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A charming vintage hardcover edition of The Lives and Times of Archy & Mehitabel by Don Marquis, featuring illustrations by George Herriman and an introduction by E. B. White, paired with a sample of Hazelnut Coffee. The book follows the wonderfully odd adventures of Archy, a poetry-writing cockroach, and Mehitabel, a spirited alley cat. Told with wit, satire, and plenty of personality, these stories grew from Don Marquis’s popular newspaper columns. Why this pairing works: Hazelnut Coffee’s warm, nutty sweetness fits the book’s quirky humor and vintage charm. It’s a cozy, slightly playful brew for Archy’s late-night typing and Mehitabel’s larger-than-life adventures. Book Details: The Lives and Times of Archy & Mehitabel By Don Marquis Pictures by George Herriman Introduction by E. B. White Doubleday & Company, Garden City, New York Copyright page includes 1950 and earlier copyright dates Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket “New Edition” stated on the dust jacket Condition: Gray cloth hardcover with black spine and red decoration Binding appears solid Light age-related wear to boards Pages show normal age toning Dust jacket shows edge and corner wear, rubbing, small tears, and areas of loss along the upper edges Previous-owner inscription/signature dated 1957 on the front endpaper Dust jacket remains attractive and displays nicely despite wear Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the book’s condition. Pairing Includes: ☕ Hazelnut Coffee — 1 sample Coffee sample is packaged separately from the book. A fun pairing for fans of Don Marquis, George Herriman, E. B. White, vintage humor, literary cats, quirky classics, and illustrated books.