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Hortense Wilde Rosalie Doolittle Allen Woodall Margaret Snyder Iva Newman Doris Wilson Lynes Nat Schoen Ellington Jorgensen HowaBiblio.com

American Rose Annual 1955. Landscaping With Roses For Interior Beauty; Keeping A Rose Record; Rediscovery Of The Double Form Of Rosa Carolina; Rose Importing For The Amateur; Foliar Feeding In Rose Culture; Diplocarpon ; Botrytis; Apomictic

1955ref. 5007Columbus Ohio : American Rose Society 1955. 1955. Hardcover. Good/Good. viii 281 pp. ; green cloth with gold lettering in color photographic dustjacket ; front cover shows slight edge wear ; dustjacket has some fading ; Contents: Keeping A Rose Record / Hortense Wilde -- Landscaping With Roses For Interior Beauty / Rosalie Doolittle -- The Moss Rose Poem / Allen E. Woodall -- Roses And- / Margaret E. Snyder -- Rose Arrangements Make A Show / Iva Newman -- A Rediscovery Of The Double Form Of Rosa Carolina / Doris and Wilson Lynes -- Rose Importing For The Amateur / Mrs. Nat Schoen -- The Present Status Of Foliar Feeding In Rose Culture / Dr. G. Ellington Jorgensen -- Soils For Rose Growing / Howard C. Brown -- Nutrient Deficiencies In Roses / Dr. Frank A. Gilbert -- Growth Of Greenhouse Roses As Affected By Mulches And Mixtures Of Ground Corncobs / William J. Carpenter Donald P. Watson -- Home Budding For The Florida Gardener / Mrs. G. F. Lampkin -- Numa Fay Poem / Allen B. Woodall -- Out Damned Spot! / Mrs. Peter C. Paul -- Tests With Fungicides For Blackspot / Dr. L. M. Massey -- Variability Of Pathenogenicity And Physiology Of Diplocarpon / Rosae Wolf Dr. William R. Jenkins -- Rose NamesPoem / Allen E. Woodall -- Control Of Pests On Roses / Dr. Ralph H. Davidson -- Nematodes Their Source Damage And Control / R. C. Goss And J. A. Mcclintock -- Control Of Botrytis On Stored Roses / Saul Rich -- Unknown Rosebush Poem / Allen B. Woodall -- Hot Waxing Of Rosebushes / Dr. B. W. Lyle -- Are The Dog Roses Apomictic / Dr. H. D. Wuiff -- A Message Poem / Nina Satirah Woodword -- A New Breeding Departure / Rev. Matthew E. Clancy -- The Modern Art Of Pruning Roses / Charles F. Leon -- Pedrables Poem / Allen B. Woodall -- Comparing Climbing Hybrid Teas / Dr. James A. Gamble -- The Damask Rose / Roy B. Shepherd -- Two Loves Poem / Nina Satirah Woodword -- The Rugged Hybrid Rugosas / Margaret R. Snyder -- The Fabled Rose Poem / Bertrand Lyon -- Why Old Roses / Richard Thomson -- A Growing Program For The Piedmont / Lula M. Cole -- Paean Poem / Nina Satirah Woodford -- The San Joaquin Valley And Roses / Gail Balard -- A New Hampshire Experiment / Mrs. James Campbell Lewis -- Rose Show Awards -- Contributors To Proof Of The Pudding -- Proof Of The Pudding -- New Roses Of The World -- Patented Roses In The United States -- Epitome Poem / Nina Satirah Woodford -- Index -- Golden Masterpiece -- Carrousel -- Rosa Carolina Double Form -- Queen Elizabeth -- Nutrient Deficiencies -- Alpine Glow -- Grand'mere Jenny -- Budding Diagram -- Redcap -- Baby Blaze -- Red Wonder -- Nematode Injury -- Damon Runyon -- La Jolla -- Rondo -- Burnaby -- Jiminy Cricket -- Flirtation -- Morning Dawn -- Roundelay -- Handsom Red Twilight -- Rose Of Freedom -- Red Flare ; G/G Columbus, Ohio : American Rose Society, 1955. hardcover

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Lady Windermere’s Fan

1920ref. 2477Book Description Oscar Wilde's Lady Windermere's Fan is one of his most celebrated comedies of manners first performed in 1892. Set in London high society the play explores themes of marriage morality hypocrisy and forgiveness through the story of Lady Windermere who suspects her husband of infidelity and contemplates leaving him. With Wilde's trademark wit and sharp dialogue the play satirizes Victorian social conventions while offering a surprisingly compassionate view of human weakness. This edition was published by the Little Leather Library Corporation between 1920 and 1924 part of their iconic series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Comedy of manners: A witty yet poignant exploration of love loyalty and social reputation. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects Wilde's mastery of dialogue and his critique of Victorian society. Enduring appeal: Continues to resonate with audiences for its humor irony and moral insight. 📚 Publication Details Title Lady Windermere's Fan Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Corporation New York NY USA Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in democratizing literature. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's witty social comedy. Literary appeal: A cornerstone of Wilde's dramatic works blending satire with moral reflection. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library

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Salome

1920ref. 2468Book Description Oscar Wilde's Salome is a symbolist tragedy in one act first written in French in 1891 and later translated into English. Inspired by the biblical tale Wilde dramatizes the story of Salome the stepdaughter of Herod who demands the head of John the Baptist Iokanaan as the price for her dance. The play is renowned for its lyrical language decadent imagery and exploration of desire power and mortality. This edition was published by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 as part of their series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching a wide readership in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Symbolist drama: A richly poetic play blending biblical narrative with Wilde's aesthetic vision. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects Wilde's fascination with decadence and the interplay of beauty and destruction. Cultural impact: Salome inspired Richard Strauss's famous opera and remains a cornerstone of Wilde's dramatic works. 📚 Publication Details Title Salome: A Tragedy in One Act Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in democratizing literature. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's most controversial play. Literary appeal: A dramatic work that bridges biblical narrative and fin-de-siècle aestheticism. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library

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The Ballad of Reading Gaol

1920ref. 2462Book Description Oscar Wilde's The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a powerful poetic meditation on justice punishment and human suffering inspired by Wilde's own imprisonment in Reading Gaol in 1895–1897. First published in 1898 the poem reflects on the execution of a fellow prisoner and explores themes of compassion mortality and the cruelty of institutional punishment. This edition issued by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 brought Wilde's work to a mass audience in a compact affordable format. Bound in imitation leather these pocket-sized volumes were designed for portability and accessibility making literature available to millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Poetic intensity: Wilde's verse combines lyrical beauty with stark realism capturing the emotional weight of prison life. Historical resonance: Written after Wilde's release the poem stands as both personal testimony and social critique. Compact collectible format: The Little Leather Library editions are notable for their small size imitation leather binding and role in democratizing literature. Cultural significance: A landmark in Wilde's oeuvre reflecting his transformation from celebrated wit to a voice of moral witness. 📚 Publication Details Title The Ballad of Reading Gaol Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series which distributed millions of miniature classics across the U.S. in the 1920s. Collectors prize these volumes for their historical charm cultural role and connection to early 20th-century publishing history. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's most haunting poem. Literary appeal: A cornerstone of Wilde's later work resonating with themes of justice and humanity. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by collectors of vintage publishing. Little Leather Library

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The Happy Prince

1920ref. 2467📖 Book Description Oscar Wilde's The Happy Prince is one of his most beloved fairy tales first published in 1888. It tells the poignant story of a gilded statue—the Happy Prince—who with the help of a devoted swallow sacrifices his beauty and wealth to bring comfort to the poor and suffering in his city. Wilde's tale blends social critique moral reflection and lyrical prose making it a timeless parable of compassion and selflessness. This edition was issued by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 part of their iconic series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Enduring moral themes: A meditation on generosity sacrifice and the true meaning of happiness. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects the democratization of literature in the 1920s when classics were distributed widely in accessible editions. Cultural appeal: A cornerstone of Wilde's children's stories cherished by readers across generations. 📚 Publication Details Title The Happy Prince Author Oscar Wilde Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in bringing literature to a mass audience. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Wilde's most famous fairy tale. Literary appeal: A classic of moral storytelling resonating with readers young and old. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library

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