I Would Have Burned This Book

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Not to the future owner:

I would have burned this book but it
was ridiculously expensive and if I had
burned it, I would not have been able to
sell it to you for a moderately better
price.

Human Physiology (Ninth Edition) by Stuart Ira Fox

Found at A Castle of Books.

Cuddle Yums of Crommer-Knobble

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To My Valentine,
Cuddle-Yums of
Crommer-Knobble.
Happy Valentine’s
Day, 1982

Love,
Libby

The Kiss, compiled by Robert Lebeck

Thanks to Elizabeth of Campbell, CA.

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Dear Mary,

It is unfortunate
that we are living in a
time when the topic of this
book is so relevant. Hopefully
one day women will not have to
worry about being raped.
I end in a happier thought.
Enjoy life & be happy.

Love,
Rose

Feb. 1975

The Politics of Rape: The Victim’s Perspective by Diana E.H. Russell

Found in New York City.

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Dec. 16 /03

To: Conner

You are my best buddy.
I miss you pal. I hope you
enjoy this book on William Wallace.
I picked it up in Scotland for
you.
People say that London
is the head of the Commonwealth,
but that is not accurate.
Edinburgh, Scotland is, and
people say that some day the
Scotish will rule the world.

Best regards, my friend.
Stephen

The Story of William Wallace by David Ross

Thanks to Jessica.

Sweet Dreams Always

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To Mark
Let the poetic sound of
moons and stars invade
your night thoughts to give
you sweet dreams always
for in your dreams lies
the happiness you truly want.
hope you enjoy the book

Michelle

Freshwater Pearls by Adele L. Steiner

Thanks To Jessica.

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All your “xxxxx” books
don’t help you. They only
confuse you! Only you
don’t see it or admit it, but
they do. How else could
you have messed up our
lifes, not listening to your
best friend and partner, not
stopping, until it was too late!

Transcendental Meditation: Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the Science of Creative Intelligence by Jack Forem

Thank you to Jake Hill.

Sober Elf

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For Elise -

Who is most herself
When she’s pixie – or she’s elf;
And most sober-earnest seems
When she’s most bemused in dreams.
Sober elf and pixie dreamer!
Greeting from a fellow-schemer.

S.

January 1943

A Shropshire Lad by A.E. Housman

Thank you to Erin Adams of the Freed-Hardeman University Archives & Special Collections. She says, “I purchased this copy of A Shropshire Lad at a junk store. I think I paid $8 for it. I bought it for the inscription, and I wish I knew who S was. Love the website!”