Search Results: Humorous Essays from Black Cat Hill Books

London, UK Max Parrish, 1958. Hardcover First Edition [1958], unstated. First Edition [1958], unstated, in accordance with Parrish's customary practice. Very Good+ in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of very careful use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; a couple of stains along the front inside gutter; the binding leans slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows some wear to the upper extremities,with some loss to chipping and with several short, closed tears; mild rubbing; very faint soiling; unclipped; mylar-protected. Structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only minor flaws in a moderately worn, but serviceable DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 108 pages. Illustrated in Black & White by the Author. 52 cruelly observant drawings. Hardback with DJ. A worm's-eye view of foreign travel.

London, UK Collins , 1987. Hardcover First Edition (1987), so stated. First Edition (1987), so stated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows only the expected light tanning to the text pages; else flawless; the binding remains square and 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. An attractive, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.(8 x 5.5 x 1.15 inches), 256 pages. Introduction by Ken Livingstone. Cartoons by Gibbard, Bryan McAllister, and Steve Bell. Language: English. Weight: 15.5 ounces. Hardback with DJ. 

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

Shanghai, China The Commercial Press, Ltd., 1936. Hardcover Ex-LIBRARY, in heavy rust-toned Newark, NJ library rebinding, with the usual marks, stamps, and treatments of such. Else, Very Good: shows just light wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing to the panels; the text pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A reading copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor imperfections - and of course the library markings and treatments. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 12mo. (7.3 x 5.1 x 1.35 inches). viii, 301 pages. Rust-toned cloth lettered in gilt on spine. Language: English. Weight: 15.5 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Lin Yutang (1895 -1976) was a Chinese writer, translator, linguist and inventor, who studied at Harvard and later at Leipzig University. Yutang taught English literature at… Read More

New York, NY HarperCollins: Perennial, 1997. 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; binding square and secure; text clean. Just a hint of wear to extremities; faintest sunning around edges of rear panel, though titles and promos thereon remain unaffected, bold and clearly legible; mildest rubbing; pages a little tanned and a few pages near the end are faintly riffled at upper corner. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 317pp. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY HarperCollins: HarperPaperbacks, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1996]; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only light tanning to the pages, but especially deep at the insides of the front and rear cover panels; the pale yellow background field has been sunned at the backstrip, blanching it slightly, but the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 182pp. Trade Paperback. This book will make you laugh...at yourself and others who try to make life a series of grim responsibilities. Barbara Holland is such an unabashed pleasure-seeker, I had to keep checking the cover to see that it was really written by a woman! The things she embraces are truly guilty pleasures no self-respecting, typically suffering woman of the '90's would admit to. Thank God for her! As a fellow… Read More

New York, NY Arthur Barker, 1965. Hardcover First Edition UK (1965), so stated. First Edition UK (1965), so stated. Very Near Fine in Very Good to Very Good+ DJ: The Book is near flawless, if not quite "fresh", showing a single minor flaw (see below); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows indications of careful use: some wear and a tiny chip at the head of the backstrip; a quarter-inch tear at the top of the front hinge; a short, closed tear at the bottom of the front panel; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text - someone has crossed out about half of the string of copyright dates of the material with a marker pen at the lower copyright page. 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 a single, very minor… Read More

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.

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.

New York, NY Random House: Vintage, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus (1990), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First published in hardcover in 1985. First Edition Thus (1990), First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: a small spot of roughness at the lower frong panel, where a sticker has been removed; a tiny spot of wear at the bottom of the rear "hinge"; else flawless; 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, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a couple of unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x… Read More

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!

Milan, Italy Rizzoli Libri, 1991. Hardcover First Edition [1991], so stated. First Edition [1991], so stated. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows just a hint of wear to the lower front corner tip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows just a touch of wear to the corner tips and mild rubbing; the white background field of the rear panel shows the faintest soiling; the price has been clipped at the lower rear corner flap; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 221 pages.Hardback with DJ. Enzo Biagi (1920 –2007) was an Italian journalist and writer. Enzo Biagi (Italian pronunciation: ['?ntso 'bjad?i]; 9 August 1920 – 6 November 2007) was an Italian journalist and writer. 

New York, NY George H. Doran , 1924. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing indicated by the "GDH" colophon under the copyright date on the copyright page. First Edition; First Printing indicated by the "GDH" colophon under the copyright date on the copyright page. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows light shelving wear to the lower extremities; a .33 inch chip to the head of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild shelving wear and a single flaw. Bright and Clean. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows some chips to the head of the backstrip and nearby at the top of the front panel; a small chip at the bottom of the front panel as well; mild rubbing and faint… Read More

New York, NY Dodd Mead & Company, 1922. Hardcover First Ed USA; unstated. First Ed USA; unstated. Good: Shows significant indications of use. Binding shows slight spine lean; moderate wear to extremities; pages have tanned a bit, with age. Several tiny white spots. Binding remains secure; text clean. Former owner's tasteful bookplate at front free endpaper. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy, reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 264pp. Red cloth over boards with titles embossed at front panel. Gilt titles at backstrip. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

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.

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Red Deer College Press: Roundup Books, 1995. Paperback First Edition (1995), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1995), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any 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 handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no imperfections. Bright, crisp and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.45 inches). 192 pages. Language: English. Weight: 8.5 ounces. Roundup Books. Trade Paperback.

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.