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  • Weems, Mason L.
    THREE DISCOURSES: Hymen's Recruiting Sergeant, The Drunkard's Looking Glass, God's Revenge Against Adultury.

    Edition: Limited numbered edition (#467 out of 1000) - first thus.

    New York: Random House, 1929. Hardcover first edition - Essays, often humorous, by the early American clergyman and patriot best known for his life of George Washington wherein was contained the story of the cherry tree and the hatchet. Introduction by Emily E. F. Skeel, and prefatory notes to each selection. Illustrated. Bound in green and rust marbleized paper covered boards with a rust cloth spine, gilt lettering. Lacking the slipcase.

    Condition: Some wear to the ends of the spine and a little fading on the front cover, but overall in very good- condition (some pages still unopened.)

    Book ID: 15203
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  • NO CHEATING, NO DYING: I Had a Good Marriage. Then I Tried to Make It Better. by Weil, Elizabeth.
    Weil, Elizabeth.
    NO CHEATING, NO DYING: I Had a Good Marriage. Then I Tried to Make It Better.

    Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )

    New York: Scribner, (2012. SIGNED first edition - A book which "investigates one of the most universal human institutions--marriage. Elizabeth Weil and her husband Dan have two basic ground rules for their marriage: no cheating, no dying. For ten years it's worked fine, but Elizabeth started to wonder if it could be better.. . In this book, Weil examines the major universal marriage issues--sex, money, mental health, in-laws, children--through bravely recounting her own hilarious, messy, and sometimes difficult relationship." SIGNED on the title page. Selected bibliography. 177 pp.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 54931
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  • AN OLD MAN'S GAME: An Amos Parisman Mystery. by Weinberger, Andy.
    Weinberger, Andy.
    AN OLD MAN'S GAME: An Amos Parisman Mystery.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback original.

    Altadena, CA: Prospect Park Books, (2019). SIGNED first edition - The author's first novel, one which brings an old Jewish detective in LA, who doesn't believe in God, out of retirement to investigate the possible murder of a charismatic rabbi, who dropped dead over lunch at Canter's Deli. He hires ex-wrestler Omar Villasenor to provide some much-needed muscle, and they provide an entertaining tour of L.A. while they track down a killer with a surprising motive. SIGNED on the title page. 232 pp plus a 1 pg glossary. ISBN: 978-1945551642.

    Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 85570
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  • THIS IS SYLVIA. by Wilson, Sandy.
    Wilson, Sandy.
    THIS IS SYLVIA.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Dutton, (1955.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The "autobiography" of the author's cat, written as a satire of the showbiz world. Wilson is best known as the author of the lyrics and music for 'The Boy Friend.' Illustrated with 54 drawings by the author. 125 pp.

    Condition: Fine in very good dust jacket (tear and associated creasing on front cover, 2 small peeled spots on spine of dj.)

    Book ID: 51021
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  • MURDER INK: Revived, Revised, Still Unrepentant Perpetrated by Dilys Winn. by Winn, Dilys.
    Winn, Dilys.
    MURDER INK: Revived, Revised, Still Unrepentant Perpetrated by Dilys Winn.

    Edition: Trade paperback.

    New York: Workman Publishing, (1984.). "Fresh trouble brewing from 40 new conspirators plus the tea mystery so definitive that you can smell it." In addition to including a book within a book - "The Tainted Tea Tragedy" this includes contributions from such writers as P.D. James, Thomas Perry, Gladys Mitchell, Edward Gorey, Joseph Hansen, Catherine Aird and many others. Illustrated with photographs and drawings throughout. Index to authors. 398 pp. ISBN: 0-89480-7773.

    Condition: Near fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 89177
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  • ROSIE LITTLE'S CAUTIONARY TALES FOR GIRLS. by Wood, Danielle.
    Wood, Danielle.
    ROSIE LITTLE'S CAUTIONARY TALES FOR GIRLS.

    Edition: Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. )

    San Francisco: McAdam / Cage, (2007). First edition - A collection of interlinked short stories by this award winning writer, narrated by Rosie, "a Little Red Riding Hood type with lace-up Doc Martens" - stories for the smart, strong female who cant help getting into trouble. 252 pp.

    Condition: Fine in illustrated wrappers.

    Book ID: 86927
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  • HILDA HEN'S SEARCH. by Wormell, Mary.
    Wormell, Mary.
    HILDA HEN'S SEARCH.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, (1994.) dj. Hardcover first edition - Her first book for children, a delightful story of a hen's search for a safe place to lay her eggs. Illustrated with bright linocuts by Wormell. Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-15-2000690.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated boards in a near fine dust jacket (one small tear to upper edge of dj)

    Book ID: 57472
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  • HILDA HEN'S HAPPY BIRTHDAY. by Wormell, Mary.
    Wormell, Mary.
    HILDA HEN'S HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

    Edition: First US printing.

    New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, (1995.) dj. Hardcover first edition - The second book in this delightful series about a hen on a small farm. Illustrated with bright linocuts by Wormell. Oblong format, unpaginated. ISBN: 0-15-2002995.

    Condition: Very near fine in a like dustjacket.

    Book ID: 57473
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  • POPULAR RECITATIONS: Comprising Dramatic, Pathetic, Humorous, Witty and Character Speeches Compiled from the Best American And Foreign Authors.
    POPULAR RECITATIONS: Comprising Dramatic, Pathetic, Humorous, Witty and Character Speeches Compiled from the Best American And Foreign Authors.

    Edition: First edition, a trade paperback.

    Chicago: Regan Publishing Corporation, 1925. First edition - Includes the poem Casey at the Bat by Ernest Lawrence Thayer; The Face on the Barroom Floor, Asleep at the Switch, A Drunkard's Dream, The Blue and the Gray, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Sheridan's Ride and more - a total of 79 "old favorites." A title in the Regan Hand-Book Series. 95 pp plus 1 pp ad for Hoyle's Books of Games.

    Condition: Good in gray-green printed wrappers with black lettering and red decorations on front cover (usual toning to the pages)

    Book ID: 79954
    Keywords: Ephemera, humor, poems
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