Blinky Bill - "Magic-Action" Book
Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Co, 1935. Good. Toned. Extremities worn and chipped, hinges cracked. A couple leaves loose or detached. A couple short tears, one of the pop-ups a little tender.. First edition of an adorable children's book starring a mischievous koala named Blinky Bill, with three two-page spread pop-ups: one in the middle, and one on each... Read More
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Boy smiling at Girl in the Window - Brundage
An embossed, die cut, 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" fold back, 3D Valentine Card. This heart shaped card has blue forget-me-nots hearts on the outer edge. In the Middle of the card the Frances Brundage boy and girl are smiling at each other. He is peeking at the girl in the window with his right arm in the air.... Read More
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Diecut (Man in Hat) Felt Hat Cleaner, c1900
1900. Diecut in the shape of a man in a derby, this is a felt hat cleaner, a loop on the back through which one slips fingers, for gripping the cleaner and; Instructions can't be read, though the words "Philadelphia Store, 605 Market" can be read.; In very good condition.; 4 3/8" X 5 ¼".
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The Editor
Franklin, Ohio: The Editor Publishing Co, 1895. Magazine with cover, loose paper notification inserted and 1/3 sheet "special notice" attached to first page of magazine,magazine includes Volume I, no. 5, pp 66-80. The editor consists of a variety of materials, published monthly the first few and end few pages are advertisements and bound together in a final cover. Final... Read More
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Cherub Driving a Love Chariot
An embossed, die cut, 5 1/2" x 3 3/4" Love Chariot. This cherub is driving a chariot through a white archway. This special chariot is made of blue forget-me-nots. The sentiment on front 'From One Who Love's You Dearly.' Inside the card on the left side, is a personal pencil inscription dated Feb. 11, 1909. On the right side... Read More
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Cupid Riding Bike with Cart of Hearts
A die cut, fold out, 4" x 5 3/4" Cupid is riding his bike with an attached cart full of red hearts. The back bike wheel folds out to stand alone. The sentiment on the cart is 'I'm loaded down with love for you my valentine, so kind and true.' The condition is good. Has a small crease on... Read More
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10" Embossed Die-cut Scrap Lion in Jungle Setting Setting
A 10" x 4 3/4" embossed, die-cut Victorian scrap depicting a lion poised with a mean expression on his face. His right paw is in the water. The background has rocks, trees and vegetation. The condition is good. Reverse has scrapbook residue.
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Sailor holding Valentine Heart
A 10 1/2" x 8" die-cut, embossed, multi- tier valentine is loaded with charm.The first tier has big pink and white flowers in a heart shape design with twolove birdsholding pinkflowers. Under this tier ispink scrap carnations with a sailor holding a heartwith a verse' To My Valentine'. The final tier is a white arbor with gold trim and... Read More
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Advertising Cover with L&B Jointed Paper Doll Imagery
An envelope or advertising cover for Kimport Dolls with images of Jointed L&B Paper Dolls, Independence Missouri. C1930s. Front cover depicts image from photograph of dressed bloomer doll, undressed ballerina, bloomer doll and Afro-American baby paper doll. Measures 3 5/8"x 6 ½". Intact tear upper right corner above stamp. Postally used. One cent United States Postage with green George... Read More
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1936 Promo Book, "New York Stock Exchange
40 Page illustrated book. "New York Stock Exchange, Its Functions and Operations," published in April, 1936 by the Committee on Public Relations, New York Stock Exchange; Its purpose was to explain the Exchange, "a market place where buyers and sellers of securities meet on perfect equality."; Contains history, traditions, operations and facilities, a typical transaction, commissions, margin, brokers, etc.;... Read More
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Motorcycle Side Car Filled with Red Hearts
A die cut 4 3/4 " x 4" valentine card. This card has a policeman driving a motorcycle with a side car filled with valentines and blue forget-me-nots. He is looking over his shoulder at a smiling girl holding a letter. She also is holding a heart. The sentiment on the side car 'to my valentine'. The condition... Read More
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Family Doctor
St. Louis, Missouri: Luyties Pharmacal Company, 1920. Fine. Minor toning.. A booklet for families advertising homeopathic tablets sold by the Luyties Pharmacal Company as treatments or remedies for over forty (40) afflictions ranging from appendicitis to whooping cough. Descriptions of each affliction's symptoms and dangers are included along with which tablet to use with dosage recommendations. Pricing in... Read More
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My Sister
[United States], 1850. Very good. Minor toning, dust soiling.. A sweet Valentine from brother to sister, with hand colored wood engraving, that reads: "Sister, there's magic in thy voice, / There's thrilling love within thine eye, / To make my bounding heart rejoice, / Or soothe it with thy tender sigh. / There's an angel lent from Heaven... Read More
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Union White Lead Manufacturing Co. Handwritten Letter and Rules Governing Sale of White Lead
New York, New York: Union White Lead Manufacturing Co, 1880. Very good. Short tear to right-hand margin of letter. Minor toning. Letter folds.. From before lead paint was found to be poisonous: this item is a handwritten letter on company letterhead from B.W. How of the Union White Lead Manufacturing Co. to prospective clients, stating that he "shall... Read More
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Children's Aid Society Donation Receipt and Circular -- 1888
[New York, New York]: Children's Aid Society , 1888. Near-fine. Minor toning and letter folds.. Printed donation receipt and circular with valuable information about the Children's Aid Society in New York, including: a list of "Industrial Schools Open to all Children who cannot attend the Public Schools"; a list of Lodging Houses and other related work placements for children, including... Read More
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Handmade Friendship Album of Lucy Ide (1801-1859)
Wrentham, Massachusetts, 1841. Good to very good. Minor spotting, toning, light dust soiling. Short tears.. A rather sweet pocket-sized friendship album with original poetry addressed to Lucy Ide (1801-1859) from her friends, handmade from gatherings of colored paper. In total there are nineteen (19) entries filling approx. half the album. There is an additional loose scrap of paper... Read More
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Letter from Turkey Breeder "Bird Bros" with Five (5) Feather Samples for Prize Winning Birds
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania: Bird Bros, 1915. Good to very good. Minor toning, dust soiling, offsetting from feathers onto paper.. Letter on illustrated letterhead advertising Giant Bronze Turkeys by Bird Bros, acknowledging receipt of a customer's order and enclosing samples of turkey feathers for the customer's consideration in lieu of younger turkeys which had been already sold. The five feathers... Read More
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Socialist Party of America Membership Card -- Clarissa L. Pendleton
United States, 1910. Near-fine.. An official Socialist Party of America Membership Card, recording the membership of Connecticut resident Clarissa Louisa Pendleton. On the verso are twenty (20) official Socialist Party stamps, showing that Pendleton has paid dues for each month; there is also a larger "special stamp" issued as a "Special Assessment" by the "State and Congressional Campaigns... Read More
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Griffith Observatory Astrorama
Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles City Printing Bureau, c1952. Very good. Minor toning, spotting, dust soiling.. Showing the night sky "at any hour of the year", the Griffith Observatory Astrorama is a volvelle that the user can adjust to observe visible constellations over time. Published and marketed towards amateur astronomers and constellation enthusiasts. A list of visible stars and constellations... Read More
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Two (2) Greeting Cards with Cutlery Puns Resembling Napkins with Cutlery
London: J. King, 1890. Very good. Minor dust soiling, spotting, offsetting. Adhesive from where previously affixed to scrapbook.. Two (2) amusing greeting cards designed with cutlery puns: "A Stirring Time to You" - may you always have a fresh spoon when the old one turns rusty..., "A FORK to show you're not fork-gotten...", and so on. Each is... Read More
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Robin Hood
Boston, Massachusetts: J. Fisher, 1850. Good. Toned, spotting, sunning. Later signature of Rachel A. Snyder to verso.. A charming piece of hand-colored job printing for children by the Boston printer James Fisher. Depicts Robin Hood in a dashing red jacket and hat against a rural background. James Fisher was an early American children's publisher who operated out of... Read More
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Doll Dressing: The Latest Amusement for the Youngsters - 4 Standing Figures, each with 3 Different Sets of Clothes
United States: S & C No. 346 K., 1920. Good. Box worn with short tears to corners, minor loss to upper apron. Spotting, toning. Tape repairs, repairs to inside of corners of box. Three (3) hats lacking.. A charming paper doll play set consisting of: four dolls with stands (two boys, two girls); three outfits for each doll,... Read More
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A Talk to Men of Interest to You Facts That a Young Man Ought to Know, That a Man About to Marry Ought to Know and That a Man of 45 Ought to Know
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Dr. Myers Company, 1916. Very good to near-fine. Toned.. An educational booklet relaying facts "That a Young Man Ought to Know", "That a Man About to Marry Ought to Know", and "That a Man of 45 Ought to Know"-- i.e., relevant sex education for men. warns against "sexual excess" and "self-abuse", before describing and warning against... Read More
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I Am Still Single How Are You?" - Intended to be sent to potential Beaus
United States, 1915. Very good. Minor toning, dust soiling.. Original photograph of two young women, mounted onto a thick embossed Private Post Card with the message "I am still single how are you?". The humorous novelty postcard would have been produced for the two women in a professional photographer's studio as a charming momento. Embossed card (3.75" by... Read More
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Handmade 10.5" Paper Doll "Bill
United States: N.p., 1930. Very good.. Dapper, charming, and fashionable, "Bill" is a unique handmade paper doll from c.1930s with five full outfits, two overcoats, and a matching hat. Notable for the artist's attention to detail (two separate tiny bowties, including one for the tuxedo which is tucked under the white lapels) and how well/realistically the doll has... Read More
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