Masterpieces of American Humor by Various Writers, Short Stories, Includes Joaquin Miller, Bret Harte, John Hay, William L. Alden, Robert Henry Newell, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Chauncey M. Depew. Little Blue Book # 959, Reprint Issued by Haldeman - Julius circa 1947 - 1951 OP
Language: English
Published by Haldeman - Julius, Girard, Kansas
- Softcover
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This is "Masterpieces of American Humor", being a selection of short stories. It is Little Blue Book no. 959, published by E. Haldeman - Julius. The use of one staple for the binding, and the picture of Mr. E. Haldeman - Julius tells us that this is a reprint of the original 1929 edition, that was issued circa 1947 - 1951. There is also a small Union label at the bottom of the rear cover. CONTENTS : ** That Faithful Wife of Idaho - a poem by Joaquin Miller ** Doctors' Wit and Humor - by "Eli Perkins" ** The Fairs - by John Hay ** The Society upon the Stanislaus, To the Pliocene Skull, Her Letter, Plain Language from Truthful James or the Heathen Chinee - all by Bret Harte ** An Unnecessary Invention - by William L. Alden ** Portsmouth Originals and the Railroad ** The New Netherlanders - by Chauncey Depew SERIES : Little Blue Books (No. 959) TITLE : Masterpieces of American Humor AUTHOR : Joaquin Miller, Eli Perkins, Bret Harte, John Hay, William L. Alden, Robert Henry Newell, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Chauncey M. Depew IMPRINT : Haldeman - Julius Publications PLACE : Girard, Kansas DATE : No Date [ but circa 1947 - 1951] EDITION : Reprint DETAILS : Petite Paperback; 64 pages (last page is a list of Little Blue Book Titles): Pagination includes Title Page; approx. 3 2/8" x 5" ; printed manilla colored wraps with 1 staple, printed in black. Has a picture of E. Haldeman - Julius, and a small union label on the rear cover. GENERAL LITTLE BLUE BOOK CONDITIONS : Pocket Series and Little Blue Books were issued using inexpensive materials and thus are almost always found with toned and faded paper. Other small defects such as slightly chipped corners, printer's smudges, and such are common. Any flaws beyond the normal for these will be detailed. Little Blue Books often did not have blue covers - or the blue has faded to gray. Please remember that vintage paper items are more fragile than their modern counterparts, and thus require proper care in handling. THIS COPY -- VERY GOOD -- This is a previously owned book That remains clean and presentable. Weathering along the spine, slight, minute spotting at lower front corner area - else clean and unmarked.…
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- Masterpieces of American Humor by Various Writers, Short Stories, Includes Joaquin Miller, Bret Harte, John Hay, William L. Alden, Robert Henry Newell, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Chauncey M. Depew. Little Blue Book # 959, Reprint Issued by Haldeman - Julius circa 1947 - 1951 OP
- Author
- Joaquin Miller, Eli Perkins, Bret Harte, John Hay, William L. Alden, Robert Henry Newell, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Chauncey M. Depew
- Publisher
- Haldeman - Julius, Girard, Kansas
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Item weight
- 8 ounces
- Dimensions
- 6 inches width by 8 inches height by 1 inch depth
- Seller catalogs
- American Authors, Humor, Little Blue Books / Haldeman - Julius
Brothertown Books
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Amy Buchholz
2792 State Rte 12B
Deansboro, NY 13328
(315) 841-8371
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