Pull My Tail" Pig Transformation Advertising Plows to Farmers
South Bend, Indiana: The Economist Plow Company, 1880. Very good. Toned, a little dust soiling to back.. An amusing transformation die-cut in the shape of a pig, with the directive "PULL MY TAIL". When the pig's tail is pulled, a printed slip is revealed to advertise "Solid Comfort" brand riding plows to farmers. Measures approx. 3" by 6"... Read More
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Four (4) Items Promoting Careers with United Air Lines, 1957-1958
Chicago, Illinois: United Air Lines, 1958. Near-fine.. Four (4) printed items promoting careers in aviation with United Airlines, with the aim of recruiting the best and brightest during the exciting “Age of Aviation” in the 1950s. Each is illustrated with photos of sharply dressed pilots and stewardesses, as well as workers behind the scenes such as mechanics, ground... Read More
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Supplement to Harper's Bazar - July 2, 1898, Summer Toilette of Leaf-Green and Mauve Foulard
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, July 2, 1898, titled Summer Toilette of Leaf-Green and Mauve Foulard. Depiction of fashion for the upcoming season.
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Large Format Menu for Beer House Munich with Exceptional Illustrations, 1902
Brend'amour, Simhart & Co. An 19 1/2" x 12 1/2" single-fold menu with elaborate illustrations on front and back covers. The front page depicts a beer maid carrying what appears to be giant turkey legs with a young boy leading the way. J. Wittmann Restauranteur. The back cover depicts a courting couple, each with a stein, near a public... Read More
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Ethel Reed Book Poster - The White Wampum by E. Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake)
Boston: Lamson, Wolffe & Co, 1895. A 23" x 16" poster promoting The White Wampum. Imagery of a Native American in woodland setting. Printed in black and yellow on orange paper. 6" water stain on left margin. Concealed beneath specially cut mat board.
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Good Posture in the Little Child
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Labor Children's Bureau, 1935. Very good to near-fine. One small stain to upper wrapper.. A government-issued pamphlet instructing American parents in how to improve posture in toddlers and young children. Seen as a sign of "good body mechanics", posture would have been taught as an essential component to good health on par with... Read More
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Letter Relaying News of a Child's Death at the Children's Aid Society of Cleveland and Vicinity's Industrial School and Home
Cleveland, Ohio, 1880. Very good. Letter folds and minor toning. Envelope worn and dust soiled.. An emotional and affecting handwritten letter relaying news of the death of a young boy due to "consumption of the bowels" to "Bro" from "Sarah". She describes how, despite the child's apparent suffering, he "slept well most nights, and rested in my arms... Read More
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U.S. Military Stationery Packet" -- Hand-colored Envelope Advertising Patriotic Stationery Published by Charles Magnus
New York, New York: Charles Magnus, 1861. Fair. Toning, short tears with modern repairs, staining,. A hand-colored lithographed envelope advertising a patriotic packet of stationery for sale containing note paper, envelopes, portraits of American generals, note paper memoranda, and a pen, pencil, and holder. Charles Magnus (1826-1900) was a prominent American publisher known for his Civil War-era patriotic... Read More
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Red Riding Hood
New York, New York: McLoughlin Bros, 1880. Good. Toned with dust soiling, wear to spine and extremities.. A picture book by McLoughlin, telling the classic story of Red Riding Hood, as a part of their "Aunt Kate's Series". Features eight (8) nearly full-page bright and colorful chromolitho illustrations, accompanied by the story told in prose in two columns... Read More
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Sleeping Beauty
New York, New York: McLoughlin Bros. Good. Dust soiling, staining, wear to extremities, spine chipped.. A handsome adaptation of Sleeping Beauty published by McLoughlin, with six (6) full-page illustrated plates. Two of the plates form a single full-page spread, showing the famous scene where the whole castle falls asleep. Some of the other scenes include the prince discovering... Read More
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Rip Discovers Radio
New York, New York: Radio Corporation of America, 1939. Very good.. An illustrated booklet promoting the Radio Corporation of America. Features a story about Rip Van Winkle waking up from a long sleep to discover the technological wonders of radio and RCA. Through his eyes, readers are treated to an overview of what radio is, how the technology... Read More
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Special Offer Price List" Marketing Metaphysical Products to "Mediums", "Reverends", and "Agents
Jamaica, New York: Asturo Co, 1940. Very good. Light dust soiling, vertical crease.. An illustrated trade catalogue offering "Mediums", "Reverends", and "Agents" an array of products including Incense, Candles, Herbs, Oils, Curios, Roots, Occult Products, Perfumes, Religious Articles, Astral & Spiritualists Supplies". Illustrated with images of the products, with a stylized image of an exoticized woman in Middle-Eastern... Read More
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Wishing you A Happy Christmas" -- 16mo Christmas Card
England, 1870. Very good. Light dust soiling to verso.. A handsome 16mo Christmas card depicting a coy girl with blonde hair and blue eyes against a snowy background. The greeting reads, "Wishing you A Happy Christmas". Measures approx. 3.5" by 2.25", with embossed and rounded edges. Contemporary ink inscription on verso reads, "For Lillian with M.E. Taper[?]'s love,... Read More
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Growing Up" -- 1940s Puberty Education Booklet for Girls in Britain
Hertfordshire, England: Lilia-White Ltd, 1940. Near-fine.. A puberty education booklet for girls teaching them about the importance of hygiene in adolescence, ending with an advertisement for "Dr. White's" brand sanitary towels and belts. Sanitary belts were used to hold sanitary napkins in place before adhesive pads were developed. Contains the following content: a brief description of what to... Read More
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1880s Coffee Sample Tin Sent By Mail
United States, 1880. Good to very good. Light discoloration to tin, light dust soiling to upper lid and label, rubbed.. A sample of coffee beans sent from an unknown dry goods store or coffee roaster via the mail c.1880. The beans are housed in their original metal tin with wooden top, which screws securely onto the tin via... Read More
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Take BABY and GO!" -- Advertising Car Seats to American Families
Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Toidey Company, 1950. Very good. A couple tiny short tears/nicks. Light dust soiling.. A printed booklet advertising car seats to families sold by the Toidey Company in the 1950s. Includes several photos of a happy infant in his car seat between the ages of eight months and four years, showing how the "ComfySafe AutoSeat"... Read More
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Five (5) Letterhead Salesman Sample Books 1890s-1957
United States, 1957. Very good. Minor flaws including letter folds, nicks and short tears, light dust soiling.. A set of five (5) salesman sample books of letterheads and billheads, including dozens of samples published between the 1890s and 1957. Provides a comprehensive look into how businesses and individuals advertised their brands via their correspondence, and also a look... Read More
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Ajustrite" Dress Form Hanger Display Card
New York, New York: Gerstein Bros. Mfg. Corp, 1930. Very good. Toned with a little dust soiling, water stains.. Eye Appeal Means Buy Appeal": printed for use by boutiques and clothing shops, this cardboard dress form was manufactured for the purpose of giving dresses a more flattering look on the hanger, prompting better sales. Published by Gerstein Bros.... Read More
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c.1937 Book of Curriculum and Lesson Plans for Teachers
Chicago, Illinois: Scott, Foresman and Company, 1937. Very good. Light dust soiling, rubbing.. A book of curriculum and lesson plan ideas for educators published by Scott, Foresman and Company. This item is Book One of the Teacher's Guidebook for the Elson-Gray Basic Readers, a line of books for early learners used in the classroom. It is interesting to... Read More
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The Queen Bustle
Davenport, Iowa: The Novelty Mfg. Co, 1870. Good. Toned with creasing to corners. Minor dust soiling.. A chromolithographed "compare and contrast" style advertisement for "The Queen Bustle". On the left, a young woman in a red-pink gown and full bustle is accompanied by the caption "I wear it!". On the right, a downcast-looking woman in a blue dress... Read More
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Dedicated to All Fair Women" -- Booklet Advertising Murray & Lanman's Florida Toilet Water
N.pl: Murray & Lanman's Florida Water, 1899. Very good. Light dust soiling.. A pocket-sized booklet advertising a brand of perfume and toilet water for women, "Murray & Lanman's Florida Water". Contains entertaining content, and very clearly markets the product to women. Includes birthstone meanings and language of flowers on the wrappers, and the following content inside: "Curious Signs... Read More
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Thine For Ever" -- Handsome 16mo Valentine Sachet with Printed Silk, Victorian Scrap
England, 1860. Very good. Light dust soiling. A handsome embossed valentine sachet, adorned with an embossed Victorian scrap depicting a ring of wildflowers and a message printed on silk. The message is printed in blue on cream silk, and is titled "Thine for Ever". It reads, "In vain, in vain, Love's mystic charm; To break would I endeavour:... Read More
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Seven (7) c.1940 Hand-colored Whimsical Costume Designs
New York, New York: Associated Fabrics Corporation, 1940. Very good. Toned, light dust soiling.. A set of seven (7) costume designed printed by the Associated Fabrics Corporation, each depicting a different costume for a teenage girl and showing off a different creative use for the company's fabrics. Each has been hand-colored. The seven different costumes include: No. 119... Read More
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Brush and Pail Vol. XIV, No. 3 -- Promoting Gypsum-based Paints and Wall Coverings
Grand Rapids, Michigan: Alabastine Co, 1922. Very good. Dust soiling, leaves becoming loose from staples.. The May-June issue of "Brush & Pail", a periodical promoting paint products sold by the Alabastine Company. Founded in 1879, the company manufactured and distributed paint derived from gypsum, and marketed it as a safer alternative to contemporary wall coverings. The content is... Read More
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Printing Specimen -- Fine Chromolithography by Rand, Avery & Company of Boston
Boston, Massachusetts: Rand, Avery & Co, 1878. Fair. Toning, discoloration to head. Margins irregular, possible excised or trimmed.. A handsome printing specimen showing the talents of Rand, Avery & Co., with very nice chromolithography. The front advertises the company in a highly decorated Victorian Medievalist style, with gold borders and stylized typography. The reverse depicts a Greek vase... Read More
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