Booklet Advertising Performances by Child Prodigy Fannie Naegeli -Pianist, Organist, Autoharp, Vocalist & Elocutionist
New York, New York: Fannie Naegeli, 1890. Fine; some light toning.. Booklet advertising performances of American child prodigy Fannie Naegeli: "Little Fannie Naegeli, The Wonderful Child Pianist, Organist, Vocalist and Elocutionist, will play, sing and recite for entertainments, &c., and give instruction in music" (p. [3]). Performing in a variety of venues, Naegeli performed using instruments such as... Read More
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Animalysis: A new amusing game of Handwriting Analysis
Leominster, Massachusetts: Nu-Age Industries, Inc, 1949. Very good to fine. Envelope worn with some minor tears, horizontal crease.. A delightful 1949 children's toy consisting of a folding game board (19.25" by 12" unfolded) and printed pad of analysis sheets (3.5" by 5.75") for determining what animal matches your personality based on the characteristics of your handwriting. Most charmingly,... Read More
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The School of Love; or, Original and Comic Valentine Writer, for Trades, Professions, &c
London, England: Printed for Mrs. Perks, 1814. Delicate. Possibly lacking half-title; wrappers worn, dust soiling, tape repairs.. A particularly rare Valentine Writer with hand-stenciled Cruikshank frontispiece printed in 1814. Provides sweet and amusing messages to send to your sweetheart, tailored to their profession. Includes messages for every trade from Actor, Fish-Monger, and Tallow-Chandler, to Auctioneer, Tailor, Pastry-Cook and... Read More
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Group of Eight (8) Items Related to Women's Weight Loss and Dieting in the United States, 1939-c.1970
United States, 1970. Very good to fine.. A group of eight (8) items relating to women's weight loss and dieting in the United States, 1939-c.1970. All are marketed to women, and include basic nutrition information, recipes, and tips for those looking to "reduce" through dieting. Calorie counting is a major theme, as well as portion control and keeping... Read More
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Dolly and Her Dresses
Very good. Extremities worn; short tears to head and foot. A couple water stains, light dust soiling.. Learn to sew while playing with dolls: a delightful illustrated book with uncut sewing patterns for young girls, teaching basic sewing skills. Includes a paper pattern for "Babbette", a doll the reader can make, along with instructions for sewing hats, pajamas,... Read More
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A Collection of 150+ Railway and Streetcar Ticket of John Herzkh(?)
St. Louis, Missouri, 1907. Good to very good. Some leaves and gatherings loose. Purple ink stains to some leaves. Dust soiling.. A quirky album of c.1907 streetcar and railway tickets, most for the St. Louis Transit Company. Includes several "Employee's Tickets" with the names of John and Annie Herzkh(?) in pencil. John's name has also been scrawled in... Read More
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To the Friends of the Worcester Lyceum and Library Association
Worcester, Massachusetts: Worcester Lyceum and Library Association, 1858. Toned, with letter folds, else fine.. Printed letter to the Friends of Worcester Lyceum and Library Association requesting volunteers to aid in the Association's upcoming Christmas Fair: "The Fair Committee therefore ask the ladies of Worcester County to contribute such articles of skill, taste and usefulness as will make [the... Read More
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Seaside Homes for 170 Families ... and a Diagram of Cottage Sites at Clinton Beach
Clinton, Connecticut: Stannard & Chapman, 1900. Good. Wrappers chipped, pen trials to title-page.. A rare booklet advertising seaside homes in Clinton, Connecticut, a shoreline destination on Long Island Sound. Includes a description of opportunities for recreation and relaxation in the area (such as digging for clams, sailing, and picking berries), details about the cottages for sale, a two-page... Read More
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Salesman's Sample Cigar Box Labels O. L. Schwencke
New York & Chicago: O. L. Schwencke, 1907. Cover wear. A 66 pp. salesman sample of deeply embossed gilt embellished cigar labels produced by O. L. Schwencke. Elaborate and intricately designed. Elegant women, royalty, spotted trout, privileged gentlemen, road houses, cigarette in progress (silver ash), scenes from nature, Indigenous peoples , Cuba, Puerto Rica, Transportation and much more.... Read More
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B at the B! It will B in Maytown!
Maytown, Ohio: Marietta Times, 1887. Fine. Letter folds, light toning.. B at the B! The local spelling bee, that is, in Maytown, Ohio, on February 22, 1887: "There will B prizes! There will B music!". Measures 10.25" by 6.75", verso blank. Ink stamp to recto.
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Five (5) Booklets on Sewing, Tailoring, and Dress Construction by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences
Scranton, Pennsylvania: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences, 1923. Very good.. A grouping of five (5) booklets published by the Scranton, Pennsylvania-based Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. The booklets were produced for its students, with each focusing on a different facet of sewing, dress construction, or tailoring. The booklets include: Brooks Picken, Mary. "Essential... Read More
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Tomie de Paola Ephemera
Meriden, Connecticut: Meriden Public Library, 1999. Fine.. A grouping of six (6) items related to Meriden Public Library's relationship to celebrated children's author and Meriden native Tomie de Paola (1934-2020), collected by Marion Cook, one of the librarians in Meriden who worked with him most closely. Materials include printed greeting cards, correspondence, exhibition brochures, and a booklet produced... Read More
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Advertising Pamphlet for Camp Viking - Norwegian Girls Camp for American Girls
Risör, Norway: Camp Viking, 1920. Very good to fine.. Advertising pamphlet for Camp Viking, a "Norwegian Camp run on American plan" created "to promote international friendship between girls". Includes two illustrations: one of Viking ship on cover, and one of the main camp building inside. Designed for girls ten years of age or older, the camp includes such... Read More
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Card Stunts for Kiddies
Cincinnati, Ohio: The U.S. Playing Card Company, 1921. Very good to fine. Light toning.. A book of games for children using old decks of playing cards: "Decks of cards which no longer 'slip' easily interfere with the pleasure of grown-ups but to kiddies they offer material for much entertainment and not a little instruction disguised as play" (p.... Read More
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The Snow Cruiser : Antarctic Expedition, Research Foundation of Armour Institute of Technology, Project No. 1-69
Illinois: Research Foundation of Armour Institute of Technology, 1939. General wear due to age. One fold detached with tape repair. Some separation at other folds.. An advertising brochure which tells "The Story of the Snow Cruiser", which was a vehicle designed by Dr. Thomas C. Poulter (1897-1978) who was second in command of the Second Byrd Antarctic Expedition.... Read More
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Chemotherapy of Inoperable Cancer; based on the report of the Committee of the Bristol University..
New York: Anglo-French Drug Co, 1930. wraps. 8 pp. (unnumbered) In the Jan. 1929 issue of JAMA Dr. Leila Charlton Knox summarized her experience to the effect" that colloidal lead may have a decidedly beneficial effect on patients suffering from malignant tumors, and that occasionally ulcerated surfaces will heal without other treatment and with moderate doses". The pamphlet summarizes... Read More
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Catalogue of Fall and Winter Underwear, Hosiery and Gloves
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Young, Smyth, Field Company, 1912. Fine; some rust staining from staples, upper right-hand corner of upper wrapper chipped.. Fall and Winter offerings from Young, Smyth, Field Company. The expansive listing includes men and women's underwear, hosiery, and gloves; each item is named and labeled with inventory number, sizing, fabrics and materials. Many are photo-illustrated. 8vo (8.75"... Read More
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You Can't Drown! You Can't Chill!": Advertisement and Price List for the Ever-Warm Safety Diving Suit
New York, New York: International Life Suit Corporation, 1910. Vertical crease, short tear to foot, else fine.. Advertising handbill for the Ever-Warm Safety-Suit, a diving suit akin to a life preserver that claims to "keep you afloat for hours or days, dry and warm, absolutely protected from exposure". A photograph of a group of adults and children wearing... Read More
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Milton Bradley & Co. Receipt and Lithographed Advertisement
Springfield, Massachusetts: Milton Bradley & Co, 1867. Fine; small ink stain to left-hand margin of receipt. Creased where previously folded.. Ephemera from Milton Bradley & Co., including one receipt on company stationary (5.5" by 8.25") and one lithographed advertisement (8.5" by 5.5") for the company's services. The receipt has been made out to one W.J. Barber Esq. of... Read More
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Lorenz' Lady Claire Face Powder Sample and Corresponding Advertising Materials
Toledo, OH: Lorenz & Co, 1890. Minor water damage, with two of the items having pink stains due to the pink ink used on the Face powder envelope. Crease folds on single fold advertisement page, along with small section missing on one side.. A small collection of four (4) pieces of materials relating to Lorenz & Co. a... Read More
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This is big Ben Green" - Original Artwork by a Child
United States, 1900. Very good to fine.. Naive children's painting on laid paper (5" by 6.75") labeled in pencil: "This is big Ben Green". "Ben Green" appears to be a man in black face or a Minstrel-type character smoking a cigar while riding a donkey. Typical African stereotyping.
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Illustrated Price List for Harrow Teeth and Springs - L.C. Lull & Co., Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1880. Very good; some toning, creased where previously folded. 2-3 short tears, touching text but not obscuring meaning. Ink stamp to recto "Save This, You Will Need it some Day.. Illustrated price list advertising flyer for Harrow Teeth and Springs, manufactured by L.C. Lull & Co. of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Includes a partial list of inventory with... Read More
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Advertising Letter from Holihan & Co. Seal Engravers
New York, New York: Holihan & Co, 1870. Fine. Some light toning, letter folds.. Engraved letter (8.5" by 5.5") on illustrated company letterhead from Holihan & Co., makers of seals, stamps, and presses for notaries and other official use. The form letter addresses a newly appointed notary, and offers prices for customized seals. The illustration at the head... Read More
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Miniature Biographies Published by Duke Brand Cigarettes
Park Place, New York: Knapp & Company, 1890. Fine. Some lightly rubbed.. A complete set of 48 absolutely charming miniature chromolithographed biographies, published as part of an advertising campaign for Duke Brand Cigarettes. Each was issued in a box of cigarettes in a "collect-them-all"-type marketing ploy. The complete set here includes 7 women and 41 men. Each measures... Read More
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Fairy Tales: In Verse
London, England: Darton and Co, 1840. Very good. Title-page loose, original wrappers lacking.. A scarce edition of fairy tales in verse for children with hand-stenciled illustrations, published by Darton and Co. It features adaptations of the following tales: Little Red Riding Hood; Blue Beard; Cinderella; Little Thumb and the Ogre; Puss in Boots; Whittington and His Cat; and... Read More
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