Last Will by Fish Williston (35 results)
Language: English
Published by Alfred Bartlett, 1908
- Hardcover
Seller: Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA, Austin, MN, U.S.A.Jay W. Nelson, Bookseller, IOBA
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket.
Language: English
Published by The Bunny Press, North East, Pa, 1948
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Ann Open Book, Lansing, MI, U.S.A.Ann Open Book
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Limited Edition #96 of 100 copies.
- Softcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.ThriftBooks-Dallas
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Published by A. Bartlett
- Softcover
Seller: Books End Bookshop, Syracuse, NY, U.S.A.Books End Bookshop
Contact seller4-star sellerTrade Paperback. Condition: Good. None. Soiling and wear on boards and inside.
- Hardcover
Seller: Willis Monie-Books, ABAA, Cooperstown, NY, U.S.A.Willis Monie-Books, ABAA
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Note written in pencil at bottom of back inside cover page. ; Limited to 300 copies. Illustrated by Walsh, Peter (illustrator).
Published by Boston, MA: Alfred Bartlett, (1908). (1908)., 1908
- Hardcover
Seller: Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd., Cadyville, NY, U.S.A.Blue Mountain Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Good. - Small octavo [6-1/2 inches high by 4 inches wide], dark gray boards backed with red cloth. The corners of the covers and the head & tail of the spine are lightly rubbed. Half-title, title, [1] leaf, 17 & [1] pages. There is light soiling to the preliminary pages & the front gutter is darkened. A gift inscripti…on is penned on the front pastedown & there is a small bookstore label on the rear pastedown. Good. A wealthy man seeks to bestow happiness rather than material goods on those he leaves behind.
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Boston, Alfred Bartlett, [, 1908
- Hardcover
Seller: Hammer Mountain Book Halls, ABAA, Schenectady, NY, U.S.A.Hammer Mountain Book Halls, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Small discoloration on rear cover; pages faintly toned; otherwise very good condition. In original tattered glassine dust wrapper. No markings. ]. 17p. Printed by D.B. Updike at The Merrymount Press, Boston.
Published by Alfred Bartlett / Merrymount Press, 1908
- Hardcover
Seller: The Book Bin, Salem, OR, U.S.A.The Book Bin
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 18pp, brown paper-covered boards with orange cloth spine. Light wear on exterior. Inscription to previous owner on endpaper. Pages have light yellowing on edges, clean inside. Sound binding. . Size: 16mo - over 5 3/4 in - 6 3/4 in tall. Year: 1908.
- Softcover
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United KingdomPBShop.store UK
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Published by Alfred Bartlett, Boston, 1908
- Hardcover
Seller: George Ong Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.George Ong Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. 17, [1] pp., 12mo, flexible boards, dustjacket. Printed by the Merrymount Press in red and black . Fine, well-preserved copy.
More imagesPublished by The Merrymount Press - Alfred Bartlett, Boston, 1908
- Softcover
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.Don's Book Store
Contact seller5-star sellerTrade Paperback. Condition: Good. 1908 Edition. 18 Pages. Stiff boards covered with gray paper titled A Last Will by Williston Fish. Printed with red and black ink. This book is the original 1908 Copyright by Alfred Bartlett and The Merrymount Press of Boston. Attorney businessman, and part-time author, Williston Fish created th…e sentimental Last Will of Charles Lounsbury in 1897. The imaginary Lounsbury was variously identified as a wealthy client of Fish, an anonymous millionaire, a Chicago attorney housed in the Cook County Asylum, a hobo, and a destitute millionaire in a Chicago jail cell. In most versions, the will was found in the pocket of a tattered overcoat after the death of the owner. This work, also known as A Last Will, The Hobo's Will or The Happy Testament, first appeared in Harper's Weekly in 1898. It was reprinted so many times, often in a garbled or improved form, that a correct edition was published in 1908. This fictional prose-poetry testament was often printed in the guise of an actual legal instrument, frequently without attribution, or at least accurate attribution. For generations of attorneys, it became a classic that circulated widely around the holidays as a gift-book or holiday greeting. The story begins --- It was a day when summer was first new. The pale leaves upon the trees were starting forth upon the yet unbending branches. The grass in the parks had a freshness in its green like the freshness of the blue in the sky and of the yellow of the sun, a freshness to make one wish that life might renew its youth. The clear breezes from the south wantoned about, and then were still, as if loath to go finally away. Half idly, half thoughtfully, the rich man wrote upon the white paper before him, beginning what he wrote with capital letters, such as he had not made since, as a boy in school, he had taken pride in his skill with the pen: In the name of God, Amen. I, Charles Lounsbury, being of sound and disposing mind and memory do now make and publish this my last will and testament, in order, as justly as I may, to distribute my interests in the world among succeeding men.and so it continues.
Language: English
Published by The Friends of Marie and Howard Coggeshall, Utica, 1937
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Works on Paper, DeKalb, IL, U.S.A.Works on Paper
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Add to basketWrappers. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A very good copy. The colophon states: "A Last Will was written in 1897 and first appeared in Harpers Weekly in 1898. Of this booklet a few copies have been printed from types designed by Frederic W. Goudy, at Christmas time in 1937, at Utica, for friends of Marie and Howard Coggesh…all." Text is unmarked. Binding is saddle-stitched wrapper. A lovely copy.
- Hardcover
Seller: Columbia Books, ABAA/ILAB, MWABA, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.Columbia Books, ABAA/ILAB, MWABA
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1977 Fish, Williston A LAST WILL The Whimsie Press, 1977 1/300 copies unpaginated, illustrated lg 12mo cloth over paper-covered boards, printed spine label as new hardcover copy.
Published by Bartlett / Merrymount Press, Boston, 1908
- Hardcover
Seller: poor man's rare books (mrbooks) IOBA NJB, Vineland, NJ, U.S.A.poor man's rare books (mrbooks) IOBA NJB
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good with no dust jacket. 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 18 pages; A popular and often reprinted newspaper piece from 1897 on. Possibly first appearance in book form. Unopened.
Published by Boston, Bartlett (1908)., 1908
- Hardcover
Seller: Michael Steinbach Rare Books, Wien, AustriaMichael Steinbach Rare Books
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Add to basket16,5 : 10 cm. 17 pages Original Boards. Originaly published in Harper's Weekly in 1898 and frequently reprinted and highly regarded for its literary beauty, this edition was published with the intent to produce a fine printing of the popular work in a handy format. Printed in red and black. - Together with: Plucked from the remi…nder bins of Boston and sent with the Holiday Greetings of Stella and Jacob Blanck 1950. Forth and last Merrymount Press printing.
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents, Glen Head, NY, U.S.A.Xerxes Fine and Rare Books and Documents
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Add to basketCondition: VG. Boston 1908 first edition Merrymount Press.16mo., 18p., stiff cardboard wraps. Printed with red and black ink. VG, slight cover wear. No ownership marks.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a nostalgic and affectionate look at the experiences of childhood, youth, love, and aging. The author uses a unique combination of prose, poetry, and humor to explore the bittersweet nature of growing up, the strength of friendship, the beauty of nature, and the impo…rtance of memory. Through a series of charming and evocative vignettes, the author captures the essence of each stage of life, from the carefree days of childhood to the reflective years of old age. This book will resonate with readers of all ages, offering a poignant reminder of the preciousness of life and the enduring power of human connection. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
More imagesPublished by The Four Winds Press, 1975
- Hardcover
Seller: rareviewbooks, Kensington, MD, U.S.A.rareviewbooks
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Small format (W4 3/4 x H6 3/4 inches) hardback book published in a limited edition of 60 copies (not numbered or paginated) first appeared in 1898 Harper's Weekly. Light rubbing on front board. Bookseller since 1995 (ULTV-Bottom-Up-L) rareviewbooks.
Published by The Four Winds Press, 1974
- Hardcover
Seller: APPLEDORE BOOKS, ABAA, WACCABUC, NY, U.S.A.APPLEDORE BOOKS, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerCloth. Condition: Collectible; Fine. First Thus. The lovely 1974 re-issue, limited to only 60 copies. A bright and Fine 16mo in its duotone cloth. This essay first appeared in Harper's Weekly, Sept. 3, 1898.
Published by Four Winds Press, 1975
- Hardcover
Seller: George Ong Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.George Ong Books
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. [36] pp., small 8vo, quarter oatmeal cloth, gray paper sides. One of 60 copies hand printed on Ragston paper by Henry Schniewind at his Four Winds Press in Long Island, New York. Fine copy.
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- First Edition
Seller: G.S. MacManus Co., ABAA, Bryn Mawr, PA, U.S.A.G.S. MacManus Co., ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerFISH, Williston. A Last Will. Original cloth-backed boards. Boston: Alfred Bartlett, [1908]. First edition. Printed by the Merrymount Press. Small bookplate, else fine.
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Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, GermanyBuchpark
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.
Language: English
Published by John Henry Nash, San Fancisco, California, 1929
- First Edition
Seller: Charles Bartman, Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.Charles Bartman, Bookseller, ABAA, ILAB
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Add to basketUnbound. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Thus. In a very good portfolio as issued; a few scattered ink spots on front cover of portfolio; elephant folio.
Published by John Henry Nash, San Francisco, 1931
Seller: Eel River Books, McKinleyville, CA, U.S.A.Eel River Books
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Add to basketBroadside. Condition: Near Fine. Broadside. Single large sheet folded once, 22.4 x 13.75 inches when folded, creating 4 pages. Text inside in two separate parts printed in red and black on cream, enclosed in double gilt border which also encloses a stylized green floral pattern. Reproduces the Last Will and Testament printed for… Harper's Weekly in 1898. Short history of the piece by Edward F. O'Day on front page. Rear page blank. Fine example of fine press printing byJohn Henry Nash. 1935 edition. A near fine copy. Lacks portfolio case. Slight tanning to margins.
Language: English
- Hardcover
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 24. A perfect gift…for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1938 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 24.
Language: English
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1900 edition.… NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 32 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.
Language: English
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1908 edition.… NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 32 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.
Published by San Francisco, Calif.: John Henry Nash, 1985
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Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Good. Original letterpress with goldleaf ornament on single-fold folio sheet. 69 x 56 cm. (27.25 x 22 in) opened, across the fold, printed nearly to the edges. Reproduces the oft-copied and whimsical "The Last Will and Testament," written by Fish for Harper's Weekly magazine in 1897; short history of the piece by O'Da…y on verso. Mildly toned, dented lightly along margins, withsome chipping along edges. Lightly creased diagonally across bottom corners ~14 cm. Else good; bold colors.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1908 edition.… NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 38 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.
