The Mystic Oracle
Chicago, Illinois: J.B. Carroll Co, 1923. Very good. Some dust soiling, a couple small spots of tarnishing to metal spinner. Short tear to bottom of spine.. A "Mystic Oracle" spinner that answers one of eleven questions "by wireless"-- referencing new communication technology. In actuality, it uses magnets; to work the "Oracle", one spins the volvelle inside to point... Read More
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1960s Leaflet Advertising Prophylactics and Novelty Gifts
Chicago, Illinois: Federal Pharmacal Supply, Inc, 1965. Near-fine.. A brightly illustrated advertising leaflet for products by Federal Pharmacal Supply, Inc., with a focus on contraceptives. Includes several brands of prophylactics/condoms and a brand of numbing lubricant for men. Note the "Federal Fun Specials" on the back, which include novelty gifts such as: a strip tease ball point pen... Read More
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L is for Luncheon": Advocating for School Lunches
New York, New York: American Child Health Association, 1920. Some light toning, else fine.. A small lithographed card (6" by 4") published by the American Child Health Association (ACHA) advocating for giving children access to school lunches. The card depicts a loving female teacher presenting a piping hot meal to three children, underneath which is a rhyme: "L... Read More
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Picture Book ABC Autographed by the illustrator
Chicago: Merrill Company Publishers, 1958. Excellent.. Large format linen-like picture book alphabet with imagery and text relevant to the alphabet letter. Unnumbered pages. Measures 13" x 9 1/2". Vibrant color. Autographed by the illustrator. Vivian Robbins.
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Everyday Art Vol. VII, No. 7
Sandusky, Ohio: American Crayon Company, 1929. Very good. Minor surface wear, water staining, wrappers detached.. Vol. VII, No. 7 of "Everyday Art", published by the American Crayon Company in April 1929. Features a wonderful cover design depicting an imaginary art convention that reveals more detail the closer you look (spot the child who dropped his hat, or the... Read More
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California Caravan: Or, The Yosemite Yokels - A trip to Disneyland from Texas
United States, 1957. Very good. Toned, one or two nicks, short tears.. A humorous, well-written, and entertaining account of a road trip undertaken by three American families traveling from Texas to California in 1957. It begins with a list of "Personae" including the Edens, Staples, and Hastings families, comprised of three couples with seven children ranging in age... Read More
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Printed Circular Advertising "The American Boy" Magazine
Detroit, Michigan: The Sprague Publishing Company, 1913. Very good. Toned, letter folds, some spotting/wear to envelope.. Large illustrated circular advertising "The American Boy", a magazine for boys marketed as a "feast of good, wholesome, interesting and fascinating reading to boys" that any parent would approve of. Includes illustrations of handsome young boys engaging in wholesome activities such as... Read More
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Farmer's Account Book Charting Costs of Goods, Labor, and Services
[Danbury, Connecticut?], 1870. Good. Toned, staining, binding worn, a couple pages excised.. A manuscript account book kept by someone who appears to be in charge of a mid-size farm, most likely in Danbury, Connecticut. Records payments towards goods, services, and especially labor, organized by contractor. One individual, "Sanford", is paid to resole and mend shoes for several individuals... Read More
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Uncut Paper Doll Advertising Anti-Lice Shampoo
France: E. Rousseau, 1920. Very good to near-fine. Minor toning, mildly edge worn.. Uncut paper doll advertising La Vendalice, a highly toxic strychnine-laced shampoo produced for killing lice. The paper doll itself depicts a very chic-looking girl with dark pageboy haircut, along with three outfits and matching hats. Measures 7.5" by 8.5
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Poupées Nestlé" -- Uncut Advertising Paper Doll
Paris, France: Nestlé, 1920. Very good. Minor toning with one or two spots. Minor short tears.. Uncut example of one of the "Poupées Nestlé", a successful paper doll marketing campaign run by Nestlé, hoping that the children who received them would ask their mothers to buy Nestlé baby formula ("Farine Lactée"). Measures approx. 7.75" by 8.75. Verso blank,... Read More
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Two (2) U.K. Booklets on Birth Control and Family Planning published by LeBrasseur Surgical Mfrg. Co. Ltd
England: LeBrasseur Surgical Mfrg. Co. Ltd, 1944. Very good to near-fine.. Two (2) booklets on birth control and family planning published in the U.K., both advertising products sold by LeBrasseur Surgical Mfrg. Co. Ltd. Offers frank advice for choosing the right birth control method for you and your family, and promotes their line of products for douching, enemas,... Read More
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Housekeeper's Receipt Book -- Advertising Family Medicines to Homemakers
New York, New York: The Centaur Company, 1880. Good. Toned with minor dust soiling, one or two spots and short tears. Water staining.. A Housekeeper's Receipt Book for the year 1880, published for homemakers by The Centaur Company, producer of family medicines. Includes: calendars for the years 1880 and 1881; dozens of recipes ranging from soups and sauces... Read More
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Childcraft Advisory Service": Advertising Publications and Teaching Aids to Educators c.1949
Chicago, Illinois: Field Enterprises, Inc, 1949. Very good. Toning, folder a little worn with minor dust soiling.. A combination trade catalogue and lesson planning guide for teachers, advertising teaching aids sold by Field Enterprises, Inc. including filmstrips, reprints, and leaflets (including activities and parenting advice). There are two price lists and approx. 120 pp. of sample lesson plans... Read More
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Teeth Without Plates by Dr. Sheffield's Perfect Crowning System
New York, New York: Dr. Sheffield, 1900. Near-fine.. Advertising handbill promoting crowns, bridges, and other dental work by a Dr. Sheffield of New York. Includes a lengthy explanation of his innovative dentistry techniques used to improve patients' smiles. Verso includes three illustrations depicting his crown and bridge work. Printed on pink paper, measures 11" by 5.5
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Printing Sales Material on Warren's Cameo
Boston, Massachusetts: S.D. Warren Company, 1910. Good. Toning, dust soiling, chipping. Wrappers detached.. This book was made to be cut up": a trade catalogue of type, initials, borders, and illustrations on "Warren's Cameo" brand printing paper "to be used in planning printing, and making dummies for sales purposes". Includes 16 pages on 16 leaves (reverse of each blank)... Read More
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Medical Center for Federal Prisoners
Washington, D.C.: Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, 1953. Near-fine. Some finger-soiling.. First edition of an overview of the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, one of only a few institutions "dedicated solely to the purpose of caring for the diseased and broken bodies and minds of offenders against the law" (p. 1). Includes descriptions of... Read More
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Hand-colored Lithograph Valentine Poem
England, 1850. Very good. Toned, light dust soiling.. Hand-colored lithographed 4to-sized bifolium Valentine (8.5" by 6.75"), with a three-stanza Valentine's Day poem underneath an image of a young couple. The couple are depicted in a drawing room, with the gentleman seated and showing his love a book with love hearts in it. The poem begins, "Faithful hearts should... Read More
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Small Embossed Greeting Card with Rose and applied Leaf -- "True Friendship
1850. Very good. Toned.. Small embossed greeting card with applied rose and leaf, with the words "True Friendship". Measures approx. 4.5" by 3". A lovely token from one friend to another.
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Order of Exercises of the Installation of the Rev. George E. Fisher, as Pastor of the Congregational Church, in Mason Village, N.H.
Mason Village, New Hampshire, 1859. Good. Spotting, short tears, chipping.. Printed Order of Exercises for the installation of the Rev. George E. Fisher as pastor of the local congregational church in Mason Village, New Hampshire. The event seems to have been exciting for the small local community, and included a choir, prayers and scripture readings, and featured several... Read More
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O. Mason & Co. Circular
Providence, Rhode Island, 1846. Near-fine. Letter folds.. Printed circular announcing improvements to "ready made belts" for machinists and manufacturers, tauting new steam power technology: "These belts are made from the best Oak-tanned Philadelphia Slaughter Leather. In the dressing of them, steam power is employed, and an entirely new method adopted, by which the leather is rendered more permanent... Read More
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Advertising Fortune Fish
Rochester, New York: J.G. Davis Co, 1904. Near-fine.. A nicely preserved example of a fortune fish, this one being used to advertise a granite flour company. Fortune fish, usually made from red cellophane, purport to tell your fortune by reacting to the body heat in your hand (e.g. curling up means you will find true love, etc.). They... Read More
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Two (2) Items Related to WWII Textile Rationing
United States, 1943. Very good. Toned with one or two spots.. Two (2) items documenting textile rationing on the homefront during the Second World War, in which cottons and other fabrics were conserved to support the troops abroad. The first item is a printed wrapper used to wrap around a bed sheet for sale by Pepperdell Manufacturing Company... Read More
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Women in the Navy
United States: U.S. Navy, 1950. Near-fine. One crease to upper right-hand corner.. A recruitment booklet promoting careers for women in the Navy, featuring a photo of a smiling and sharply-uniformed young woman walking towards the camera with battleships in the background. When the booklet is fully unfolded, it reads in large letters, "JOIN THE WAVES". Offers brief information... Read More
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Three (3) Skilled Penmanship Samples from Providence Friends School
Providence, Rhode Island, 1850. Good to very good. Toned with staining.. Three (3) samples of fine penmanship/calligraphy taken from the copy book of a student at the Friends School in Providence, Rhode Island (now "Moses Brown School"). The school was founded in 1784 with a curriculum based on the Religious Society of Friends (Quakerism). The three penmanship samples... Read More
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Dunbar's Patent Self-Adjusting Steam Piston Packing
Springfield, Massachusetts: Connecticut River Railroad Company, 1867. Very good. Light toning, letter folds, a couple spots with worn envelope.. Illustrated 1867 circular with handwritten letter pitching a patented self-adjusting piston for steam engines to a prospective customer. The letter is signed on letterhead for J. Mulligan, Master Mechanic at the Connecticut River Railroad Company. The letter notes the... Read More
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