Benjamin Wilson Editor (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: Like New. Hardcover. Signed by author. First Edition / First Printing. Near fine / near fine dust jacket. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

Original Wraps. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued. First Edition. Very good in blue and white card wrappers. Spine slightly rolled and worn at the edges. Wrappers somewhat discoloured with age and handling. No tears. Contents very good, but please note that there are some pencil annotations and underlinings [see scans]. 230mm x 155mm. 194 pages. ***This issue contains an interesting ten page long contemporary review of the publication of Joseph Heller's 'Catch 22', which includes the following statements: "Since books not worth reading are not worth reviewing, and Catch 22 is worthless, my review needs justification --- before describing the theme of Catch 22 I must make this point which I trust will not be considered trifling - that its author cannot write". The reviewer is anonymous! ***'Dĉdalus is a peer-reviewed academic journal founded in 1955 as a replacement for the Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the volume and numbering system of which it continues. In 1958 it began quarterly publication as The Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The journal is currently published by MIT Press on behalf of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Each issue addresses a theme with essays on the arts, sciences, and humanities. Special features include fiction, poetry, and a notes section. Publication is by invitation only'. [Wiki]***A very good copy of this American journal - this issue devoted to the American Reading Public. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Slightly loose binding.No obvious writing or highlighting noted. Cover shows moderate shelf wear with edge/corner wear and light creasing/scuffing. Ships next day in a bubble mailer.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Second Edition. Red cloth with blindstamped pattern, gilt title & wreath to front, small 11 x 7 cm (4 3/8 x 2 7/8 inches), 105, [1] clean pp., tight. Dime-sized dark spot on front cover. An American unaltered reprint of the text seventeenth London edition, with a few marginal notes added for clarificatin. This has a copyright date of 1842 and today this "Second Edition" would be called a second printing.Daniel Wilson (1778-1858), b. London, England; d. Calcutta, British India. Wilson was the Anglican Bishop of Calcutta from 1832 to 1858. An evangelical, he had been influence by John Newton to enter the ministry. "Bishop Wilson was a man of studious habits and solid learning, with little respect for forms or ceremonies, compared with inward experience; destitute of the elegant culture and graceful address of Heber, one of his most distinguished predecessors, he was stern in purpose and explicit in speech. His energy in the discharge of duty was almost without parallel.Free from worldliness, from every trace of self-indulgence, from all duplicity and guile, he found his highest glory in the progress of the faith; and in his zeal, courage, firmness, and self-devotion, must be regarded as a model of the missionary bishop." - M'Clintock and Strong.

Softcover. Condition: Near fine. Softcover. Octavo. 52pp. "30 Articles in this Number with Heroic, Thrilling, Pathetic and Amusing Earthquake Incidents from a Fellowship Standpoint." Staple-bound pamphlet with decorative wrappers. Nicely printed with many ads. Staples a little rusty and a few pencil check marks. Mills was an evangelist and Christian socialist. "He founded and led the Los Angeles Fellowship".

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 248 pages. 8.75x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 246 pages. 8.27x5.83x0.52 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 234 pages. 8.75x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. The New Testament: Emphatic Diaglott Containing the Original Greek Text. Edited by Benjamin Wilson. [1942] IBSA; very good vintage hardcover. A nice English/Greek side-by-side for the collector and/or scholar. Dark blue cloth hardcover with sharp corners and clean boards; crisp gold text on spine and front board; light handling wear, edgewear, rubbing. Tight/square; only marking is previous owner's name penned neatly at top of flyleaf. Quite a nice and tidy copy.

9 Volumes. Folio. (13 5/8 x 10 1/2 inches). Vol. I: vi, 157 pp. Vol. II: xii, 167 pp. Vol. III: xvi, 120 pp. Vol. IV: xii, 100 pp. Vol. V: xx, 102 pp. Vol. VI: xii, 122 pp. Vol. VII: xii, 138 pp. Vol. VIII: xi, 162 pp. Vol. IX: ccxxiii, 224-298 pp. 76 hand-colored copper engravings, all after Wilson, heightened with gum arabic, 9 in each of the first eight volumes, 4 in the final volume, accompanied by an expanded version of Ord's "Life of Wilson" biography. Uniform contemporary red half morocco with marbled boards, five raised bands ruled gilt forming six compartments on spine with gilt-lettered titling in second compartment, volume number in fourth, and gilt foliate printer's device in rest. Neat repairs to joints A complete copy of the most important work on American ornithology published before Audubon with 76 beautifully hand-colored plates of over 320 birds. With the extended, superior "Life of Wilson" in volume nine. Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology was the most comprehensive illustrated work on the subject published to its date. In all, its 76 plates depict 320 birds from 278 different species, of which 56 had never before been illustrated. All of the illustrations are after drawings made by Wilson, who traveled across America in search of specimens, covering some ten thousand miles through rugged terrain over a seven-year period. Wilson hand-colored many of the sets himself. In fact, during the work's long publication period, it was his only source of income: "The correct execution of the plates will be rendered more secure, by the constant superintendence of the Author; and by the whole of the coloring being performed in his own room, under his immediate inspection." [Vol. IV, Preface] American Ornithology is notable for being among the earliest entirely native color-plate books; i.e. authored in America and printed in America on American paper, using type produced in America, illustrated with plates engraved in America, which were then hand-colored in America. Wilson died in 1813. The final two volumes were edited and seen through the press by his close friend and co-executor of his estate, George Ord, later the President of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. In the preface to the final volume, Ord writes of Wilson: "Upon the future Ornithologist will devolve the pleasing duty of completing the history of the Birds of the United States, so ably commenced and carried on by the indefatigable Wilson, with honor to himself and advantage to science and literature. With respect to our country in particular, how much gratitude do we owe that excellent naturalist, for the treasure which he afford us in his inestimable work! He has unfolded a rich scene to our view; revealed new wonders to our meditation; and taught us that there cannot be a more rational amusement, than that which springs from the study of the birds, that diversified portion of animated nature." Due to the lengthy publication period of the first edition of American Ornithology, which spanned 1808 to 1825, few sets are found complete, and those which are encountered are usually mixed. This complete set, though its volumes carry dates of 1808, 1810, 1811, 1811, 1812, 1812, 1824, 1824, and 1825, was wholly published by Ord in 1824 and 1825: "For reasons best known to the publisher, Volumes I-VI retained the dates of the original edition, 1808-1812, although 1824 appears to have been the actual date of publication. Strictly speaking it is not a reprint, yet Ord made little change beyond incorporating Wilson's index corrections of nomenclature, together with a few of his own, in the body of the text." [Burns] See Burns for a detailed chart on how to determine Ord's Edition from the first editions of Volumes I-VI. Anker 533. Bennett, p.114. BM (NH), p.2332. Burns, "Alexander Wilson," in The Wilson Bulletin, Vol. XXI, No. 4, December 1909, pp.176-77. Cantwell, Alexander Wilson: Naturalist and Pioneer, passim. Lederer, The Art of the Bird, p.81. Nissen IVB 992. Sabin 104597. Sitwell, Fine Bird Books, p.155. Stone, "Wilsoniana," in Cassinia: Proceedings of the Delaware Valley Ornitho-Logical Club, No. XVII (1913), pp.1-5. Wood, p.630. Zimmer, pp.679-80.

Leather Bound. Condition: 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 1798. 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:- 166, 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. 166.