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Uncensored Anthology Gathered from Many Questionable Sources, Leather, 1st Ed

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An Uncensored anthology gathered from many questionable sources. Illustrated by Joseph Wynn. Published by The Peter Pauper Press, Mount Vernon, New York, 1939. The only copy in leather binding, possibly supplied to the writer. 1st Ed dark green leather bound hardcover with gilt decorated brown spine with special paper and some with rough cut edges. Decorated by Carl Cobbledick. This is an absorbing book of 17 ribald poems and prose by many authors that include Eugene Field's poem, "Little Willie," Benjamin Franklin's prose advice "on the choice of a mistress," and 4 poems by Earl Emmons. There are other poems by Rudyard Kipling, James Whitcomb Riley, and 20 Ribald limericks.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1939
  • Condition:
    stunning condition.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PP-093-1st1stDibs: LU2605131273262

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