Hazel
New York: E.P. Dutton, 1946. First Edition. Hardcover. 8vo (8" x 6"). Spine missing, 1"-2" deterioration of cover cloth to upper and lower covers, worm damage to free endpaper, half-title and the letters. PO (executive with Wise, Smith & Co. - department store in Hartford Connecticut) name to free endpaper. Two hysterically funny hand written letters (with stamped, canceled (1946) and addressed envelope to PO) allegedly from Hazel. "Dear Toots. Here are the pictures I promised you. Please treat them with the respect they deserve", "P.S. I suppose the first thing you'll do is run and show them to your wife" etc. Stamp at bottom of second letter with real sender's information. Fair. Item #1166
Price: $35.00