Grandmother Goose's Series: Nursery Jingles
New York: McLoughlin Brothers, 1882. 16 pp (including covers) The book contains several nursery rhymes as well as corresponding imagery. Some of the rhymes included are Little Tom Tucker, Hot Cross Buns, and Peter White. Six full-page and one double color illustrations. Many of the illustrations are novelties (having several subjects in one picture). Dated through advertisements on back... Read More
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Spielende Kinder
1935. Small area of missing surface litho bottom left (price sticker removal?) Light cover wear.. 16 unnumbered page picture book with litho on board covers. Full page color illustrations with two line caption beneath each. A German language book depicting children in difficult or unfamiliar social situations and a bit of an explanation as to how to resolve.... Read More
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Bryce's Thumb English Dictionary
Glasgow, Scotland: David Bryce and Son, 1896. Fair. Text block separated from spine with split int between penultimate and final leaves.. An early edition of Bryce's thumb dictionary, first published in 1892. Containing 15,000 words in a single two-inch-tall volume, including "a large number of scientific, philosophical, literary, and technical terms" (title-page). Bryce would go on to publish... Read More
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Promotional Materials - Who are the Cultured or Where do you fit on the Proper Etiquette Scale
New York: Social Mentor Publications, 1920. Staples lacking in booklet. Rust stains at staple. Complete.. A 16 pp. promotional booklet title Who are the Cultured? It identifies Five Distinct Classes and where you fit in, How Much Do You Know About Good Manners (self-test), Unpardonable Table Habits, Find Seven Social Blunders committed in a picture, plus a second... Read More
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Broadside w Image from Photograph Announcing the Appearance of Chief Strong Fox (Frank Kenjockety) National Known Indian Chief Lecturer, Endorsed by Press-Pulpit-Public
1920s-1930s. Few intact tears and edge chips bottom margin. . A 9" x 12" broadside with an image from a photograph of "Chief Strong Fox", Nationally Known Indian Chief Lecture. It boasts "This is the Original Troupe" "Historical Entertainment - A Troupe of Five American Indians in Costumes - Direct from the United States Indian Reservation--Introducting all... Read More
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Washington's Birthday Party Invitation with Red, White, and Blue "Cherry Tree" Myth Hatchet
United States, 1920. Very good. Toned.. Miniature collection envelope invitation that reads, "Wanted! To exchange a dime for A jolly time. Washington's Birthday Friday Feb. 22nd 8 p.m. in the Chapel". On the right is a red white and blue paper hatchet, referencing the famous "Cherry Tree" myth. Measures approx. 2.25" by 3.5". Initials "CE" in ink at... Read More
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Promotional Insert - Introduction of Sepia and Chocolate to the Rhododendron Family of Strathmore Parchment
Mittineague, MA: Mittineague Paper Company, 1906. Tiny corner nick lower right.. An 11 1/2" x 8 1/2" two-sided insert of flyer promoting Two New Colors in the Famous Rhododendron Deckle Edge Covers, Sepia & Chocolate in Antique & Telanian Finishes. It notes Telanian finish is something entirely new for a cover stock. Imagery depicts a town crier. The... Read More
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3 Posters - Chelsea Art Festival
196,519,661,967. Group of three offset litho prints promoting the Chelsea Art Festival (20th St. New York) for 1965-1967. The second through fifth annual events. The abstract art of Sergio Gonzalez-Tornero, pink-tone palms of Alex Katz and the solitary worrisome young woman of Bessie Boris. Largest measures 22" by 17
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1903-1906 Urban Firefighter or Building Manager's Inventory Record
United States, 1903. A detailed inventory and record book spanning the dates 1903 and 1906, appearing to have belonged to a firefighter or building manager tasked with safety management. Largely recorded in ink manuscript, the book begins with an inventory of fire safety equipment (e.g. "Fire pails"; "Automatic fire doors"; "Sprinkling heads") and continues by recording the amount of... Read More
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Massachusetts Branch for Women of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness - [Promotional Pamphlet]
Boston, Massachusetts: Massachusetts Branch for Women of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness, 1916. Very good. Minor staining.. First World War-era pamphlet promoting the Massachusetts Branch for Women of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness, an affiliate of the National Security League: "The most useful purpose of our organization is to create public sentiment. Women, if... Read More
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Business Card for Arthur A. Waite, "Children's Chalk-talker
United States, 1880. Near-fine.. A clever trompe-l'oeil business card for "Arthur A. Waite Children's Chalk-talker", which resembled a chalk board with the upper left-hand corner folded over. Measures approx. 2.75" by 1.25". Cites a Bible verse in the upper right-hand corner ("John 3:16"). It is for Arthur Waite, who began his career as a mesmerist and medium and... Read More
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Collection of Advertising Cards for Crump's Label Press - Fine Lithography and Design
18751882. Overall fine. . A group of nine (9) different approximately 4 1/2" x 3" advertising designs promoting Crump's Label Press. A striking array of geometric shapes, color and type faces exemplifying the creative and elaborate design process. One die-cut the remainders rectangular. The reverse is blank on all but one card. That narrative... Read More
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This is the House the Jack Built
New York: McLoughlin Brothers, 1879. This book beautifully illustrates the classic and popular British nursery rhyme and cumulative tale, "The House that Jack Built." This is apart of the Cinderella Series, printed by the McLoughlin Brothers. The cover is printed on yellow wrappers, and the front cover depicts a boy standing at the gate of a house. The back... Read More
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Otsego County Hotel Printed Notice
Garrattsville, New York: Seaton's Hotel, 1867. Good. Light dust soiling, a couple short tears.. A printed notice for Seaton's Hotel of Garrattsville, New York, notifying guests of charges and reprinting a New York Law protecting hotel proprietors from fraudsters. Lists meal hours and a statement of charges for everything from board, lodging, and meals, to liquor and ale,... Read More
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Recipe and Plan to Manufacture The Excelsior Cream Soda
Scranton, PA: Kiefer, 1878. Edge wear and toning.. A 3 1/4" x 7 3/8" Recipe and Plan to Manufacture The Excelsior Cream Soda. A cut of a young girl upper left followed by a fill in the blank printed recipe. The quantities of sugar, egg whites, water, bicarbonate of soda and tartace (sp) acid (tartaric??) This solution would... Read More
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Balch Bros. & West Co. Circular -- Memorial Grave Markers and Flags
Utica, New York: Balch Bros. & West Co, 1900. Very good. Offsetting/discoloration to metallic paint. Letter folds.. Printed circular from Balch Bros. & West Co., the "largest manufacturers of Memorial Grave Markers and Flags for Fraternal Organizations in the world". Features a large printed illustration of one of their solid bronze grave markers for sale, printed in metallic... Read More
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Studd and Millinngton's "Toga Coats
Manufacturer: Studd & Millington Location: London Date: 1914 Pages: 16 Subject Matter: Coats A short description of each coat sold plus a B&W illustration. No prices are listed. Included with the catalog is a short letter to the recipient, a gentleman from New York, inviting him to the store the next time he is in London. ... Read More
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Costumes of the Nations -- Three (3) Self-standing Advertising Premiums
Elkhart, Indiana: The Dr. Miles Medical Co, 1890. Very good. Minor surface wear, toning, dust soiling.. A set of three (3) chromolithographed premiums advertising the Dr. Miles Medical Co. as a part of the company's "Costumes of the Nations" advertising campaign. Each premium depicts a different traditional world costume; these three examples are titled "Dutch Woman", "Swede", and... Read More
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A Charming Letter from a Father to a Daughter with Illustrations. 1921
1921. A plyaful yet instructive letter from a father to a daughter who presumably is away with her mother. Perhaps she is recovering from an injury. It begins with the father acknowledging how his daughter's improved use of her hands and encouraging her to continue. It proceeds to discuss a crying baby and how unbecoming crying is to older... Read More
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Here's a wonderful Opportunity ... Flight Officer with United Airlines
United States: United Airlines, 1955. Very good. Light dust soiling to wrappers.. Illustrated pamphlet promoting a career as a flight officer for United Airlines. Includes frequently asked questions, such as what the qualifications are for enrollment in the Flight Officer Employment Program (aged 21 to 28, between 5'7" and 6'4", and a high school graduate); what the pay... Read More
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Rewards of Merit - Ward School, No. 26 and 41
A collection of five (5) engraved Rewards of Merit from Ward School No. 26. Awarded to Angeline Chapin, 1852-1854. 38 Greenwich Ave., North Ward, New York City. Primary Department. Also includes a sixth reward from New York Ward School No. 41 , May 1851. The engraving depicts a boy leaning on the world and a girl on a lectern... Read More
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Santa's Book: The Night Before Christmas
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Pomeroy's Department Store, 1930. Very good to fine. Some toning, light dust soiling.. A sweet illustrated children's edition of "The Night Before Christmas" published by Pomeroy's Department Store, "The Home of Santa Claus", in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Each page has a half-page illustration, with some printed in red and black. 12mo (7.25" by 5"), pp. 16, stapled... Read More
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Little Red Ridinghood "Pop-Up" Book
Chicago, Illinois: Pleasure Books, Inc, 1934. Good. Light toning, dust soiling, rubbing/wear to extremities. Upper hinge cracked. Damage pop-ups (large splits). Ex-library copy with some markings.. A delightful pop-up version of the beloved fairy tale "Little Red Riding Hood", published by Pleasure Books, Inc., in 1934. Includes three total pop-ups, each in color and taking up a two-page... Read More
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38 Paper Advertising Hats Promoting French Products
A collection of 38 paper hats, cut in various shapes; one in the shape of a sunflower; others as headdresses and more. Product types include soap, boots, liquors, newspapers, mattresses, mineral water, gasoline, bear, light bulbs, tea, shoes and more. Interesting advertising genre... Most measure 6 1/4" x 13
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The Reporter Vol. I, Nos. 2 and 4
Washington, D.C.: Red Cross, 1943. Two (2) 1943 issues of "The Reporter", a Red Cross publication distributed during World War II. The serial covered wartime news at home and abroad related to the organization, and gave basic first aid instructions (e.g. heath use in shock). Includes a clever medical and safety-themed "Red Cross Word Puzzle" in No. 4, with... Read More
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