The Education of Hyman Kaplan.

by Leonard Q. Ross.

1937.

176 pages.

5 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches.

Per wikipedia, the author published these stories first in the New Yorker Magazine.  They are humorous, and were very popular at the time.  A Hollywood movie was made of the author's stories in 1968.

Sample contents:  The Rather Difficult Case of Mr. K*A*P*L*A*N / Mr. K's Hobo / Mr. K. and the Magi / Mr. K.'s White Banner / Mr. K.'s Dark Logic / Mr. K. Cuts a Gordian Knot.

Thank you.