Search Results: Authors starting with W from Hopkins Books

First edition hardcover, published by D. Appleton & Co., November, 1905. Henry Whitney McVickar was a prominent member of New York society in the early 20th Century, one of the founders of Vogue magazine, his illustrations appeared in Life and Harper's Bazaar, he also provided illustrations for several books, including 'Daisy Miller' and 'Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica'. A comedy of manners, published shortly after his death in July 1905. Includes eleven full page illustrations by the author in his distinctive Art Nouveau. Several smaller illustrations throughout the book. Many of the chapter headings are either full page illustrations, or are incorporated into the text. 208 pages, 5" X 7-1/2. Dark red cloth covered boards, with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in white. Front cover board also has the title and author name, as well as a Art Nouveau design blind stamped within a white border. All lettering and design elements are intact and still legible. Boards are flat, corners are… Read More

First trade paperback edition, published by Harvard University Press, 2001. A look at the social lives and group behavior in the insect world. In addition to butterflies and beetles, the book reviews the behavior of ants, caterpillars, locusts, cicadas, and others as well. 264 pages, 5-3/4" X 9-1/4". No creases to the cover or spine. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. There are a couple of pencil smudges on the edge of the text block - see photos. Not a library discard, not a remainder. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Scribner, 2009. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Author's follow-up to 'The Glass Castle', with a focus on the life of her grandmother. This copy is not a remainder, not a library copy. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. Black boards with red cloth covered spine and the authr and title imprinted on the spine in silver. Boards are flat and the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear to the boards. Light crease mark to the lower right corner of the front flap of the jacket. Pages 253 - 260 have a diagonal crease mark at the lower right corner. Sewn binding is tight and square. There is a spot of ink transfer to the obverse side of the dust jacket, a dark spot about the size of a raisin at the top right of the front panel - appears as though the dark background of the dust jacket bled through in that spot. The attached photo is of… Read More

Hardcover with slipcase, published by The Heritage Press, 1966. Originally published in 1821, this is the 1966 Heritage Press edition. Classic story of the secret marriage of Robert Dudley, First Earl of Leicester, and Amy Robsart, daughter of Sir Hugh Robsart. Only by keeping his marriage secret can Robert receive the Queen's favor and continue his rise to power. Illustrations by Clarke Hutton. 541 pages, 6" X 9-1/4", sewn binding. Bright red cloth covered cover boards. Author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold within a red field, and a gold and red crest on the front cover board. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased, no edge wear. Edges of the text block are clean. This is not a library discard. The slipcase is included and the corners are intact. Slipcase only shows a few spots of rubbing wear. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover edition, published by Thomas Nelson. This is a UK edition. Part of the series of classics published by Nelson in red cloth covered stiff boards. Undated, though considering the binding and other titles in the series, this is most likely circa 1950. Please note that this is a small volume, just 3-1/4" X 6-1/4". 577 pages. No dust jacket. The boards are clean with no edge wear. The title and author's name imprinted on the spine in gold is still crisp and not rubbed. The corners of the boards are not bumped. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Published by Benedikt Taschen Verlag, 1996. This is a large format paperback survey of the works of Van Gogh. Illustrated in full color throughout, 96 pages, the book measures 9" X 12". Published in Amsterdam, this is an English language edition. Edition is not clearly marked, presumed to be a first. This is an overview of the life and work of Van Gogh, reviewing the major incidents of his life from his apprenticeship in Paris to his time in Arles, and his final years in Saint Remy and Auvers. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text. This is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. Like all of our listings, the attached photos are of the book we have in our inventory, we never use stock photos. This book will be mailed out in a box.

Trade paperback edition, published by Leonaur, 2009. First published in 1881, this is a memoir of a soldier serving with the First Tennessee Regiment during the American Civil War. Watkins served during Shiloh, Corinth, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge. 199 pages. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No creases to the cover or spine. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Milkweed Editions. Follow up to his award winning 'Montana 1948', this is a prequel to that novel. In a series of episodes find out more about the members of the Hayden family, with a focus on the brothers Wesley and Frank. A smaller format hardcover, 5-1/2" X 7-3/4", 226 pages. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. light brown colored cover boards, sewn binding. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Edges of the text block are clean. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Washington Square Press, 1995. The story of the Hayden family, from the perspective of the young David Hayden, and the devastating choice that could destroy the family. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. No creases to the cover or spine. Small smudge mark on the back cover - looks like a printing smudge to me. Edges of the text block are clean. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

Oversized format trade paperback edition, published by Voracious, 2018. More than 350 recipes for the Instant Pot, with information on how to cook a variety of dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even desserts and snacks. 496 pages with Index and two sections of color photos. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. This would appear to be an unread copy. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback edition, published by Prentice-Hall, 1965. Professor Weisbrod examines the causes of poverty, measurements and interpretations, and possible solutions. Professor Weisbrod has taught at Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 180 pages. No creases to the cover or spine. No writing on the text pages. No former ownership marks. The binding is tight and square. Text pages are tanned from age, which should be expected of a paperback of this age. Not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Random House, 1999. This is the UK edition, a later printing. The character of Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson is both repulsive and compelling, in his quest to solve a murder, juggle several extramarital affairs, and consume as much alcohol and drugs as he possibly can. No creases to the cover or spine, no former ownership marks. Not a remainder, not a library discard. There is some sun fading to the spine, not very prominent though. The binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Children's board book, published by Simon and Schuster. First published in 1957, this is the second printing, indicated by the 'B' in the gutter on the last page. #285 in the Little Golden series of titles, 25¢ price in the upper right corner. The metal hands of the clock are intact and rotate fully. 'Gruen Precision' on the clock face. Former owner drew in the clock face with a purple crayon! Unpaginated. Very minor corner edge wear. The foil covered spine is intact. No former ownership marks, no further writing besides that purple crayon. Nice vintage illustrations by Eleanor Dart throughout. Color photos on the back cover of some of the non-fiction 'Big Golden Books'. The binding is tight and square, all pages are intact. there is one abrasion mark on one of the pages, about halfway through the book - affects one word - the 'is' in 'tell you what time it is'. - photo attached of the spot referenced. Not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory. We have… Read More

Hardcover published by Grosset & Dunlap, 1908. This is a reprint edition. Collection of poems from the 'Hoosier Poet' with a focus on daily life in the Midwest, childhood and family life. Illustrations by Will Vawter, who illustrated eleven collections of Riley's work. Red cloth covered boards, with the title and author name on the front cover and spine. No dust jacket. 5-1/4" X 7-3/4", 180 pages. Cover boards show some wear with spots of staining and rubbing, spots of edge wear on the bottom and top edges, tips of the bottom corners are worn and exposed. There is some black ink on the fore edge of the back cover board. Former owner's initials in pencil on the top edge of the first fly leaf. Edges of the text block show some age tanning spots to the top edge. No further writing besides the initials. Not a library discard copy. Binding is fairly tight considering the age of the book. Attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Knopf, 2000. The dust jacket is intact, though it has been price clipped. Austin is an American scholar specializing in the history and art of furniture, living in Paris, and about to embark on an affair with a married man that will change both their lives. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Price clipped dust jacket also has a crease mark to the front flap. Brown boards over dark gray spine with the author name and title imprinted on the spine in gold. Boards are flat, and the corners are not bumped or creased. Edges of the text block are clean, no former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Trade paperback edition, published by Simon & Schuster, 2006. In-dpeth analysis of the contemporary reaction to Lincoln's most famous speech, the second inaugural. 255 pages, with Index, Notes, and Bibliography, as well as a section of photos. A second printing copy. No creases to the cover or spine. The binding is tight and square. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is remainder copy with a black ink swipe mark to the bottom edge of the text block. No further writing besides the remainder mark. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Anchor, an imprint of Random House, 2016. National Book Award Winner for 2016, and recently filmed under the same title, directed by Barry Jenkins. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the spine. The binding is tight and square. Very light rubbing wear mark to the front cover, and some very light edge wear smudges to the top edge of the text block. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Viking, 2003. First edition hardcover. From the author of 'Modern Baptists', this is the story of Lou Jones, who finds herself embroiled in a series of complicated misunderstandings as she tries to evade a gun-toting tax-collector while also trying to befriend her aloof housekeeper and her unnervingly elegant mother. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. The edges of the text block are clean. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. The binding is tight and square. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo!

Hardcover, published by Franklin Watts, 1970. This is a third printing copy. A library discard. The circus comes to town and Wildsmith has illustrated all the exciting activities in his unmistakable style. Heavy weight illustrated boards with sturdy binding. No dust jacket. 8-1/2" X 11", un-paginated, approx. 32 pages. As a library discard, there is a vintage library pocket attached to the last flyleaf, library ink stamps to the front paste down page, first flyleaf, and one ink stamp to one of the interior text pages. Some residue from a library sticker on the back board, a rectangular sticker about 1" X 2" at the top right on the back board. No further writing or marks besides that though. All text pages are intact and tightly bound. No tears, no creases, or damage to the text pages, pages are crisp and clean. Boards are flat, the corners are intact and are not bumped or creased, showing just very minor dots of wear at the tips of the corners. A couple dots of age tanning to the gutter of the spine… Read More

First paperback edition published by Pulphouse, 1991. From the 'Short Story Paperback' series, this is #9 in the series. Winner of a Nebula Award in 1986, the story of what happens to Lorna while she was doing a research project in a wheat field in Kansas. 4-1/8" X 6-3/4", 50 pages. Cover illustration by Pat Morrissey. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. No writing on the text pages, no former ownership marks. No creases to the spine or cover. Some light edge wear and some rubbing wear marks to the cover. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.