributed to Robert Folkestone Williams approx. 1805-1872. The life of Sophia Dorothea 1666-1726 Consort of George I before he became King of Great Britain. Forced to marry her cousin George Louis she bore him three children before he divorced her and imprisoned her in the Castle of Ahlden where she spent the rest of her life. In Very Good Condition: edges rubbed; spines lightly sunned; frontispiece portraits are foxed; text has minimal marginal foxing and soiling; a solid and attractive set. Henry Colburn hardcover

Classic Books and Ephemera · États-Unis232,00 $US≈ 196,30 €

Williams, Walter and Shoemaker, Floyd CalvinBiblio.com

Missouri Mother of the West in Five Volumes

1930154753The American Historical Society 1930. Hardcover. Good Condition. 5 books. Ex-library with typical marks moderate wear a few chips to the spines; solid bindings. The pages are toned; wrinkled pages in volume V a couple in others; a couple stained pages small tears here or there but mostly good. History biography. Quantity Available: 1. Category: American History; Inventory No: 154753. . This book is extra heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. The American Historical Society hardcover

Easy Chair Books · États-Unis125,00 $US≈ 105,76 €

Williams, Robert VBiblio.com

SHAKE THIS TOWN

196033412New York: Viking 1960. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket just a touch of light rubbing to edges and very light chipping to spine edges. Viking hardcover

Rare Book Cellar · États-Unis72,95 $US≈ 61,72 €

Williams, MY M YBiblio.com

Stuart James Schofield 1883-1947

1948422h5488Canada: Royal Society of Canada 1948. Book. Good. Paperback. First Edition Thus. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. pp. 107-113. Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Canada 1948. "Schofield was a geologist who established the age of the Coast Range of British Columbia and proved the former existence of the old land of Cascadia off the west coast of the province. Through his teaching and consulting work he assisted mining development in America. Further he served his country in WWI and played an important part in the building of UBC." - paraphrased from p.113. Clean and unmarked with moderate wear. Binding intact. Royal Society of Canada Paperback

RareNonFiction.com · Canada69,95 $US≈ 59,18 €

Williams, Jane (Ysgafell) (Editor)Biblio.com

The Autobiography of Elizabeth Davis A Balaclava Nurse Daughter of Dafydd Cadwaladyr - Two Volumes First Edition

1857099335London: Hurst and Blackett Publishers 1857 Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. RARE First Edition of this two volume autobiography of the Welch woman - Elizabeth Davis who was otherwise known as Betsy Cadwaladyr. Her "time as a Balaclava nurse in the Crimea is a central part of her life story". Primary source of Crimean War nursing. This set has been rebound and has new endpapers; Volume I lacks the title page there is faint to light dampstaining along the top page edges and more moderate to the fore-edges 1 page is torn with the bottom 1/3rd of that page missing 1 leaf is missing light foxing/minor marks within. Hurst and Blackett, Publishers hardcover

UHR Books · États-Unis351,75 $US≈ 297,62 €

Williams, Beryl; Samuel EpsteinBiblio.com

The Great Houdini: Magician Extraordinary

195013769New York: Julian Messner. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1950. First Edition. Cloth. Very little wear on cover except at top of spine where there is slight fraying. Contents clean and tight with prior owner's donation inscription otherwise Fine; This book tells the story of the life and exploits of Harry Houdini one of the most famous and extraordinary magicians of all time. Houdini was a master of illusions and escape artist and his feats of magic are still remembered today. This book is a fascinating look at Houdini's life and his incredible skills as a magician.; 8vo; FSA . Julian Messner hardcover

Books Tell You Why, Inc. · États-Unis50,00 $US≈ 42,31 €

Williams, PatBiblio.com

THE MAGIC OF TEAM WORK Signed 1st

199737985New York: Thomas Nelson Inc 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Good in a Good dust jacket. 1 inch chip to front panel from a bump to boards affecting quite a few pages.; Nicely Inscribed by Author; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Signed by Author. Thomas Nelson Inc hardcover

Rare Book Cellar · États-Unis62,95 $US≈ 53,26 €

Williams, Billy DeeBiblio.com

What Have We Here Portraits of a Life

20244436New York: Alfred A. Knopf 2024. First edition. Hardcover. Fine/fine. Signed by Billy Dee Williams on full title page- not the usual tipped-in publisher's page- with First Edition statement to verso. As new copy with no flaws. Unclipped DJ protected with mylar cover 8vo bookseller #4436. Alfred A. Knopf hardcover

Thleodore Books · États-Unis75,00 $US≈ 63,46 €

Williams, Gatenby, Photo IllustratedBiblio.com

WILLIAM GUGGENHEIM

193459814New York: The Lone Voice Publishing Company 1934. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. 5.5"x8.5". this hard cover book has a grey cover with black lettering on the front and spine of the cover. this book has a gift inscription signed by william guggenheim. the spine is faded.Illustrated with photographs. Innerboards dirty. 252 pages. By Author. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Photo Illustrated. 5.5"x8". The Lone Voice Publishing Company Hardcover

Popeks Books, IOBA · États-Unis79,00 $US≈ 66,84 €

Williams William Freke;John Tallis and Co,Biblio.com

The life and times of the late Duke of Wellington. Comprising the campaigns and battle-fields of Wellington and his comrades the political life of the Duke and his contemporaries and a detailed account of England's battles by sea and land from the commencement of the great French Revolution to the present time

1125559598London: John Tallis and Co. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. no date circa 1852 6 volumes illustrations 29 cm. Vol. 1-2 3-4 5-6 paged continuously original blue blind-stamped cloth gilt decorated spines. All plates present including 9 Tallis mapssteel engraved maps original outline coloring all with center fold decorative border with border vignettes also all full page steel engraved portraits of Generals and battle scenes. a very well preserved set valued for the Tallis maps. all maps in fine condition. John Tallis and Co., Hardcover

Harry E Bagley Books · Canada400,00 $US≈ 338,44 €

William WirtBiblio.com

Sketches of the Life and Character of Patrick Henry

2002126389Birmingham Alabama: Palladium Press 2002. Reprint Special Edition . Hardbound Leather. Good/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 427pp. Full light olive green leather with gilt titles and decorations all edges gilt. Introduction is written by Wayne LaPierre of the NRA. Privately printed for the members of The Library of American Freedoms. The pages are clean crisp unmarked and uncreased. Gilt to outer page edges is slightly scuffed. Text block is slightly pulling away from boards put pages are still very secure. Board shave light rubbing to extremities. 8.82 X 6.38 X 1.30 inches. "The Library of American Freedom provides readers with an opportunity to explore the original words and actions of the founding fathers as they set about to establish the United States of America. This series will expand to include the works of our country's most profound statesmen. Palladium Press publishes only the highest quality books by combining the use of luxurious imported fabrics acid free paper sewn in signatures and distinctive "hubbed" European spines of exquisite 22 karat gold." Nice copy. Palladium Press hardcover

after-words bookstore · États-Unis110,00 $US≈ 93,07 €

WILLIAM WAKELEYBiblio.com

1853-1874 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DIARY/JOURNAL/NOTEBOOK OF A SUCCESSFUL HOMER NEW YORK BUSINESSMAN

1853000737HOMER NEW YORK NY. Good. 1853. On offer is a handwritten diary/journal - "The American Diary for 1853 and Reference Book for Business and Professional Business Men Housekeepers Travelers and All Others" New York: Published by A. Morrell 1853". As evidenced on the fep the author states: "August 28 1854 - William Wakeley's book Homer Cortland Co. NY." The book was used by William primarily for financial purposes but is littered with notes of local historical events personal observations as late as 1874 and many many companies and addresses: "Homer December 28th 1871 William B. Coggshall Dr. to One Elias Howe Sewing Machine for Sixty Dollars."."Cost of fifteen Thurs N.Y. Central RR Nov. 5 1853 Sixteen hundred Eighty 86 Dollars.$111 per share". "Homer April 26 1888 George W. Brown Dr. to set five pairs of brass to fix doors and let down floor $1.50." August 2 1858 William Kingsbury.belt leather."Dane Stebbins.One hand drill." On each day there's historical information on an event such as "November 1853 Friday 25.New York evacuated 1783" March 2 1863 - Stone & Brothers by Wrought Iron to the amount of 49 1/2 lbs for cartage Homer Sept 1862 - Stone & Brothers Dn - Make Cider with Senew & Nut for $5.00 1864 - Loome Dye Brothers of Ayerchary Loomis of Homer to one Blacksmiths Drill for ten dollars Laid Loome's lives in Chitangua County N.Y." etc. etc. Mr. Wakeley must have been quite wealthy listing all his Railroad Bond purchases and he sold many 'drilling' machines throughout New York State. The cover is somewhat rough but the interiors are better than good.; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; HOMER NEW YORK PRE CIVIL WAR ECONOMY COMMERCE HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY AMERICANA ARCHIVE NEW YORK DIARY DIARIES SEWING MACHINES DRILLING ECONOMICS NEW YORK HOMER SYRACUSE BINGHAMTON PRE CIVIL WAR ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT . hardcover

Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. · Canada689,99 $US≈ 583,80 €

WILLIAM WADELLBiblio.com

1943 - 1944 ORIGINAL SIGNIFICANT U.S. NAVY ARMED GUARD MANUSCRIPT RELIC OF WORLD WAR II SERVICE ALLIED COOPERATION AND ONE OF THE TOUGHEST MOST GRINDING JOBS IN THE WARTIME NAVY BY A US NAVAL RESERVE LIEUTENANT

19430008174MS TOSARI NORTH ATLANTIC. Good. 1943. On offer is a rare original U.S. Navy log book from WWII. Measuring 8 inches by 5 inches this hardcover volume has 188 pages an is 70% complete. The cover and binding are in good condition and all pages are intact. The handwriting is clear and legible. The book is the Log Book of the U.S. Navy Armed Guard a little-known branch of the United States armed forces in WWII. The USNAG was the service branch of the United States Navy that was responsible for defending U.S. and Allied merchant ships from attack by enemy aircraft submarines and surface ships during World War II. A total of 144970 enlisted men and officers served in the U.S. Navy Armed Guard during World War II. They sailed on 6236 merchant ships including Allied vessels of which more than 700 ships were sunk and many more were damaged. Armed Guard casualties numbered at least 1810 killed or missing in action and many more wounded. The typical Armed Guard complement for a merchant ship was 24 gunners and one officer generally an ensign lieutenant junior grade or lieutenant plus as many as three communication personnel for a total of 28 men. Ships carrying troops had larger Armed Guard detachments to man the increased numbers of guns installed on such vessels. In the early days of the war however many ships went out with less than the armament desired and with smaller Armed Guard crews. This Log Book was kept by the Armed Guard unit on the freighter MS Tosari. Tosari was built in 1919 and operated primarily between the Netherlands and the Dutch East Indies now Indonesia. She was owned and operated by the Dutch shipping company Rotterdamsche Lloyd. During the war many Dutch ships were placed under the control of the US army they were used to carry troops and participated in convoys. The Dutch Ministry of Shipping were very helpful to the War Department during the period the vessels were utilized for troop service many Dutch crew members continued working on the ships. In the period when the log book was maintained Tosari participated in several convoys between Alexandria and Malta Bombay and Aruba and New York and Guantanamo. The Log Book was maintained by Lt jg William Waddell USNR. He maintains it every day he is in command until he is relieved. The Log begins July 15th with him reporting aboard with his AG crew to relieve the existing commander. The Log details ship movements disciplinary matters crew management issues and gunnery practice. "1740 Sailed from Artificial Island Philadelphia with general cargo" Aug 23 1943; "2217 Dropped anchor at Lynhaven Roads Norfolk one hour after departure of 8-knot convoy for Key West. Impossible to depart immediately to overtake convoy because of necessary engine repairs . " Aug 24 1943; "0854 Test fire 4"/50 aft gun . " Apr 1 1943; "1730 Ship sighted bearing 330 o Range approximately 16000 yds deep on horizon. Ship manoeuvres and bears in 230 o and range approx 15000 yds Men called to battle stations " May 21 1944; "1000 Lt JG Frank Curran USNR reports to ship as relieving officer ." Nov 18 1944. The book also contains a 2-page report of a disciplinary hearing - a Captains Mast - stapled to the last page. This is an excellent example of a detailed daily war log. For a naval historian it provides detailed information on this ship's movements locations and assigned crew. The crew lists contain full names and USN service numbers making them very easy to track. For a writer this is excellent source material to develop a real understanding of the working of such a ship and her Guard crew which can add the sense of realism captured so well by writers such as Montserrat and O'Brian.; Manuscript; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF: 20TH CENTURY 1940s; WW2; SECOND WORLD WAR; MS TOSARI; U.S. NAVY ARMED GUARD; UNITED STATES NAVY; MERCHANT MARINE; KPM; DUTCH EAST INDIES; NICOLAS MONTSERRAT; KNOT CONVOYS; NAVAL HISTORY; CAPTAIN'S MAST; LOG BOOKS; BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC; CARIBBEAN CONVOYS; GN CONVOYS; GUANTANAMO TO NEW YORK CONVOYS IN 1943; TRINIDAD TO ARUBA TO GUANTANAMO CONVOYS; BOMBAY TO PERSIAN GULF CONVOYS; TAG CONVOYS; BP CONVOYS; ALLIED WAR EFFORT; DUTCH CONTRIBUTION IN WW2; DUTCH MERCHANT SHIPS IN WW2; WILLIAM WADELL; MARITIME HISTORY; DUTCH VESSELS; ROTTERDAMSCHE LLOYD; AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . hardcover

Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. · Canada4 455,99 $US≈ 3 770,21 €

William Warren RogersBiblio.com

Thomas County During the Civil War

19690022361Tallahassee Florida: Florida State University 1969. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. F/F/1st ed. A really great copy with the dust jacket. Dust Jacket has a very small chip on rear flap near corner. There's a small closed tear at the top of the spine with no loss of paper. Otherwise clean with price intact and covered with a mylar sleeve. Book clean and tight with no markings or soiling. Previous owner name discreetly behind front dj flap. 112pp. maps notes photos index and bibliography. Truly a exceptional copy. Florida State University hardcover

Books About The South · États-Unis60,00 $US≈ 50,77 €

WILLIAM UHLER HENSELBiblio.com

1877 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY A SIGNIFICANT PENNSYLVANIA LAWYER WHO WOULD ONE DAY BE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FOR THE STATE AMONG OTHER NOTABLE POSITIONS OF IMPORTANCE

18770007011Lancaster County Pennsylvania PA. Good. 1877. On offer is the 1877 diary of a noted lawyer newspaper editor and politician. William Uhler Hensel was born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania in 1851. Upon graduation he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1873. A year later he purchased a half interest in the local newspaper becoming its editor. His dual career prospered and along with it his involvement in local politics. He became very active in state politics and served four consecutive terms as state Democratic Party Chairman. He was also active in national politics writing campaign material and biographies for Democratic candidates including President Grover Cleveland. As his political work expanded he sold his newspaper interest and concentrated on building his law practice. In time he and his partner J. Hay Brown built a very successful law practice. Hensel was eventually appointed Attorney-General for the state of Pennsylvania; Brown as Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court years later. His term was marked with great distinction. He went on to become President of the Pennsylvania state bar and eventually vice-president of the American Bar Association - roles he served in with great distinction. He was a noted writer and public speaker He was also an avid supporter of local causes such as the Lancaster Historical Society and his two alma maters - Franklin and Marshall College and Dickinson College. He died in February 1915. This diary was written during his early years as a lawyer and editor of the Lancaster Intelligencer. He records various transactions he was involved with . sale of lots at courthouse at 10 AM Mar 11 . at 2 PM heard case of Graham Potter Mar 21 put case of Wm. Aug14 References to his newspaper include . wrote opinion . Trust Coy & Savings Bk Mar 22 Hensel built a long solid career and fine reputation as a legal professional and also as a journalist. He achieved these in both fields while being very active in politics and public life - a significant accomplishment. This volume gives an insight into the formative years of this very accomplished man. The diary is in very good condition. It measures 3 3/4 inches by 2 1/2 inches and holds approximately 400 pages including memoranda. The diary is about two-thirds complete. The writing is a neat very small script.; Manuscript; 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF WILLIAM UHLER HENSEL LANCASTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE DICKINSON COLLEGE PENNSYLVANIA STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL LANCASTER INTELLIGENCER AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION LANCASTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND JOURNALIST EDITOR AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. · Canada3 855,99 $US≈ 3 262,55 €

WILLIAM TIMMONSBiblio.com

1935 - 1937 SUPER GROUP OF FOUR 4 ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HAND WRITTEN BY AN IRISH IMMIGRANT AND FAMILY DETAILING A LIFE OF INCREDIBLE LOWS AND HIGHS: A WIFE DEAD 2 YEARS 7 CHILDREN UNION AND LABOR STRIFE AND THEN A THUNDER BOLT OF A LOTTERY WIN

19350008178EAST HANOVER NJ 1935. On offer is a fascinating collection of journals from a family struggling through the Great Depression in pre-WWII America. It includes four journals for the years of 1935 1936 1937 and 1943 and a notebook all items are in fair condition. The Journals were written by William J. Timmons and members of his family. Timmons was born in 1889 in Navan Ireland. He emigrated to the United States in 1906. He married and he and his wife had 7 children - 5 girls and 2 boys. His wife passed away in 1933 apparently from injuries resulting from burns. Timmons worked in some manufacturing firms - in particular the Walter Kidde Company and context suggests that he also worked some land. Casual research has not turned up any additional information on him. The journals do not follow a strict chronological structure. Some in fact have entries made by some of his children or are written entirely by one of his daughters. The first journal was written in 1935 it measures 8.25'x6.75' and has 52 pages and is 50% complete. It is a composition book in which he appears to write out the drafts of letters he will then send out. One in particular details his personal and family history as he struggles to raise his 7 children on his own. Written to Rt Rev Monsignor Meehan possibly Rev Robert Meehan he details his difficult circumstances his personal history and his request for a job at the parish cemetery: ". I am working at present for the Walter Kidde fire extinguisher co in Bloomfield NJ. . I find it very difficult to continue sending them his 3 high school age daughters to Bayley High School with the money I make at present. I get 55¢ per hour for eight hours each day . I can't work seven days a week so I can make ends meet My wife and children moved into East Hanover in 1925. My wife and I agreed to live in very humble living quarters so that we could afford to send our children through a Catholic High School. ." draft letter Oct 7 1935. Another letter is to Walter Kidde detailing improper activities at work including theft of metal and metal scrap. It appears that this was not his first communication and there was tension between himself and other men working in the shop: ". I am bewildered and timid in writing to you as Mr. Hiss has informed me that you do not wish to receive any more letters from me. He also told me that you turned over the last letter to him and that it was confidential between the three of us but it was known throughout the shop and for three weeks the men would not speak to me ." draft letter Oct 7 1935. Other entries detail what he sees as theft or misappropriation of company material. The second journal measures 9.5' x75' has 120 pages and 99% complete. It is written by one of his daughters. She never identifies herself. It opens with good news: "In the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and thirty six on the twenty seventh day of April God bestowed the blessings on Daddy of winning two thousand two hundred and eighty dollars $2280" Page 1. This is the equivalent of nearly 20 years wages for Timmons. Covering the time period from April 27 to July 23 1936 she keeps a record of family expenses and daily events: "Daddy went to Whippany to see about plowing and Charlie Beaumont about truck. Uncle Joe got from Dad $3.00" Jun4. 1933 The 3rd journal measures 95' x75' has 112 pages and is 99% complete. It covers the period June 15th 1936 to July 17 1937. Not all entries are in chronological order. This one appears to have been written by either a son or daughter. It is more likely a son as it refers to the writer working in a shop. Many of the entries describe day-to-day work tasks. He describes an accident he suffered from in which parts he was hand carrying exploded. He also talks about the manufacture of 15 navy shells. He also records conversations about attempts to unionize their shop: ". The men told Dad that Val Hill wanted the shop all one he wanted the union and they said it was Dad who was keeping it from being a union. Dad asked how many men worked there they said about 360. Dad said if 359 joined the union they would never get 360 to join. ." June 19 1937; "Dad had no money to get Bill clothes for graduation so he stood home from work. Cat daughter Catherine and I went to Uncle Joe's house but he was already at work and then we went to Sharkeys and Ruth told us she wouldn't have it. ." June 22 1937. This journal also includes some list of expenses and more importantly full names of people that the family knows. The 4th journal is written by Ann Timmons. It measures 85' x 675' has 50 pages and 78% complete it covers the period from March to October 1943. It begins with a letter dated Mar 17th to the Internal Revenue Service: "Gentlemen I cannot pay. Please grant me a month's grace to pay the balance $50.83 on my income tax. I am sorry to have this happen but faithfully promise to pay the rest on Apr 15th Mar 17. A number of pages appear to be a time record extending from April to Sept. In July she replies to a letter from her brother Bill who is serving in the United States army in North Africa likely as part of Operation Torch: ". I received your letter Saturday July 10 and am really proud of you. It sure gives me a proud feeling to get a letter from a brother of mine in Africa that can beat the h____ out of any enemies that gets in his way. But anyway I'd like to see anybody cross an Irishman and get away with it. ." July 11. On Oct 26 1943 she writes a letter in which she provides her brother Pat's address to a Pvt. Adams. Pat is already in uniform attached to the 92nd Field Artillery Battalion. Also in October she drafts a long 16 page letter to her brother Bill. The last volume is a top-bound writing notebook dated from 1937 it measures 975'x8' has 78 pages and 100% complete. This was written by William Timmons and goes into significant detail about the problems and in-fighting at the Walter Kidde Company where he was working. It is notable that although his full name is William Timmons as evidenced from previous letters he has written the men at work refer to him as 'Mike'. He refused to join a union which caused great animosity: ". He said - Boys when Floria and I go away you boys start to work on Mike Timmons and make him join the C.I.O. Union. . I said to them if the President of the United States asked me to join the C.I.O. Union I would refuse Then the mob made all sorts of threatening and insulting remarks". This collection offers a fabulous insight into the day-to-day challenges of an ordinary working class man and his family. For a historian it is valuable from several perspectives. It describes the struggle of this man to raise his family on his own it describes industrial life on the shop floor and it provides an insight into the rough world of union organizing. What makes it special is the inclusion of entries and comments by at least two of his children who provide another perspective on life around them. Fair. Illus. by /. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Manuscript. hardcover

Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. · Canada6 585,99 $US≈ 5 572,41 €

William Shakespeare, & Charles Knight (ed)Biblio.com

The Works of Shakespeare in Two Volumes Complete. With A Biography of William Shakespeare

187660249Virtue London 1876. Imperial Edition. Hardcover Half Leather. Good Condition. Size: Folio 12 - 19". 810 / 778 188pp. 2-volume set complete. Bindings firm. Hinges neatly reinforced with cloth tape. Some wear to spines. Scattered foxing but text mostly clean. All edges gilt in good condition. Large tear to one page of vol 2. Covers creased marked and worn. Corners slightly bumped. The publication date given above is an estimate only there being no date given in the book. Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 5 kilos. Category: Theatre & Plays; England; Renaissance 16thc to 17thc; Biography & Autobiography. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 60249. . This is a SET of books therefore heavier than a standard volume and will involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Virtue hardcover

Dreadnought Books · Royaume-Uni275,00 £GB≈ 314,00 €

William Sharp ("Fiona Macleod"), Scottish writer, of poetry and literary biography etc:Biblio.com

William Sharp "Fiona Macleod" Scottish writer of poetry and literary biography etc Autograph phrases signed "William Sharp"

1594n.d. In the 4to page 12 September Sharp's birthday extracted from "A Birthday Book designed by her Royal Highness the Princess Beatrice" 1881. Sharp has written six Gaelic phrases with English translations E.g. "Mar a bha As it was/ Mar a tha As it is .". . The book comprises one day to every page.The book has the bookplate of N. Hardy Wallis see BLC. n.d. unknown

Richard M. Ford Ltd · Royaume-Uni100,00 £GB≈ 114,18 €

William SewardBiblio.com

Anecdotes of Some Distinguished Persons chiefly of The Present and Two Preceding Centuries 4 volumes Supplement Complete

179754433T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies London 1797. Third Edition. Hardcover Half Leather. Good Condition. Size: 12mo 6 3/4 - 7 3/4". 326 / 389 / 399 / 509 / 304pp. 5-volume set complete. Wear to spines. Some loss to title pieces. All boards remain attached except for rear board of Vol 3. Front board of vol 1 loosening. Foxing front/rear pages but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Previous owner's signature in ink. Ex-library with minimal stamps and markings Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre. Covers slightly worn. This set is published over the period 1796-7. Illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-5 kilos. Category: History; Biography & Autobiography. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54433. . This is a SET of books therefore heavier than a standard volume and will involve extra shipping charges to some countries. T. Cadell, Jun. and W. Davies hardcover

Dreadnought Books · Royaume-Uni120,00 £GB≈ 137,02 €

William S WhiteBiblio.com

The Professional Inscribed by Lyndon Johnson

1964bob100Boston: Houghton Mifflin & Co. 1964. Book. Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First edition 4th printing. Inscribed by LBJ to a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in August1964. Laid into the book is a TLS from the chairman of the DNC relating that he asked the President to personally inscribe this copy. Excellent condition overall. Not many in Washington stood much higher in Lyndon B. Johnson's affection than William S. White. The president and the journalist both Texans met in Washington 1933 and became lifelong friends. Houghton, Mifflin & Co. Hardcover

Peter Austern & Co. Books & Ephemera / Brooklyn Books · États-Unis750,00 $US≈ 634,57 €

WILLIAM ROBERT KING Jnr and SnrBiblio.com

1909 - 1921 1949 SUPER GROUP OF ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT DIARIES HAND WRITTEN BY A YOUNG MAN 7 AND ONE BY HIS NOTED FATHER AND FOUNDER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA

19090008177MISSOURI ; ILLINOIS; TENNESSEE. Good. 1909. On offer is a collection of 8 diaries the earliest is of 1909 7 diaries are for the period from 1916 to 1921 and the last one is of 1949. Diaries of 1909 1921 and 1949 have 60 pages each diaries for 1916 through 1919 are 91 pages each diary of 1920 is 365 pages and the record book is 152 pages. All diaries are in good condition and 100% complete except the record book which is 90% complete. The author of 7 of these diaries was William Robert King Jr. of St. Louis MO. He was the son of William Robert King a Presbyterian minister and founder of Henry Kendall College now the University of Tulsa. King Sr. was married and he and his wife had one child - a son also named William Robert King. A reference in the second diary notes King Sr.'s birthday which coincides with other records. A second reference Sept 1 1919 records his 24th birthday indicating he was born in 1895. This accords with his and his family's history. William Robert King Jr. was a graduate of Monmouth College and post-graduate in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He worked at the university for a while as an instructor of chemistry then as a chemical engineer and was connected with the National Carbide and Chemical Company in Cleveland. The first diary in the collection is written in 1909. It does not appear to have been written by King Jr. The age and experiences of the writer do not match up. The unknown author appears to be teaching in a high school as well as working as a minister: ". Second election for high school . Disqualified election and serious mistake in the counting ." Feb 19 1909. He probably writes about elections of school students for a trip to Washington as guests of Post-Dispatch a major St. Louis newspaper to see inauguration of President Taft that were held in February of that year. "Preached this morning on John 1:46 ." Feb 28 1909. A great many entries referred to him studying but the specifics are not mentioned: ". Studying in A.M. Teachers meeting at College" May 31 1909. This could in fact belong to King's father Rev. William Rober King Sr. For part of his career King served as superintendent of the American Sunday School Union's southwestern office in St. Louis Missouri. The second diary definitely belongs to King Jr. as he has entered his name in the ID page. Written in 1916 he is attending high school in St. Louis. His entries are filled with references to classes assignments and family: "Assigned to make up Physics and French exams in March. English Class: 9 - 10' French Class: 10 - 11' Economics Class: 12 - 1" Feb 5 1916; "History lecture. Took French make-up exam - complete failure suppose it means I quit school as I cannot get credit on anything unless I have French . " Mar 31 1916. In fact he does graduate and attends in Monmouth College in Monmouth Ill. He was involved with his church and often participated in activities there: ". Taught class communion services. Led C.E. consecration services subject: consecration of time Ps 90: 1-17 Illustrated lecture on Philippines ." Apr 2 1916. He mentions a number of landmark buildings in St. Louis including the New Central Theatre and the Jefferson Hotel. He also references the 1916 presidential elections: ". race of Wilson and Hughes doubtful ." Nov 6 1916; " . Election Wilson vs Hughes at 2 A.M. looks like Hughes Republicans carried Ill" Nov 7 1916; "Election still doubtful looks like Wilson" Nov 8 1916 ". election still doubtful . claiming fraud" Nov 9 1916; "Wilson seems elected Hurrah! ." Nov 10 1916. Amongst the many people he references is a girl referred to only as "M". The third diary 1917 continues with his college life. "M" is still very much a part of it. "M" in fact is 'Marjorie' Marjorie Scott who becomes frequently referred to in later years. Eventually they become engaged and married. WWI is indirectly referenced as well: ". company organized in college to drill every night . " Apr 11 1917; ". Situation getting critical quickly . college presidents considering disbanding schools and giving whole time to military training" Apr 14 1917. Throughout the year he keeps track of his classes and comments on assignments and marks. He is in frequent communication with his father and mother. The fourth diary in 1918 sees him still at Monmouth College. He references the sensational Dawson trial in which John Wesley Knight a 35-year-old black man was sentenced to 19 years in Joliet penitentiary for the slaying of William E. Dawson; his wife Charity and their daughter 13-year-old Georgia: "Dawson trial most of A.M. State vs John Knight ." Jan 29 1918; "Down at trial in A.M. ." Jan 31 1918; ". Dawson trial went to jury ." Feb 1 1918; ". jury convicted Knight - 19 years ." Feb 2 1918. Extensive contemporary research suggests that the Dawson murder was the work of a German serial killer named Paul Mueller who travelled the country by rail killing perhaps as many as 100 Americans before returning to Europe where he may have continued his spree. For those killings the authors contend that four innocent people were executed seven were killed by lynch mobs and four - including John Knight-served prison sentences. In August he notes a very special date: ". Red Letter Day. M promised to be my wife" Aug 28 1918. The fifth diary 1919 sees him continue his education at Monmouth. He also becomes a member of Tau Delta Phi and mentions their activities frequently. He notes president Wilson's visit to St. Louis: "President Wilson in city today speaking tour for League of Nations ." Sept 5 1919. The sixth diary 1920 sees him continuing his education at the University of Illinois at Champaign. Most of his entries revolve around university classes activities with friends and family and his relationship with Marjorie. In December he takes a major step: "Marjorie and I married by Dad at 10 A.M in church ." Dec 28 1920. The seventh 1921 continues with his university education and his married life with Marjory. He is working at least part time and Marjory is working full-time: "M is teaching class often girls for Mrs. Camp this summer ." July 10 1921; ". notice of appointment as graduate associate in chemistry from Board of Trustees ." Aug 8 1921; He finishes the year working as an associate at the university in the field of Chemistry. The eighth diary 1949 is part of the collection but was not authored by William Robert King. Records suggest that King died in 1939 at the age of 44. It might have been authored by William Robert King Sr. who after retirement and until his death in 1951 lived on his farm Church Hill near Kingsport. There are references to Kingsport TN where both King Sr. & King Jr. are buried: "Good day in old Kingsport " Dec 18 1949. A number of references are agricultural: "Repairing barn." Feb 2 1949; "Sell pigs." Apr 15 1949. There is a fascinating brief reference to international affairs in January: "Pan Asian Conference Chiang Kai Shek decided to give up presidency of China. President Truman " Jan 28 1949. There is a reference to Washington College in Tennessee where William R. King Sr. received his degree in divinity in 1890: "Board Meeting Washington College 12:15 " Feb 28 1949. The author ends the year on a somewhat dispirited note: "This has been an eventful year. . Dirty politics financial greed infidelity of men and women & break up of homes aftermath of war ." Dec 31 1949. The last volume is a loose-leaf binder compiled by William Robert King. It is really a collection of lists and data that matter to him. Although undated the 'Christmas Card' lists begin in 1923 and continue annually until 1941. As noted above King passed away in 1939 and it appears that most likely his wife Marjorie maintained this particular list for another two years. She later remarried. Other lists include names and birth dates of many other family members lists of possessions particularly coins and silver plate courses studies in university along with marks and more. It is interesting that his son William Robert King III was educated as an architect at the University of Illinois served in WWII and was present during the D-Day invasion and then later became a Presbyterian minister and missionary. Overall this is a superb collection of daily notes covering an extensive period of time in early 20th century America. For a genealogist it is a veritable goldmine. The last volume alone recounts dozens and dozens of names many associated with Monmouth College. It gives a very clear picture of university education during WWI.; Manuscript; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF; 20TH CENTURY; PROGRESSIVE ERA; 1900s; 1910s; 1940s; WW1; UNITED STATES; ST. LOUIS; MISSOURI; ILLINOIS; KINGSPORT TN; TENNESSEE; HAWKINGS COUNTY; AMERICAN EDUCATION OF THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH; PRESBYTERIAN MINISTERS IN AMERICA; WILLIAM ROBERT KING JR.; WILLIAM ROBERT KING SR.; MONMOUTH COLLEGE; UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS; TAU DELTA PHI ; DAWSON TRIAL 1918; JOHN WESLEY KNIGHT; SERIAL KILLER PAUL MUELLER; CHIANG KAI SHEK; WOODROW WILSON LEAGUE OF NATIONS; D-DAY; MONMOUTH COLLEGE ALUMNI; EDUCATION IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICA; COLLEGE LIFE IN 1910s AMERICA; MURDER TRIALS IN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICA; WOODROW WILSON VISITS ST. LOUIS; AMERICANA HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS DIARY DIARIES JOURNALS PERSONAL HISTORY SOCIAL HISTORY HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL ANTIQUITÉ CONTRAT VÉLIN DOCUMENT MANUSCRIT PAPIER ANTIKE BRIEF PERGAMENT DOKUMENT MANUSKRIPT PAPIER OGGETTO D'ANTIQUARIATO ATTO VELINA DOCUMENTO MANOSCRITTO CARTA ANTIGÜEDAD HECHO VITELA DOCUMENTO MANUSCRITO PAPEL . unknown

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A Charmed Couple: The Art and Life of Walter and Matilda Gay

20000022686New York New Yoirk: Harry N. Abrams Inc. 2000. First Edition. . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. F/F/1st ed. A very nice copy of the biography of Walter Gay and his wife Matilda ex-patriates who lived in France at the turn of the twentieth century and were friends with Henry James Edith Wharton and many socialites and aristocrats. Walter Gay was known for his paintings of interior scences hoping to catch the mood of the room. This 237 page book is filled with beautiful full color renditions of his work as well as works by other painters who were friends or acquaintances. The book has green paper over boards with sliver lettering down the spine. Tight and sharp cornered with no writing or marking to any of the pages. Slick higher quality pages with bright white tone for the text. Includes bibliography Walter Gay Exhibitions and an index. Dust jacket is wholeno tears or nicks with excellent even color price intact and has been covered with a mylar sleeve. Not a remainder or ex-library and certainly gift giving quality. Comes to you in a non acid document bag for storage. I can have this in the mail to you tomorrow. Harry N. Abrams, Inc. hardcover

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The Life and Times of Richard Baxter: with a Critical Examination of His Writings

183054514James Duncan London 1830. First Edition. Hardcover Half Leather. Very Good Condition. Size: 8vo 7 3/4 - 9 3/4". xvi 820pp. Hinges cracking. Minor wear to spine. Handwritten gilt titles to spine. Slight marking front/rear pages but body of book mostly clean and unfoxed. Previous owner's book-plate laid in. Edge marked. Ex-library with minimal stamps and markings Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre. Covers slightly worn. Corners slightly bumped. 2 parts bound-as-one. Contains frontispiece. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Religion & Theology; England; Renaissance 16thc to 17thc; Biography & Autobiography. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 54514. . This book is extra heavy and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. James Duncan hardcover

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1917 - 1918 ORIGINAL INTENSE MANUSCRIPT DIARY HANDWRITTEN BY AN AMERICAN SOLDIER IN FRANCE DUCKING DANGER WHILE DELIVERING DEADLY CARGO THROUGH WAR TORN FRANCE

19170001868CHAMPAGNE MARNE FRANCE. Good. 1917. On offer is a sensational archive of World War I manuscript diaries 2 and ephemera handwritten or accumulated by William O. Swenson a 23 year old soldier who was part of the 117th Ammunition Train 42nd Rainbow Division occupied as a driver. The first diary 2.5 x 4 inches has 42 well filled handwritten pages starts in Sept. 1917 to Oct. 31 1917 mostly the trip to overseas arriving in N.J. getting on boat go to London Paris Parade Day etc. The second diary that is 2.5 x 4.25 inches has 138 well filled pages starting Jan. 1918 to Dec. 27 1918. This diary details much more intense war content. Here are some snippets: 'May 1 1918 We landed at New Port New VA and at 6:30 we pulled into the Chesapeake Bay and there was a tug boat pulled up beside us with women and 3 men in it. They were the welcoming committee from Kansas. We got off the boat at 10 am the Red Cross gave us chocolate a package of Camels and cookies. We lined up and marched up there turned and passed in review of Gen. March. The shute was all decorated and had a banner from every state where the rainbow was from. We loaded our packs in trucks and started for camp. May 18 1918 I wanted to go home so we finally started. There stood mama she was surprised I'll say she was glad. How good everything looked and so quiet and peaceful and to think I was free and oh so happy and home with mother. June 21 1918 We went to Baccarat and got Inf. men and took them to Rheims and got home at 6 am. July 5 1918. Drove to Bursy Fe Chataen. Sunday morning: we went to the front with flying pigs for the 117th French Mortar Bat. July 14 1918 The night of 14th at midnight the hell started. We got up and went back up a hill a manuvaled And stayed until daylight. The shells were lightning all around and the sky was as light as day. It was awful. They stopped shelling for a while just as I got there breakfast and went to the And tried to get some sleep. I laid down for 15 min. And they started again. They started to shell the hospital and the shells were coming straight over our head and I decided to go to the hill again and just then a shell 12 yards from the and blew up a dug out and threw the breakfast food full of dirt. Watch them shell the hospital and I went over there after they let up and it sure was a sight. Two men were killed and men laying and bed and it made me feel bad the rest of the day. Left for the front 175s Inf. 149. I hauled 400 rounds and worked all night. The airplane men dropped bombs and it was quite interesting. July 18 1918 We went to the front with flying pigs for the 117th French Mortar Bat. We had an awful trip. Shell holes and muddy roads. July 31 1918 When Suneanger was coming home on one of the trucks an airplane dropped a bomb and killed him. Aug. 1 1918 An airplane came over at dust and flew over us twice he sure was low. We could see him but the machine gun drove him away. Oct. 10 1918 Just got to bed when the huns started shelling the place. We got up and went down the road and we came back at 5 am. Archer was killed and dorms got his leg shot off. Oct 29 1918 Met a French Lt. and a girl who could speak English and also an ex-soldier from Austria who was in Eng. Army. Jan. 25 1918 Went back abut 10 miles after 4 loads of French mortar bombs or flying pigs and we stayed all night. Jan. 30 1918 I went on the rifle range and beat the record for the day 37. March 25 1918 Went to 168 Inf. and got Lut. Stunley and Col. Bear of 167 and took them to Ahnuerler. Nov. 20 1918 Went to Montrimeby The French had flags out and gave us a warm welcome. Got a room and had electric light in it. A fine room. This town is not shot up and it is a treat to get in a place and see civilization.' Last entry is Dec. 27 1918. And still overseas. Ephemera includes: 30 X 34 inch blueprint map of the Motor Battalion 117th Ammunition Train 42nd Rainbow Division through France bBelgium Luxembourg and Germany. few pin holes on creases this is folded up so it has creases; 19 x 25 black and white map of Nouvelle Carte Nord-Est folded and has some tears along some of the creases; 5 real photo postcards: 1. a soldier perhaps William Swenson. 2. Soldiers Altenahr 1918-19 On the back he wrote "I am not in here as I was with Div. Hdg. at the time"; 3. a group of soldiers; 4. R.M.S. Arabic and 5. Paris. Additionally pay records clippings autograph album telegrams French money travel documents tickets . Overall G. HISTORICAL NOTES: THE Rainbow Division sailed from Hoboken New Jersey on Oct. 18 1917 and was the fourth American combat unit to arrive in France and they became the first American troops to be entrusted with a whole sector of the western front on their own as they moved into the Baccarat Sector. In late June they moved into the Champagne a desolated battleground east of Rheims. On midnight July 14-15 the greatest artillery barrage of the war opened the battle guns every 10 meters along 42 kilometers of front on both sides roared for 4 hours then 200000 German infantrymen assaulted the French and American position. The battle of Champagne went on through the 15-17th most of the fighting was hand to hand with grenades clubbed rifles bayonets and trench knives. During the 3 days the furious artillery barrage continued to rake all areas within 10 miles of the battle line. These three days of horror were subsequently labelled the "Champagne-Marne Defensive". ; Manuscript; 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall; KEYWORDS: HISTORY OF CHAMPAGNE MARNE DEFENSIVE RAINBOW DIVISION AMMO TRAIN AMMUNITION TRAINS EXPLOSIVES DANGEROUS DUTIES WORLD WAR I WW1 WWI THE WAR TO END ALL WARS WILLIAM O. SWENSON WAR WITH GERMANY HUNS HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT AUTOGRAPHED AUTHORS AMERICANA MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT LETTER AUTOGRAPH KEEPSAKE WRITER HAND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS SIGNED LETTERS MANUSCRIPTS HISTORICAL HOLOGRAPH WRITERS AUTOGRAPHS PERSONAL MEMOIR MEMORIAL PERSONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE DIARY DIARIES antiquité contrat vélin document manuscrit papier Antike Brief Pergament Dokument Manuskript Papier oggetto d'antiquariato atto velina documento manoscritto carta antigüedad hecho vitela documento manuscrito Papel . unknown

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