First American Edition. Introductions by X. Marcel Boulestin, who popularized French cuisine in English speaking countries and Sheila Kaye Smith. Illustrated by J. E. Laboureur. Book of French gastronomy, with 52 luncheon and dinner menus, including a chapter on "Polite Wine Cooking," and an "Index of Recipes, with Translations." Very Good, first page signature a bit wavy, likely from moisture exposure, in Good dustjacket, top spine end chipped an inch deep, few small edge chips. Item #37285

First Edition. W. S. Adam dustjacket art. Interesting novel of a "progressive and sympathetic minister", not a "bigot, a man alert to the issues of the day". This copy nicely inscribed and signed by Adam at front endpaper. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, quarter sized chip at lower rear panel, shallow edge chipping. Item #23089

First Edition. Signed and Inscribed by author to half title page and verso of front free endpaper, in which he states he copies out two verses he likes best, “as they best express Australia,” as well as stating ‘the few remaining copies of / this edition of 1000.../were slightly damaged...” Author was a journalist and writer from New Zealand. Octavo, off white cloth with gilt lettering and illustration to spine. Very Good to Near Fine with modest soiling to cloth, yellowing to endpapers, discreet number paste to front inside cover. Lacking dustjacket. Item #19196

First Edition, First Photoplay Edition, illustrated with scenes from the Paramount film starring Gloria Swanson. Scarce. Original illustrated wrappers, rear cover depicting Swanson in very unusual costumes. Very Good, small chip at lower front cover. Item #26031

First Edition. Bound Volume of State Papers including Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting, (Pursuant to a resolution of the Senate, of the 18th January, 1819,) A Report from the Secretary of State, Together with the Returns of Causes Depending in the Courts of the United States; Report of the Secretary of State, Upon the Weights and Measures, Prepared in Ordinance to a Resolution of the Senate of the Third March, 1817; and Letter from the Secretary of State, with a Transcript of the List of Passengers Who Arrived in the United States from the 1st October, 1819, to the 30th September, 1820. With small bookplate of Senator John Holmes, an American politician and National Republican who served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, and was one of the first two Senators from Maine, best known for his involvement with the Treaty of Ghent. Octavo, 3/4 leather with marbled boards, gilt lettering to spine, gilt spine bands, original endpapers. Very Good with moderate surface wear and soiling to boards, leather worn at spine ends and corners, pages with some foxing. Item #19493

First Edition. Romance novel set on a cruise ship to Bermuda in which a wealthy young heiress takes the place of her secretary who won the trip in a movie contest and who already invited a milkman as her companion. This copy signed by Adams at front endpaper. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, some nicking and wear. Item #41074

Early Printing without date at title page, but with presumed first issue dustjacket. R. F. Cosimini dustjacket art. Rare historical novel of the Andrew Jackson era to be found in its original published version. Novel of a "hot blooded, clear-headed, self willed, valiant, and joyous" woman with an "incredible infatuation for the first gigolo in American history". Basis for the 1936 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture starring Joan Crawford. Near Fine, contemporary bookplate, in Very Good dustjacket. Item #20433

First Edition. Frank E. Schoonover illustrations. Rare Hubin listed murder mystery set on the New England seacoast and featuring detective Professor Chester Kent. Includes elements of astrology and spiritualism. Extremely rare in original publisher dustjacket with wraparound artwork. Very Good or Near Fine with few small light stains at rear cover, in Very Good dustjacket, fairly shallow chipping at spine ends and flap corners, top rear panel with few inch closed tear and accompanying creases, flap edges with surface wear. Item #17370

First Edition. Lola Frank dustjacket art. "Kathie Mowrer, sensible but irresistible young business woman who believes that romance and earning a livelihood should be kept quite apart, does not know that against her will she is falling in love with Parke Gerritt. This young man has more than his share of money, good looks and personality, which he dispenses with easy recklessness." Very Good, some cracking to front inner hinge (nicely repaired) in nearly Very Good dustjacket, dime sized chip at top spine end, some fading to pink color of spine, inch closed tear at top spine end. Item #26812

Later Printing. "Come-on thinks he has inherited two millions and with Mr. Teeters as private secretary, goes to New York to find that his financial reputation had beat him there. With ten thousand available cash and credit based on fanciful inherited millions, Charley owns Broadway and various side streets adjacent thereto. One after another the different brands of bright boys with gold bricks to sell rally around Charley and supply, much to their amazement, the opportunities that he has heretofore lacked. For the last chapter in this breezy, humorous and often exciting story is entitled Charley Get His Million." Near Fine in a Very Good, modestly soiled and edge chipped dustjacket. Item #20267

First Edition. John T. McCutcheon illustrations. Humorous collection of stories. Uncommon in dustjacket. Near Fine, contemporary signature and date at endpaper, in Very Good dustjacket, some shallow edge chips, inch sized chip at top spine end. Item #25809

Second Printing. Gluyas Williams dustjacket art. Sentimental history of the "old time saloon", opulent places like the Waldorf and the Knickerbocker, as well as dives on the corner or roadhouses. "Its all here even to the pictorial adornments of the early nineties, the swinging doors, the dilapidated pool table, and the long-suffering bartender ready to either weep or fight, according to the mood of his customers. Illustrations by Williams, John Held Jr., James Montgomery Flagg, Herb Roth, and Harrison Fisher. Near Fine but for small ink address at front endpaper, Good dustjacket, dime sized chip at top front panel, mid-rear panel with quarter sized chip, light staining to spine area. Item #25783