1912 The Excuse Book X.Q. Zmee Vintage Humor Hardcover ~ 5x7" John W. Luce Co.

📌 Features:
✔ Original 1912 Hardcover Book – Not a modern reprint
✔ Compact Size: 5" x 7" – Fun pocket-sized collectible!
✔ Good Condition: Solid binding, clean pages, light exterior wear (see photos)

📜 Description:
Step back into the whimsical world of early 20th-century humor with The Excuse Book or Pocket Life Preserver, compiled by X. Q. Zmee and illustrated by Bart. Published by John W. Luce and Company in 1912, this charming little book offers a hilarious collection of "excuses" for every imaginable situation, all accompanied by delightful period illustrations. It's a wonderful snapshot of Edwardian wit and humor, perfect for fans of antique joke books or historical curiosities.

🖼️ What You’ll Receive:
One original 1912 hardcover book, carefully packaged with an archival sleeve and protective rigid mailer to ensure safe delivery.

📚 Background:
The Excuse Book offers a lighthearted glimpse into the social norms and comic styles of the 1910s. Compact and cleverly illustrated, it's a standout piece for collectors of vintage humor, early 20th-century publishing, and historic novelty books. A fantastic gift for bibliophiles or vintage enthusiasts!

🔑 Keywords:
Excuse Book, 1912 humor book, vintage comedy, Edwardian era, John W. Luce, pocket book, collectible humor, antique book, small format hardcover, early 1900s ephemera