Riddles in Rhyme: Charades Old and New by Briggs, Le Baron Russell - 1927

Cambridge: Washburn & Thomas, 1927 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Stated First Edition. Light normal wear; a nice copy. 140 pages..

Cambridge : Washburn & Thomas, 1927. First Edition. Hardback. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth. Edges very slightly toned and dust-dulled. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. ; 140 pages; Description: vii, 1 l. , 140 p. ; 20 cm. Subjects: Charades.

Cambridge: Washburn & Thomas, 1927. First (Revised?) Edition. Signed by Briggs on the title page. Le Baron Russell Briggs [1855-1934) was an American educator. He was appointed the first Dean of Men at Harvard College, where he also served as dean of the faculty. He was also president of Radcliffe College and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. "Riddles In Rhyme" is a collection of entertaining charades. Briggs writes in the Preface that he hopes "that nothing in this volume need call a blush to any cheek but his own." Known for his patience in dealing with errant undergraduates, Briggs was also known for "his always kindly humor endeared him to everyone," wrote an associate. Briggs published the novel "Men, Women And Colleges" in 1925. 12mo., blue cloth, stamped in gilt; 140 pages. Very Good (covers nice & bright; contents clean & tight; tiny nick rear pastedown). A nice copy.

Washburn & Thomas, 1927-01-01. hardcover. Very Good. 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000. Dust Jacket is in a removable clear plastic (Brodart) protector, shows minor wear, chipping at the corners, tanning, and foxing. Pages are lightly tanned and clean.

Cambridge, MA: Washburn & Thomas Publ.. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1927. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. SIGNED and inscribed by author/poet Briggs on the free front endpaper to acclaimed Western author H. H. Knibbs, very good in gilt-stamped blue cloth boards, no dust jacket; heavy blemishing to front and rear cover of boards else a tight square unmarked copy in sound binding; text is clean and bright; stated first edition; inscription reads: 'H. H. Knibbs - from one who should be old enough to know better than to produce such a book as this. L. B. R. Briggs'; photos on request ; 140 pages; Signed by Author .