The Pets' Panorama: A Novel Picture Book for Children
London and New York: Ernest Nister and E.P. Dutton & Co. Fine; extremities rubbed, central pop-up detached from spine.. A charming illustrated children's book of poetry and prose with four (4) two-page pop-up spreads depicting: a farmer and son plowing a field with horses; a sleeping child among a gentle flock of sheep and lambs; four children playing... Read More
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Be a Li'l Miss Designer Dressmaking Kit No. 898
Brooklyn: Neptune Plastics, Inc, 1960. An unused large format book titled Be a Li'l Miss Designer - With this revolutionary new Colorful Self-Sticking Plastic Dressmaking Kit - No Glue No Sewing No Mess! Manufactured by Neptune Plastics, Inc. Brooklyn 16, NY.No. 898. Includes 4 different colors, 6 different styles (patterns), one 13" Model Doll that stands by itself, 4... Read More
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Vintage Vacuum Cleaner Service Kit, Ohio Carbon Co
Very neat dispoay item, Vacuum Cleaner Service Kit No. 10, including various carbon brushes, springs, oil wicks. From The Ohio Carbon Company, Cleveland. Sturdy cardboard box, covered with black paper, unmarked on outside. Label under lid mentions chart, which was not found, however, the compartments are labeled. Condition: minor wear to litho on outside, with minor chips, edges and... Read More
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Fiesta Paper Dolls
USA: Saalfield, ArtCraft, No. 1723, 1960. A 12 1/2" x 10 1/2" book with six (6) paper dolls to cut out from the the covers. Each is dressed in Hispanic influenced attire. Includes four (4) pages of festive traditional costumes to cut for the dolls. Each garment is labeled with the country of origin. The countries include Uruguay, Guatemala,... Read More
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Onken Younits" -- Window Display Furniture Trade Catalogue
Cincinnati, Ohio: The Oscar Onken Co, 1912. Good to very good. Toned with some wear/chipping to covers.. Trade catalogue advertising interchangeable wood window fixture units, for display of anything from hats and clothing to shoes, corsets, linens and toiletries. The trade catalogue, published for and marketing to dry goods and general stores, includes three (3) 1.5" by 2"... Read More
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The Posie-Poetry Book: A Posie of Old Rhymes and Verses
Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd, 1920. unpaginated. Cloth cover with printed title and applied illustration,frontispiece, illustrations through out signed Anne Anderson. A collection of popular verses and poetry with illustrations and color plates. Some titles include, Little Jack Horner, Buttercups and Daisies, Lady Moon, and How Doth the Little Busy Bee. 9 1/4" x 7" wear and staining on... Read More
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Institute of Religious Science and Philosophy, Inc. -- Mailing Circular and Calendar for February, 1936
Los Angeles, California: Institute of Religious Science and Philosophy, Inc, 1936. Very good. Minor staining.. A mailing circular promoting the Institute of Religious Science and Philosophy, Inc., and its February 1936 calendar, featuring a series of talks by its founder, Ernest Holmes, speaking on the following subjects: "Religious Science is Life in Action"; "Mind is the Creative Law... Read More
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A Happy New Year" -- 12mo New Year's Greeting
England, 1870. Very good. Light dust soiling.. An attractive New Year's greeting card depicting a small child in a blue dress offering a bouquet of holly to an older child leaning out a window. The scene is pastoral, idyllic, and wintry. A contemporary ink inscription on the verso reads, "with Aunt Mary's love". Measures approx. 4.25" by 3... Read More
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Divided Proverbs, A new, Amusing, and Instructive Game for Everybody, But Especially Intended for Teachers and Students of the English, German, French and Spanish Languages. Published and for sale by The Phonographic Institute, Cincinnati, O. Copyright
Alice Werner-Steinbrecher published educational games and song books in multiple languages, but predominantly French, with the purpose of "making acquisition of additional languages an easy and natural process for little children.
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Sample Book - Superior Quality Tin Foil Samples
1930. Separations on the first 2 (thinnest) foil sheets. All present.. A scarce 7.5" x 5" bottom opening sample book for various grades of tin foil. Card wraps. The only indication of maker is a logo of a plumbed cap. Introductory page introduces the various uses for tin foil including tobacco, soap, candy, mouth of bottle, tea boxes... Read More
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Popular Toasts" Pop-Up Card
New York, New York: Emerson's Bromo Seltzer, 1892. Very good. Minor discoloration/spotting and toning.. A cleverly designed pop-up card chromolithographed by Donaldson Bros., advertising Emerson's Bromo Seltzer. Includes popular wedding and celebration toasts on the outside, and within, a gentleman with a pop-up arm raises his glass alongside the slogan: "Let us have wine and women, mirth and... Read More
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Fanny's First Flirtation - Dressed Paper Doll. Peterson's Magazine 1872
A copper engraving cut-out from the February 1872 Peterson's Magazine that has been dressed in both paper and fabric. It is captioned "Fanny's First Flirtation". Sight view 7 3/8" x 6". Housed in period frame which measures 9" x 8" When researching the image an editor's note from Peterson's reads "This charming engraving, published in our February number, receives... Read More
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A Collection Demonstrating the Transformative Powers of Water and Rest: Healing Waters, Spas, Sanatoriums
1936. Very good overall. A collection of materials from 46 different facilities claiming to improve health. Dating from 1857 through 1936. Includes facilities in 20 different states across the country. The materials have been grouped as follows: Baths, Springs & Healing Waters including a prospectus (17) Dietary, Ultraviolet & Wellness Retreats (5) Hydrotherapy and Internal Baths (4) Mental & Nervous Disorder Retreats (5) Patent... Read More
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Photo Album - Colonial Afternoon in Honor of George Washington Bicentennial
Franklin, MA, 1832. A 16 page photo album. Wrappers. Second Grade, Thayer School. With seven (7) original mounted photographs of children and teachers dressed in "colonial" attire; some with powdered wigs. One photo is a class shot with a young man presumably Washington with a tricon hat at center. another depicts the children dancing a minuet. Another with Colonial... Read More
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Paper Doll Valentine Greeting Card
United States, 1930. Very good. Some toning, staining where envelope is glued to card. Some creases to doll.. A scarce intact example of a paper doll greeting card from c.1930, with a cut paper doll of a little girl who can be dressed up in two different outfits and inserted into the front of the card to show... Read More
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What is Pro America
Dallas, Texas: National Association of Pro America, 1940. Fine.. A 1930s pamphlet promoting the Dallas Chapter of the "Pro-America", a "national volunteer educational organization for women, dedicated to the preservation of the Constitution ... It includes in its membership Republicans, Constitutional Democrats and women who have never before been interested in government" (cover). Published for prospective members, the... Read More
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Original Watercolor Easter Greeting with Watercolor Silk Book Mark
United States, 1900. Very good. Light dust soiling.. A delicate and charming original watercolor on die-cut card, offering an Easter greeting ("Bright be thy Easter") alongside a sprig of Forget-Me-Nots and a country sunset. It is accompanied by a light green-blue silk bookmark with fringe decorated by the same artist in watercolor, with a sprig of what appear... Read More
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The Unrequited Love" or "The Despondent Lover" Valentine Series -- "Cease thy frolic fingers play
England, 1830. Very good. Light dust soiling, spotting.. A rare example of one of the valentines produced for the so-called "Unrequited Love" or "Despondent Lover" valentine set, a highly sentimental series first produced in the 1830s. Most featured despondent lovers, but some featured happy or joyful scenes of love. This example does not feature the Addenbrooke name or... Read More
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Christmas Greeting with Original Watercolor Artwork
United States, 1900. Very good. Toned.. Christmas greeting card ("Merry Christmas") with original watercolor artwork depicting a pair of song birds perched on a cherry blossom tree branch in front of a serene lake landscape. Card has rounded edges, and measures approx. 3.5" by 4.5
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A Busy Line" -- 1906 Novelty Postcard with Metal Trim
Providence, Rhode Island: Salisbury Manufacturing Co. / Bellman Ass'n, 1906. Very good. Minor tarnishing or wear to metal, light dust soiling.. A novelty postcard from 1906, illustrating a handsome young couple on the telephone. The caption reads "A Busy Line", and the central image shows a group of putti perched on the telephone wire connecting the two lovers.... Read More
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To My Valentine - Mechanical Clown Jumps for Joy
London & New York: Nister & Dutton, 1910. A mechanical greeting card with a pull tab at base. When pulled downward the little clown's arms and legs raise up. Captioned - To My Valentine - Just say you love, don't be coy, And then you'll see me jump for joy. Reverse is blank. Measures 5.5" by 3.5
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Mechanical Valentine - Kitten Jumps through Hoop - To My Sweetheart with Love
London & New York: Nister & Dutton, 1910. Light wear.. A heavy card stock chromolithograph die-cut card with two (2) circus cats - one standing on a block with a hinged arm holding a hop. When the tab at base is pulled downward, the arm moves the hoop up and down as the cat appears to jump. Captioned... Read More
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Daisy Land
London, England and New York, New York: Ernest Nister and E.P. Dutton & Co, 1900. Very good. Light dust soiling.. A charming illustrated children's book published by Ernest Nister, telling the story of a little girl named Alicia and her adventures, including getting a baby doll as a birthday present. Features various in-text line drawn illustrations, and two... Read More
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Doctor Dick
London, England and New York, New York: Ernest Nister and E.P. Dutton & Co, 1900. Very good. Light dust soiling, rust staining from staples.. A charming illustrated children's book published by Ernest Nister, telling the story of a little boy with Measles who visited the sea with his family. Features various in-text line drawn illustrations, and an attractive... Read More
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c.1874 Theatrical Broadside Promoting Performance of "Donald McKay: The Hero of the Madoc War
Brooklyn, New York: New Park Theatre, 1874. Good Toning, water staining, folds, short tears with one larger open tear, no loss to text.. Printed theatrical broadside advertising a performance of "Donald McKay: The Hero of the Madoc War", starring "The Popular Young American Star" Oliver Doud Byron. Includes an exciting list of things for audiences to expect in... Read More
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