the best of Botts

This mass market paperback is in good condition. The cover shows minor wear, particularly at the edges and corners, typical for a book of its age. The spine is intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. Overall, it presents well for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage paperbacks.

"The Best of Botts" by William Hazlett Upson, published by Pocket Books, Inc. in New York, is a delightful collection of humorous stories first published in 1961 by David McKay. This Pocket Books edition, released in April 1962, is a mass market paperback and represents the first printing by this publisher. Upson, known for his engaging and witty storytelling, brings to life the amusing escapades of Alexander Botts, a fictional character beloved by readers of the Saturday Evening Post. This edition is particularly notable for its affordability and accessibility, bringing Upson's humor to a wider audience. The book remains a charming piece of mid-20th-century humor literature, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts of classic humor fiction. The book is in good condition, with the cover showing minor wear consistent with its age, and the pages are clean and intact.