Victorian Friendship Album of Young Lady Maria J.L. Bovie with Original Artwork
New York, New York: J.C. Riker, 1850. Very good. Upper hinge split with some separation to foot of gatherings. Wear to extremities.. Friendship album of a young lady named Maria J.L. Bovie, about one third to one half filled with loving manuscript entries from friends and family. Includes two (2) finely wrought paintings of flora in gouache and... Read More
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Scrap Book of Women's Organization "Philathea Class" Organized and Illustrated by Young Woman named "Betty
[Virginia?], 1931. Very good. Toned, extremities worn.. An utterly unique example of book-making and album keeping, created by a young woman named Betty as a way of memorializing her time in a women's organization called the Philathea Class. Run by a teacher named Mrs. Horace Turner, the women's group was formed as a Methodist group whose platform was,... Read More
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World of Wonder" -- Historical Fashion Paper Doll Newspaper Series Educating Western Audiences About the Diverse History of Fashion and Costume
Newark, New Jersey: The Star-Ledger, 2007. Very good to near-fine. Horizontal folds.. Complete uncut set of the four-part "World of Wonder" historical fashion paper doll series published in four subsequent issues of New Jersey's "The Star-Ledger" newspaper in February 2007. The series included male and female paper dolls with tabbed colorful outfits and accessories to cut out for... Read More
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![Cents of Muntwijzer" ["Cents or Coin Pointer"] -- Volvelle Calculating Device For Commerce](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/799/472/1609472799.0.m.jpg)
Cents of Muntwijzer" ["Cents or Coin Pointer"] -- Volvelle Calculating Device For Commerce
The Netherlands, 1820. Very good. Toned with some dust soiling. Tab worn. Sewing appears original or near-contemporary and remains firm.. A skillfully designed pocket volvelle calculating device for commerce, allowing buyers and sellers to determine the exact amount of cents are in a given amount of the old Dutch currency Stuyvers (also "stuivers") and Duyten (also "duits"). Decimalization... Read More
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Standard Baths
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co, 1906. Near-fine. Two leaves in center of gathering detached but present.. A trade catalogue advertising "Standard" brand porcelain enameled baths, featuring images, sizing, and pricing for over thirty-five different styles of baths. Each lavish bath is softly lit and styled to attract high-end clients. Features an image of a beautiful young woman... Read More
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5" Handmade c.1870 Paper Doll with Decorated Paper, Lace Paper, Feather Trim
United States, 1870. Very good. Light dust soiling, one or two spots.. A charming handmade 5" paper doll, made by hand by a girl around the age of 12. The doll has long brunette hair tied back with black ribbons, and she comes with ten (10) outfits handmade from decorated paper, skillfully cut and completed with tiny pleats,... Read More
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Cairo
New York: Intertype Corporation, 1950. 36 pp. Pink printed paperback cover, description of Cairo "a modish face for modern printing and advertising" then examples of font. 10 1/2" x 7
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Cut-Out Dolls and Animals That Will Stand - Based on Little Folks of Many Lands
Springfield, Massachusetts: Milton Bradley Company, 1918. Very good. Toned, paper brittle. Envelope worn with short tears/chipping. Appears complete.. A set of ten (10) uncut standing paper dolls of different cultural backgrounds in traditional dress with accompanying uncut animal paper dolls. Reinforces themes of international friendship and tolerance for American children. Housed in the original illustrated envelope. includes a... Read More
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Mechanical Sailor Boy With Binoculars - "I'm on the Lookout" - Lifts to Reveal his ?Mate
A die-cut fold-out mechanical of what at first glance appears to be a sailor boy looking through binoculars. However when the card is lifted it reveals a blond girl behind the binoculars, looking down and spying the sailor. The verse reads, "I'm on the Lookout" Let Me State - To Try and Sign You on as ?Mate.? Lower right... Read More
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![The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Book of Trains [for] February 1900](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/852/352/1616352852.0.m.jpg)
The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Book of Trains [for] February 1900
Cleveland, Ohio: The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway, 1900. Very good; some wear to extremities.. An extensive illustrated brochure for The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway, marketed as the "World's Greatest Mail Route", as well as an upscale and modern travel option for American ladies and gentlemen. Includes timetables, detailed descriptions of each of the routes,... Read More
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Bird Concert Program
Boston, Massachusetts, 1880. Fine. Minor rubbing to extremities.. A charming printed concert program illustrated in the chinoiserie style for a "Bird Concert" given in Boston, featuring fourteen different musical pieces with an overarching avian theme, including "Who killed Cock Robin?" and "Ye merry birds", as well as song selections with vocalists imitating bird song. It was well attended,... Read More
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Complete Set with original outer wrap - Infants' Library No. 11, Library for the Little Ones at Home
Philadelphia: American S. S. Union, 1869. Eight (8) American Sunday School Union chap books including the original exterior paper wrap. Contents includes No. 417- The Rainbow, No 418 - The Ten Commandments, No. 419 - The Village Reformed, No. 420 - Ann and Ellen, and the Kitten, No. 421- John the Score; or, The Penitent Robber, No. 422... Read More
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Take off Your Hat to the Myers
Ashland, Ohio: F.E. Myers & Bro, 1915. Very good. Toned, small closed tear to center where fold has worn. Modern tape repair.. A slick advertising booklet using humor and moveable components to sell farming machinery including pumps, hay unloading tools, and hay rack irons from F.E. Myers & Bro. When folded, the viewer sees a humorous cartoon showing... Read More
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Fine Folk Art Watercolor - Forget Me Not c1850s
1850. Very good.. A fine little snippet of a watercolor, well executed but naive depicting of a scroll of paper on an arrow unfurled to reveal the oft said and eternal message. Forget me not. Decorated with an array of flowers upper right and what else but forget-me-nots at the lower left. reverse is blank. c.1850s. Measures 4"... Read More
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1860s Gum Copal Circular and Price List
Boston, Massachusetts: Stephen Whipple & Bro, 1860. Very good. Light spotting, letter folds.. Lithographed circular advertising gum copal sold by the Boston-based company Stephen Whipple & Bro., accompanied by a blank price list. Gum copal is a type of resin produced by tree sap in East Africa, and was exported to America in large quantities in the 19th... Read More
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Three (3) 1950's Glow-In-The Dark Children's Halloween Masks
United States: Masklite, 1950. Very good. Light toning, spotting. Three cut-out pieces lacking (an eye, a nose, a mouth).. Three (3) delightful children's Halloween masks, each printed in black and orange, and with added ink that glows in the dark. Includes a Native American mask (complete with of-the-era stereotyping), an owl mask, and an old crone smoking a... Read More
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Malaria (Ague, Chills and Fever)
New York, New York: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1930. Near-fine.. A brief overview of the causes and treatment of Malaria for the general public, emphasizing the importance of eliminating areas where mosquitos may breed. Features an illustration of wetlands on the front. Single vol. (7.75" by 5.5"), pp. 8, illus., stapled in original illus. wrps. The Welfare... Read More
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Specimens of Wood Type and Wood Engraved Images for Newspaper Publishers, Jobbing Printing
N.p.: N.pl, 1890. Good. Toned with a couple nicks or creases.. A printed specimen of different wood engraved images and "SECOND HAND TYPES&?!!", ready for newspaper publishers and other jobbing printing. Each is priced with an item number. Some of the images include: a political cartoon depicting an "Inflationist Candidate" before and after being dumped in a barrel... Read More
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Handwritten Receipt for Ad Placement in Scarce 1830s Irish American Periodical with ad copy verso
New York, New York: T.C. Levins, 1837. Very good. Toned.. A handwritten memo/receipt dated April 27th, 1837, noting payment received for an advertisement to be featured in issues of "The Green Banner", a now rare periodical published in New York between 1836 and 1837 for Irish Americans by T.C. Levins. Receipt signed by Levins. The verso serves as... Read More
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Meddlesome Matty
Cincinnati, Ohio: Peter G. Thompson Pub, 1885. Very good. Some toning, dust soiling.. A scarce chap book in original illustrated wrappers, part of "Aunt Mollie's Series", about a little girl who opens a snuff box against her grandmother's instructions. After smarting from the pain and embarrassment of inhaling a cloud of snuff, the little girl vows to always... Read More
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The Munsingwear Family Cut-Outs
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Munsingwear, 1920. Near-fine. Cloth repairs and near-contemporary tape to feet of dolls//outfits. Some minor wear/creasing. A charming advertising promotion directed at children presented by Munsingwear, maker of clothing and garments for the whole family based in Minneapolis. The newspaper supplement markets Munsingwear to families on its recto, and features a set of uncut paper dolls with... Read More
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Early WWII-era Collection of Judaica Ephemera, New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle, New York, 1942. Very good. Minor toning, the odd spot, nick, or letter fold.. A small collection of ephemera offering a window into the activities and life of the Jewish community of New Rochelle, New York and surrounding areas, between 1933 and 1942. All belonging to a Mr. "J. Span" of New Rochelle, an evidently active... Read More
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13" Embossed Die-cut Victorian Scrap of Young Boy in Sailor Suit with Fishing Net, Probably Tuck
A 13 1/4" embossed die-cut Victorian scrap depicting a young boy in sailor suit and red cap with fishing net. Holds a small tin in his hand. Not marked but most likely Raphael Tuck & Sons. Condition: very light neck bend and light edge wear along left leg. Overall fine.
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Supplement to Harper's Bazar - December 17, 1898, Paris Walking Costume, Ethel Rose
1898. The supplement was previously rolled. Some curling at ends. Edge wear, some intact tears.. A 16" x 11" lithograph supplement to Harper's Bazar, December 17, 1898, titled Paris Walking Costume. Illustrated by Ethel Rose. Depiction of fashion for the upcoming season.
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Supplement to Harper's Bazar - June 4, 1898, French Organdie Gown with Jabot Skirt and Figaro, Fred Stewart
1898. The supplement was previously rolled. Some curling at ends. Edge wear, some intact tears.. A 16" x 11" lithograph supplement to Harper's Bazar, June 4, 1898 , titled French Organdie Gown with Jabot Skirt and Figaro. Illustrated by Fred Stewart. Depiction of fashion for the upcoming season.
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