Mentone and My Philosophy by Hal Howe – Rare Vintage Booklet Alabama History DeSoto Hotel

Description (collector-focused):
Offered here is a scarce vintage booklet titled Mentone and My Philosophy by Hal Howe. This slim volume, bound in its original red paper wraps, measures approximately 9" x 6". The text blends personal reflections and local history centered on Mentone, Alabama—a mountain resort town known for the DeSoto Hotel and its cultural life. The booklet opens with a verse by Sidney Lanier Gibson and includes a photo illustration of the DeSoto Hotel, a landmark of the region.

Details:

• Title: Mentone and My Philosophy

• Author: Hal Howe

• Binding: Original red paper wraps

• Size: Approx. 9" x 6"

• Condition: Good overall. Covers show scattered surface wear and fading with small spots and edge rubbing. Interior pages toned from age but clean and intact. Binding is firm. No loose or missing pages.

This is a hard-to-find local imprint that will appeal to collectors of Alabama history, regional philosophy, and ephemera related to Mentone and the DeSoto Hotel. Scarce in the market.