Amusing stories and light history/autobiography of the author. The book is signed and inscribed by the author to his grandson in 1967. The book has some slight discoloration along its edges but is otherwise tight and a better than Good copy. Size: 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: THINGS AIN'T WHAT THEY USED TO BE.
Publisher: Western Printing & Lithographing Co., Hannibal, MO
Publication Date: 1958
Binding: Soft Cover
Edition: First Edition.
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
Signed: Signed and Inscribed By Author

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Located in the Village of Plainfield, Vermont, fifteen minutes from the state capital of Montpelier and Interstate-89. We're situated beside the stone wall just off U.S. Route 2 at the blinking light. Awaiting you are over 50,000 books, in all subject areas, conveniently located on one floor of a hundred year-old country house. We also stock old postcards and other paper ephemera. Our specialties include Folklore, Folk music and books on bells & carillons. We issue occasional catalogs in these areas, however most of our specialty stock are now cataloged on the internet. We are open year round, seven days a week, 10:00-5:00. We close on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Being a small business we are subject to the usual problems - weather, family obligations etc.- therefore, we suggest you call if you are traveling a great distance to visit us. Founding members of the Vermont Antiquarian Booksellers Association, we've been buying, selling and appraising books since 1974. We offer knowledgeable and reasonable pricing, a warm welcome to book lovers and great browsing. Visit us on your next tour of beautiful Vermont.

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The Country Bookshop [Member VABA]
VT, U.S.A.

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