As the author attests in his inscription, “Azaleas are a challenge,” and so is trying to find something witty to write about them in this blurb!
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Scavullo on Men
Published in 1977, this book is a collection of photographs of fifty of the world’s most interesting men who talk with world-famous photographer Scavullo about their careers, hopes, dreams, etc. Whoever Pat is (in my mind’s eye, she’s an aunt), you gotta see her inscription. Any bets on Sonny’s reaction? I’m guessing suppressed eye roll…or knowing nod…or resigned sigh. Continue Reading
The New Morning by Alfred Noyes
One of the older inscribed books we found, from 1918. With a inscription offering a “full measure of the season’s cheer and happiness,” this 1920 Christmas gift seems rather uplifting.
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Daniel Boone – Boy Hunter, by Augusta Stevenson
Oh, this title…Get your minds out of the gutter, people. Daniel Boone is an American hero, dammit! Not some lascivious hunter of boys!