For Sale: Gift Quality Books

Friends:


A few suggestions for gifts or your own reading:

This one will keep your father-in-law (or other history buff) busy for a few hours!
1. Grunwald, Lisa & Adler, Stephen J., Editors; Letters of the Century: America, 1900-1999 The Dial Press, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1999. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The editors of this collection of letters had a simple working idea: "Letters give history a voice." These 412 letters, from a wide range of public figures and private citizens, are arranged chronologically to give an intimate version of the history of twentieth century America. The book is divided into decades, each with a short Introduction. Each letter is introduced too, identifying both the sender and the receiver. 741 pages. Published at $35.00. mylar protection- will drop ship. $11.00 ppd U.S. Media.

Is your sister-in-law from Lebanon?
2. Abinader, Elmaz: Children of the Roojme: A Family's Journey NY: Norton, 1991. 1st printing of 1st edition. A Lebanese family history from the turn of the century local political status to pursuing the dream of wealth in America at mid-century fine hard cover book with fine dust jacket. $8.00 ppd. U.S. media.

Do you have an author on your list? How about:
3. Truss, Lynne: Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation Gotham, 2006., Paperback.Like New. Examines punctuation and correct word usage. $6.00 ppd. U.S. media

And for the hard to shop for philosopher:
4. Chodron, Thubten: Blossoms of the Dharma: Living As a Buddhist Nun . North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California, 2000. Soft Cover. Book Condition: Near Fine. 206 pages with glossary and appendices. Clean unmarked book $10.00 ppd U.S. media.

The political junkie may enjoy:
5. Graham, Katharine; Katharine Graham's Washington; Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2002. 813 pgs. No marks, clean pgs, binding tight. Katharine Graham, as publisher of the Washington Post, knew Washington D.C. through and through and saw it from a special perspective. Here, she collects and comments on her favorite writings by the likes of Russell Baker, Joseph Alsop, Henry Kissinger, and others that reflect the history, social life, and unique personalities of the nation's capital. $10.00 ppd. U.S. media.

These are not price clipped or have any remainder marks. Add a dollar and I'll gift wrap prior to shipping (maybe not like the department stores but heck...cheaper than most of the department stores!)

American Harness Racing - 1st Edition SOLD

Friends:
I am pleased to offer For Sale this scarce new arrival: American Harness Racing by John Hervey and edited by Edwin Keller, Published by Ralph F. Hartenstein, 1948, Stated First Edition. 206 pages, brown cloth covers,4to (12 inches wide). Illustrated by photos. This is a scarce book. Minor discoloration on cover and the back fly leaf is pasted down to back cover 1/3 of the way from spine. No handwriting, no foxing and nice gold gilt lettering on the cover as you see in photo.

This is a history of the sport as well as specific horses and horsemen written by a preeminent horse / race historian of the time.

There are auction records for a sale of a limited edition of this book in the 1954-55 records ($50.00) and the 1981 records ($170.00). This book states "Limited edition #______of 250". Adjusting for inflation, the $50.00 would be $380.00! But I'm offering this copy for $250.00 - just in time for a nice holiday gift. I accept PayPal and personal checks.

Please email me with any questions you have about the book. Thanks for looking. Madlyn.Blom@gmail.com

FS: Obama's Audacity of Hope - SOLD

6508 #Obama, Barack Obama, Barack: THE AUDACITY OF HOPE Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream Crown 2006. Hardcover Small 4to 9" - 11" tall Pages:384 1st Edition 5th Printing Indexed. Dust Jack in protective mylar. Well, you know the story - I don't have to tell you about this president! NF/ VG $99.50 Sold - Sorry you missed it!

Sarasota Fun & Sun Resort

This is a very pretty place! Hot tubs, large warm (85) pool for swimming and games, computer room, exercise room, fishing, biking, music for dancing at night by pool, tiki bar and a dog park that Page just loves! Page jumps out of the car and heads right toward the dog area. We let her off the leash and she does absolutely nothing except smelling the other dogs scents and pees - no running, no catching the balls, no initiated socialization with any other dogs present - but she goes there at least 6 times a day! I don't 'get it' - but she is happy so (Mostly) Bob keeps takes her.

For Sale: Cook Books

Friends:
As the holidays approach, you may be interested in cooking something different for guests. There is nothing like an alligator Thanksgiving to liven up the dinner table! Or, for the not-so-good cooks, try the No Fault Cooking recipes - maybe there is a coupon in it for free legal defense if you mess up totally? Written by lawyers, I think it is a very funny / unique book title. I think I can ship most of there for the basic $2.50 media rate - except for the Italian book - that one will have to be about $5.00 - sorry but it is a gorgeous recipe book - worth paying the postage.

Thanks for looking. PayPal (with credit card option) and checks accepted. Madlyn



· #2839 Rawlings, Marjorie Kinan: CROSS CREEK COOKERY Charles Scribner, Ny. NY. 1942 1st Edition 1st Printing, Illus. by :Robert Camp : Hardcover Size: 8vo - 8" to 9" tall Indexed. Decorative endpapers G-. No DJ cond. Recipes & Menus. Southern cooking. 1st Ed. Wear to corners. Spine is starataing to crack 230 pgs. Book: Fair/ DJ: NONE $25.50

· #6370 (Junior League Of Honolulu) : A TASTE OF ALOHA A Collection of Recipes from the Junior League of Honolulu. Junior League of Honolulu, Hawaii. 1994 1st Edition 8th Printing, Hardcover Size: Small 4to 9" - 11" Decorated glossy book hardcover with Hawaiian lady. There is a nice cultural description and drawings to accompany the recipes. One corner is slightly bumped. 374 pgs. Book: VG/ DJ: NONE $10.00

· #6372 Junior League Of The Palm Beaches: HEART OF THE PALMS Favorite Recipes of the Palm Beaches. Junior League of the Palm Beaches, Florida. 1990 1st Edition 2nd Printing, Hardcover Size: Small 4to 9" - 11" A very pretty hard cover spiral bound hard cover book. The cover art is very attractive. 261 pgs. Book: VG/ DJ: NONE $9.95

· #6377 Clare, Robert L. (editor) : NO FAULT COOKING 1998 1st Edition 1st Printing, Illus. by :Tine Graham : Illus Type: Color Illustrations Spiral bound Size: 8vo 8" - 9" tall Buy it just for the humor if not the many recipes! This is the work of the Fellows and thier spouses of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Contributions are from all 50 states, and Nova Scotia - British Columbia and G. B Very good art work by Tine Graham. The publishing information wasn't provided in the book! I can't tell if there were other printings or not so I'm guessing at the 1st Ed, 1st printing info since nothing else is provided. The publication location and dates weren't provided either. I can only guess from the date of the letter that the editor wrote outlining his goals for the book. I'd say if you are friends with a lawyer - who happens to like to cook (or not) this would be a fun gift. 264 pgs. Book: VG/ DJ: NONE $11.50

· #6482 Brown, Sandi & Joyce Lafray Young: FAMOUS FLORIDA! RESTAURANTS AND RECIPES Cookbook and Guide to 50 Famous Florida Restaurants. Winner Enterprises., 2002 1st Edition 1st Printing, Illus Type: Line drawings Spiral bound Size: Small 4to 9" - 11" tall Includes a story about the various restaurants and a recipe from them. 320 pgs. Book: VG/ DJ: NONE $9.95

· #6483 I
Tihany, Adam D. & Francesco Antonucci & Florence Fabricant & Nir Adar; Pioppo, Peter: VENETIAN TASTE Abbeville Press, New York. 1994 1st Edition 1st Printing, Illus. by :Nir Adar : Illus Type: Color Illustrations Hardcover Size: Small 4to 9" - 11" tall Beautifully illustrated recipes from Italy. Gift Quality. Decorative endpapers Dust Jack in protective mylar. 192 pgs. Book: NF/ DJ: NF $20.00
· #6496
The Junior League of Norfolk-Virginia Beach: TIDEWATER ON THE HALFSHELL Fine Virginia Recipes. Junior League of Norfolk, 1985 1st Edition 1st Printing, Spiral bound Size: Small 4to 9" - 11" tall 352 pgs. Book: VG/ DJ: NONE $9.95

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FS:Jonette - Chico Estate Jewelry

Friends;

I will be putting these 3 pins up for sale on eBay soon if they don't sell here. If you are interested in investing, collecting or wearing estate/collectible jewelry, have a look - I really like these pins!

As you can see, they are 3 inches tall, pewter (or pewter like), done by the Jonette company in 1988, I think distributed by Chicos - and you know they had to sell for a lot more than I'm asking here: $25.00 for all 3 pieces. The cactus has one small 'ding' on the left edge but that is all of the potential "flaws" that I see. If you are interested in only one piece and the set hasn't sold, $10.00. Add $2.50 postage for shipping in U.S. for one or all 3 pieces. Thanks for looking. Madlyn

Marco Island, FL

Visiting SW FL should include a visit to Marco Island. Between the beautiful beaches and great shopping, there is FL history in abundance. This small museum is free but interesting and well presented.