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📘 The Portable Plato
A classic volume from the Viking Portable Library, presenting the enduring philosophical dialogues of Plato in a compact, readable format.
This copy is the May 1960 — Seventh Printing (USA) paperback edition.
It includes an Editor’s Introduction by Scott Buchanan, offering thoughtful insight into Plato’s world and ideas.
The dialogues are presented in English translations by Benjamin Jowett and Scott Buchanan.
A timeless book that continues to shape conversations on justice, virtue, knowledge, and the examined life.
📖 A valuable vintage edition for readers, philosophers, and collectors of classic philosophy.

The Hair-Trigger Kid
by Max Brand
Vintage Pocket Books paperback edition
A true slice of classic American Western pulp fiction.
Featuring a striking period cover and the unforgettable tagline “One kid against a pack of killers!”, this novel showcases Max Brand at his action-packed best.
Originally published earlier and later issued as a Pocket Books edition, this copy shows natural age toning and wear, typical of mid-century paperbacks — qualities prized by collectors of vintage pulp and Western literature.
An excellent addition for collectors, readers of classic Westerns, or fans of illustrated pulp covers.
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Peter’s Quotations: Ideas for Our Time 💡
by Dr. Laurence J. Peter
1979 Paperback Edition
A sharp, witty, and thought-provoking collection of quotations — from Socrates to Woody Allen.
This 1979 paperback captures timeless wisdom, satire, and outrageous humour, making it a delightful read for lovers of quotes, philosophy, and social commentary.
A great pick for vintage nonfiction collectors and quotation enthusiasts.
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