Red Button by Irwin Will (37 results)

Original Cloth. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Red cloth cover, faded on spine, some wear, but good condition. Gold stamped title. Stamped "door" design on front cover. corners and spine worn some. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Max J. Spero (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former owner's name on flyleaf, otherwise unmarked. Fore edges discolored. A little spine slant. Faded spot along lower edge of front cover. Front hinge cracked but binding remains secure. Max J. Spero (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear with rubbing/light scuffing. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.

Octavo, red cloth (hardcover), gilt letters, 370 pp. Good, with dampstaining to lower cover and page edges (not impacting text). "Regarding the events of that rainy autumn evening at Mrs. Moore's boarding-house in the afar West Twenties of New York, accounts differ somewhat -- although not enough, after all, but that we may piece together a connected story. Until the great event, they were trivial. It was the reflected light of the tragedy which gave them their importance. Most of the boarders remained indoors, since it was too wet in the early evening for faring out-of-doors with comfort. After dinner, Miss Harding and Miss Jones, stenographers, who shared a room-and-alcove on the second floor, entertained "company" in the parlor on the ground floor -- two young office-mates figure but dimly in this tale. These callers came at eight o'clock. A few minutes later Professor Noll joined the. Professor Noll was a diet delusionist, the assistant editor of a health-food magazine. He lived on the third floor, across the hall from Captain Hanska, in a room furnished (as the Captain himself remarked during one of his genial moments) with all the horrors of home. Literature, Fiction, Murder Mystery, New York. xslic. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. RED COVER, TEXTURED FRONT, GOLD PRINT FRONT AND SPINE. 1/4" TEAR TOP OF SPINE COVER, 22 CHAPTERS, FRONTISPIECE A CHARACTER NAMED CONSTANCE. GOOD SHAPE TIGHT AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT. William Henry Irwin (September 14, 1873 - February 24, 1948) was an American author, writer and journalist who was associated with the muckrakers. Irwin was born in 1873 in Oneida, New York. In his early childhood, the Irwin family moved to Clayville, New York, a farming and mining center south of Utica. Irwin began his writing career as a humorist with the San Francisco magazine The Lark but quickly moved on to war reporting and nonfiction writing on serious subjects. Managing editor, McClure's Magazine, 1906-07; writer, Collier's Weekly, 1907-08; war correspondent for the London Daily Mail 1914-15, and the Saturday Evening Post, 1916-18. His brother was humorist Wallace Irwin and his wife was reporter-novelist Inez Haynes Irwin. ANTIQUE BOOKS DEN, WHERE INTERESTING BOOKS LIVE. MAX J. SPERO (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Later Edition. New York, Ny: Syndicate Publishing 1912 but later 370 page Hardcover in dust jacket. A very good copy with edge wear and dust soiling, in a fair chipped and soiled dust jacket. See Photos clph. Max J. Spero (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. At Words Matter Booksellers we provide at least 3 photos of all our items in lieu of detailed, but ultimately subjective, text descriptions. These include front, side and back photos and the copyright page. We will also provide high level text information for the standard, measurable book 'dimensions' as well as any exceptions or specific items that cannot be referenced in a photo. If you have questions about any of our listings, we will be happy to answer them or provide additional information and photos. Note also that our inventory is online only. Titles are not available in a public setting. Since receipt of all items, titles were only handled 1 time for digital photographs and a condition review by this bookseller. They have been stored in a temperature and humidity-controlled home/office library and will only be handled by the bookseller to mail to the buyer (or to provide additional information or photos for the buyer). Words Matter Booksellers donates 10% of profits to The Milwaukee Center for Children and Youth (MCCY). The Milwaukee Center for Children and Youth (MCCY) was founded to address gaps in services for kids who have been abused or neglected. Through personalized services, advocacy and education--including efforts to increase literacy--the organization works to inspire multi-generational change in children and families. MCCY is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (EIN #45-3068553).…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Spero, Max J (illustrator).

Condition: New. Spero, Max J (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Fine/Fine. REPRINT.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. None. First Edition. James McManus' copy, with his signature. Out of print. Binding is cloth.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Reprint. 370pp. Duodecimo [19.5 cm] Red cloth over boards. There are roughly a dozen small, light stains on the top edge of the text block. From the collection of Berkeley book collector and letter press printer, John Ruyle. Day, The Supplemental Checklist of Fantastic Literature. An occult mystery, in which the mystery is solved by a feigned spirit.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Reprint Edition. Max J. Spero illustrations. Hubin listed murder mystery set in New York City. Near Fine with weak front hinge and pages with minor foxing in Very Good dustjacket with minor foxing, shallow chipping to spine ends, several inch closed that extends half across rear panel, shallow chipping to top rear edge and rear spine edge.…

Hardcover. "The Red Button" by Will Irwin is a vintage murder mystery novel published in 1912 by Syndicate Publishing. This hardcover book comes with a dust jacket and is an original print in English. The story falls under the genres of mystery and thriller, making it a captivating read for fans of literature and fiction. With its intriguing plot and historical significance, this collectible novel is sure to be a valuable addition to any book lover's collection.; 10.00 x 8.00 x 4.00.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Near Fine. Reprint. Illustrations by Max J. Spero. Fine in very attractive near fine dustwrapper but for some shallow chipping at the crown.

Hardcover. 370p. A hardcover book in very good condition with a good dustjacket. Corners lightly bumped. Former owner's signature on front free endpaper. Otherwise clean and tight. The jacket is chipped at the bottom front corner and the top of the back panel, and otherwise has a few smaller tears and milder chipping. The spine is dotted with small, pale stains. Overall, the jacket is damaged but still in one piece with the majority present. A murder mystery novel set in New York City. Frontispiece by Max J. Spero. Max J. Spero (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book brings readers into the heart of a rainy autumn evening at Mrs. Moore's boarding house. The story unfolds as a tragedy occurs and a man is found murdered in his room. The author skillfully weaves together the perspectives of various characters, each with their own secrets and motives, and paints a complex and engrossing picture of human nature. The narrative explores themes of power dynamics, societal facades, and the hidden lives people lead behind closed doors. The author's keen insights and vivid prose transport readers to a bygone era, creating a captivating and thought-provoking read that delves into the complexities of human behavior and the consequences of our actions. 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. …

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have. Spero, Max J (illustrator).

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Spero, Max J (illustrator).…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Early reprint edition. Unusual Hubin listed murder mystery set in New York City with an ex-medium on the case. Near Fine in scarce illustrated dustjacket, light spine end chips, few closed tears, spine with light but noticeable water spotting to spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The very scarce first Canadian edition -- or the Canadian issue of the first (US) Bobbs-Merrill edition, with cancel title-page. Frontispiece plus four plates by Spero. 12mo. viii,370pp. Original decorative stamped ochre cloth hard covers with gilt titles front and spine, depicting framed door with pooling blood, daggers, and red button. Moderate handling and toning to covers; top-edge dust-soiled and others toned. Contemporary owner's name, with date (1913), to front endpaper; some foxing to frontispiece and title-page from tissue-guard. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Still a sound and handsome copy.…

LeatherBound. 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: 382. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 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: 382.…