Aunt Martha's Corner Cupboard, or Stories about Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Etc.
by Mary and Elizabeth Kirby
New York: Educational Publishing Company, 1909. 153 pp, stamped cloth over board covers. This book is a collection of ten short stories told by Aunt Martha to her rambunctious two nephews. The stores are meant to be educational, yet fun. The stories center around the things found in Aunt Martha's cupboard, and relate the history of the item. The... Read More
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Prof. Kirchway Lectures on Social Science at Columbia University
by [Freda Kirchwey?]
N.pl: N.p., 1930. Very good. Light toning, letter folds, crease to bottom right-hand corner.. A clandestine printed lecture purportedly given by a "Professor Kirchway" of Columbia University, offering a brief but detailed guide to maximizing pleasure during sexual intercourse. Advocates for the importance of "proper copulation" to the longevity and success of a marriage, and emphasizes the importance... Read More
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Animal Children
by Edith Brown Kirkwood
P.F. Volland, 1913. Excellent. Heavy box wear.. In original box. 95pp. Illustrated litho on boards. Rhyming verses by named animals with color illustrations of animal child on each page. Illustrated end papers. Measures 6 1/4" x 9 1/4
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Liquor and Drug Raids, Customs Seizures in New York City, 1925-1954, by Customs Guard John F. Kirschhoff
by John F. Kirschhoff
New York, New York, 1954. Very good. Toned, minor short tears, letter folds, or. An archive of original materials relating to customs seizures of alcohol, opium, and other illegal goods in New York City by customs guard John F. Kirschhoff between 1925 and 1954. Includes typewritten lists of harbor patrol raids, correspondence, subpoenas, newspaper clippings, and an original... Read More
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Decorative Design Class Notebook of Cooper Union Student, c.1910 -- Art Nouveau, Ornamental Design, Decorative Arts
by George Klement
New York, New York, 1910. Very good. Extremities worn with a couple chips, toned with some light dust soiling.. Sketchbook of original artwork, copied designs, and class notes kept by a Cooper Union art student named George Klement in the class "Decorative Designing" taught by Edward Ehrle. The sketchbook charts Klement's progress as he learns about different concepts... Read More
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Take the Children
by Dorothy N. Knight
United States: Dorothy K. Werblow, 1951. The book is in good condition. There is some wear around the rings of the binding from use, but is still strong. It has all six of the cut outs and the slots in the maps are in good condition as well.. Take the Children is an unique, interactive story, that involves... Read More
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Meals for Three" -- Promoting Gelatin to American Housewives
by Mrs. Charles B. Knox
Johnstown, New York: Charles B. Knox Gelatine Co, 1932. Very good. Light toning, a little surface wear to upper wrapper.. A brief recipe booklet published by Charles B. Knox Gelatine Co. offering American housewives dozens of meal ideas, and promoting gelatin as a healthful, economical, and labor-saving product for the family. Showcases the versatility of the product and... Read More
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Modern Styles-Decorative Ornament, series 40
by E.L. Koller
Scranton, PA: International Textbook Company, 1930. 75, 65 pp. Blind stamped leatherette flexible cover, gilt lettering on spine, marbled end papers, colored edges, color and black and white images, 2 color fold-outs of color shading and inscription design. Contains two sections; Modern Styles and Spacing and Decorative Ornament. Includes illustrated and printed examples of the topics discussed. OCLC: 5... Read More
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The American Communications Conspiracy
by Eugene Konecky
New York, New York: Peoples Radio Foundation, 1948. Very good. Upper hinge cracked. Red pen to title-page. Short tears to both wrappers, minor dust soiling.. A monograph on the state of radio communications in America by Eugene Konecky (1898-1978), an activist and writer who dedicated his career to toppling broadcast monopolies. With chapter titles such as "Swastika Stations"... Read More
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Poster Commemorating the Vienna Fair Feria de Venia
by Kosel
Vienna, Austria: J. Weiner, 1929. Folded. Few small separations on folds with minimal detraction. A 35" x 23 1/2" vividly colored poster for the Vienna Fair in 1929. A striking and bold allegorical depicting of what appears to be a powerful woman crusader wearing a crown and holding the key. Captioned Feria de Viena 1a8 de Septembre de... Read More
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Mono-Rote-Kriculator
by Selick Krigstein
New York: Merriam Paper Co, 1938. Minor toning and soiling due to age, otherwise fine.. A three-layer volvelle made by the Merriam Paper Co. meant to help determine the equivalent weight, count or bulk between two different sizes of paper bundles. The wheels have four different color-coded sections: yellow, green, white, and tan. On the front of the... Read More
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Catalogue of The Glove Industrie of Prague - International Exhibition
by M. Kucera
Philadelphia, 1876. Illustrated coated stock covers with 20 unnumbered pages -- each promoting a different Austrian glove maker present in the Austrian Department at the Centennial Exhibition. Contents printed in black and white on pulp paper. Measures 3 3/4" x 5 3/4" Light cover wear, separation.
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Christmas Greeting Card -- Violin and Holly Still Life
by Simon Kuyer
United States, 1950. Very good to near-fine.. Printed Christmas greeting card reproducing a still life of a violin, sheet music, red candle, and open sheet music against a cluster of holly. Measures approx. 4.25" by 3.25". Signature of artist in lower right-hand corner ("Simon Kuyer"?).
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Original Art - 2 Watercolor Paper Dolls and Costumes in Stylized 1850s attire
by Jane Langton
9.29. Four (4) original watercolor designs are attributed to Jane Langton while a graduate student at Radcliffe. Although not signed they were given to the previous owner by Ms. Langton as her work. Finely detailed well executed art. Created on art board, each measures 12" x 8 1/2" Jane Gillson Langton (1922-) is an American writer and author of... Read More
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Bouncing Betsy
by Dorothy P. Lathrop
New York: Macmillan, 1936. Good +. 44 unpaginated pages, with black and white illustrations, nearly on every other pages. Tells the story of Betsy, a lamb, including her adventures at going to her first party. Cover shows end wear and toning. The interior binding has cracked, but is still intact. End papers separated at backstrip.The interior pages show... Read More
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Three (3) Letters from Sgt. Nan Layfield of the OSS in London to WAC Cpl. Marie Jorza(?)
by Sgt. Nan Layfield
London, England, 1944. Very good. Light toning, a couple tears/wear to envelopes.. A set of three handwritten letters addressed to Women's Army Corps (WAC) Corporal Marie Jorza from her WAC friend Sargent Nannie B. Layfield. One is undated, and the remaining two letters are dated 29 April and 1 June 1944. The undated letter appears to be first... Read More
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Late 18th/Early 19th cent. Business and Economics, Mensuration Notes
by Swift Leadbetter
[Weston, Massachusetts], Late 18th/Early 19th cent. Fair. Toning, staining, spotting, dust soiling. At least three (3) leaves sometime excised and lacking, and at least one leaf loose.. A book of manuscript notes penned in the late 18th century or early 19th century, containing dozens of mathematical tables. Includes an ownership inscription to final page ("Swift Leadbetter's Book"). A... Read More
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The American Proportional Representation League
by American Proportional Representation League
[Maywood, IL], 1894. General wear. Rust from staples, with partial detachment from staples.. A brochure printed by the Proportional Representation League, whose goal was to promote proportional representation within American. The brochure starts off with providing information on the last two congressional elections of 1892 and 1894, and states that, due to their outcome, "the official vote in... Read More
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Original Art for 14 Different Lucy Eleanor Leary Prepared for the Boston Sunday Post 1942-1952 plus 13 Proofs of other Leary Comics through 1955
by Lucy Eleanor Leary
Boston, 1950. A collection of 14 different original works created by Lucy Eleanor Leary created for the Boston Sunday Post. Each strip includes a theme and captions for the garments all telling a story, additionally there are vignettes relevant to the theme. All are in black and white with the exception of one, "Having a Wonderful Summer at Cape... Read More
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Van Prinsesje tot Koningin : een aardig tooverboek met versjes (From little princess to queen; a nice Magic Book)
by F. H. van Leens
1898. Light staple rust. Text block detached from covers.. An 8 leaf book included wraps. 8 pp. rhyming verse printed in Dutch Four (4) full color plates that open from the center to reveal a second set of images. An interesting transforming pictures book that flaps back from center. The life story of a princess growing... Read More
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When Santa Was Late
by Frank R. Leet
Cleveland: Goldsmith Publishing Co, 1928. An 10 pp book with heavy stock illustrated covers depicting Santa oversleeping. Printed on pulp or short fiber paper with 3/4 page illustrations on each page. Five (5) full color illustrations, fine line drawn. Each elaborate and whimsical. Includes characters such as King Winter, Snow Landers, Queen of Ice, the North Wind and the... Read More
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When Santa Was Late
by Frank R. Leet
Cleveland: Goldsmith Publishing Co, 1928. Wraps. Good. An 10 pp book with heavy stock illustrated covers depicting Santa oversleeping. Printed on pulp or short fiber paper with 3/4 page illustrations on each page. Five (5) full color illustrations, fine line drawn. Each elaborate and whimsical. Includes characters such as King Winter, Snow Landers, Queen of Ice, the North... Read More
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Gift Card Designing
by Pedro J. Lemos
Worcester, Massachusetts: The School Arts Magazine, 1922. Fair. Short tears, light dust soiling. Distinct odor.. A guide to gift card designing for art teachers, published by The School Arts Magazine, an arts education periodical for fine and commercial artists and students. This set is comprised of the following components: illustrated blue folder; printed folding introductory guide/instructions; and nine... Read More
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Menu for the Hotel de L'Empire Restaurant
by Hotel L'Empire
Paris, France: MP Marcel Picardo, 12-Jun-02. A single fold menu for Hotel de L'Empire located in Paris, France. The menu is most likely for their hotel restaurant and is dated June 12, 1902. That night dinners had a choice been Turbot (fish) in a cream sauce or chicken. The hotel was located at No. 7 Rue Daunou and is... Read More
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Miss Leslie's Paper Doll Overlay
by Eliza Leslie
Philadelphia, PA: Miss Leslie's Magazine, 1843. One small stain on the doll over its chest, otherwise fine.. This doll is supposedly the first paper doll in a magazine. It was printed in "Miss Leslie's Magazine" which was a monthly women's magazine of literature and fashion that ran from January 1943 to July of 1846. In its first year... Read More
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