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- Michigan and me, 1947-1950: law school and library school
- Autobiographical account of time spent in the Law School and the Library Science School at the University of Michigan, and some of the people the author knew there.
- Insight
- Miniature book collector and publisher Darragh Hunter produced this volume as part of a workshop for the visually impaired. The poem within - on seeing without needing to look - is done in very large type within the size restraints of a miniature book. Bound in blue card cover with applied pictorial label.
- Special books : a description in verse, of the type of book I seek.
- Poetic musings on the collecting of books, and what makes a book desirable, including size. Produced as a keepsake for the Miniature Book Society annual Conclave XXIII. Bound in blue/purple card covers with applied cover label.
- Early morning angling : or, bass fishing in SE Ontario.
- Verse on fishing in Ontario. Bound in cream card covers with applied cover label.
- To Olga : an appreciation in verse.
- Poetic appreciation of Mrs. Olga Hunter, wife of the author. Bound in cream card covers with applied cover label.
- Water: from Proceedings of the Company of Amateur Brewers, 1932
- A statement on ways to conserve water based on a passage about the hazards of drinking water.
- Yet another ABC book; or thoughts along the alphabet.
- Verse musings in the form of an alphabet book. Bound in dark red card covers with applied cover label.
- Bookplate: a discussion in verse, of some aspects of the use of bookplates in miniature books.
- Poetic musings on bookplates and their uses in miniature books. Bound in cream card covers with applied cover label.
- Little book.
- Poetic musings on miniature books. Bound in dark red card covers with applied cover label.
- Moderation: a discussion in verse on it's application to a book.
- Poetic musing on moderation applied to books, and the distances a book can travel. Bound in cream card covers with applied cover label.
- More not in Adomeit
- Bibliography and description of 2 Thumb Bibles not listed in the bibliograph compiled by Ruth Adomeit, Three centuries of Thumb Bibles. Includes illustrations of title pages of the Thumb Bibles.
- More not in Adomeit [extra illustrated edition]
- Bibliography and description of 2 Thumb Bibles not listed in the bibliograph compiled by Ruth Adomeit, Three centuries of Thumb Bibles. Includes illustrations of title pages of the Thumb Bibles.
- Not in Adomeit [extra illustrated edition]
- Bibliography and description of 4 Thumb Bibles not listed in the bibliograph compiled by Ruth Adomeit, Three centuries of Thumb Bibles. Includes illustrations of title pages of the Thumb Bibles.
- Not in Adomeit
- Bibliography and description of 4 Thumb Bibles not listed in the bibliograph compiled by Ruth Adomeit, Three centuries of Thumb Bibles. Includes illustrations of title pages of the Thumb Bibles.
- 1901-1999: the century with only 99 years
- Observations on how many people committed the error of looking at 2000 as the first year of the 21st century, followed by a variety of statements about such people.
- On defining an acceptable miniature book
- Extended verse musings on what constitutes a miniature book, and how to decide what to include. Bound in cream card covers with applied cover label.
- Pacemaker.
- Poetic musings on the function of the heart, and when a pacemaker is needed. Bound in light green card covers with applied cover label.
- Things you should know about Canada
- Volume contains information about Canada, Ontario, and Ottawa, for attendees of the Conclave. Prospectus includes information about the publication, and ordering information.
- Max und Moritz: their first, second, and final tricks.
- 3 sections of the children's work Max und Moritz by Wilhelm Busch. The terrible twosome pull various tricks, and end up getting their just reward in the end. Includes some information on the history of the work.
- Do you have a match?
- Musings of a collector of matches.
- A recipe for moon tea
- Poem on the making of moon tea.
- A-hunting of the deer
- Excerpt from a larger work by Warner about hunting in the Adirondacks.
- Dard Hunter: miscellaneous thoughts and reflections.
- Collected memories by Dard Hunter, as well as information about him and his work. Includes samples of paper made by Hunter.
- One bundle Dard Hunter handmade hand cut deckle edges
- Miniature bundle of paper, fashioned from remnants of paper made by master papermaker Dard Hunter. Bundle is tied with red thread, and has label tied to it recording what it is.
- Ere e eme: pronunciamento miniaturo del importo profundissimo para los MCMLXXXs.
- Spoof of Latin and Spanish text in ornate calligraphy. The text is not in correct Latin or Spanish, but intended to "look" like it.
- The werm turns
- Humorous musings by a retiring male librarian about how libraries should deal with certain types of problem patrons.
- Der winzige Struwwelpeter
- Essay and history of the folk character Struwwelpeter, translated variously as "Slovely Peter," "Shock-headed Peter," Boy with shock of unkempt bristly hair" etc. This character was well known to Mark Twain, and would have been an influence for his character Huckleberry Finn.
- The spirit of '76
- Miniature artists' book. Front cover of "book" opens to reveal a hollow space containing a miniature alcohol bottle labled "Napoleon 1876."
- Consumer rationing in World War Two
- An overview of rationing, ration points, ration books, and ration coupons as instituted in the United States during World War II. Includes examples of ration points and stamps.
- Prudent policy for seller survival: a tiny conceit
- Humorous rules for commerce and seller survival.
- REM Acrostics
- Acrostics based on the names of 14 friends of the author, and his own. The title page and colophon are also written as acrostics also. The people are: Robert E. Massmann; Samuel E. Murray; J.N.B. Artfield; Ruth E. adomeit; F. J. Board; Glen Dawson; A. J. St. Onge; Julia P. Wightman; Eugene D. Buchanan; Francis J. Gagiardi; Royce L. Gale Jr.; Philip Bliss; Julian I. Edison; and Raymond A. Smith.
- Alpha and omega: the Christian symbol that was Hadon Klingberg.
- A tribute and remniscence of Haddon E. Klingberg, with a selection of Christian symbols.
- Ella Cinders and the kidnappers.
- Cartoon drawings telling the story of Ella Cinders, and how she helps solve the kidnapping case with a bowl of alphabet soup.
- Nicholas Nickleby
- Cartoon version/adaptation of part of the Charles Dickens' story Nicholas Nickleby.
- Sukie's tiny tepee: a sketch book
- Drawings of Sukie, the toy poodle, in various activities.
- Recognition dinner in honor of Gertrude S. Bridge, educator: Wednesday, May 22, 1968.
- Keepsake honoring Gertrude S. Bridge. Includes brief biography, lists of achivements, honors, travel, a poem in her honor, and program for the evening banquet in her honor.
- Win, place, and show, or, the fund raising jack
- Fictional story of fundraising efforts by Father Murphy, who enters his new donkey in various races. The headlines cause the Archbishop much distress, which causes further headlines.
- Adventures of the flighty old woman
- An illustrated version of the old English children's rhyme about the old woman tossed up in a basket.
- Dibdin's ghost
- Poem about the visit of the ghost of bibliographer Thomas Frognell Dibdin to a booklover, describing the heaven that awaits bibliophiles.
- Pearls of Wisdom
- Volume consists of various wise singings by different authors.
- Elihu Burritt: as much a brother [variant binding]
- Text of a speech commemorating the life and achievements of Elihu Burritt.
- [Calendar for 1942]
- Cover of the Tiffany and Company calendar for the year 1942, bound in full brown leather with gilt decorations.
- [Calendar for 1941]
- Cover of the Tiffany and Company calendar for the year 1941, bound in full blue/green leather with gilt decorations.
- [Calendar for 1940]
- Cover of the Tiffany and Company calendar for the year 1940, bound in full red/brown leather with gilt decorations.
- [Calendar for 1939]
- Cover of the Tiffany and Company calendar for the year 1939, bound in full brown leather with gilt decorations.
- [Calendar for 1938]
- Cover of the Tiffany and Company calendar for the year 1938, bound in full green leather with gilt decorations.
- [Calendar for 1937]
- Cover of the Tiffany and Company calendar for the year 1937, bound in full blue leather with gilt decorations.
- [Calendar for 1936]
- Cover of the Tiffany and Company calendar for the year 1936, bound in full red/brown leather with gilt decorations.
- [Calendar for 1935]
- Cover of the Tiffany and Company calendar for the year 1935, bound in full red/brown leather with gilt decorations.
- [Calendar for 1934]
- Cover of the Tiffany and Company calendar for the year 1934, bound in full light blue leather with gilt decorations.