14 graphically pleasing and descriptive illustrated paper Japanese medicine packets and envelope
Japan, 1930. Some wear to large envelope; else fine.. This group of 14 vividly illustrated medicine packets designed for the Japanese market. Besides the printed product information,the imagery is often relevant to the ailment depicting coughing, holding an aching head or tooth or a demon taking hold of or seizing the body. The little packet with a clock... Read More
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Perles et Parures. Les Joyaux, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Minéralogie des dames par le comte Fœlix. - Les Parures, fantaisie par Gavarni
texte par Méry. Histoire de la mode par le comte Fœlix.i, texte par Méry. Minéralogie des dames par le comte Fœlix. - Les Parures, fantaisie par Gavarni, texte par Méry. Histoire de la mode par le comte Fœlix. Volume two of two with frontispiece and 15 plates engraved by Geoffroy after Gavarni, all in two states, on chine... Read More
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Watercolor Paper Dolls - Members of the Royal Court - w 1 Costume for 2 Dolls
1890s, PM. Two (2) handmade watercolor paper dolls. The first is a 4 3/4" regal woman, the second a 3 1/2" page. Each with a single costume. The lady with a fine dress and hat with flowing scarf. The page or attendant has a hooded costume and walks a dog. The final costume is for both characters--the woman wears... Read More
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Plaited Hair & Hearts - Friendship note between cousins
1820. Single-fold 5" x 3 3/4" sheet with sentiment and circle of plaited hair and decorative hand cut paper hearts. The verse reads: "Dear Cousin will you accept this book, Ts all I have to send, And as often as you read it Please Remember your friend. Eliaz Ann Nittleton To her Cousin Ann Nettleton." Paper cover... Read More
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Large format elaborate manuscript Reward Of Merit Attribution for a 7 year old boy
Cheney L'yonne, 1846. Folds, small areas of paper lose, surface and edge wear.. A 14 1/2" x 18" paper reward penned in black and green ink. Presented to a young boy "Gaulon Eugene on March 8 1847 at the age of 7 years and 8 months. Attributions for Application, Reading, Wisdom and Obedience. Of note is the calligraphy... Read More
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A "Make Do" Friendship Album belonging to Miss Nancy J. Rogers
Alton, Belknap, New Hampshire, 1831. Eight (8) pages stitched together with string binding; no covers. Includes 11 different entries from friends and family. The first entry from a male friend concludes with "when this you see Remember me". All entries written inverse and with sentiments of friendship and love, including entries from here sisters Mary and Sally. One entry... Read More
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A Collection of Instructional Booklets on Slate-Pictures and Drawing for Children
1860s. Booklets with designated drawing spaces have been carefully used by children. Light to moderate wear.. A popular occupation for children in the 1860s was learning to draw from line drawn examples. We are presenting a collection of 12 booklets exemplifying this childhood occupation. All but two, are from the 1860s. They include Four (4)... Read More
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1961 Handwork or Sewing Decorating Technique Student Sample Book , Belgium
Bocholt, Belgium, 1961. Large format with pen and ink cover decoration. Includes ten (10) pages with seventeen (17) different samples. Each sample is captioned identifying the work and is accompanied by a magazine cut-out showing an example of the work on a garment. 11” x 14 ½”. Meticulous work. Minimal cover wear.
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The Treatment of Laryngeal Tuberculosis by Reflected Sunlight
Colorado Springs, CO: Verba Laryngoscope Company, 1918. Two pamphlets, the first 10 pp. with images from photos throughout is The Treatment of Laryngeal Tuberculosis by Reflected Sunlight developed by a Frank Verba who in 1914 had severe laryngeal tuberculosis and was told by many doctors his case was hopeless. It describes his journey, how it was tested and the... Read More
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Benefit of the Manufactures' and Village Library! Miss Helen F. Brigham, Of Boston Presents "Deestrict Skewl
Great Falls, NH, 1890. An 11 1/2" x 6" playbill announcing a performance of "Deestrict Skewl" lead by Miss Helen F. Brigham to benefit the Manufacturers' and Village Library in Somersworth, NH. A popular play of the day created by Brigham who produced the 'skewl' consisting of twenty scholars who must "prove themselves" Cast of pupils usually comprised of... Read More
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Friendship Album "To Susan" with Asian and other themed Decoupage, Imagery, Watercolors, Drawings, Sentiments, Enigma, ect
UK, 1874. Covers reinforced. Gilt stamp brown leather cover. The introductory page is comprised of a finely executed cut-out handcolored floral spray with a lithograph verse at center. It is titled "Album" and begins "To Poets, Painters, Enigma, and Conundrum Makers and all those who wish to shine in this Literary Society..." Includes numerous applied engraved scenes throughout.... Read More
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Transatlantic Telegraph Related Sheet Music
1857-1858. Two with trimmed top margin. Appear to have been disbound.. Three ( 3) different pieces of printed music with illustrated covers depicting the enthusiasm surrounding the laying of the cable. Both romanticized and scientifically accurate depiction of the Niagara & Agamemnon laying the cable, the cable itself; both size and composition and the... Read More
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Get Well Card featuring removable Superstitious Al-o-ysius
1950. A 6" x 5" french-fold card with Superstitious Al-o-ysisu attached with a yarn tie at top. A picture story of how he is as good as any doctor and cures all ills. The back cover is depicts a scroll with the story of how he came to be. The son of the Goddess Fortuna...a jinx chaser. Unfortunately the... Read More
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Photo Menu for Luncheon Eastman Kodak Company
Kodak Paper Works. Light edge wear. Scrapbook residue on reverse.. A 4 5/8" x 7" menu card printed on photographic paper with the exterior of the Kodak Park Works building on the left and a menu printed on the right for Luncheon on Monday, July Thirtieth, 1926. The reverse is blank. George Eastman shows first amateur color motion... Read More
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A somewhat risqué welcoming woman amongst the roses - "As roses other flowers excel...
1829. Light edge toning and discoloration.. A single-fold 10" x 8" valentine with a handcolored lithograph image in the shape of a heart. A stately somewhat voluptuous woman amidst large rose blossoms. The verse begins " As roses other flowers excel...Twist happy Man and Wife". Inside pages blank. A crown watermark with "J & M 1927 below. ... Read More
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Freemason Appeal for Disaster Relief Following 1866 Westchester County Fire
Westchester County, New York: Westchester Lodge No. 180, 1866. Very good. Letter folds. A couple spots.. An emotional printed appeal from the leaders of Westchester Lodge No. 180, reporting on a devastating fire suffered by residents of Sing Sing (i.e. Ossining, New York), including two Lodge members by the names of Samuel C. Nichols and Jacob T. Cocks.... Read More
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The All-Year Club of Southern California writes to "Victory Vacationist" - Introduction and Brochure
Los Angeles, California, 1945. Fine to very fine.. Typewritten letter (11" by 8.5") from Don Thomas, Managing Director of The All-Year Club of Southern California, on letterhead with original envelope responding to a prospective customer's interest in receiving promotional materials. He addresses the letter to "Victory Vacationist", highlighting the Club's push to market Los Angeles as a destination... Read More
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3 Versions of The Game of Nations - 1875, 1889 and 1908
New York & Springfield: McLoughlin & Bradley, 1875-1908. All complete with instructions. Very good condition.. Three (3) different versions of Game of Nations presented together to compare and contrast the evolving interpretation of the various world cultures/ethnicities. All of the playing cards are grouped by continent and include a map, an interpretation of a typical male, female and... Read More
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Pro-temperance Political Flyer
Canton, Ohio: John Danner, 1884. Very good to fine; some marginal dust soiling, short tears, not affecting text or image.. A small pro-Temperance political flyer (6" by 3") published during a turbulent period in Ohio when "Boodle and Beer" were seen as beginning to "triumph" in the political sphere. The flyer asserts that "A vote for a tax... Read More
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New Year's 1884 - Printed Menu Napkin
United States, 1884. Fine; small wrinkles only, not affecting text.. A delectable 1884 New Year's party napkin printed with the event's menu, which includes a variety of drinks, cakes, tropical fruits, nuts, meats, ices and sundries. Each category has its own amusing line or two of verse. For "Candies", it is "Sweets to the Sweet"; and for "Wines",... Read More
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3 Autograph Albums - Campmeetings - Wesleyan Grove Society Tents
Oak Bluff, 1883. Spines cracked, loose and/or separated covers; some pages loose.. These three albums are being offered as a collection. Two of these albums are near complete, while the album with the latest dates is sparse, with only 25 of the 100 or so pages used. One album has a board cover in brown cloth, with "Autographs"... Read More
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1926 Commemorative Menu for the Society of the Cincinnati
Princeton, New Jersey: Bailey Banks & Biddle Co, 1926. Fine; some light toning, box worn.. A fine photo-illustrated menu produced to commemorate the dinner given at the Princeton Inn for the General Society of the Cincinnati by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey, in May 1926. Contains the evening's menu, and a list... Read More
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Soft Paste Porcelain Handled Cub - Dangerous Play and The Top Spinner
1850. Small area of glaze lacking on cup handle.. A 3" by 3" soft paste handled cup for a child with images of The Top Spinner depicting a boy spinning a top and Dangerous Play with a pair of boys rough housing while another looks on.
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Fine Watercolor Pen & Ink -Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
United States, 1940. Fine. Leaves somewhat bowed, some light foxing on last leaf verso.. A rather remarkable manuscript children's book rendering of the story of Snow White, with stunning original watercolor artwork. Watercolors of Snow White and/or the Dwarfs adorn each page. The manuscript is comprised of five thick leaves of large card, perhaps manufactured for albums, secured... Read More
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Commemorative Menu Designed by Tiffany & Co., 1901, for the Chamber of Commerce
New York, New York: Tiffany & Co, 1901. Fine to very fine; some light wear to box's internal ribbons.. Commemorative menu (7.25" by 9.5") and seating plan booklet (8" by 5.75") for the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York's 133rd Annual Banquet, held at Delmonico's in 1901. Both are housed in the original Tiffany box... Read More
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