Search Results: Family Life Humor from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY John Lane, 1913. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Good+: Shows moderate use. Binding shows slight lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint but pervasive soiling, causing considerable darkening; there is a very small dampstain near the lower corner of the front panel; the top edge is dust dulled. Binding remains secure; text clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 195pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Leacock, a Canadian humorist and economist, published a number of serious works in his field as well as in history and biography, but is best known for his collections of satirical essays and short stories. Contents: Behind the Beyond; Familiar Incidents-With the Photographer; The Dentist and the Gas; My Lost Opportunities; My Unknown Friend; and Under the Barber's Knife. Parisian Pastimes: The Advantages of a Polite Education; The Joys of Philanthropy; The Simple Life in Paris; A Visit to Versailles; and Paris at Night. The Retroactive Existence of Mr.… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Group: Plume Books, 2002. Paperback First Edition thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. First Edition thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to the aging process. Binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. This a Remainder, showing a mark at the bottom edge; NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 8vo. 189pp. Foreward by Josh Randall. Edited by Scott Brown. Trade Paperback. This book is guaranteed to make you reminisce and cry and laugh along with Sharon Randall as she writes of her life. It is beautifully written, short and direct ~~ always having her short stories end with a rememberable last line that leaves you thinking more. I found this book languishing on my bookshelf after borrowing it from my mom last year. I needed something "lighter" to read… Read More

New York, NY Penguin Books, 1996. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; touch of wear at the head and heel of the backstrip. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 164pp. Introduction by Dave Barry. Trade Paperback. I bought this book right after I got dumped last summer. I was looking for something to cheer myself up. The first time I read it, It made me laugh and I stopped crying. The second time through, I started saying "wow, so true!" at least once every three pages. The third time I read it, I had everything in perspective and didnt feel so bad anymore. It still makes me laugh, I reccomend it to everyone. Its the only "advice" book that ever gave me really good advice, or made me feel any better. Even if you arent "lonelyhearted"… Read More

New York, NY Fawcett: Gold Medal, 1973. Paperback First Edition Thus [1973], Tenth Printing. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing, a few faint creases, and faint soiling to the wrapper covers; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. No longer 'As New', but remains a clean, sturdy, presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. Unpaginated. First Edition Thus [1973], Tenth Printing. Mass Market Paperback.

Reading, MA Addison-Wesley , 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989), First Printing stated. First Edition (1989), First Printing stated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: the binding is very slightly cocked; a few flecks of foxing at the fore-edge; minimal shelving wear to the lower extremities; the text pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear and several minor cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; just a hint of wear and wrinkles to the heel of the backstrip; the price is intact; mylar-protected. Very close to "As… Read More

Chicago, IL Reilly & Lee Co. , 1926. Hardcover Second edition, enlarged. Second edition, enlarged. Very Good: shows slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; very mild rubbing and faint soiling; pages have tanned a bit with age; binding secure; text clean. Despite some minor flaws, as noted, remains a handsome copy of this unique, humorous look at the family album through the eyes of an eleven year old. 8vo. Unpaginated. Illustrated by Frank Wing. Black buckram over boards. Gilt titles.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster: Fireside, 1982. Paperback First Edition Thus in the USA (1982), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Simon & Schuster's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition Thus in the USA (1982), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with Simon & Schuster's customary practice at the time of publication. May be a REMAINDER (there is a small round spot at the bottom edge of the text block - may be a stain, but possibly a publisher's mark). Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing to wrapper covers; the binding square and secure; the text is clean, but a former owner has covered over a name - or a price - at the upper corner of the front endpaper/title page with a sticker. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free… Read More

New York, NY Random House: Ballantine Books, 1980. Paperback First Edition Thus [1980]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. First Edition Thus [1980]; First Printing indicated by a complete number line. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; some mild scuffing near lower front corner; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy: close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (8.8 x 9.35 x 0.5 inches). 160 pages. 1 pound, 1.2 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY E.P. Dutton, 1962. Hardcover First Edition (1962), so stated. First Edition (1962), so stated. Good+ in Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows fairly heavy foxing to the outside edges of the text block; moderate wear to the extremities; a very FAINT MUSTY ODOR evident; the binding leans somewhat, but remains quite secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A solid copy, showing considerable, if careful use; structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and a few notable flaws. Not unattractive, showing careful use. The DJ shows light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the rear panel; heavy sunning to the bright orange background field of the backstrip has rendered the titles readable only with difficulty (the author's name and publisher… Read More

London, UK Methuen & Company, 1928. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Very Good+ in Good+ DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use; just a touch of wear to the extremities; former owner's inked name at the front free endpaper; heavy foxing at the bottom edge; much sparser foxing at the fore-edge; top edge is slightly dusted; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows moderate wear to the extremities, with small loss at the upper extremities, due to chipping and rubbing; a half-inch tear at the top of the front panel; mild rubbing and faint soiling; unclipped; mylar-protectected. Overall, remains structurally sound and tightly bound with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 143pp. Illustrated by Eric Fraser. Hardback with DJ. A Book of Burlesques - notably a spoof of Henry Williamson's Tarka the Otter. Edmund George Valpy Knox (10 May 1881 – 2 January 1971), was a poet and satirist who wrote under the pseudonym Evoe. He was… Read More

New York, NY Henry Schuman, 1951. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. First Ed, unstated. Very Good+ in Good only DJ: Book shows indications of careful use; just a touch of wear to extremities; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows wear to the extremities and loss to chipping at the heel of the backstrip and at the head of same as well as along the top of the front panel; mild rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to the rear panel; the "O" in "Hopalong" of the title on the front panel has been filled in with ink; price-clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy, presentable copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing little wear and with a clean text in a flawed but intact DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 134pp. Illustrations for Chapter 8, "Babykins" by George Price. Hardback with DJ.

Crows Nest, Australia Allen & Unwin, 2002. Paperback First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [2002]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: faint patch of soiling at the bottom of the front panel; former owner's gift inscription at the front endpaper; binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. This collection of cartoons is clever and hilarious. I was laughing out loud when I read it in the bookstore. Thanks Andrew Weldon for drawing comedy, and improving my day immensley. I still laugh out loud when I read it. I would highly recommend this to people who enjoy a good laugh!

New York, NY Farrar, Straus & Young, 1953. Hardcover First Edition (1953), probable later printing (no FSY logo; no statement of first publication). Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows shelving wear to the lower extremities, especially near the corner tips, where the paper over boards has worn through to the underlying board; faint sunning to the head of the backstrip; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows moderate wear to the extremities with several short, closed tears to the top edge of the front panel and a small chip to same; scant loss to the head and heel of the backstrip; the price has been clipped and a previous bookseller has pencilled in "1st Ed" and a price of $4.50; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio. (12.25 x 9.35 x 0.5 inches). Language: English. Weight: 19.8 ounces. Decorated Endpapers. First Edition (1953), probable later printing (no FSY logo; no… Read More

New York, NY Vanguard Press, 1956. Hardcover First Ed USA; unstated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. Book shows light wear to the extremtiies; the binding leans a little, but remains perfecltly secure; text clean. DJ shows only a touch of wear to the head and heel of the backstrip: mild rubbing and the faintest soiling; price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy, presentable copy with a clean text and with a DJ in similar condition. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 104pp. Black cloth w/ith red & silver titles at the backstrip; silver Searle drawing at the front panel, black & white illustrations throughout, 104 pp. Illustrated by Ronald Searle. First Ed USA; unstated. Previously released in Great Britain as "Whizz for Atomms". Hardback with DJ. Ronald Searle was one of Britain's best-loved cartoonists, and Geoffrey Willans (if I remember correctly) a former teacher. If there… Read More

New York, NY Time Warner Audio, 1997. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in Excellent Confition. They have been played, but show no sign of it. These are housed in a blue, white and grey heavy cardstock case which shows just a touch of wear to the corner tips and the mildest rubbing to the panels (Very Good+ to Near Fine). Overall, Very Good+ to Near Fine. Playing Time: 3 hours. Read by David and Amy Sedaris. Size: 6.8 x 4.25 x 0.5 inches. Language: English. Weight: 3.6 ounces. Audio Cassette. A collection of hilarious, touching, genre-bending vignettes.

New York, NY Simon & Schuster, 1999. Hardcover First Edition [1999]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [1999]; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show only minor indications of use. Book shows just a hint of shelf wear; former owner's gift inscription at front free endpaper; binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; text clean. DJ shows very faint sunning at the back strip, though the titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible; price has been clipped; else flawless; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 189pp. Hardback with DJ. I can't get enough of this book. It has truly put me in stitches. I chortle to myself as I walk down the street thinking about it; I talk about it non-stop. Kaplan has a unique, endlessly gratifying talent. His humor is brilliant and insurpassable, and his firm, knowing handle on the motives and foibles of… Read More

New York, NY Rizzoli International Publications, Inc. , 1993. Hardcover First Ed USA, so stated. First Ed USA, so stated. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows a several faint "lines" in the lamination at the rear panel [this appears to be a production flaw rather than due to wear]; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows moderate rubbing; tiny nick at top front hinge; unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. Hardback with DJ.

Los Angeles, CA Price Stern and Sloan, 1994. Hardcover First Edition [1994]; First Printing indicated by a full number line. SIGNED BY BOTH THE AUTHORS on title page (signatures only). First Edition [1994]; First Printing indicated by a full number line. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows no discernible flaws, except that the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows an "Autographed Copy" sticker at the lower front panel; else flawless; the price is unclipped. Overall, just short of pristine: very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (8.25 x 8.5 x .5). Unpaginated (about 43 pages). Shipping Weight: 1 pounds. Hardback with DJ.  SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS.

New York, NY Ballantine Books: Fawcett: Crest, 1983. Mass Market Paperback First Edition Thus [1983]; However, this material was first published in syndicated cartoons which ran from 1955 to 1962 and a Fawcett Crest edition containing some of them appeared in 1970. First Edition Thus [1983]; so stated. However, this material was first published in syndicated cartoons which ran from 1955 to 1962 and a Fawcett Crest edition containing some of them appeared in 1970. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows faint sunning to the orange-toned backstrip (the black titles are unaffected: bold and clearly legible); the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very… Read More

New York, NY Henry Holt Company: Owl Books, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus (1990), So Stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1990), So Stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; several pages are creased at the lower corner tip; the bottom edge of the text pages show a little shelf soiling; very mild rubbing to the panels; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound; showing the mildest wear and unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections. Bright and clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.9 x 5.25 x 0.8… Read More