Book Title: The Humor of the American Cowboy

Author: Stan Hoig

Publisher: The New American Library of New York

Copyright Date: 1958 - This is 1st Printing - July 1960

Cover Condition: Soft cover is in good condition with some light wear to the edges and corners.

Interior Condition: Interior pages are in excellent condition - no writing or dog-ears.  The pages have darkened slightly due to age, however, they are not brittle.  The first two p...

This is a very nice book titled "The Beta Sigma Phi International Party Book – Hundreds of Proven Party Ideas from the Members of Beta Sigma Phi International." Favorite Recipes Press of Montgomery, Alabama, published the book that has a copyright of 1973.

The book covers every kind of party you could possibly imagine. Each party has suggestion as to the time the party should take place, the location, suggestions for dress, invitations, and decorations...

This is a cross stitch pattern book titled "Fast Action Sports" by Tom and Marilyn Vredevelt of Stoney Creek Collections, Inc. The book has a 1989 copyright.

Included along with the many nice patterns are full illustrations and instructions on how to do these beautiful stitches. The book includes all the patterns in the two photos provided. There are also patterns for Boxing, a Horse Race, and Track & Field.

The book is in very good condition – inside and out...

This is a nice booklet of cross stitch patterns titled "Flowers From Our House To Yours." The designs are by Jeanne Bowers and Janet Martin. Green Apple Company of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, published the book that has a 1978 copyright.

Some of the patterns include Geranium, Strawberry Vine, Gloxinia, Nasturtium, Strawberry Alphabet, Repeating Elephant, and more. Some of the patterns are for repeating on items such as a bell pull, skirt insert and luggage straps...

If you enjoy the songs of the old days, then this is the book for you. The title of the book is "Hill Billy Record Round-Up Song Folio" by Leeds Music Corporation. The copyright is 1942...

This is a nice cross stitch pattern booklet titles "Down A Farm Lane." Puckerbrush, Inc. published the booklet that has a 1987 copyright.

The book has the patterns for the six pictures shown on the cover. The largest of the set is the Rooster, which measures approximately 8x10" in size. Each picture also has a thread color chart.

The booklet is in very good condition – inside and out...

This is a very interesting book which was a program for a film that was released in 1954 titled "This Is Cinerama." This process was the beginning of motion pictures as we know them today. Cinerama’s three-eyed camera burst out of the flat frame that had enclosed conventional film story telling. This process gave the illusion of depth and the sense of movement that previous movies lacked.

The movie "This Is Cinerama" was a Lowell Thomas and Merian C. Cooper Cinerama Presentation...

This is a nice retro magazine full of crochet and knit patterns. The title is "Fashion Craft Needle and Yarn – Smart Fashions to Make and Enjoy." This is a Summer 1967 issue.

There are many patterns included for sweaters, dress suits, baby sets, a coat and hat, jacket sweater, dresses, man’s sweater and more. Many of the patterns are for size 10 and 12 – but some include changes for sizes 14-16 and 18-20...

This is a beautiful counted cross stitch sampler titled "Bountiful Blessings." Stoney Creek Collections published the booklet that is a First Printing with a 1988 copyright.

This is a full-sized pattern. The booklet folds-out to expose the design in its entirety that measures approximately 16x21" in size. A thread color code and instructions are printed on the inside folds.

The book is in excellent condition – inside and out...

This is a cross stitch pattern book by Designs By Gloria & Pat titled "Baby’s First Year." It is full of some of the cutest patterns you will ever see – all featuring Momma and Papa Bunny with their new baby. This is a First Printing with a copyright of 1994.

See photos for the lovely assortment of designs. There are more that are not pictured!

The book is in excellent condition – inside and out. There is some minor wear to the cover edges and corners...

This is a nice book of crochet patterns and instructions titled "Star Book No. 98 – Suggestions For Fairs and Bazaars." The American Thread Company of New York published the book that has a copyright of 1953.

The instructions and patterns in this book are reminiscent of the things I can remember my grandmother making. The projects include doilies, hot plate mats, napkin holders, pencil and note pad holder, and more.

The book is in good overall condition...

This is a nice book of crochet patterns and instructions titled "Star Book No. 49 – New Table Designs." The American Thread Company of New York published the book that has a copyright of 1946.

On of the of the projects I liked is called Bridal Shower. These are long runners that go on both sides of the table where plates, forks, glasses and other items are placed for the refreshments.

Other projects include placemats, tableclothes, a tea set and other pretty pieces...