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Humor and insights encapsulated in memorable quotes.
If you enjoy the spice of laughter and cogent thoughts collected in an elegantly bound hardback, "Treasury of Wit & Wisdom" is your treasure chest. Entertain guests, elevate conversations, or simply find personal amusement with a tapestry of 4,000 notable quotes that distill humor and wisdom from a myriad of voices. This book is perfect for both the intellectual and the casual reader looking for accessible wit and wisdom.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
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ISBN: 9780762107339
Authors:
Reader's Digest Association
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
Date of Publication: 2006-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 15 readers)
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Humor and insights encapsulated in memorable quotes.
If you enjoy the spice of laughter and cogent thoughts collected in an elegantly bound hardback, "Treasury of Wit & Wisdom" is your treasure chest. Entertain guests, elevate conversations, or simply find personal amusement with a tapestry of 4,000 notable quotes that distill humor and wisdom from a myriad of voices. This book is perfect for both the intellectual and the casual reader looking for accessible wit and wisdom.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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