Humor from Back in Time Rare Books, LLC

New York: Villard Books, 1992. First Edition. Original wraps. Near Fine. 7 1/2 X 9 1/4 Inches. 216 Inches. Stated "First Edition" with proper number line on the copyright page. Original price of $20.00 on rear cover. Tricks and pranks that include the use of food... What could go wrong??? A sharp copy.

Philadelphia: David McKay, 1899. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good. 6 3/8 X 9 1/2 Inches. 501 PP. Original highly decorated red cloth binding. Janson's "magnum opus" and early book on the art of timing, comedy and handy stand-up bits. While the book was aimed at the practicing comedian and/or stage performer, the true importance of this book is… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8 5/8 X 11 1/8 Inches. 96 PP. First printing with complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $7.95 intact on front flap. Light bump to bottom edge of front board. Jacket a bit worn and rubbed at edges and… Read more about this item

New York: Ballantine, 1959. Paperback Original (1st). Original wraps. Very Good. 4 1/4 X 7 Inches. 137 PP. Stories and jokes from the Phil Silvers show. Some light wear to edges. PO name on first page.

New York: Congdon & Weed, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8 3/4 X 11 1/8 Inches. Stated "First Edition" on the copyright page. Original price of $18.95 intact on front flap.

New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1975. Early Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8 1/2 X 11 1/8 Inches. Stated "Second Printing" on the copyright page. Original price of $6.95 intact on front flap. Formerly owned by African American historian Dolores Nicholson, with her blind-stamp to half title. Signed by Nicholson (ownership signature) on the front pastedown. A… Read more about this item

London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1930. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 5 1/8 X 7 5/8 Inches. 248 PP. Original cream cloth with title stamping and Bodley Head device in black on cover and spine. Published in 1930 with no additional dates present. Housed in scarce original jacket. Light wear to jacket folds and edges. Chip to… Read more about this item

New York: Grand Central Publishing, 2010. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 5 5/8 X 8 3/8 Inches. 244 PP. First printing with complete number line to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $25.99 on front flap. Signed and inscribed to "Tina" (I think) on the FFEP.

New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1976. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8 1/4 X 11 Inches. First edition of this collection of humorous cartoons from George Booth. Original price of $7.95 intact on front flap. From the personal collection of African American biographer and author Dolores Nicholson. Signed "Nicholson" on the front pastedown. Her… Read more about this item

Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 447 PP. Signed by Hiaasen on the title-page without inscription. First printing copy with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact on front flap. A collection (anthology… Read more about this item

Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 447 PP. Signed by Hiaasen on the title-page without inscription. First printing copy with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact on front flap. A collection (anthology… Read more about this item

Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 447 PP. Signed and inscribed to "Tom Moore" by Hiaasen on the half title-page. First printing copy with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact on front… Read more about this item

Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press, 1999. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/8 X 9 1/8 Inches. 447 PP. First printing copy with the full and complete numberline to the "1" on the copyright page. Original price of $24.95 intact on front flap. A collection (anthology of sorts) of some of Hiaasen's columns from… Read more about this item

New York: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2006. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8 5/8 X 11 1/4 Inches. 343 PP. "This work of passion in not only entertaining, it is our history!" Dick Gregory<br /> <br /> First printing with original price of $27.95 intact on rear panel. Signed by the author Darryl Littleton… Read more about this item

Sarasota, FL: BookWorld Press, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6 1/4 X 9 1/4 Inches. 211 PP. Orignal price of $19.95 intact on front flap. Signed and inscribed (to Ray) on the half title-page. Fanciful tales of survival and daily life from this Navy Pilot, cancer survivor and funny guy. Would make a great sequel to… Read more about this item

Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers, 1974. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Bill Dreath. 7 1/4 X 4 1/2 Inches. Original illustrated hardcover. No DJ as issued. Stated "First Printing" on the copyright page. Mostly unknown early cartoons poking fun at Southern lifestyle. It's like a page out of a Jeff Foxworthy playbook, only thirty years ahead of… Read more about this item

London: Andre Deutsch, 1951. First UK Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Nicolas Bentley. 5 X 7 3/4 Inches. 76 PP. Original light blue cloth boards. Dust jacket retains original "6s" price on front flap. A humorous, but mostly true look at the causes of weight gain.