Marietta, Ohio Promotional Ephemera
Marietta, Ohio: Marietta Chamber of Commerce, 1927. Good. Dust soiling, die-cut photo book lacking staples due to rust, leaves loose.. Ephemera promoting Marietta, Ohio as a desirable place to move to and work, including a large folding illustrated map of the area and a photo book die-cut into the shape of one of Marietta's historic buildings. Marketed as... Read More
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US Surgeons General of United States Army. Series 1
Brooklyn NY: Maltine Company, 1882. A 6" x 4 1/2" 16pp booklet with illustrated wraps. The cover depicts an American shield with crossed American and Red Cross flags. It is titled US Surgeons General United Sates Army. Series 1. It includes six (6) portraits of the surgeons general from 1815-1882. The portraits were copied by special permission form the... Read More
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Midway Novelty Company Wholesale Importers of Carnival Supplies, Silverware, Toys, Whips, Balloons, Novelties
Kansas City, Missouri: Midway Novelty Company, 1928. Very good.. Trade catalogue for the Midway Novelty Company, finally offering the public what they really want: electric baby doll lamps and and bathing beauty cigarette cases. Also includes Carnival Dolls and Frog Croakers. Note also the faux police badge labeled "Shimmy Inspector" on page 25 (40c per dozen). A nice... Read More
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Modern Paintings Reproduced in Art Calendars De Luxe for 1912
Joliet, Illinois: The Garlach-Barklow Co, 1912. Very good to near-fine.. Illustrated trade catalogue promoting the 1912 line of art calendars published by the Garlach-Barklow Co. of Joliet, Illinois. Distributed chiefly to stationers, it shows dozens of products newly designed for the 1912 season, offering consumers high art at a low price. Single vol. (8" by 10"), pp. [12],... Read More
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Oblong 8vo Embossed Lace Paper Valentine
England, 1850. Light toning, spotting, one small stain to lower right-hand corner.. A well-preserved 8vo embossed lace paper Valentine with chromolithograph scrap depicting an open book surrounded by flora, with the message: "I'd rather lean upon a breast Responsive to my own Than sit pavilioned gorgeously Upon a kingly throne". The lace paper design also incorporates flora. Lace... Read More
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Mimeographed Female Liberation Newsletter
Boston, 1977. Letter folds. An 8 1/2" x 11" two-sided typewritten and mimeographed newsletter. Includes information on New Study Groups, Equal Rights Panel, M.O.R.A.L. Teach-In, Females and Self-Defense, Washington Conference, Street Rallies, B. U. Women's Center, and Self-Defense. This is followed by a Calendar of events for October 13-18. The group was located at 1126 Boylston, Boston. The... Read More
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Illustrated Composition Book for Children c.1890
United States, 1890. Poor. Worn, lacking covers and first leaf (p.1-2).. An endearing composition book for children, this example completed on every page by a child in ink manuscript. Each page has a different prompt for the child in the form of a black and white image and either a description, a question, or other prompt. Below the... Read More
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Uncut Display to cut and assemble - Green Grocer - Cours des Halles
A paper toy to cut and assemble. Includes a tiered display stand with an awning and array of produce to place on the stand and the grocer. Uncut sheet measures 13" x 14 1/2". Printed in French.
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Large format trade catalogue with 12 complete rooms featuring Vertikows. (12 moderne Wohnzimmer u. Salons) Art Deco influenced
1930. An 11 3/4" x 18" soft cover book with 12 two-color plates of various room setting all featuring Vertikows or tall cabinets. Each plate includes a complete room in different designs all designed to scale with descriptive caption on each page. Design elements include flat carving, copper coating, inlay mahogany and with black accents, satin walnut, various colored... Read More
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Printed Buena Vista Spring Hotel Menu on Lg. Watercolor decorated Paper Hand Fan 1894, Asian Motif - Chrysanthemum
Blue Ridge Mountains, 1894. An 8 bamboo blade paper covered fan with a watercolor Asian inspired chrysanthemum motif. On the left 1/3 of one side of the fan is an applied menu for the Buena Vista Spring Hotel, Franklin Co., PA. It is for Dinner on Sunday, August 5, 1894. Fare includes leg of mutton with piquant sauce, Filet... Read More
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Conditions of Sale for Estate of John Gerlach
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania: J.R. Hoffer, 1876. Near-fine. Minor staining, a couple chips.. Lithographed legal agreement, finished in ink and dated June 19th, 1876, recording the conditions of sale for an upcoming auction of what appears to be the estate of a deceased man, John Gerlach. Signed by "S.R. Zug(?)", the executor of the estate. No location is recorded,... Read More
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Spanish Language Paper Dolls: Collection of Twelve (12) Paper Doll Sets Produced in Spain and Mexico for Latin American Audiences, 1960s-1983
Spain and Mexico, 1983. Very good. Flaws include light dust soiling, short tears, light wear, toning. Plastic scissors detached from Mickey and Minnie set and broken. Modern tape repairs to some of the packaging.. A collection of twelve (12) Spanish and Latin American paper dolls sets, ranging in date from the 1960s to 1983, all in the Spanish... Read More
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Tableaux Lumineux et Ombres Chinoises
Paris: Mauclair Dacier, 1903. Very good to fine.. An ornate, and rather stunning, turn-of-the-century French shadow theater set, housed in a large chromolithographed box (15.5" by 19.75" by 3") depicting the Revue du 14 Juillet à Paris, as well as two smaller scenes of the 1893 Fêtes Franco-Russes. Underneath the lid, a printed label explains how to assemble... Read More
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Two Adv. Trade Cards - Women at Work - Laundry
Plymouth MA: National Laundry Journal, Horton Mfg. Co, 1880. Plymouth Steam Laundry - some toning. Western Washer - trimmed, light foxing at base. Two very different scenes of women at work on the laundry. The first is for Plymouth Steam Laundry, where a man is overseeing the work of a group of women folding and finishing laundry. Reverse... Read More
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Printed Invitation to Second Select Ball of the Wyandot Wheelmen - Image of the Modern Wheelwoman
Upper Sandusky, Ohio: Wyandot Wheelmen, 1892. Fine. Lightly toned.. The Wyandot Wheelmen was a jovial group of cycling enthusiasts that hosted events for fellow bicyclists and their families. The present invitation invites "Yourself and Ladies" to their Second Select Ball, which featured a "Grand March" and music by Brauns' Orchestra. The invitation features a stylish looking young woman... Read More
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Federal Hi-Way Homes: A List of Select Private Homes Open to Travelers
Tampa, Florida: L.H. Brown, Apr-35. Overall condition is good.. The guide helps travelers across the country find accommodations and food with their carefully selected list of places. 18 pages. Each state, listed alphabetically, have the name and address of the recommended house and restaurants. The privately owned houses are all available to room at while traveling around the... Read More
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Memorabilia from the Lowe's Opera House
Groveton, NH, 1897. Four (4) pieces of ephemera from the Lowe's Opera House on May 5, 1897. They include a center opening menu with embossed cover reading "opening", fare within. A single-fold program listing the Programme and numerous advertisements. Measures 6 1/2" x 5 1/2". A full ticket for admitting a Gentleman and Lady to Concert, Ball and Supper... Read More
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Height and Weight Table for Girls and Boys
Department of Public Health, 1918. Very good; toned.. Tables showing ideal heights and weights for boys aged 5 through 18 (recto) and girls aged 5 through 18 (verso), prepared by Dr. Thomas D. Wood and distributed by the Department of Health's Division of Hygiene. Published in 1918, it came at a time following the first World War when... Read More
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Victorian Snowball Fight 12mo Valentine
England, 1860. Very good. A couple nicks, toning, staining.. An attractive 12mo valentine made from a lace paper bifolium (4.5" by 3.5") with a die-cut and embossed Victorian scrap affixed to the front depicting a young child in winter garb with an armful of snowballs. The lace paper is very nice, but unfortunately doesn't have a maker embossed... Read More
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Victorian Die-cut Paper Doll Valentine c1890s—Your Voice is Music..
A charming paper doll valentine - a 10 ¾" die-cut chromolithograph scrap torso of a young lady holding a song sheet. Her skirt is constructed of cardboard covered with crepe paper. It is designed to clasp in the back creating both a skirt and a stand. The verse reads "Your voice is music to my ear, My heart-beats mark... Read More
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Sweets and Meats and Other Good Things to Eat
East Liberty (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania: Womans Missionary Society of the Lincoln Avenue United Presbyterian Church, 1917. Good. Toned with dust soiling, chipping and short tears to wrappers with some loss to foot.. A compilation of recipes by members of the Womans Missionary Society of the Lincoln Avenue United Presbyterian Church in East Liberty, Pennsylvania. Published in 1917, it contains... Read More
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Fine Embossed Die-cut Scrap - Pineapple
1880. An unusual example of an embossed die-cut Victorian scrap - a pineapple that appears to have just been snipped from the plant. Verso blank. Measures 5.5" by 3.5
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Leaflet Promoting Improved Elegant Visiting Cards - Photograph Cards! c1870
wear on edges. A 7 1/4" x 4 1/4" two-side advertising flyer promoting "the latest novelty -- All the Rage" Improved Elegant Visiting Cards -- with your photograph. Photographs of the individual were sent to Star Photo Co., 129 Tremont Street, Boston who would produce cards on demand by dozen. The buyer was... Read More
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Your Golden Opportunity
Paris, Tennessee: Tyson & Company. Near-fine. One small smudge/mark to upper cover.. Earn Big Money!" Booklet marketed to women, promoting a career in door-to-door sales for Tyson and Company, producers of beauty product lines such as "La Dainty" and "Lady Luck". Includes testimonials from happy employees, tips for how to become a successful saleswoman, and a Q&A section... Read More
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The Measurements, Strength Tests and Anthropometric Chart of Mr. F.R. Schalck
Chicago, Illinois: Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago, 1900. Near-fine. Some spotting, letter folds.. A custom physical fitness chart dated 1900 for a Mr. F.R. Schalck, filled out for him at the Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago. Data points include strength and size/measurements for different parts of the boy, height and weight. A photo of a body... Read More
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