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Schuyler, Geroge S.
RACIAL INTERMARRIAGE IN THE UNITED STATES: One of the Most Interesting Phenomena in Our National Life; Little Blue Book No. 1387
Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Company Girard Kansas
Original buff wraps. 32 pages. This volume is in good condition with a few age spots to covers, mildly toned page edges, no other damage or marks. Not dated [1929]. First published as an artlicle in The American Parade in 1928. This is considered to be Schuyler's first publication in book form. (His first novel, Black No More, was published in 1930.) Little Blue Books attempted to provide a "University in Print" for the working class. Original editions sold for five cents; later the price increased to 10 and 15 cents each. Many notable authors began their careers in the Haldeman-Julius stable. Many other noteworthy works by the more famous appeared in these booklets for the first time. The subjects covered everything from literature and fine art to basic language and math skills, home improvement, mental improvement, history, and social issues such as abortion, racial issues, religious issues, the KKK, evolution, etc. A truly significant peek at cultural standards in the first half of the 20th century. No Additional Printings Indicated Paperbound Good Condition 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall Little Blue Book
Item number: 2053
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Shipley, Maynard
ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ATOMIC THEORY, The: Little Blue Book No. 608
Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Company Girard Kansas 1924
Original blue wraps, slightly faded. 64 pages. This volume is in good condition with some fading of cover color, moderately toned pages, no other damage or marks. Discusses atomic theory from the time of Leucippus to the very early 1920s. Little Blue Books attempted to provide a "University in Print" for the working class. Original editions sold for five cents; later the price increased to 10 and 15 cents each. Many notable authors began their careers in the Haldeman-Julius stable. Many other noteworthy works by the more famous appeared in these booklets for the first time. The subjects covered everything from literature and fine art to basic language and math skills, home improvement, mental improvement, history, and social issues such as abortion, racial issues, religious issues, the KKK, evolution, etc. A truly significant peek at cultural standards in the first half of the 20th century. No Additional Printings Indicated Paperbound Good Condition 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall Little Blue Book
Item number: 2050
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Smith, Lloyd E.
SPELLING SELF TAUGHT: Little Blue Book No. 681
Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Company Girard Kansas
Thick cream wraps, slightly aged. 64 pages. Not dated, circa 1930. No damage or marks. U kan teech yerself to spel with this buk. Little Blue Books attempted to provide a "University in Print" for the working class. Original editions sold for five cents; later the price increased to 10 and 15 cents each. Many notable authors began their careers in the Haldeman-Julius stable. Many other noteworthy works by the more famous appeared in these booklets for the first time. The subjects covered everything from literature and fine art to basic language and math skills, home improvement, mental improvement, history, and social issues such as abortion, racial issues, religious issues, the KKK, evolution, etc. A truly significant peek at cultural standards in the first half of the 20th century. Paperbound Very Good 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall Little Blue Book
Item number: 1524
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Spencer, Herbert
How to Improve Yourself Intellectually: Little Blue Book No. 1614
Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Company Girard Kansas
Original blue wraps, slight fading at edges. 63 pages. Not dated (1920s). This volume is in good condition. A rather dense little treatise on education and self-instruction. Little Blue Books attempted to provide a "University in Print" for the working class. Original editions sold for five cents; later the price increased to 10 and 15 cents each. Many notable authors began their careers in the Haldeman-Julius stable. Many other noteworthy works by the more famous appeared in these booklets for the first time. The subjects covered everything from literature and fine art to basic language and math skills, home improvement, mental improvement, history, and social issues such as abortion, racial issues, religious issues, the KKK, evolution, etc. A truly significant peek at cultural standards in the first half of the 20th century. LBB4536 No Additional Printings Indicated Paperbound Very Good Condition 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall Little Blue Book
Item number: 4536
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Tichenor, H.M.
LIFE OF JACK LONDON: Little Blue Book No. 183
Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Company Girard Kansas 1923
Faded blue wraps, 52 pages (plus blanks). This volume is in good condition with typical aging to covers and pages, creased rear cover with chip and streak mark. Lots of quotes: London's life as seen through his fiction. Little Blue Books attempted to provide a "University in Print" for the working class. Original editions sold for five cents; later the price increased to 10 and 15 cents each. Many notable authors began their careers in the Haldeman-Julius stable. Many other noteworthy works by the more famous appeared in these booklets for the first time. The subjects covered everything from literature and fine art to basic language and math skills, home improvement, mental improvement, history, and social issues such as abortion, racial issues, religious issues, the KKK, evolution, etc. A truly significant peek at cultural standards in the first half of the 20th century. Reprint Edition Paperbound Good 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall Little Blue Book
Item number: 2024
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Tichenor, H.M.
THE THEORY OF REINCARNATION EXPLAINED: Little Blue Book No. 124
Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Company Girard Kansas
Original buff wraps, 53 pages plus6 pages LBB titles (plus blanks). This volume is in good condition with light aging to covers and pages, previous owner's rubber address stamp and inked date on title page. The author apparently embraces the concept of reincarnation, using Eastern philosophy and quotations from Western literature to support his topic. Little Blue Books attempted to provide a "University in Print" for the working class. Original editions sold for five cents; later the price increased to 10 and 15 cents each. Many notable authors began their careers in the Haldeman-Julius stable. Many other noteworthy works by the more famous appeared in these booklets for the first time. The subjects covered everything from literature and fine art to basic language and math skills, home improvement, mental improvement, history, and social issues such as abortion, racial issues, religious issues, the KKK, evolution, etc. A truly significant peek at cultural standards in the first half of the 20th century. No Edition Stated Paperbound Good 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall Little Blue Book
Item number: 2025
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Wilson, Raymond Everett
THE AMAZING LOVES OF KING CAROL OF RUMANIA: Little Blue Book No. 1587
Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Company Girard Kansas
Original buff wraps, Universal Library bug on back cover. 32 pages. Not dated (1920s). This volume is in very good condition, wraps toned at edges and with some offset spots on the last page. A history of the picadillos and philanderings of King Carol of Rumania against a history of intrigue, war, and exile. Little Blue Books attempted to provide a "University in Print" for the working class. Original editions sold for five cents; later the price increased to 10 and 15 cents each. Many notable authors began their careers in the Haldeman-Julius stable. Many other noteworthy works by the more famous appeared in these booklets for the first time. The subjects covered everything from literature and fine art to basic language and math skills, home improvement, mental improvement, history, and social issues such as abortion, racial issues, religious issues, the KKK, evolution, etc. A truly significant peek at cultural standards in the first half of the 20th century. Edition Not Stated Paperbound Very Good Condition. 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall Little Blue Book
Item number: 2093
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