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Wilson, Colin [Colin Henry Wilson (26 June 1931 - 5 December 2013) was an English writer, philosopher and novelist. He also wrote widely on true crime, mysticism and the paranormal. Wilson called his philosophy "new existentialism" or "phenomenological existentialism"].

(Book #ID 95609)

Published by Victor Gollancz Ltd., 14 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London Reprinted Edition 1956. 1956.

Reprinted edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. The author's first book has been translated into over thirty languages (including Russian and Chinese) and never been out of print since publication day of Monday, 28 May 1956. Wilson wrote much of it in the Reading Room of the British Museum, and during this period was, for a time, living in a sleeping bag on Hampstead Heath. He continued to work on it at a furious pace and one day typed out the introduction, and a few pages from the middle, and sent them to Victor Gollancz with a letter giving a synopsis of the book. He replied within two days, saying he would be interested to see the book when completed, the rest as they say is history. Contains 288 printed pages of text. Age tanning to the closed text block edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight age tanning down the spine, not price clipped, 21/-. SIGNED dedication by the author to the front free end paper 'For Edna and Ron - Congratulations on their forming a limited company, Love Colin, 23rd August 1956'. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Wenley, R. M. [Professor Robert Mark Wenley (19 July 1861 - 29 March 1929) was a 19th - 20th century Scottish philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan] Immanuel Kant (22 April 1724 - 12 February 1804) German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers.

(Book #ID 109703)

Published by Henry Holt and Company, New York First Edition 1897. 1897.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, publisher's green leaf patterned end papers. 12mo. 7'' x 5''. Contains (iii), 95 pp + 8 pp catalogue. Surface marks to the rear board, ink name to the top of the front free end paper 'Jack Rockwood Old Hall', else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Walter, J. A.

(Book #ID 28785)

Published by The Paternoster Press, Exeter 1979. 1979.

Publisher's original illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 217 pages ISBN 0853642605. In near Fine condition with slight sun fading to the spine, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Watkin, E. I.

(Book #ID 29460)

Published by Hollis & Carter Ltd., 25 Ashley Place, London First Edition 1943. 1943.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, scarlet lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 142 pp. In Very Good clean and bright condition with small scratch mark to edge of front board, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Warnock, Mary

(Book #ID 29506)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Limited, 4 Little Essex Street, London 1969. 1969.

Publisher's original block colour illustrated white card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 58 pp. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Weisheipl, James A.

(Book #ID 29538)

Published by Ann Arbor The University of Michigan Press First Paperback Edition 1971. 1971.

Publisher's original laminated card covers. 8vo 8'' x 5¼'' 92 pages ISBN 047206181X. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Winter, H. J. J.

(Book #ID 29560)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 1952. 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo 7'' x 5¼'' 114 pp. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with very slight sun darkening to the spine, not price clipped 4s 6d. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Whittaker, Thomas

(Book #ID 52815)

Published by Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd., First Edition 1908. London 1908.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, blind tooling to the upper panel. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains [x] 92 printed pages of text. Thin ink ownership name to the front free end paper, spine age tanned, and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Walzer, Michael

(Book #ID 91877)

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven and London First Edition 2004. 2004.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original terracotta cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [xvi] 208 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unread new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0300103654

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