This book is a rare find! It is a 1946 First Edition of "Hiroshima" by John Hersey. This is a Borzoi Book published by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.

It is the story of six human beings who survived the explosion of the atom bomb over Hiroshima. The New Yorker magazine devoted its entire August 31, 1946 issue to this story. The back paper cover has pictures of these six individuals...

This is a 1984 book titled "Chart No. 1 – United States of America – Nautical Chart – Symbols and Abbreviations." The book was published by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Washington D.C.

The book is a wealth of information – full of details and charts. I know little about nautical aspects. Please see the photo for a the Table of Contents.

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

This is a theater book titled "Doctor Bosko’s Invention – A Novelty in Five Skits" by James C. Parker, author of Crashing Society and The Marlenburg Necklace. The play was published by The National Drama Company in Memphis, Tennessee, and has a copyright of 1935.

"Doctor Bosko’s Invention" is a novelty play, designed especially for amateur and high school production...

This is a very interesting book titled "Peter Bell The Fourth" by Jenny Lind Porter. It has a copyright of 1955 and was published by The Steck Company of Austin, Texas.

From the title page:

Like Coleridge, Wordsworth believed that "the imagination is the distinguishing characteristic of man as a progressive being." In his "Peter Bell, a Tale" (1798), the central character lacks both imagination and sympathy, particularly with reference to the beauties of nature...

This book from the New Testament is titled "Good News by a Man Named John." It was published by American Bible Society of New York and has a 1966 copyright.

This book only covers part of the scripture included in John of the Bible. Some of the titles are Jesus Rejected by the Jews; Jesus Prays for His Disciples; Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene; The People Seek Jesus; and more.

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

This book is titled "For The Important Days Of The Year." It was a complementary gift to customers from McCleary Clinic and Hospital in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

What you’ll find in this book is simple – a group of poems – each for those special days of the year – a birthday, Memorial Day, Mother’s Day and others...

This book is titled "Belle of Louisville Log" and was written by Alan L. Bates & E. Bruce Blythe, Jr. There are many interesting pictures in the book beginning with one of the Louisville, Kentucky, Waterfront at the foot of 4th Street in 1898.

The History of the Belle is chronicled in the following pages.

The book is in very good condition – inside and out. The interior pages are extremely clean – no writing or dog-ears...

This book is titled "The Heritage of David McCandless" by Frances Savage Gremillion. It has a copyright of 1976. The notes on the first inside page mention the Lawrence Cemetery Fund in Hubbard, Texas.

The family is traced in this book beginning with David McCandless and mentions Macca Orange McCandless, Joseph T. Lawrence, Ann Eliza Lawrence, George W. Savage, and William Lawrence Savage...

This a complimentary booklet titled "Housekeeping Hints by Duraclean" with a 1964 copyright. The company’s full name is Duraclean Carpet Cleaners located in Deerfield, Illinois.

The book is full of tips on how to remove stains from carpet, care of flowers and house plants, care of silver and other metals, and work-savers in the kitchen.

The book is in good condition – inside and out. There some minor surface wear to the upper right corner of the cover...

The book is in very good condition – inside and out. There is some minor wear to the cover surface, edges, and corners. The lower right corner has a small bend that is present on all inside pages, as well. The interior pages are extremely clean – no writing or dog-ears.

Please include $1.75 for shipping in the U.S. Add an additional $1.30 if you would like the shipment insured.

I add new items to my shop frequently...

This is a nice song book titled "Country Scene." It is from the Lowrey Minit-Music Songbook series. It a collection of music arranged specifically for all Lowrey organs and their automatic chord and rhythm features.

All songs have been designed to satisfy the beginner, as well as, the more advanced player with dozens of arrangements.

Some of the songs include Little Green Apples, Stand By Your Man, Worried Mind, Maria Elena, and more...

This is a very nice book full of holiday ideas and recipes. The book is titled "Christmas With Southern Living 1984." It was compiled and edited by Jo Voce and Shelley Stewart. Oxmoor House published the book for Southern Living.

There is something for everyone in this book. Some of the project and instructions include Knitted Gingerbread Boy, Pinecone Ornaments, Holiday Carousel, Playful Cat Applique Pillow, Felt Tree Ornaments, Wreath Of Stars, Casserole Cover, and more.

Some of the reci...