New York: Springboard Press / Hachette, (2009). An eight page promotional brochure for the book "Let It Bleed: The Rolling Stones, Altamont and the End of the Sixties." Illustrated with photographs throughout, printed on glossy stock. Measures 9 3/4 by 11 inches. Uncommon.

Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, (2008). A chapter in the first book by R. A. Salvatore and his son Geno for young readers, featuring the dark eft Drizzt do'Urden. 14 pp.

Yosemite, CA: Flying Spur Press, (1984). SIGNED first edition - Six tours along Highway 49 and the backroads of the Sierra foothills just west of Yosemite National Park, illustrated with many photographs of historic buildings. Includes a walking tour of the town of Mariposa. INSCRIBED by the author on the title page and dated in the year of publication. Maps, ads, index. 48 pp.

Austin, TX: Humanities Research Center / The University of Texas at Austin, 1969. First edition - Catalogue for an exhibition at the Academic Center Library at the University of Texas, September - December, 1969. Two years after his death, this exhibition was designed to honor Sassoon as a poet and as a man. Complied by David Farmer, introduction by fellow war poet and close friend, Edmund Blunden. Illustrated with black and white photos. Issued in an edition of 2100 copies (although not stated, 2000 copies were in wrappers, 100 in boards), designed by David Price. Index. 68 pp plus colophon.

Hoboken, NJ: Polis Books / Agora, 2019. First edition - Includes brief excerpts from new books by thirteen authors, plus a page of information about each author, and an illustration of the cover of each book. IGNED by TWO authors at their contributions - Gary Phillips and Alex Segura. Also included contributions from Steph Post, J. D. Rhoades, , Erica Wright and more. 75 pp.

New York: Magnum Publications Inc., (1958). First edition - 1950s tips on how to save money on buying both new and used cars, on tires and on gasoline. Illustrated with black and white photographs. 64 pp.

Port Washington, NY: Port Washington Public Library, 1984. First edition - An oral history of several families in the area - some whose roots go back two hundred years and more, others who came during the Great Migration of the 1920s. Illustrated with vintage photographs. Foreword by Farrell Jones and introduction by the compiler Elly Shodell. 36 pp.

n.p. Smith's Motor Boat Service,
n.d. (ca 1960). Contains the lyrics only to 74 songs, in both Hawaiian and English. 40 pp.

San Francisco: Privately Printed, 1972. First edition - An entertaining speech in which this collector reminiscences about books, collections and booksellers, including his purchases from the 1948 auction of Mosher's own library, incunabula, booksellers like David Magee, and much more. Designed and printed by Lawton and Alfred Kennedy. One of 200 copies specially printed for private distribution by the author, out of a total printing of 1,000 copies. 21 pp.

Charlottesville, VA: University of Virginia Library. (1987). First edition - Introduction by Kimberly Chambers, afterword by Joan C. St. Crane, curator of American Literature Collection at UVA Library. Includes selections ranging from Frederick Douglass to Charles H. Rowell, including Houston Baker, Jay Wright, Albert Murray, Zora Hurston, Robert Stepto, Toi Derricote, Rita Dove, Gerald Barrax and more. Illustrated throughout with photographs. One of 2500 copies. Unpaginated (48 pp) A slim volume.

San Francisco: Frank Eastman and Co., 1888. First edition - A booklet issued by The Society of California Pioneers to commemorate the celebration in honor of the 38th anniversary of the Admission of California into the Union on Sept 10. 1850; this event was held at Camp Taylor in Marin County on Sept 10, 1888. About 600 Pioneers and their families took the steamer 'San Rafael' from San Francisco to Sausalito and then a special train to the camp, where a rather expansive outdoor feast awaited them. Includes the text of the various speeches, a poem by Rev. Joseph Benton, in addition to a description of the festivities. 30 pp, sewn, in light blue wrappers with a small engraving on the front cover. Uncommon.

Sacramento: California State Printing Office, (1936). First edition - A "bulletin prepared for the public schools in the hope that a brief story of his life and travels here and in Western Nevada will add interest to his books." Illustrated with photographs, chronology, calendar of his travels in the West, books about Mark Twain. vii, 30 pp.

Berkeley, CA: The Friends of Bancroft Library, 1972. First edition - Number 20 in the Keepsakes series produced for members of The Friends of the Bancroft Library. Three different scenarios of a mining incident in Nevada Territory are presented - the final version is Chapter 34 in Twain's Roughing It. Includes background historical material and editorial comment by Frederick Anderson and Edgar M. Branch. No. 20 in series of Keepsakes of Friends of the Bancroft Library. Designed and printed by Lawton and Alfred Kennedy. Illustrated. Fold-out page reprint from the Daily Call with a letter from Mark Twain attached inside back cover. 64 pp.

Concord, CA: Universal Productions, Inc. nd (ca 1980.). First edition - Jumbo edition PC-J-SO-R. Full color, includes many advertisements, Information on towns, detailed street maps, partial street indexes. Approximately 22 by 28 inches folded to 3 1/2 inches by 9 inches. Priced at $1.00.

Stamford, CT: Overbrook Press, 1955. First edition - First separate printing of this address by the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court delivered on the occasion of the Second Century Convocation of Washington University, St. Louis, February 19, 1955. A very fine copy in wrappers with Christmas slip from Helen and Frank Altschul laid in. One of 750 copies. 13 pp plus colophon.

New York: Panda Prints, (1968) dh. Hardcover first edition - A simple little book, not much more than an expanded greeting card (in fact the author is best known as the designer for the Panda Print greeting cards), but a book which is very much a product of its time - written and illustrated by the author, printed on bright pink stock throughout. Small format, approx 7 1/2 inches tall by 4 inches, unpaginated (26 pp)

New York: Panda Prints, (1966) dj. Hardcover first edition - A simple little book on the true meaning of friendship, not much more than an expanded greeting card (in fact the author is best known as the designer for the Panda Print greeting cards), but a book which is very much a product of its time - written and illustrated by the author. Small format, approx 7 1/2 inches tall by 4 inches, unpaginated (26 pp)

Los Angeles: R. A. Wilson. 1936. Gives a price range for each coin to allow for condition and selling and buying. Includes a Mint List. Illustrated, ads, small format. 96 pp.

Auburn, California: Placer Savings & Loan Association, nd (ca 1970). A collection of anecdotes and short stories about the early days in California's Mother Lode and Upper Sacramento Valley Country. Includes a story of a miner who was working at two mines in Amador City - Keystone and Bunker Hill - at the same time, the story behind the name "Murderer's Bar". photographs of the flood which washed out the bridge across the American River on Highway 49 in December 1964 and much more. Issued by Placer Savings & Loan Association, with a notation on the front cover "Compliments of Placer Savings." Illustrated with vintage photographs and drawings. While undated, this appears to be a slightly expanded version of the 1966 first edition, Ad for Placer Savings inside back cover. Large format, 44 pp.

Peking (Beijing): The Foreign Language Press, 1962. A story told in the mountains of Tibet. An old couple are tricked by a rogue into giving him their beautiful daughter in marriage but she is rescued by a handsome young hunter, who in turn tricks the rogue. Illustrated in full color throughout by Yoa Yu-tuo and Yoa Yu-hsin. 92 pp.

[La Crosse] Sumac Press, 1953. First edition - A look at footnotes from the point of view of the compositor, complete with footnotes in the text. One of an edition of 450 total copies ('350 for The Typophiles'), hand set and printed at the Sumac Press. Small booklet measuring just 6 inches tall by 4 1/8 wide, 19 pp plus a colophon.

Moscow: Foreign Languages Publishing House, nd (ca 1962). In addition to a discussion of Lenin's role as the founder of the party this includes a brief commentary on friends in other countries - specifically Cuba and Uruguay. 53 pp Uncommon.

Moscow: Foreign Languages Publishing House, nd (ca 1961). First edition - Covers such topics as public ownership and free labor, plans for full employment, working conditions and more. Ends with optimistic comments on future abundance. Illustrated with photographs. 48 pp. Uncommon.

Los Angeles: J. Paul Getty Musuem, (2001). First edition - Inspired by the exhibition "Devices of Wonder" at the Getty Museum from November 13, 2001 to February, 2002 this set of 7 cards within a paper cabinet is designed optical amusements and tricks. Instructions on the fold-out flaps.

New York: Reader's Digest, (2003). First edition - One piece of bright pink cardstock, folded to 8 1/2 inches by 6 inches - the interior includes a central pop-up of the castle with two doors that open to reveal the ball within. A promotional item for "girls and boys and booksellers too" - Uncommon.

Cincinnati, Ohio: J. Church & Co, 1866. First edition - A striking picture, originally the cover to a sheet music booklet containing the "Fire Fiend Galop." This is a dramatic and brightly colored lithograph of Cincinnati's burning opera house overwhelmed by the bright red and orange flames filling the sky. A crowd of onlookers watch as firefighters spray their hoses at the building, and visible through the flames is the title of the current production "A Midsummer's Night Dream." Lithograph by the noted firm of Civil War lithographers, Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. of Cincinnati. Copyright information below illustration showing John Church, Jr., Ohio, 1866. Large format, measuring 10 1/2" x 13 3/4"