Egmont: An Interype Face
New York: Intertype Corporation, 1950. 31 pp. PInk paperback cover, brief description of egmont type then examples of font and samples of book covers and advertisements featuring the type. 10 1/2" x 71/2
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Waverley: A Modern Book Face
New York: Intertype Corporation, 1950. 16 pp. White paperback booklet with design logo on front, discusses the Waverley type and includes sample writing in that type, Center of booklet has four blue pages with articles by Joseph Laskey, "Preparation of copy for the printer" and "Qualifications and duties of a copyholder". 9" x 6 1/4
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Corrosive Desemia, or Perfumed Nut. Imported from Guatemala, Central America
United States, 1880. Fair. Toned. Lower half trimmed off and missing.. Printed handbill advertising "Corrosive Desemia, or Perfumed Nut", a nut imported from South America to the United States by "Wm. McClellan". Uses imperialist rhetoric and exoticism to appeal to American consumers, touting the nut as a miraculous find previously hidden to civilization: "I have the honor to... Read More
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Fordham University 1915 Commencement Exercises Ephemera
Bronx, New York: Fordham University, 1915. Very good. Some short tears, toning, chips.. A group of ephemera sent to a faculty member inviting them to the 1915 Commencement Exercises at Fordham University, held on June 14th, 1915. The grouping provides a window into the ceremony surrounding the event, and consists of an engraved invitation on blind stamped letterhead... Read More
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Printed Poster Promoting Yale Class of 1916 Senior Smoker
New Haven, Connecticut: The Whaples-Bullis Co, 1916. Very good. Minimal toning; water staining to verso; one short tear to lower left-hand corner.. Printed poster (14" by 11", verso blank) promoting the Yale Class of 1916 Senior Smoker, a raucous party held at Byers Hall, then part of the Sheffield Scientific School and now incorporated into Silliman College. According... Read More
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Elementary Erasable Drawing Tablet
Boston, Massachusetts: American Tablet Company, 1866. Good. Dust soiling and spotting, wear to extremities.. An "erasable" drawing tablet for school children, made from four coated cards secured in the left-hand edge with cloth to resemble a codex. To use, the pupil simply uses a pencil or piece of graphite to draw on the tablet inside below the picture... Read More
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Promotional Brochure - The Bay de Noc Area in Michigan's Upper Peninsula; Walleye Capitol of the World
Escanaba, MI: Chamber of Commerce, 1940. Wear from handling. Light water stain.. A four-fold promotional brochure and pictorial map. Numerous images from photographs of outdoor activities, narrative describing Parks, Picnic and Camp Grounds, Winter Sports, Scenic Tours, Fall Colors, Hay Fever Relief and what to Do in the Bay De Noc Area. Also features a pictorial pack indicating... Read More
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Collection of Ninety-Three (93) Posters Promoting Social Justice, Arts and Culture Events at Yale in the Early- to Mid-1970s
New Haven, Connecticut, 1975. Very good to fine condition. Minor flaws include toning, residue or damage from adhesive or staples, and offsetting.. A fine collection of ninety-three (93) posters, many related to social justice initiatives spearheaded by students at Yale, spanning the years 1971 and 1975. There are seven (7) categories of posters in this collection including: concerts;... Read More
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A collection of five (5) Betrothals finely printed on porcelain or coated card stock c.1850s
Ghent, Belgium: Lithographers de Vande Steene, L. Defferrex, T. & D. Hemelsoet, and G. Jacqmain, 1850. Very good. Light dust soiling.. Five (5) finely printed betrothal announcements all around 1850. Printed on porcelain or coated stock. One is hand-colored and depicts Cupid at the center of a vignette surrounded by a floral wreath; a second is printed in... Read More
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Typewritten Letter from American Women Against Communism
New York, New York: American Women Against Communism, 1939. Toned with one short tear to upper edge, else fine.. Typewritten letter from the American Women Against Communism organization, addressed to New York assemblyman William M. Stuart regarding HUAC. The letter notifies Stuart of the organization's resolution that "It is the duty of every legislator before whom comes the... Read More
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School Furniture Circular
Chicago, Illinois: Thomas Kane & Company, 1885. Very good to near-fine. Minor toning, letter folds, a couple short tears. Letter folds.. A large illustrated circular promoting school, church, library, and bank furniture manufactured by Thomas Kane & Company, featuring a detailed wood engraved image of their factory in Racine, Wisconsin. Provides a window into the interiors of the... Read More
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Thompson & Co. Express Shipping Company -- Circular for Agents Regarding Missing Cash
Springfield, [Massachusetts]: Thompson & Co, 1850. Near-fine. Rust staining from a staple to front. Letter folds.. Printed circular informing Thompson & Co. agents of a change in policy in order to prevent suspicion of agents stealing customer's money parcels. Bifolium (7.5" by 5") printed on blue paper. Ink and pencil notes to first and final pages. ... Read More
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The Bridal Party Series “The Maid of Honor” Dressing Doll Sheet No. 107. Uncut Sheet. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd
A 9 ¾” x 17 ¾” uncut paper doll sheet c1900. It is The Bridal Party Series “The Maid of Honor” Dressing Doll Sheet No. 107 Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd. This set may be more familiar in the die-cut boxed verse, but was among a series of paper dolls made by Tuck as a way allowing... Read More
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3 Uncut Series No. 0100 - 3 Young Girls with costumes
New York NY: McLoughlin Bros, 1913. two of the three in fine condition. The third has a vertical cut in the margins between the costumes with partial repair on reverse (it has the appearance of being a single sheet but is in two pieces). Three (3) different 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" uncut sheet with a 6" paper... Read More
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La Semaine de Suzette No. 28
France: Henri Gautier, 1917. Very good. Toned.. A rather charming issue of "La Semaine de Suzette", an illustrated periodical for young girls published between 1905 and 1960. The present issue (No. 28, 9 August 1917) features a new installment of the story "Le Secret de la Roche qui Pleure" ("The Secret of the Weeping Rock"), rhymes, a sewing... Read More
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Watercolor Betty Boop Paper Doll with Over 70 handmade outfits
1940. A 10 1/4" well executed watercolor paper doll in the style of Betty Boop, animated cartoon character created by Max Fleischer. It is backed with light cardstock. A well dressed young women with over 70 outfits accentuating her voluptuous body type. Costumes include a Copacabana dance costume, a dress with an enormous collar with ruffles at the base,... Read More
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Child's Crayon Christmas Greeting - For A Good Mother
Charming and naive. Cover decoration in red and green with letters in "for a" run together. The inside depicts what appears to be a self portrait of the child, Marjorie. The sentiment however is penned by an adult and reads "Christmas - Santa Claus is a good old chap. Who brings us many toys. Down the chimney he creaps... Read More
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Construction Contract to Built a Two Family House on Main Street in Haverhill
Haverhill, MA, 1845. General wear, and letter folds.. A legal agreement between three men, Edward J. Smith, James Woodman and Edwin Morse for the construction of a two family house on Main Street in Haverhill. While no state is ever mentioned in the contract, it can be supposed that it is Haverhill, MA, as according to the 1850... Read More
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Fine Embossed Paper Garden Scene with Gentleman Proposing plus Watercolor Flower Vignette
A bottom-fold embossed paper valentine.depicting a garden scene, with a man on bended knee before his intended. A theorem-like floral watercolor vignette at right adorned with handcolored scrap at top and polished paper joined hearts captioned in gold, reading "United". Blank inside. Condition: excellent.
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Handmade 7" Paper Doll -- 1890s Upper Class Blonde Beauty with Three (3) Outfits and Two (2) Hats
United States, 1890. Very good. Light dust soiling, toning.. An elegant handmade 7" paper doll depicting a young blonde woman with three (3) outfits and two (2) hats. Hand cut with original pencil and watercolor artwork. Includes tabs and paper bars to allow the outfits to slip over the doll's head and be secured. There are two ball... Read More
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Handmade 8" Paper Doll "Grace" -- 1880s Blonde Beauty with Four (4) Outfits
United States, 1880. Very good. Some dust and finger soiling.. An elegantly drawn 8" paper doll with original pencil and watercolor artwork, named "Grace" on the back by an early childhood owner (and possibly the artist). She is accompanied by four (4) outfits, each labeled on the back: "Morning", "Afternoon", "St" (i.e. "street" or traveling clothing), and "Ball... Read More
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Fine Lace Paper Valentine with Light Stepping Gent Hand Colored Lithograph
A single-fold valentine with fine lace paper cover. A hand colored lithograph at center depicts a light stepping or dancing gent in a garden. It is captioned "Who can behold thee dearest, and not love". Inside blank. No maker noted. Also includes embossed envelop addressed to Lizzie Bassett, Worcester, Mass. Condition: small corner chip upper left. Overall excellent. c1850.... Read More
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Lecture Announcement -- Dr. F.G. Lemercier on Anatomy and Physiology Using Clastic Models
New York, New York, 1868. Good. Some dust soiling and staining, a couple nicks. Letter folds. Card oxidized.. Printed announcement for lectures given by Dr. Lemercier at the Cooper Union on the subjects of Anatomy and Physiology, offered together here with a complimentary ticket to the October 26th lecture on the uses of Clastic Models. The lecture series... Read More
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The Magic of Communication: A tell-you-how story
United States: Bell Telephone Company, 1938. Very good to near-fine.. A promotional booklet for the Bell System, the famous telecommunications company founded by Alexander Graham Bell. Published for the general public, the booklet goes into minute detail explaining how telephone technology works, the history of telecommunications, and how the industry is moving forward in 1938. Includes photos of... Read More
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