william stokes editor (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. William Pene du Bois frontis (illustrator). 1st. 253 clean, unmarked pages+contributors and ads; literary journal with items by/about: Prose (Juliana Leite, Caleb Crain, James Laschun, Diane Oliver, Jamie Quatro, Lydia Davis, Rachel B. Glaser); poetry (Leopoldine Core, Jessica Laser Richie Hofmann, Mirta Rosenberg, Imani Elizabeth Jackson, Lewis Meyers, Jonathan Thirkield); John Keene (The art of Fiction, 359), Sharon Olds (the art of Poetry, 114), Art (Jameson Green, Margot Bergman).

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. new ed edition. 176 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. Two-volume set with dust jackets and slipcase. Like new/near fine hardcovers and dust jackets. Small tear/abrasion at top edge of slipcase, else in very good condition. Signed by editor David B. Wilson on front endpaper of volume 1. Volume 1 covers 1846-1869; Volume 2 covers 1870-1901. Tight and clean with sharp corners. With illustrations. Unclipped DJs in excellent shape. Slipcase has light wear, in very good condition overall. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this set extra charges to apply for international shipping. Not available for priority/expedited shipping. Signed by Editor.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 192 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: VG. 1st Edition. 58pp, illustrated with 6 full-page plates on glossy paper, including portraits and a coat of arms, and a large folded genealogical table, blue cloth spine and blue paper over boards covers, gilt spine titles, very clean and bright overall, with minor toning at pastedowns and endpapers. Inscribed, signed, dated by author at front fly, "Edgemont, May, 1952 / To a dear friend of long / standing, M____ V____ V____ , with / fond recollections and many / happy reunions / W. S. Snead." Chapters include England and Virginia: The Sneads Prior to the Nineteenth Century / West to Kentucky: John Smith Snead and his Family / Two Brothers: Thomas and Charles Scott Snead / The Sons of Charles Scott Snead / The Twentieth Century, and Appendices include The Sneads of England / Genealogy of the English Sneads / Genealogy of the Sneads of Accomac, Virginia, and Kentucky, with the genealogical table / Contemporary Affiliated Families / Extracts from an Address on General Charles Scott by Colonel Thomas L. Crittenden / A Speech by General Scott / Warrant of Appointment to Charles Scott Snead III / Air Medal Citation to William Scott Snead, Jr. Illustrations include The Snead Crest, the portrait of General Charles Scott after painting by Gilbert Stuart, the Home of Charles Scott Snead at Louisville, Kentucky, portraits of William Scott and Katherine Parker Snead, a view of the family home Edgemont, at North Garden, Virginia, and portraits of William Scott Snead, Jr., and Parker Snead. Interesting pencil note at bottom of page 35 indicates Parker Snead divorced first wife Cathleen South Castles, and remarried Osa, and was later killed in a plane crash in April, 1976, in Richmond, Virginia. Very scarce. Inscribed by Author(s).

#48 of a limited edition of 650 copies (per publisher's rear colophon). [10], 134, [3] pages. Hardcover: H 23.5cm x L 15.5cm. No dust jacket as issued. Blue cloth well rubbed with some staining; shallow cloth loss at frayed spine ends; board corners lightly bumped with slight wear to rear board's bottom corner. Ink markings on front endpapers and at bottom of page 21; past owner's ink signature and personal doodle at half title page with ink markings at page center of which one intrudes upon the title lettering; a few scattered small stains to leaves which, overall, remain clean. Binding is firm. A good+ copy of an uncommon book. Greenville, Mississippi's Levee Press, led by principals Hodding Carter (1907-1972), Ben Wasson (1899-1982), and Kenneth Haxton (1919-2002), may have only issued four titles (with a combined "official" print run of 2635 copies) in seven years but the fine press is placed among the elite in American publishing history. This posthumous William Alexander Percy title was The Levee Press' final title preceded by THE MERCHANT OF BRISTOL by Shelby Foote in 1947, MUSIC FROM SPAIN by Eudora Welty in 1948, and NOTES ON A HORSETHIEF by William Faulkner in 1950. Title page and section title page silhouette tree decorations by Newcomb College-trained Greenville, Mississippi artist Elizabeth Calvert who may have found her inspiration for her illustrations in the cypress tress that adorn the banks of Lake Washington approximately twenty-five miles south of her hometown.

Leather Bound. Zustand: new. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2026, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1840. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 682, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 682.