Love's Surprise" -- Yellow Rose "Paper with a Secret"-Style Valentine by Nister
London, England and New York, New York: Ernest Nister and E.P. Dutton & Co, 1900. Very good. Light toning, some minor surface abrasion to verso.. A most charming and elegantly designed "paper with a secret" style valentine in the form of a die cut yellow rose. Produced by Nister. What makes it special is that the recipient can unfold each of its yellow petals to reveal a message line by line. The message reads: Within there lies... Read More
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The Invention of 1870, Paine's Culinary Apparatus
Philadelphia, PA: Paine & Wells, 1870. General wear.. A single fold circular for Paine's Culinary Apparatus, a machine which cooked food via steam. Invented by Clinton J. Paine, the apparatus "cooked in TWO-THIRDS the time, with an outlay of half the labor and ONE-TENTH of the expense required in the use of an ordinary cook stove." The machine could be placed any where in the home, such as on the parlor table. Supposedly it was able to cook... Read More
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The Democratic Record: Disloyalty to the Constitution! Sympathy with Rebellion! Fraud! Theft! Robbery and Plunder by the Million! The Mission of the Party Consummated by Tammany
New York, 1872. Age toning. Crease marks. Fading. Minor tears to the rough paper edge.. A political flyer condemning the corruption by the Democratic Party, and more specifically the Tammany Hall and its Grand Sachem, William M. Tweed (1823-1878). Tammany Hall, alternately called the Tammany Society, Society of St. Tammany, the Sons of St. Tammany, or the Colombian Order, was a political organization in New York that was first founded in 1786. Tammany Hall had particular influence over... Read More
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Shakespeare’s “As you Like It” - Seven Ages of Man Paper Dolls Promote Kirkman’s Soap
Brooklyn, Buffalo: Kirkman’s Borax Soap, 1895. Complete die-cut set with original envelope insert - wear to insert.. Includes a 4 1/4" self-standing die-cut paper doll of an infant. Captioned 1st Age - The Seven Ages, Shakespeare' The reverse reads "First Age- THE INFANT. Baby's clothes its little stockings -- its cunning little undershirts -- its sweet snowy dress -- should all be washed with Kirkman's Borax Soap. Don't use cheap and nasty soaps in washing the dear child's... Read More
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Handsome Embossed 12mo Valentine with Victorian Scrap, Fine Jungle-themed Embossed Pictorial Bifolium
England, 1860. Very good to near-fine. Pinhole at head, a couple small stains or abrasions. Putto beginning to lift.. A handsome 12mo valentine made from Victorian scrap adhered to an embossed pictorial bifolium. The three small scraps include a winged putto holding a horn filled with flowers. a winged putto and lamb among flowers labeled "simplicity" below, and a small round scrap depicting a water well/fountain in a bucolic setting. The paper itself is most attractive, and the... Read More
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Sample Envelope of Dennison's Gummed Suspension Rings for Printers
[Framingham, Massachusetts]: [Dennison Mfg. Co.], 1870. Very good. Toned. Sealed, with samples not able to be inspected for condition.. An envelope enclosing samples of "Dennison's Gummed Suspension Rings", marketed as tough paper tabs for printers (perhaps to hang wet prints): "Printers will find these single RINGS more convenient and cheaper than eyelets". The envelope illustrated the different tabs available, each with an order number and price. The envelope remains sealed as issued, put appears to indeed contain the... Read More
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999th Artillery Association Minstrels - Jollification at Crawford House
1898. A single-fold 12" x 9" menu and programme for an annual meeting of the Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association. Stereotypical racist imagery of a banjo player and dancer on the front cover. The blatant racism persists on the Programme and Menu page within. Each menu course is prefaced by a song to be sung by the chorus or an individual. The song titled are written in stereotypical African American vernacular e.g. "Honey You'se Ma Lady Love" The fare... Read More
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Naive Crayon Art - Florida
1950. Very good. A little toned.. Naive crayon art by a child titled "FLORIDA" in large pencil letters. Depicts an outdoor seating are beneath palm trees, birds, and a sunset in the background. Measures approx. 3.25" by 7.75". Colored on the back of an advertising circular scrap.
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A Pair of Photographs - Before and After - Who was Left without a Mate? Litchfield CT., 1888
1888. Two (2) photographs taken of a group of young people while sitting on a porch. It appears as though they are on a holiday or picnic, as several people are holding lawn tennis rackets. The first photo shows a group of thirteen (13) people, some appearing quite affectionate or familiar towards their partner. The second photograph depicts only six (6) rather dejected looking members of the group. Each is wearing or holding a sign that reads "LEFT", while... Read More
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Cercle Francais de l'Harmonie Admit One with Anthropomorphized Dancing Animals
New York, New York: Cercle Francais de l'Harmonie, 1884. Very good. Light toning.. Printed invitation/"admit one" ticket for the evening entertainments of the Cercle Francais de l'Harmonie in January 1884 in New York. The front is printed in color and depicts two winged putti flanked by French and American flags. The back features a comic image of anthropomorphized animals dancing to a lively tune in a ballroom in French costume. All of the men are toads (with the... Read More
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Miss Nelly O'Brien
London: H.G. & Co, 1820. Very good. Some toning, spotting, minor dust soiling.. Scarce mezzotint proof with etching of "Miss Nelly O'Brien", after the original painting by Joshua Reynolds. Signed "S.W. Reynolds" as engraver. Trimmed, measuring 8.5" by 6" and mounted on thicker card measuring 9.5" by 6.75". Plate mark visible.
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The Token Album, A Friendship Album of Addie A Allen, 1858-1864, Connecticut "Opened to friendship-- But not to flattery
New York: John C. Riker, 1860. Front cover detached. The back strip to the album is damage, and mostly missing, as a result the binding is also damaged. There leather covers are damaged, mostly due to rubbing. Front cover mostly detached. Interior pages are toned and soiled due to age.. A friendship album of Addie A. Allen who most likely lived in Connecticut as many of the entries note Connecticut towns in the closing. The album itself dates... Read More
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The Unrequited Love" or "The Despondent Lover" Valentine Series -- "What can I say or send to prove
England, 1830. Very good. Light toning, a couple nicks, one short open tear to lower left-hand corner of first leaf.. A rare example of one of the valentines produced for the so-called "Unrequited Love" or "Despondent Lover" valentine set, a highly sentimental series first produced in the 1830s. Most featured despondent lovers, but some featured happy or joyful scenes of love. This example does not feature the Addenbrooke name or 1828 watermark known in other examples, but appears... Read More
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Commonplace Book, Pocket Diary of August Maria Ward Bissell
New York, 1868. Minor damage to covers. Minor soiling on interior pages due to age.. A wonderful commonplace book of Augusta Maria Ward Bissell, who lived in Warwick, MA. This commonplace book is a small pocket diary for the year 1868. While each entry is short, normally consisting of a few brief sentences, the details Augusta Ward chooses to record about her life give the reader a robust outlook on her life and that of the local townspeople.... Read More
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Fine and Delicate Cutwork 3 Birds on a tree branch
1810. A 6 1/2" cut paper scene with three (3) birds perched on tree branches on a 10" x 8 1/4" backing sheet. The bodies are constructed of razor feather cuts and pinprick feet. Miniature feather cuts around the eye. Done in the style of Elizabeth Cobbold.
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Bow-wow Stories
New York: McLoughlin, c1890. Large format picture story book with rhyming verse and associated imagery, featuring anthropomorphic or dressed animals. Includes in-text line drawings and full page color illustrations. Color illustrations depict dogs riding bicycles, a robber dog attacking a robber kitten with a club. inquisitive dogs trying to open a bottle of champagne, the dog Dame Hubbard cradling a kitten while watching Old Dog Tray play the flute. Numerous other whimsical verses and illustrations. Measures 9"... Read More
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Seven (7) Issues of The Osprey, an "Illustrated Monthly Magazine of Birds & Nature" for Ornithologists and Nature Enthusiasts 1901-2
Washington, D.C.: The Osprey Company, 1902. Very good. Toning, dust soiling, a couple short tears or wear to extremities.. A partial run of The Osprey, an "Illustrated Monthly Magazine of Birds & Nature" for ornithologists and nature enthusiasts. This set includes Vol. V, Nos. 11-2 (Nov.-Dec. 1901) of the original series, and Vol. I, Nos. 1-6 (Jan.-Jun 1902) of the "New Series". First issued in 1896. The present seven (7) issues include articles on conservation, taxidermy, and feature... Read More
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Your Baby" -- Educational Booklet for New Parents on Childhood Diseases, with "Birth Record" Information Form
N.pl: National Tuberculosis Association, 1947. Very good to near-fine. Light rust staining from staples.. A printed booklet offering new parents important information about childhood diseases, published by the National Tuberculosis Association. Includes a blank "birth record" for parents to record information such as name, date of birth, weight, and registration number, as well as space to paste a snapshot of the baby. Offers information on the following childhood diseases: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, Smallpox, Measles, Typhoid Fever, and... Read More
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Art Nouveau Blank Advertising Menu Sheets, B. Leon Croizet Grande Fine Champagne and St. Meme Cognac, ca. 1900
Blank Advertising Menu printed in red ink by Imp, Bataille-Paris. Features Art Nouveau woman in flowing gown holding flower and decorative flowers. B. Leon Croizet Grande Champagne and St. Meme Cognac. "The Cognac region in France is divided into six districts, with the Grande Champagne district being the most prestigious as the course of grapes grown for cognac. Leon Croizet established his Cognac House in the Grande Champagne Region in 1805.[3] Prior to that he was sommelier to Napoleon... Read More
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Multi-Lingual Cross-Stitch Sampler Patterns for Children
Paris, France: Maison Sajou, 1850. Good to very good. Toned with some chipping, short tears, a little dust soiling.. A folding booklet of eight (8) charming cross-stitch sampler designs for children learning to stitch. The designs contain alphabets, a cross above the Society of Jesus emblem, a donkey and dog, and plenty of decorative borders. Interestingly, some of the designs are in French and some in Spanish; for example, a design with the Virgin Mary has the subtitle... Read More
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What is Spooned Ice Cream
Shartlesville, Pennsylvania: Wm. A. Stump General Merchandise. Printed advertising card for Abbotts DE LUXE Ice Cream, "now served" at a Shartlesville, Pennsylvania general store. In an attempt to separate itself from its competitors, the brand has coined the term "spooned ice cream", which "is served just as it comes from the freezer without compressing the ice cream ... you get more ice cream by volume ... [and] you retain all the original smooth texture and flavor". Measures 3" by... Read More
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Facts About Syphilis and Gonorrhea - In English and Spanish
New York, New York: New York City Department of Health, 1973. Near-fine. Minor staining.. A bilingual public health pamphlet offering the general public facts about the sexually transmitted infections Syphilis and Gonorrhea. In English and Spanish, and published for residents of New York City by the Health Services Administration of the city's Health Department. Includes information on "free social hygiene clinics", as well as basic information on symptoms and treatment of the diseases. Tri-fold pamphlet (8.5" by 4"),... Read More
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Flechtarbeiten - Entrelacs - Twisted Works
[Germany], 1855. Some conservation to box lid.. A 10.50" by 8.25" card box with applied litho with albumin wash label depicting a mother and children creating braided yarn and braided paper. Applied gold bead scrap border decoration. Within is a form and supplies for creating braided or woven paper. Also paper weaving supplies. Also includes a knotted braiding. Also includes eight (8) sheets with numerous designs for both woven paper and fabric. The toy was designed... Read More
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Rules for Building and Classification; Record of American and Foreign Shipping
New York: American Shipmasters' Association, 1877. Light damage to covers. Some fading. Back cover has minor separation of the cover from its end papers. Minor soiling and toning due to age.. 48 pp. Textured paper wrappers. Gilt stamp. This book details the instructions for how to survey and classify a ship according to the rules provided by the American Shipmasters' Association. The book starts with a list of resolutions and recommendations of the NY Board of Underwriters in... Read More
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Oregon Prunes for Health: Choice Recipes
Salem, Oregon: Willamette Valley Prune Association, 1909. Very good to near-fine. Minor rust staining from staples.. An attractively designed booklet of recipes using Oregon prunes, promoting the fruit as an essential part of a nutritious diet for the whole family: "A handful of uncooked prunes in the children's lunch box will be greatly appreciated and furnishes a healthful diet". Contains over twenty recipes, ranging from Prune Pudding to Prune Short Cake, with some Loganberry recipes as well. Single... Read More
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