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WRIGHT, Ronald.
Cut Stones and Crossroads. A Journey in the Two Worlds of Peru. New York: Viking, (1984). First edition. Inscribed by the author. Cloth backed boards, 240pp. Fine in d/w. Wright retraces the career of the Incas, exploring the architecture, culture, history and world view and then discusses the daily reality of their modern descendants.
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WRIGHT, Ronald.
On Fiji Islands. (New York): Viking, (1986). First edition. Signed by the author. Cloth backed boards, 257pp. Small mark on front e/paper o/w fine in d/w. Story of the Fiji Islands including their reputation as the "Cannibal Islands."
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WRIGHT, Thomas (editor).
The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman. Edite, From a Contemporary Manuscript, With A Historical Introduction, Notes and A Glossary, by....
London: John Russell Smith, 1856. In two volumes. Second and Revised edition. Sm.8vo., cont. half calf, cloth, xl, 272; (273)-621pp. Name, some rubbing to extremities a near fine copy.
London: John Russell Smith, 1856. In two volumes. Second and Revised edition. Sm.8vo., cont. half calf, cloth, xl, 272; (273)-621pp. Name, some rubbing to extremities a near fine copy.
| $250 | Book Number: 28376 | Order / Enquire |
WRIGHT, Thomas.
Biographia Britannica Literaria; Or Biography of Literary Characters of Great Britain and Ireland, Arranged in Chronological Order. Anglo-Saxon Period. (WITH: Biographia Britannica Literaria; Or Biography of Literary Characters of Great Britain and Ireland, Arranged in Chronological Order. Anglo-Norman Period.
London: John W. Parker, 1842, 1846. Tall 8vo., full contemporary tan calf, raised bands, gilt compartments, 554; (492)pp. A near fine copy.
London: John W. Parker, 1842, 1846. Tall 8vo., full contemporary tan calf, raised bands, gilt compartments, 554; (492)pp. A near fine copy.
| $450 | Book Number: 24355 | Order / Enquire |
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WRIGHT, Thomas.
Ludow Sketches; A Series of Papers on the Scenery and Antiquities of Ludlow and Its Neighbourhood. London: R. Jones, 1867. First edition. 8vo., orig. blue cloth, (vi), 160pp. Inscription, a bit of rubbing o/w near fine.
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WYLDE, A.B.
'83 To '87 In The Soudan. With An Account of Sir William Hewetts Mission to King John of Abyssinia.
London: Remington & Co., 1888. Volume two states "Second edition" on titlepage. Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth, (348); 314pp. Some minor rubbing o/w a fine copy.
London: Remington & Co., 1888. Volume two states "Second edition" on titlepage. Tall 8vo., orig. brown cloth, (348); 314pp. Some minor rubbing o/w a fine copy.
| $700 | Book Number: 24195 | Order / Enquire |
WYMPER, Edward.
Travel And Adventure In The Territory of Alaska, Formerly Russian America Now Ceded to the United States and various other parts of the North Pacific.
London: John Murray, 1868. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. rust cloth with a pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper cover, xix, (i), 331, 32pp.ads dated "April 1868." Outer edge of frontispiece a bit ragged, spine a bit rubbed but o/w a near fine copy.
London: John Murray, 1868. First edition. Tall 8vo., orig. rust cloth with a pictorial decoration in gilt on the upper cover, xix, (i), 331, 32pp.ads dated "April 1868." Outer edge of frontispiece a bit ragged, spine a bit rubbed but o/w a near fine copy.
| $750 | Book Number: 28432 | Order / Enquire |
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WYNN, Walter.
The Sphinx Unveiled. London: Williams & Norgate, (1928). First edition. 8vo., orig. yellow cloth, (190)pp. Some light soiling o/w a near fine copy.
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YATE, William.
An Account of New Zealand and of the Formation and Progress of the Church Missionary Society's Mission in the Northern Island.
London: Seeley and Burnside, 1835. Second edition. Tall 8vo., orig. drab green cloth, 310, (10)pp.index. Bookplate, chipping to the foot of the spine and along the rear spine gutter but still a very good copy.
The Rev. Yate spent seven years in New Zealand before returning to NSW and being dismissed from the mission for misconduct. This work provides an account of the geography, flora and fauna, the social structure of the Maoris, and a history of the mission. The appendix contains a letter from Dr. Gray of the British Museum giving an account of Rev. Yate's shell collection.
London: Seeley and Burnside, 1835. Second edition. Tall 8vo., orig. drab green cloth, 310, (10)pp.index. Bookplate, chipping to the foot of the spine and along the rear spine gutter but still a very good copy.
The Rev. Yate spent seven years in New Zealand before returning to NSW and being dismissed from the mission for misconduct. This work provides an account of the geography, flora and fauna, the social structure of the Maoris, and a history of the mission. The appendix contains a letter from Dr. Gray of the British Museum giving an account of Rev. Yate's shell collection.
| $400 | Book Number: 24156 | Order / Enquire |
(YEATS).
W.B. Yeats A Centenary Exhibition.
(Dublin); National Gallery of Ireland, 1965. First edition. Wrappers, 102pp. Fine.
(Dublin); National Gallery of Ireland, 1965. First edition. Wrappers, 102pp. Fine.
| $20 | Book Number: 1589 | Order / Enquire |
(YEATS). GWYNN, Stephen. (editor).
Scattering Branches. Tributes to the Memory of....
London: Macmillan, 1940. First edition. Bookplate o/w fine in a near fine d/w.
London: Macmillan, 1940. First edition. Bookplate o/w fine in a near fine d/w.
| $75 | Book Number: 1582 | Order / Enquire |
YEATS, Jack B.
The Amaranthers.
London: Macmillan, (1936). First edition. Fine in an about fine d/w.
London: Macmillan, (1936). First edition. Fine in an about fine d/w.
| $400 | Book Number: 29200 | Order / Enquire |
YEATS, Jack B.
The Careless Flower.
London: Pilot Press, 1947. First edition. Tip of spine very slightly faded o/w fine in d/w with a chip at the top of the spine and creasing to front panel and edges, a very good d/w.
London: Pilot Press, 1947. First edition. Tip of spine very slightly faded o/w fine in d/w with a chip at the top of the spine and creasing to front panel and edges, a very good d/w.
| $150 | Book Number: 25495 | Order / Enquire |
YEATS, W.B.
Explorations. Selected by Mrs. W.B. Yeats.
London: Macmillan & Co., 1962. First edition. A fine copy in a price clipped d/w with a bit of staining at the foot of the spine but still quite nice.
London: Macmillan & Co., 1962. First edition. A fine copy in a price clipped d/w with a bit of staining at the foot of the spine but still quite nice.
| $200 | Book Number: 34916 | Order / Enquire |
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YEATS, W.B.
Poems. London: T. Fisher Unwin, (1920). Later impression of the seventh edition. Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with elaborate gilt decoration on the upper cover and spine and a small gilt decoration on the rear cover, designed by Althea Gyles, (xvi), 314, (2)pp. A bit of foxing to early leaves, very minor rubbing to the spine ends o/w an about fine copy of this attractive book.
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YEATS, W.B.
Selected Poems.
New York: Macmillan, 1921. First edition. Fine.
New York: Macmillan, 1921. First edition. Fine.
| $125 | Book Number: 1580 | Order / Enquire |
YEATS, W.B.
The Collected Plays.
London: Macmillan, 1934. First edition. Name o/w near fine in d/w with pieces out at spine ends but still very good.
London: Macmillan, 1934. First edition. Name o/w near fine in d/w with pieces out at spine ends but still very good.
| $300 | Book Number: 28722 | Order / Enquire |
YEATS, W.B.
The Land Of Heart's Desire.
New York/London: Samuel French, nd (1934). 8vo., orig. printed wrappers, 23, (7)pp. ads. Slight foxing to outer edges of wrappers o/w fine.
New York/London: Samuel French, nd (1934). 8vo., orig. printed wrappers, 23, (7)pp. ads. Slight foxing to outer edges of wrappers o/w fine.
| $50 | Book Number: 27853 | Order / Enquire |
YEATS, W.B.
The Oxford Book of Modern Verse 1892-1935 Chosen By.....
Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, 1936. First edition. Name o/w about fine in the d/w which is chipped at spine ends and corners, with some marks but still very good. Scarce in d/w.
Oxford: At the Clarendon Press, 1936. First edition. Name o/w about fine in the d/w which is chipped at spine ends and corners, with some marks but still very good. Scarce in d/w.
| $250 | Book Number: 29104 | Order / Enquire |
YEATS, W.B.
The Poetical Works of William B. Yeats In Two Volumes. Volume II: Dramatic Poems.
New York: Macmillan, 1912. Reprint of the first U.S. edition (first published 1907). Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with elaborate decoration in gilt on the spine, (x), 533pp. Some minor rubbing to the spine ends o/w a near fine copy.
New York: Macmillan, 1912. Reprint of the first U.S. edition (first published 1907). Tall 8vo., orig. blue cloth with elaborate decoration in gilt on the spine, (x), 533pp. Some minor rubbing to the spine ends o/w a near fine copy.
| $150 | Book Number: 37268 | Order / Enquire |
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