Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, (1974) dj. Hardcover - Includes scholarly articles on every aspect of poetry by 215 contributors including William Carlos Williams, Samuel Hazo, Louis Untermeyer, O. B. Hardison and others. This expanded edition adds dozens of new entries, including several reflecting either current trends like rock lyrics or computer poetry and others giving more attention to ethnic minorities such as Puerto Rican poetry and geographic areas like African poetry. List of contributors. xxiv, 992 pp. ISBN: 0-691062803.

Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, (1977) dj. Hardcover first edition - A book which traces "the history of the homosexual novel from its murky beginnings in the dim past into the hesitant 20s, the gay pulps of the 30s, the breakthrough in the 40s, the rising (and hostile) reactions ofthe critics in the 50s, and the decline that begain in the 60s." As the author explains in his introduction, due to the limitations of space, this focuses only on novels (over 200 of them) by gay male American authors thru 1965, and should be considered as only a beginning - not a comprehensive work. Notes at the end of each chapter, selected bibliography, index. xv, 240 pp. ISBN: 0-67252287x.

Philadelphia: Penn Publishing Company, 1918. Hardcover - The complete subtitle is "A treasury of useful information answering thousands of questions and adapting itself to the needs of men and women in every walk of life". Among the topics are emergencies, ailments and remedies, vital statistics, care of house animals, the bedroom (?), postal regulations, sick diet, how to clean, etc. 279 pp. plus 8 pp publisher's ads.

Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1966. dj. A listing of over 3,500 books, documents and articles, mostly published after 1954., arranged topically, and including an index of authors. Foreword by Thomas Pettigrew. 190 pages.

Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1966. A listing of over 3,500 books, documents and articles, mostly published after 1954., arranged topically, and including an index of authors. Foreword by Thomas Pettigrew. 190 pages.

Charlottesville, VA: University Press of Virginia for the Bibliographical Society of the University of Virginia, (1980) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first bibliography of this major American poet, a book which was going into publication at the time of her death. Bishop assisted in the preparation and wrote a foreword. This descriptive bibliography covers the full range of her publications and secondary sources, her juvenilia and variants in her poems in consecutive publications, as well as a full list of her uncollected poems, unsigned reviews, a pseudonymous short story, passages from letters to her publisher, reproductions of title pages and information about dust jackets and more. xviii, 227pp. Index, illustrations. ISBN: 978-0813907833.

Washington, D.C.: Catholic University of America Press, 1992. dj. Hardcover first edition - Three main sections focusing on Bibliography by topics (war and military, women, biographies, politics, religion, labor, etc.), Manuscript Collections, and Government Manuscripts & Publications, Statistical Overview, Index.347 pp. . ISBN: 0-8132-07312.

New York: Crown, (1986) dj. Hardcover - Describes and rates over 2,500 mysteries, detective stories and suspense thrillers arranged by type (English mystery, police procedural) and by author, alphabetically. 311 pp. ISBN: 0-517-556022.

New York: Crown, (1986) dj. Hardcover - Describes and rates over 2,500 mysteries, detective stories and suspense thrillers arranged by type (English mystery, police procedural) and by author, alphabetically. 311 pp. ISBN: 0-517-556022.

New York: Crown, 1986. dj. Hardcover first edition - Describes and rates over 2,500 mysteries, detective stories and suspense thrillers arranged by type (English mystery, police procedural) and by author, alphabetically. 311 pgs. Hardcover. ISBN: 0-517-556022.

New York: Haskell House Publishers, 1970. Hardcover - Originally published in 1934, so "present time" refers to the early 1930s. When it was published, it was the only extensive listing of Arizona literature. Arranged topically - adventurers, novels, poetry, biography, legends, translations from Spanish, etc - this includes brief biographical notes on each author and a selection from their work. Index, 574 pp. ISBN: 0-838311687.

Lanham, Maryland & London: Scarecrow Press, (1995.). Hardcover first edition - Includes a Chronology of the Olympic Movement; The Olympic Games and Olympic Winter Games; Introduction to the Olympic Movement plus the actual dictionary of the Olympic Movement; a bibliography and much more. lxxv, 246 pp plus 16 pp of photographs. ISBN: 0-8108-30620.

New York: Carroll & Graf, (1991). SIGNED - Brief essays about each of 100 Best Fantasy novels from Gulliver's Travels by Swift in 1726 through Shelley's Frankenstein, Lewis's Monk, T. H. White's The Once and Future King, The Haunting of Hill House by Jackson to Hawksmoor by Peter Ackroyd in 1985, selected by Cawthorn & Moorcock. SIGNED by Tim Powers at the essay on his 1979 book, The Drawing of the Dark. Introduction by Cawthorn and Moorcock. Index. 206 pp. ISBN: 0-881847089.

Chevron Research Company, 1972. Includes general information on safety inspections, lubrication, emission controls, etc, then one full page for most models of cars from the 1960s through 1972 - domestic, foreign and small trucks. Illustrated throughout. Large format, spiral bound. 224 pp.

Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1976. SIGNED hardcover first edition - An annotated bibliography of 190 African folklore books for both adults and children, including 40 from the United States - one which was "undertaken to reveal African sources of many familiar tales found in this country and the West Indies." Foreword by Virginia Haviland. A presentation copy, INSCRIBED on the title page "To... with all my best wishes and affection. Peggy" Illustrated. Index. x,161 pp. Publisher's press release is laid in.

Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1981. Hardcover first edition - In addition to his books and separate publications, this includes sections on unsigned contributions, several appendices on Movies made from Cozzen's works; books and pamphlets about Cozzens, etc. A title in the Pittsburgh Series in Bibliography. Illustrated throughout with a frontispiece portrait, photographs on dust jackets, title pages and more. Index. xiii, 193 pp. ISBN: 0-822934353.

Philadelphia: Lippincott, (1962.) dj. Hardcover - The classic book on the subject, originally published in 1923 and updated to keep up with changes in the industry, so it still remains the standard reference in the field, a well-illustrated (with photographs and drawings) alphabetical listing of technical and non-technical terms related to fabrics, including definitions of different types fabrics, practical textile tests, classification, etc. Includes a list of registered trade names. 163 pp.

Ohio: Kent State University Press, (1968). Hardcover first edition - From the preface: "this new bibliography aims to be a complete catalogue of: (1) editions of Emily Dickinson's writings, (2) first or early printings of her poems, (3) books, chapters in books, and parts of chapters, (4) bibliographies and bibliographical discussions, (5) unpublished doctoral dissertations and important M.A. and undergraduate theses, (6) essays and parts of essays published in periodicals, both scholarly and popular, (7) review articles, operationally defined as reviews extending to three or more pages. Though completeness is claimed only for items from the United States, England, and Canada, numerous foreign publications are included. And though the scope of the bibliography is nominally from 1850 to 1966, many 1967 contributions are included." Index of poetry explications and of authors. xxx, 145 p

Palm Desert, CA: All Aboard, Inc., (2006). SIGNED first edition - Includes a double page spread for 100 very different items, illustrated with photographs, and giving the history behind the item, as well as the actual eBay description, number of bids and final result. SIGNED on the half-title page. xix, (201) pp. ISBN: 0-97683930X.

Palm Desert, CA: All Aboard, Inc., (2007). SIGNED first edition - Includes a double page spread for 100 very different items, illustrated with photographs, and giving the history behind the item, as well as the actual eBay description, number of bids and final result. SIGNED on the half-title page. xix, (201) pp. ISBN: 0-976839318.

Palm Desert, CA: All Aboard, Inc., (2004 c 2003). SIGNED - Includes a double page spread for 100 very different items, illustrated with photographs, and giving the history behind the item, as well as the actual eBay description, number of bids and final result. SIGNED on the half-title page. xix, (201) pp. ISBN: 0-967440467.

New York: Facts on File, (1988.) dj. Hardcover - "The curious stories behind more than 850 named days celebrated in literature and real life.' Arranged alphabetically and by the calendar, illustrated with a vignette at the head of each letter. Square format. 136 pp. ISBN: 0-8160-19169.

Nashville, TN: The Southwestern Company, 1973. Hardcover first edition - Volume One - 1,000 Successful Blacks - contains brief biographical entries accompanied by photographs of most of the men and women profiled. Volume 2 - Famous Blacks Give Secrets of Success - is a look at those in education, the arts, sports, government and more - among those profiled are Shirley Chisholm, Leontyne Price, Charley Pride, Barbara Jordan, Carl T. Rowan, Naomi Sims, Moms Mabley and many others. Volume 3 - Career Guide. Opportunities and Resources for You - looks at those in many different careers, in addition to extensive resources, index. All volumes are extensively illustrated with photographs. Large format, bound in black leatherette with gilt lettering on spine and front cover. 341, 310 , 278 pp respectively.

Los Angeles: Westernlore Press, 1962. dj. Hardcover first edition - One of an edition of only 600 copies, of which 500 were for sale. A review of the 25 key books of Western Americana which the author would retain in his library if he were forced to dispose of the rest (in other words, he was not asked to name his favorite books, but the ones he considered the most important) - the titles range from Mary Austin "Land of Little Rain" to Marcia Rittenhouse Wynn "Desert Bonanza." The final chapter discusses the books that were not chosen. Illustrated. Index. 128 pp

Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, 1985. Hardcover first edition - Tthe first comprehensive annotated secondary bibliography of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Includes over 5600 critical and biographical works and almost 200 miscellaneous works. A title in the 'Pittsburgh Series in Bibliography'. Index. xiv, 842 pp. ISBN: 0-822935023.

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, (1975). A book about home repairs, fixing up houses and apartments mostly old but also otherwise, one that is a pleasure to read - with its humorous tales of near disasters and satisfying successes - in addition to being informative. Illustrated by Phyllis Cross. Glossary, index. 234 pp. ISBN: 0-684146959.

Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1930. First edition - Fisheries Document 1095. A review of the industry by area and fish from the Columbia River chinook salmon to the oyster market, with information on byproducts, trap nets, and more. Many charts. pp 706-1028.

Metuchen, NJ & London: Scarecrow Press, 1985. Hardcover - A concise one-volume reference which lists and indexes the thousands of states, provinces, and provincial capitals of the world. ix, 248 pp. ISBN: 0-810817586.

Sacramento, CA: California State Board of Education, (1933.). Hardcover first edition - California State Series. Illustrated with many photographs, maps & charts. Map endpapers. Large format, 85 pp.

New York: Harper & Brothers, (1950.) dj. Hardcover - An explanation of how words came to be used - from 'abet' to 'Yankee.' Index. xii, 303 pp.