Field Day Menu of the Pascataqua Congregational Club
Rye Beach, New Hampshire: Pascataqua Congregational Club, 1901. Very good. Some dust soiling, creasing/dog-eared corners.. A nicely produced menu printed on card for the July 2nd, 1901 Field Day event hosted by the Pascataqua Congregational Club. Includes a program of events including music and an address from Admiral George E. Belknap (1832-1903). The menu itself features ten courses... Read More
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Intricate Lace Pattern with Silk Center and a Pair of Love Birds
A single fold valentine with lace paper cover Lace pattern with pineapple at top and floral garland at base surrounded by geometric decorative elements. The center is silk with an applied silver scrap of the word "Love" accompanied by a pair of love birds perched atop a bow and arrow draped with a floral garland. A floral scrap at... Read More
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Old English Enameled Ware, Christmas Price List
Lockhart Company, 1929. Cover appears to be a sample for the Hammermill Co. Inside contains paper with assorted logos and 8 "new Hammermill Safety" in assorted colors. Safety sheets have watermarks. 230333611" x 8 1/2" Papers loose in cover, sample of paper company rather than actual Christmas price list.
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What to Do in New York: A complete guide for visiting Servicemen and Women
New York, New York: New York City Defense Recreation Committee, 1944. Good to very good. Spotting and minor dust soiling, staining.. A travel guide to New York City published specifically for visiting Servicemen and Women. Include one list of service centers and canteens, and a lengthy printed list of addresses for sightseeing, dining, socializing, etc.; both are loosely... Read More
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The Gambler by Katherine Cecil Thurston
Harper & Brothers, 1905. Generalized light wear and wrinkling. A 23" x 14 1/2" literary poster promoting the a novel by Katherine Cecil Thurston, novelist and playwright.
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The Trident Calendar for 1940
Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Academy, 1940. Good to very good. Some toning, minor wear and dust soiling. First leaf nearly detached.. An unused copy of "The Trident Calendar for 1940", published for students at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, by the Trident Society. Each page in the calendar features a humorous cartoon, a quote... Read More
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Illustrated Advertising Prospectus for Kingscote Gardens
Santa Clara County, California, 1940. Good.. Photo-illustrated advertising prospectus for Kingscote Gardens, the "only apartment on Stanford's campus". Several photos, and a lengthy description of the apartment house on the lower wrapper. Folio (11" by 8.5"), pp. [8], illus. self wrappers.
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Hand-colored Lithographed Valentine
England, 1845. Very good. Light toning.. An attractive example of a hand-colored lithographed Valentine, depicting a handsome gentleman, a flying cupid, and bleeding heart flowers. The lithographed poem begins, "Give me thy, heart, I ask no more, Unsullied, free from guile...". Octavo-sized, measuring approx. 7" by 4.5". Includes a later typewritten transcription of the poem (early 20th cent.).... Read More
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Poster - The International Magazine - Tales from Foreign Tongues
Chicago: Union Quoin Co, 1897. A 27 3/8" x 10 3/4" literary poster mounted on linen. Titled The International Magazine. A 15" image depicts a dragon head with a serpent's tale. It is captioned "Tales from Foreign Tongues" Base reads 10 cents a copy. $1 a year. FOR SALE HERE.
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The Childs Delight, No. 2 Embroidery Outfit - Amusing and Instructive c1920
1920. A 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" The Child's Delight No. 2 Embroidery Outfit. Complete and unused with 6 doilies , 12 embroidery skeins and 3 embroidery needles. Imagery of little girl happily embroidering on envelope and needle envelope. The paper envelope the kit came in is toned due to age, as well as some of the canvas the... Read More
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Smax - Fragrant, Carminative, Sweet Aroma for the Breath
Very good. Toned, stained, a little soiled.. A small 16mo card advertising Smax brand breath freshener. Depicts two lovers on the front. "So thoroughly will SMAX deodorize and perfume the breath, that one can eat ONIONS with entire immunity from the usual disagreeable consequences.
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Uncut Indian & Cowboy Cutouts
The Platt & Munk Co., Inc, 1950. Light wear on box. Content in excellent condition. Vibrant color.. A 12 1/2" x 10 1/2" pressed board box with applied litho with images of "Indians and Cowboys" in traditional attire on the box top and side aprons. Includes 8 uncut sheets with 60 pieces of Native American in traditional attire... Read More
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Constitution of the Tolland County Female Society for Promoting Revivals of Religion
1822. 12 3/8 x 7 3/4" that begins BELIEVING that evangelical revivals of religion lay a foundation for the upbuilding of the Redeemer's kingdom, and are in their very nature calculated to multiply benevolent institutions of every description; and being desirous to aid in advancing the general interests of Zion: we the subscribers form ourselves into a society and... Read More
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Unused Honorable Discharge Papers for Female Service Members of the Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard c1945
Wilson Jones Co, 1945. A collection of blank Honorable Discharge papers for female service members of the Armed Forces. These services branches include the Army's Women's Army Corps (WACO, formally known as Women's Army Auxiliary Corps WAD), the Navy's Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVE), the Marine's United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve (MCWR), and SPAR, the United... Read More
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Make and Mend for Victory
United States: The Spool Cotton Company, 1942. Good. Toned with spotting/dust soiling, some short tears and wear to extremities.. Make and Mend for Victory": an early 1940's how-to guide for housewives on the home front, instructing them in how to mend, patch, and conserve sewing supplies in order to make clothes last, at a time when economy and... Read More
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Poster - Richmond's Little Symphony - Lyceum Concert Festival - Piedmont Circuit, Chautauqua Artists
Henderson NC: Riggan Theatre, 1924. Light foxing. Intact 1.5" tear right margin.. A 14" x 11" card stock poster with an image from a photograph of Richmond's Little Symphony, to perform at the Riggan Theatre, Tuesday, 25, Under Auspices The Business and Professional Women's Club of Henderson. This was part of the Lyceum Concert Festival, Piedmont Circuit, Chautauqua... Read More
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Prevention of Pneumonia
New York, New York: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1930. Near-fine.. A brief informational pamphlet on pneumonia, describing its nature, seriousness, and how best to prevent it or recover from it. Published for parents and families. Interesting from the modern point of view to see what advice has, and has not, remained consistent (social distancing remains a classic). Includes... Read More
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Pinprick Memorial for A Lamilie
1850. A pinprick memorial with flying angels with upward arms holding a wreath of laurel and flowers above an altar with crossed torches and flaming hearts. Apparently an unmarried young woman. Early to mid-19th Century. Hand colored. Angels – the agent of God, symbolizing spirituality; the flying angels depict rebirth; the upward hands a reward of the... Read More
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Lovely Woman: A Collection of Fun, Fancy and Fact
Lowell, Massachusetts: C.I. Hood & Co, 1891. Very good. Wrappers chipped, a couple short tears, modern pink coloring to a couple of the images.. Featuring an illustration of a pretty young lady on the front, "Lovely Woman" was published as a marketing tool by the makers of Hood's Sarsaparilla, targeting women and homemakers in search of family medicines... Read More
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Tiger Tiny and Tipy
Akron: Saalfield, 1937. Unnumbered 16 page with litho wraps. Three stories about a cat and kittens on a farm. Some of the words in the text have been replaced by pictures of the word, similar to a rebus. Measures 6 3/4" x 7 7/8
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Set of 5 Die-cut Alpine Figures with Horse & Donkey Decorated for a Festival c1900
5 different embossed die-cut Alpine figures dressed in festival attire. All appear to be poised to dance. The women in dirndl skirts and the men in lederhosen all adorned with flowers. They are accompanied by a horse ridden by one of the figures and a donkey. Each measures approx. 4 ¼" and is intricately die-cut with finely detailed adornments.... Read More
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The Prize Engine of 1872, 1873, 1874, and 1875, An Advertising Circular
Fitchburg, MA: Haskins Steam Engine Co, 1876. General wear. Letter folds with minor separation.. Declaring itself as the 5th Annual Circular of its "Prize Engine", this adverting circular is for the Haskins Steam Engine Company's Engine and Boiler. 9. Single fold, circular with an engraving of the engine on the cover. The Haskins Engine and Boiler --Semi Portable.... Read More
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Warren's Standard Painting Papers for Halftone Reproduction by Letterpress
Boston, Mass: S.D. Warren Company, 1954. Spiral bound paper raised print cover, black and white and color pictures throughout. Sample book for the grades of Warren's Standard Printing Paper. Included letterpress and offset lithography, paper grades and coatings. 12 1/4" x 9 1/2" spiral and cover intact with no tears, pages complete, no discoloring,slight creases from handling.
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Pathfinder Physiology No. 1: Child's Health Primer
New York: American Book Company, 1885. 127 pp, hardcover, tan pebbled cloth over board with decorative stamping. The sole purpose of this book is to teach children the harmful effects alcohol and narcotics can have on the human body. The book first gives the reader a relatively basic anatomy lesson, before discussing alcohol and drugs effect each part of... Read More
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Antonio Ratti Gouache Silk Textile Design No. 10
Gouache. Decorative designs. Green, orange, white and black. Created on card stamped - Francis Clivio & C. with logo. Design size 4 7/8" x 6 1/4" and Card size 6" x 8 3/4
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