My Parrot, My Friend. Doane & Qualkinbush. 1995 Hardback 1st Edition - Near Mint. Private collector sale, stored in clean & dry conditions in smoke free home. This beautiful 1995 first edition hardback is still in Near Mint condition, the book appears to be unread and like new inside with minimal signs of age or usage and no inscriptions or markings. The cover is also in excellent clean condition with only minor signs of any shelf wear. See photos for details.