Four (4) Bernard Childs Prints -- Season's Greetings
by Bernard Childs
New York, New York, 1979. Very good. Light toning. A little damage to envelope.. Four (4) bright and colorful Bernard Childs prints, each signed and dated in pencil at the foot with the message "Noël". They each were used as Christmas greetings for the years 1976-1979, and show Childs' distinctive abstract style. All four measure approx. 5.25" by... Read More
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The Child's Picture Bible
by Isabella Child
New Haven, CT: Durrie and Peck, 1853. 192 pp. Decorated cloth binding, with gilt edges. 48 woodcut engravings. Miniature book. The book starts off with a note from the author herself to the readers: "In this tiny book, my dear little friends will find a great many pictures drawn from the most interesting parts of the Old Testament.... Read More
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Report of an Examination of Poor-Houses, Jails, &c., in the State of New-York, and in the Counties of Berkshire, Massachusetts; Litchfield, Connecticut; and Bennington, Vermont, &c
by Samuel Chipman
Albany, New York: The New York State Temperance Society, 1836. Good. Toned, dust soiling with some damp staining, pen trials to upper wrapper.. A report compiled by temperance advocate Samuel Chipman on the current state of incarcerated persons in New York state institutions, including poor-houses, jails, asylums, alms-houses, and other related establishments. The dozens of reports on these... Read More
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Ephemera Relating to H. A. & G.M. Church - Manufacturers of gold Chains, Bars, Hooks, Swivels, Split Rings &c
by H. A. & G.M. Church
New York, 1878. A group of ephemera including a manuscript letter with corresponding advertising cover to a colleague regarding the designs of chains and "drops". An engraved business card for Church's gold chains. Finally, includes are two (2) style of tags (six total) o affix to the chains warranting every link hard soldered. Letter sheet measures 8 1/4" x... Read More
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Peace
by Ladislav Cisarik
[Bratislava?]: Liberation Graphics, 1988. Very good.. Large poster printed in the USSR, but exclusively distributed in the US and Canada. The designer, Ladislav Cisarik (1953-2017) was a Slovak heraldic artist, painter, and graphic designer married to Emilia Cisarikova, with whom he designed this poster. His design firm was called Signum, and was founded in 1979.
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Initial Instruction for Infants or The Babies' Botany Book, A Grind Book from Smith College
by Class of 1917
Northampton, MA: Smith College, 1914. Minor toning and soiling due to age. Baby's head has been bent, and there is missing surface litho on the back cover on the head.. 8 pg., staple booklet. A humor filled book, which appears on first glance to be a baby book on botany. However upon closer inspection, one realize that the... Read More
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Kindergarten Work in the Home
by Edith Marion Cleaver
[Monticello, Illinois]: [Dr. W.B. Caldwell, Inc.], 1920. Very good. Light rust staining from staples.. An illustrated guide for mothers interested in instituting the Kindergarten method at home, including tips for activities involving sewing, paper doll making, gardening, etc. Doubles as an advertising medium for Dr. Caldwell's family medicines. Includes directions for making woven hearts out of paper. 16mo... Read More
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Printed Prospectus Soliciting Subscribers for "Flesh and Other Stories" by Clement Wood
by Clement Wood and Herbert E. Fouts, illus
New York, New York, 1929. Near-fine. Letter folds, offsetting.. Printed prospectus soliciting subscribers for "Flesh", a collection "of twenty-two short stories, each with a definite leaning toward the unusual, the exotic, the bizarre, the daring, in the portrayal of sex and its offspring, love" (p.[2]). Markets the author as "the twentieth century heir to Balzac". Privately printed with... Read More
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Minnie: The Little Fish Who Lived in a Shoe and other Tales
by Ethel Clere Chamberlain
New Jersey: Charles E. Graham & Co, 1931. 63 pp. Embossed Cloth cover, illustrated end papers, color illustrations throughout. A collection of stories by Ethel Clere Chamberlain, Sara E. Wiltse, and others adapted from Old Norwegian Tale. Illustrations by Nell Witters, Marie Schubert, and Julia Green. Stories include: Minnie, the Little Fish Who Lived in a Shoe; The Three... Read More
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The Family Circle and Parlor Annual Vol. V, No. 10
by Edited by An Association of Clergymen
New York: J.E.D. Comstock, 1846. Illustrated wraps. Pgs. 334-363. Engraving of Bay and Harbour of New York from Staten Island. Hand colored engraving of Lily of the valley and balsam flowler (sp). An original poem The Return of Spring by H. A. Del Oriend. Numerous articles including The History and Adventures of a Penny by Mrs. A. B. Whelpley,... Read More
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Illustrated Spanish-Language Advertising Bifolium for Burleigh Rock Drill Co
by Burleigh Rock Drill Co
Boston, Massachusetts: Rand, Avery & Co, Printers, 1870. Some light toning and spotting, else fine.. Illustrated Spanish-language advertising bifolium for Burleigh Rock Drill Co., a highly successful manufacturer of industrial mining equipment based in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Includes large illustration of gentleman operating the Burleigh rock drill on the upper cover, and another illustration of the drill on the... Read More
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C.W. Griffiths & Co Notice of Business Expansion and Advertising broadside
by C.W. Griffiths & Co
Boston, Massachusetts, 1859. Overall condition is good.. A small format broadside. C.W. Griffiths & Co. is announcing the growth of their business having leased a space that will allow them to expand their manufacturing. The larger area will allow them to not only continue with the goods they already make, but it also means that they will be... Read More
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Trade Catalogue - Colleges, Schools or Seminaries - Pennants, Arm Bands, etc.
by Geo. W. Rich & Co
Binghamton, NY: Burrows, 1910. 8 pp. catalogue with soft covers. Content includes Felt Pennants, Split Pennants in various designs, Felt Pillow Slips and full banners. Includes design elements, brief descriptions and pricing information. Some images. Measures 7" x 5 1/2
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India Refining Co. Recipe Advertising Cards
by India Refining Co
Philadelphia, PA, 1915. Good, slightly worn with a slight crease down the middle. No-Stickee is a product created by the India Refining Company, which specialized in vegetable butters. The three separate recipe cards are to advertise the No-Stickee product to use with candy, promising to not only make candy stable and cut easily, but to also prevent it... Read More
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Noted Vintage Champagnes and Other Rare Wines List or Catalogue
by James B. Regan Importation Co
Hotel Knicerbocker Print, 1907. Moderate wear. Heavy wear on back cover with glue stains and small area of missing paper lower corner.. 11pp. Printed wraps. Content includes Champagnes, Clarets, White Wines, Red Burgundies, White Burdundies and Chablis, Sparkl'g Burgundies, Sherries, Vintage Ports, Madeiras, Brandies, Scotch Whiskies, Rye Whiskies, Bourbon and Chartreus. Includes individual brands, vintage costs per case... Read More
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Sacramento County and its Resources; Our Capital City Past and Present. A Souvenir of The Bee
by James McClatchy & Co
Sacramento, CA: H. S. Crocker Co, 1894. 3" intact tear edge of map. Water stains to cover and title page with some residual lower margin first few pages of the book. Cover and free endpaper pulled away from staple binding. Back strip wear.. 196pp. Soft covers. Cover and title page illustrations by S.F. Photo Eng. Co. Large format... Read More
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Advertising Show card for Learoyd Brothers & Co. Huddersfield England, with woven silk inset of Trafalgar Mills
by Learoyd Brothers & Co
Huddersfield, England. light edge wear.. A 14.25" by x 11.75" easel back heavy stock show card with diecut and woven silk inset of the companies factory in Huddersfield, England, known as Trafalgar Mills. The fine silk weaving measures 3" by 6" and is referred to in the advertisement as "A Woven Masterpiece". Learoyd Brothers & Co., is renowned... Read More
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1868 Daily Pocket Diary of E. M. Cole - household help responsibilities, sales records - preserving and selling of jam
by E. M. Cole
Oneida Castle, New York, 1868. General wear.. A pocket diary belonging to E. M. Cole, an unidentified woman living in Oneida Castle, NY. The diary starts of with several printed pages of general information, such as the calendar for the year, including phases of the moon, church holidays, postal money orders, and US stamp duties. Cole starts actually... Read More
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Due West Female College: Annual .... and ... Decennial Catalogue
by Due West Female College
Due West, Abbeville Country, SC: Associate Reformed Presbyterian Co, 1900. General wear. Minor stains on front cover and damage to back strip.. This school catalogue is for Due West Female College, which was a private Presbyterian women's college located in Due West, SC. This catalogue not only served as its annual catalogue for the 1900-1901 school year, but... Read More
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Love Poem - "With an early Rose" Finely illustrated whimsical Flower children
by Schenck - Printed in Colour
Edinburgh, Scotland: B. F. Lloyd & Co, 1860. Unused. Light scrapbook residue on reverse.. Single fold sheet with elaborate border decoration and love poem. The banner across the top accompanied by the Scottish flag read "Beneath Religion's Cloudless Sky, the Virtues Bloom, The Vices die". This is followed by an address line to Miss _____________ and a poem... Read More
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Tribute of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York to the Memory of Horace B. Claflin
by Press of the Chamber of Commerce
New York: Atlantic Publishing & Engraving of New York, 1886. The front cover and first page of the booklet are detached. The title on the front cover is faded and hard to read. General soiling and toning due to age. The bulletin has been folded. The large format memoriam is trimmed on the edges.. Two items advertising the... Read More
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Women kicks up her heel for "Coes
by Coes Wrench Company
Worcester, MA, 1880. Excellent.. A 6 1/4" x 3 1/2" single-fold transformation advertising card. It depicts a women with a flowing gossamer shawl and is captioned "If you don't get what you want". When opened the remainder of the caption appears and reads "KICK FOR IT". Her leg kick upward. Promotion on reverse for "Coes" Wrenches. Of note... Read More
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German Text (335) : Lettering Course
by The Colliery Engineer Company
Scranton PA: The International Correspondence Schools, 1899. A single-fold large format instruction on Lettering Plate, Title: German Text. One page depicts the text in upper and lower case. June 25, 1893. John Smith, Class No 4529. The following 2pp. is a comprehensive narrative providing basic information on the letters and detailed information on structuring, spacing etc. Measures 11" x... Read More
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Presbyterian Work in China
by Constance M. Hallock (compiler)
New York, NY: The Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, 1940. General wear. Rusted staples.. The booklet is a compilation of information provided by missionaries in China through letters, missionary reports, historical material, and missionary radio broadcasts. It has been divided up into ten sections: 'From Nestorians Until Today', 'Medical... Read More
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Elements of Chemistry, In Which the Recent Discoveries in the Science are Included and its Doctrines Familiarly Explained
by J.L. Comstock
New York: Robinson, Pratt, and Co, 1843. 420 pp. Leather cover, illustrations, index in back of book. "Illustrated by numerous engravings and designed for the use of schools and academies." The author intends to "explain the elements and doctrines of the science in sufficient detail." Book is broken into four parts. 7 1/2" x 4 3/4" heavy wear in... Read More
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