Coles William Author (15 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 302 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate external wear, crisp pages and clean text. Creased spine. Stain on front cover. Slightly slanted spine. William W. Anderson (Author Photo) (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 114 pages. 5.00x0.24x8.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 130 pages. 6.00x0.38x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 96 pages. 6.00x0.38x9.00 inches. In Stock. Riley, David (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Front cover has some very slight soil. Covers are a bit bent, have slight wear to the outer corners, and have a faded spine. ; Private gift inscription on the front free endpaper, dated 1939. Illustrated by The Author (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 184 pages. 6.00x0.56x9.00 inches. In Stock. Harper, Betty (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 304 pages. 6.00x0.81x9.00 inches. In Stock. Harper, Betty (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 316 pages. 6.00x0.88x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 500 pages. 6.00x1.06x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 216 pages. 6.00x0.63x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 700 pages. 7.00x1.50x10.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 412 pages. 8.50x0.94x11.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 384 pages. 5.06x0.96x7.81 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Cloth. Condition: Very good. First Edition. Octavo, 253pp, [2pp ads]. Publisher's original brown cloth, border stamped in blind on covers, title stamped in gilt on spine. Brown endpapers. Solid binding, scattered discoloration to cloth, gilt tarnished on spine, faint foxing to top edge of text block, spine ends and upper corners bumped, slight bow to front cover. A few smudge marks to text pages, later ownership inscription written in ink on title page. Contains an engraved frontispiece portrait with tissue guard and six folded facsimile letters, light offsetting to text. Handwritten letter by the author to Col. Lamb attached to front flyleaf. In addition to commenting on the book, Washburne writes: ".I shall always guard the most agreeable souvenirs of my visit to the Old Dominion and of the many marked courtesies I received at your hand. / Should you ever visit Chicago, I shall expect the pleasure of entertaining you at my house. / I am, very truly yours, E.B. Washburne." (Graff 4552). Elihu B. Washburne (1816-1887) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the state of Illinois, serving from 1853-1869. An ardent abolitionist, Washburne was a leader among the Radical Republicans in Congress. During the Civil War, he was a strong supporter of President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant. When Grant was elected president in 1868, Washburne briefly served as Secretary of State, then was appointed Minister to France. In retirement, Washburne wrote a memoir of his time spent in France, titled Recollections of a Minister to France, 1869-1877. The work was published shortly before his death in 1887. First edition of Sketch of Edward Coles, Second Governor of Illinois by Elihu B. Washburne, with a signed presentation letter from the author to Colonel William Lamb, Confederate Army officer and Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia. (illustrator). Signed.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1814. 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: - 216, 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. 216 216.…