NY: Little, Brown, 1947. First edition. Hardcover. Signed on the front free endpaper by Dubkin. Uncommon signed. His second book, a collection of linked essays that ensues after Dubkin loses his job as a reporter because instead of reporting on a murder he stays at home to watch squirrels in.....
Chicago: Henry Regenery Company, 1955. First edition. Hardcover. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "For Matilda Bargan, a good friend and staunch booster. Leonard Dubkin." Uncommon signed. An early work of urban nature writing: an account of the three years Dubkin and his daughter spent observing their small yard and.....
NY: Putnam, 1952. First edition. Hardcover. An association copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper: "To Mary Margaret McBride, with affection and deep appreciation for her interest in the white lady. Leonard Dubkin." Uncommon signed. McBride was an important mid-century radio host, described as "the first lady of Radio" and.....
NY: Putnam, 1953. First edition. Hardcover. An association copy, inscribed wonderfully on the front free endpaper: "For Mildred Magee, One fifth of whom is my secretary, but all of whom is my friend. With the hope that she will like this little book about our native city. Leonard Dubkin." Uncommon.....