(Christy, Howard Chandler). Riley, James Whitcomb.

Riley's Roses. By James Whitcomb Riley. Illustrated by Howard Chandler Christy. Decorations by Franklin Booth.

Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, (1909). (1909). - Small quarto, 9-7/8 inches high by 7-1/8 inches wide. Light green cloth titled in gilt on the spine and within a gilt decorated frame on the front cover. The edges of the covers are very slightly rubbed and the corners lightly bumped. [23] leaves printed on heavy stock. Illustrated with 8 color plates by Howard Chandler Christy and decorations in red on white and in color by Franklin Booth. Very good.

First edition. Very good .

Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.Professional seller

Book number: 95333

Catalogue: Illustrated

Keywords: ILLUSTRATED; LITERATURE; ILLUSTRATIONS; HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY; COLOR PLATES; DECORATIONS; FRANKLIN BOOTH; JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY; RILEY'S ROSES; TWENTIETH CENTURY; 20TH CENTURY; 1ST EDITION; FIRST EDITION.

HARRIS, JOEL CHANDLER, RILEY, JAMES WHITCOMB ET AL. (AUTHORS); DODGE, MARY MAPES (EDITOR)

St. Nicholas Magazine (Volume XVI) Parts I and II, Twelve Issues Bound Into One Volume an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks. November, 1888 to October, 1889

New York: The Century Co, 1889. Hardcover. Twelve months bound together of the famed monthly publication of The Century Company. Includes the months of Nov, 1888 through Oct, 1889. --- Each issue of St. Nicholas includes stories, often by well-known authors, as well as dozens of charming illustrations, photos, riddles, poems, letters, and non-fiction articles written for young people. These issues include "Daddy Jake the Runaway" by Joel Chandler Harris (illustrated by E. W. Kemble), "Little Saint Elizabeth" by Frances Hodgson Burnett and "Naughty Claude" by James Whitcomb Riley as well dozens of other submissions, and "conducted" (edited) by noted author Mary Mapes Dodge. This delightful collection of magazines provides an insight into the way of life in the US early in the latter part of the 19th Century. --- Monthly issues of the magazine bound into this hefty volume, without their original covers/wraps. In dark brown half leather, with black cloth. The name "H. F. Lunt" stamped on cover, and spine titling, both in gilt. --- A rather worn copy, with tears to leather and partially-detached backstrip. The binding generally remains intact, though numerous leaves are loose. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested for any shipment other than by USPS Media Mail in the US.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; 960 pages. Fair with no dust jacket .

Bluebird BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 87625

Keywords: >>Juvenile and Children's >>Illustrated Classics

RILEY, JAMES WHITCOMB

Armazindy

Indianapolis: The Bowen-Merrill Co, 1894. Early Edition. Hard Cover. Early edition with 27 lines on p. 110, no ads in rear. Pubisher's full red cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine, t.e.g, gilt vine decoration on spine, b&w frontis of a girl on a bridge. Head and heel of spine are lightly rubbed, bottom edge of rear cover has a splash mark, front hinge is starting, former owner's name and date, in pencil, on front endpaper, small rubbed spot on front cover. VERY GOOD-. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall. xiii, 169 pp. Very Good- with no dust jacket .

Round Table Books, LLCProfessional seller

Book number: 20959

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Poetry Novels, Poetry & Literature Poetry

RILEY, James Whitcomb

Armazindy

Indianapolis, The Bowen-Merrill Co, 1894. Hardcover. Small 8vo. Dark green and light green cloth. viii, 169pp. Frontispiece (tipped in, as called for). Very good. Ownership signature on inner flyleaf; front flyleaf an expert contemporary replacement. First edition, first issue, with appropriate points. RUSSO 51. .

Main Street Fine Books & ManuscriptsProfessional seller

Book number: 24914

Catalogue: Books

Keywords: Poetry

RILEY, JAMES WHITCOMB

Armazindy

Indianapolis: The Bowen-Merrill Co, 1894. Holiday Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. Early edition with 27 lines on p. 110, and no ads in rear. Publisher's full red cloth with gilt lettering and decoration on cover and spine, t.e.g, fore and bottom edges deckle. Illustrated with tissue-protected photogravure frontispiece portrait of the author and five tissue-protected full-page photogravure plates. [BAL 16602; Russo pp 51ff].. Gilt on spine moderately faded, else fine; unmarked, tight, square, and clean. NEAR FINE. Photogravures. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall. xiii, (i), 169 pp. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued .

Round Table Books, LLCProfessional seller

Book number: 29409

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Poetry James Whitcomb Riley American Poets Novels, Poetry & Literature Poetry Rare, Antiquarian, and Collectible Books

Riley, James Whitcomb

Armazindy

Indianapolis, The Bowen Merrill, 1894. Fifth printing. Maroon cloth bordered in gilt, top edge gilt. xiii, [1], 169 pp. Sm. 8vo. Fifth printing, Binding A. Page 109 : "As, lifting". With frontispiece portrait and five tissue-protected photogravure plates. BAL 16602. A very good copy, spine ends worn, owners bookplate on front pastedown, signature on free front endpaper.

Kaaterskill BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 25237

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: , Americana, Literature, Poetry, x, Book Literature

RILEY, James Whitcomb

Autograph Letter Signed (Als)

Indianapolis, 8 April 1881. Letter. A one-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED (ALS) with his initials on 5-1/2" x 8-3/4" Indianapolis THE JOURNAL stationery to Charles T. Scott. In full: "Your letter and contents is here--the letter before me, and the latter in my pocket, where, I'm sorry to say, it can't remain for a permanent visit. However, all is as well with me now as I could wish, considering justly how little I deserve. I did 'bang up' at Terre Haute, and 'brought down' not only 'the house,' but a brace o' girls it would soothe your eyes to see. Hope to be able to show you their pictures by the time you next come over. Am just out of coal again, and the room's as cold as an unlined coffin with the lid off. Ven my bruttah, who iss lots money vaint, come fon Pittsburck I vill see you lattah, J.W.R." With the original envelope addressed in Riley's hand with the notation "J.W.R. Personal. Recipient's name cut out of letter, otherwise Near Fine .

Charles AgventProfessional seller

Book number: 020965

Catalogue: Signed

Keywords: Signed, Literary Firsts, Poetry, James W. Riley, Indiana Writers, 19th Century American Literature, 19th Century Literature Signed Indiana Writers Literature: American 19th Century American Literature

Riley, James Whitcomb

The Book of Joyous Children

New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1902. First edition. Hardcover. 172p. illus. Ill.: J. W. Vawter. Good condition, lacking 3 plates BAL 16656.

Brookline Village BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 22602

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: Children's Books J.W. Vawter American Literature Children's Books First Editions

RILEY, James Whitcomb

Book of Joyous Children

1902. RILEY, James Whitcomb. THE BOOK OF JOYOUS CHILDREN. Illustrated by J.W. Vawter. NY: Scribner's 1902. First edition. 8vo. maroon cloth, lettered and decorated in gilt, t.e.g. Just a hint of skewing and light shelfwear at the heel and crown, bottom opening corners just bumped; else a bright, clean copy of an attractive binding. (BAL 16656). .

Boston Book CompanyProfessional seller

Book number: 63006

Riley, James Whitcomb

Book of Joyous Children

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1902. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0781287898. Illustrated by J. W. Vawter Very Good with no dust jacket; Edgewear. Spine weak; 176 pages.

Gibson's BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 30963

Catalogue: Poetry::First Editions

Keywords: 0781287898 Riley, James Vawter, J. W. Poetry Illustrated 1st Edition

RILEY, JAMES WHITCOMB

Book of Joyous Children, The

London, George Newnes. 1902, First. Hardback, 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Ill.: Vawter, J.W. Book, 176 pages. Maroon Cloth with Gilt lettering and illustration. Owner's name to f.f.e.p. in neat hand. Some loose illustations, which are all black and white. Good/No Jacket.

Books & BygonesProfessional seller

Book number: 27759

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: Vawter, J.W.

Riley, James Whitcomb

"Cassander" in Ladies' Home Journal (June, 1896)

Philadelphia, Curtis, 1896. First Edition. 0 pp. Soft cover. A.B. Frost, illustration. Complete original issue in very good wrappers. Dampstain at the lower right corner. Very Good.

Library Books / Clayton Fine BooksProfessional seller

Book number: b24065

Riley, James Whitcomb

A Child-World

Indianapolis, Bowen-Merrill Co. 1897. First Am edition . Hardcover. 209p. frontis. ads. Ill.: W. Vainter. Very good condition, top of spine chipped BAL 16622 (this copy contains points of both 1st and 2d printings).

Brookline Village BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 24460

Catalogue: Literature

Keywords: W. Vainter American Literature Poetry First Editions

Riley, James Whitcomb

Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley Volume Ii Including Poems and Prose Sketches, Many of Which Have Not Heretofore Been Published, an Authentic Biography an Elaborate Index and Numerous. Illustrations from Paintings By Howard Chandler Christy and Ethel Franklin Betts

New York: P. F. Collier, 1916. Hardcover. Very Good with no dust jacket; Cover has some spotting; B&W Illustrations.

Gibson's BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 64336

Catalogue: Poetry::Q-Z

Keywords: Riley, James Poetry Fiction Illustrated Christy, Howard Betts, Ethel

Riley, James Whitcomb

The Complete Works Of James Whitcomb Riley Volume 7.

Collier, 1916. Hard Cover, Ex-Library, Memorial edition. Blue cloth boards, colour frontispiece. Ex college reference library, so stamp on rear of frontispiece and on cover, and label and pocket to flyleaf, but never issued so a very clean copy... Very Good.

Hessay BooksProfessional seller

Book number: 2577

Catalogue: Poetry

Keywords: poetry