Original One page. Addressed to a Miss Jessie G. Bridgman, New Jersey. In part, " . I am extremely sorry that your letter to Mr. J.B. Priestley (who is away from England now) has remained for so long unanswered; I am afraid it got slipped in with some other papers and was overlooked. Mr. Priestley's birthday is the 13th of September, he was born in 1894 at Bradford, Yorks . " 7" x 4.5". n n

First edition thus 48pp. A two-page history of the group by Dick Klasi precedes the words and music to 24 songs, including: Kentucky Waltz; Saddle Sweetheart of Mine; Ridin' to the Rainbow's End; Baby, You Gotta Quit That Noise; and 20 more. 12" x 9" The front cover features photographs of the singers and players. The back cover contains autographs of six members of this radio troupe: Jimmy Pierson, Blanche Pierson, Lois Pierson, Willie Pierson, Cora Deane, Dick Klasi & Lucky "You Betcha." n y

Contents I. 1. Ancestry. 2. Stratford. 3. The register. 4. The school. 5. The schoolboy's world. 6. Holidays. 7. Kenilworth. 8. Pageants. 9. The fireside. II. 1. A calling. 2. The players at Stratford. 3. Living in the past. 4. York and Lancaster. 5. Ruins not of time. 6. The wake. 7. Charlcote. 8. Sports. 9. Solitary hours. 10. The trothplight and the wedding. III. 1. Leaving home. 2. A new play. 3. The only shake scene. 4. The mighty heart. 5. Leisure. 6. The globe. 7. Evil days. 8. Did Shakespeare visit Scotland. IV. 1. Glimpses of society. 2. Labours and rewards. 3. Rest. 4. Visits to London. 5. The last birthday. Appendices 1. Shakespeare's will. 2. Some points of Shakespeare's will. 3. The autographs of Shakespeare. 4. Stratford registers. 5. The portraits of Shakespeare.

9.5" (23.5 cm) Tall Square, tight binding and hinges. Clean and bright pages. General shelf wear and handling wear to Yellow cloth over boards is soiled and shelfworn, with bumped corners and top edge. 266 pp. Introduction, Riddles, Game Rhymes, Autograph Album and Memory Book Rhymes, Tongue-Twisters, onsense and Funsense, Notes and Bibliography. http://www.catscradlebks.com/book_images/1390020.jpg

Very-nice copy of this 1935, SIGNED/AUTOGRAPHED book - Sky-blue boards with gold lettering - NO writing, marks or tears (other than the autograph) - Tight spine - NO foxing - 91 pages - March 1935 copyright.

SIGNED / AUTOGRAPHED gift inscription by Waymon Presley (the subject of this biography). Dustcover has 5 small closed tears - Book is in Fine Condition. Other than autograph, NO other writing or marks throughout book. NO tears inside book. Tight spine - Bright pages. 182 pages. NO remainder marks or price clippings. Apparent First Edition.

SIGNED / AUTOGRAPHED gift inscription by Bill Dance - in book front on blank page: "To a fine angler & bass master - Bill Dance Memphis 1976" - ONLY other writing/mark inside book is previous owner's name and date (on same page as autograph). NO remainder marks or price clippings. Tight spine - Bright pages. 216 pages - NO writing, marks or tears inside book. Illustrated with photos and drawings. 216 pages.

SIGNED /AUTOGRAPHED by the author - Slipcase is in near-fine condition - Book is in Fine Condition - Brown boards with gold lettering - 320 pages - Other than autograph, NO other marks or writing - Bright pages - Tight spine -

With original small envelope, stamp removed. Two pages. Written in sepia ink on blue laid paper, in a legible hand. In part: "Saphid wishes Me to Say that we expect to be at Holderness Tomorrow on the Noon Train.You said I Might Let you know 3 or 4 Days Previous. But I have Some engagements after this week which will Take Me all My Time.so you will excuse us coming on so Short a Notice as I could Not of had the Pleasure in Payeing you a visit if we do Not come this week.". 7" x 4". n n

Written in a legible hand. One page. Addresses Cooper as "Dear Uncle" and apologizes for his delay in writing about the price of poultry. The current market is 11 cents for chickens, 15 cents for ducks, 6 cents for geese, 6 cents for light pork, &c. "Ducks are very scarce," so Stephen "might do well to buy up a lot of them. I would shut up the poultry and let them remain without food for a little time before you kill them. Let me know when I shall meet Stephen at the Jersey City Ferry." Sends regards to family members, etc. 10" x 7.75". n n