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Minneapolis:: Redpath Press,, (1986). Fine in wrappers with French flaps, fading to the edges of the envelope and a bit of dustiness to the plastic bag. . 2nd printing. The first separate publication of this short story originally published in 'Side Effects.' Illustrated by Etienne Delessert and designed by Rita Marshall. A slim booklet, 7 inches tall by 4 inches wide. 29 pp. Intended to be mailed to the recipient, it is extremely uncommon to find this in its original complete condition. This set includes the story booklet, the envelope, the priced insert for store displays and even the original plastic bag.

Sacramento: : California State Printing Office,, (1936). First edition -. Good only (some dampstaining and bleeding to upper edges of several pages). First printing in wrappers, a slim pamphlet. 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.

Los Angeles:: J. Paul Getty Musuem, , (2001). First edition -. Fine (a new copy, still in original clear envelope.). First printing. A game inspired by the Samuel Beddome original included in the exhibition "Devices of Wonder" at the Getty Museum from November 13, 2001 to February, 2002. This includes 12 paper overlays and 4 blank ones to create your own costumed portrait in a folder with a generic portrait on the front cover.

Dansville, NY: : Clan Munro Association, U.S.A., 1980.. First edition -. Near fine in stapled two-tone mauve wrappers.. First printing. Includes articles and general news about the activities of the association and its members.. Illustrated with photographs, Small format. 24 pp.

New York:: Farrar, Straus & Giroux,, 1999.. SIGNED first edition -. Fine.. Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) Described as a limited edition chapbook, this features 18 pages excerpts from both of the above forthcoming books, bound back to back in stapled wrapper. SIGNED TWO times by Kincaid - on the first page and at the title page for her selection.

Privately published, , 1978.. First edition -. Very near fine in stapled printed olive green wrappers. . First printing in wrappers. Includes a page of explanation about how this came to be printed by "A.Z." - in 1915, young Joe Zimmerman - 15 years old - was one of 51 boys who won a prize in a nationwide contest by the Crowell Publishing Co for selling the most magazine subscriptions. The prize was a trip to the San Franciso Exposition and then returning to New York City through the newly opened Panama Canal, The leaders of the trip were 5 members of the YMCA. Although Joe actually left from Ft Wayne, this account begins in Moose Jaw on a the train heading West in Canada and covers August 13 through September 20. Detailed, informative and with a sense of humor, it is understandable that Joe also won the $25 prize for the best essay reporting on the tour. It was years later these papers were found. Among the events recounted was a concert at the Expo by Paderewski who expressed sorrow… Read More

Racine, WI:: Whitman,, 1963.. Very good condition overall in stapled wrappers. Still uncolored. . First printing. Simple uncomplicated pictures of children at play, with just a few words of text. Unpaginated (24 pp.) Small format measuring just 7 5/8 inches by 5 1/8.

Concord, CA: : Universal Productions, Inc., nd (ca 1980.). First edition -. Near fine.. 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.

Chicago:: Regan Publishing Corporation, , 1925.. First edition -. Good in gray-green printed wrappers with black lettering and red decorations on front cover (usual toning to the pages) . First edition, a trade paperback. 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.

Racine, WI:: Western Publishing Company, Inc.,, 1985.. First edition -. Very near fine (as new) Uncut and complete. . First printing. Based on the Mattel figurines. Includes 2 dolls - She-ra and Angela and 11 press-out outfits, plus . Also includes cutouts for the horse Spirit and wings and a unicorn mask to transform Spirit into 'Swift Wind' . Large format - 13 by 10 inches in stiff cardstock covers.

Dublin, Ireland: : The National Theatre Society, Ltd., 1945.. First edition -. Very good overall in grey-green illustrated paper wrappers (stapled slightly off-center, fragile paper) . First printing. Program for Monday, 3rd December 1945 and the following nights for the Second Week of "The Playboy of the Western World" in 3 acts by J.M. Synge, with Brid Ni Loingsigh, Denis O'Dea, Cyril Cusack and others. Laid in is a small slip noting that Cussack had suffered an injury to his knee and asking the audience to overlook any stiffness. 4 pp stapled inside paper covers, includes many ads for local businesses.

New York:: Springboard Press / Hachette, , (2009). Very near fine.. 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.

Middletown, CT:: American Education Publications/Xerox,, (1972-74, c 1967.). Near fine in illustrated wrappers (prev owner's stamp on 2nd page, usual toning to the pages.). Later printing. A study guide in the Public Issues series, and rather uncommon. Illustrated with duotone photographs, questions, case study, bibliography, 64 pp including covers.

Southport, WA: : R. M. Weatherford, Bookseller. , (1988). First edition -. Both near fine in illustrated stapled wrappers (mailing labels) . First printing. Two bookseller's catalogues issued by Dick Weatherford, the founder of Interloc (now ) from the years when he was a well known Western Americana bookseller. #68 has 471 items, 58 pages including the rear cover. #69 has 463 items, 58 pages including the rear cover.

Monroe, WA: : R. M. Weatherford, Bookseller. , (1986). First edition -. Both very good in stapled wrappers (mailing labels) . First printing. Two bookseller's catalogues issued by Dick Weatherford, the founder of Interloc (now ) from the years when he was a well known Western Americana bookseller. #47 has 595 items, 50 pages including the rear cover. #49 has 664 items, 50 pages including the rear cover.

Southport, WA: : R. M. Weatherford, Bookseller. , (1988). First edition -. Both very good in illustrated stapled wrappers (mailing labels) . First printing. Two bookseller's catalogues issued by Dick Weatherford, the founder of Interloc (now ) from the years when he was a well known Western Americana bookseller. #71 has 481 items, 58 pages including the rear cover. #69 has 449 items, 58 pages including the rear cover.

Austin, TX:: Humanities Research Center / The University of Texas at Austin, , 1969.. First edition -. Fine in tan illustrated wrappers.. First printing in wrappers, issued simultaneously with hardcover. 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.

Racine, WI:: Whitman Publishing Co.,, 1936.. First edition -. Fair condition only (missing rear cover, and some "hand-coloring" in crayon of the first three photographs.) . First printing. The Dionne quintuplets - Marie, Cecile, Emilie, Yvonne and Annette - were removed from their parents by the Canadian government after their birth and made wards of the Ontario government (they were returned to their parents in 1943.) This book emphasizes how healthy they are and how well they are developing in the protective environment set up for them (complete with a viewing area for visitors). Full of photographs of the undeniably cute girls, mostly at play. Square format soft cover.

Racine, WI:: Western Publishing Company, Inc.,, 1979.. First edition -. Very near fine (as new) Uncut and complete. . First thus. One doll and 12 press-out outfits. Also includes a wheelbarrow and strawberries. Large format - 13 by 10 inches in stiff cardstock covers.

Racine, WI:: Western Publishing Company, Inc.,, 1980.. First edition -. Very near fine (as new) Uncut and complete. . First printing. Includes 4 paper dolls - Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Little Bear and Baby Bear - and 15 press-out outfits, plus a cardstock crib and stroller to assemble for Baby Bear. Large format - 13 by 10 inches in stiff cardstock covers.