First Edition. Original brown illustrated wrappers, 82 pages (plus 8 pages index), 6 1/2 by 4 inches. According to cocktail bloggers, this volume contains the first appearance of the Harry M. Stevens Cocktail, a dry but fruity drink made with White Rum, Dry Vermouth, Apricot Brandy, Orange Juice, Curacao and Grenadine. Named for the Englishman who legend has it invented the hot-dog. WorldCat locates one library holding at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. Very Good, centimeter sized chip to wraps at top spine end. Item #31343

First Edition. Octavo, original brown cloth and printed dustjacket. Illustrated. Very scarce title, and especially so in publisher's dustjacket. Near Fine in Good dustjacket, dime sized chip at lower spine end, small chips at top spine end and flap corners, few stains and wear. Item #35862

First Edition. Octavo, original illustrated cloth and illustrated cloth dustjacket (with similar image but without the gilt and red and white colors on cover). Illustrated with photographs. Bates graduated from Wellesley College in 1880. After several years as a teacher, Bates returned to Wellesley College as an English instructor. She first published her most famous poem, "America the Beautiful," in 1893. After some revisions, her poem later became the lyrics to the patriotic ballad "America the Beautiful." Found in John Theakstone's bibliography of Victorian and Edwardian Women Travellers. An uncommon first edition to be found in attractive condition and with dustjacket. Near Fine in Very Good plus dustjacket. Item #27327

First Edition, Limited Edition of 2,175 copies, this is #XXIII (and one of 25 "exemplaires sur japon marques). Preface de Raymond Queneau, illustrations de Felix Labisse (French Surrealist). Tall octavo, original printed wrappers, 136 numbered pages. This copy nicely inscribed and signed by Bauwens (as well as the editor Vriamont) at front endpaper. An uncommon volume by this barman of the Saint James in Brussels, and includes "Bicks, Coblers, Collins Coolers, Crustas, Cups, Daisies, Egg Noggs, Fix, Fizzes, Flips, Horses Neck, Juleps, Pousse Cafés, Sangarees, Shandy, Punchs, Rickeys, Slings, Smashes, Sours, Squash, Toddies, etc." Very Good, very mild cocking, centimeter sized chip at upper front wrap (at spine edge). Item #31332

First Edition. Contemporary full leather, spine label. Volume one only of two. A Very Good tight copy with spine leather well scuffed, some cracking at outer hinges, lacks front free endpapers. Item #17155

First Edition. "In this volume of witty and provocative essays Hilaire Belloc devotes himself to a large variety of subjects which range from the Doomsday Book to fools and from the introduction of motor boats in Venice to the fame of authorship". Chapters include 'Dating' and 'Talking and Not Talking to People on Trains'. Scarce title to be found in original dustjacket. Near Fine but for cheap paper yellowing, in nearly Very Good fragile dustjacket, chipped at spine ends and flap corners, quarter sized chip at top front panel, tanning to spine. Item #24125

Presumed First Edition. 6" by 4", original illustrated wrappers, 48 pages. Includes 14 pages of cocktail recipes. Chapters include: How Wines Got Their Names; Popular Wines; Spirits; Cordials and Liqueurs; How to Mix Drinks; Etiquette of Drinking; Treatment and care of Wines; Serving Wines; Adulterations of Wines; Adulteration of Spirits. Almost Near Fine. Item #29305

First Edition. Intimate biography of the author's mother, who also raised two other children known as notable authors, told from personal experience and supplemented with diaries and notes. Near Fine in nearly Very Good dustjacket, spine ends chipped, quarter sized chip at top rear panel, some small chips at flap edges. Item #23925

First Edition. E. H. Suydam dustjacket art and illustrations. 'The mystery and charm of old world cities are here seen through the eyes of a wandering gypsy'. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, dime sized chip at top and lower spine ends. Item #39636

Early Printing (with 3/6 price and advert for publisher's Bonnie Books listing to Near The Friendly Meadow - the 44th in series, no number series at rear panel. The publisher made very few changes to this title throughout the 1950's, but some have been noted to have 2'6, 3/- and 3'6 prices, as well as an early form of ISBN number at lower rear jacket panel). Original green stiff wrappers, illustrated dustjacket, 96 pages, 6 by 4 inches. "An ideal cocktail guide for every home, and for party occasions". Very Good, in nearly Very Good dustjacket. Item #29278

First Edition. "Here is a gallery of beautiful girlhood - 47 artistic studies of models photographed by the well known camera artists. Much time, patience and technical skill have gone to the creation of the pictures. Many of the studies included in this series have been seen at the London Salon and other exhibits." Very Good in Very Good dustjacket, some closed tears, tiny chips and modest wear. Item #29675