Picture Book ABC Autographed by the illustrator
Chicago: Merrill Company Publishers, 1958. Excellent.. Large format linen-like picture book alphabet with imagery and text relevant to the alphabet letter. Unnumbered pages. Measures 13" x 9 1/2". Vibrant color. Autographed by the illustrator. Vivian Robbins.
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Early Telephone Trade Card -- J.M. Fudge, Manufacturer of the Muncie Vibrating Telephone
Muncie, Indiana: J.M. Fudge, 1905. Near-fine. Minor toning.. An early telephone trade card promoting the "Muncie Vibrating Telephone" sold by J.M. Fudge of Muncie, Indiana. Fudge markets his product as "unquestionably the best Telephone of its Class" and "Unequalled for Lines from One to Three Miles in Length". Includes an illustration of the device on the left. Fudge seems to have been active in the business c.1905; he died in 1913. Printed card measures 2.75" by 4.75" The... Read More
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Camera & Dark-Room Vols. V-IX (60 issues)
New York, New York: Camera & Dark Room Co., American Photographic Publishing Co, 1906. Good to very good. Some dust soiling, chipping/minor short tears. Wrappers loose on several.. A partial run of "The Camera and Dark-Room", a photography magazine published monthly by the Camera & Dark Room Co. and later the American Photographic Publishing Co. for amateur photographers and technology enthusiasts. This run includes all issues published between January 1902 and December 1906 (Vols. V-IX, each with 12... Read More
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What is Pro America
Dallas, Texas: National Association of Pro America, 1940. Fine.. A 1930s pamphlet promoting the Dallas Chapter of the "Pro-America", a "national volunteer educational organization for women, dedicated to the preservation of the Constitution ... It includes in its membership Republicans, Constitutional Democrats and women who have never before been interested in government" (cover). Published for prospective members, the pamphlet offers a succinct list of principles, its program, and objectives. Interesting to see which of this organization's principles and... Read More
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1960 Beauty Salon Equipment and Furniture Trade Catalogs with Sixty (60) Samples of Vinyl Upholstery and Laminate
United States, 1960. Very good. Some toning or offsetting, dust soiling, the occasional minor short tear or spot. branding somewhat worn away from upper cover of binder.. A collection of approx. fifteen (15) trade catalogs and price lists advertising beauty salon furniture, supplies, and equipment in 1960, with samples of material. Housed in or alongside an original branded binder from the salon equipment provider Romito-Donnelly of Ravenna, Ohio; other makers include Belvedere Products Inc., Modecraft Co., Inc., Royal... Read More
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California Caravan: Or, The Yosemite Yokels - A trip to Disneyland from Texas
United States, 1957. Very good. Toned, one or two nicks, short tears.. A humorous, well-written, and entertaining account of a road trip undertaken by three American families traveling from Texas to California in 1957. It begins with a list of "Personae" including the Edens, Staples, and Hastings families, comprised of three couples with seven children ranging in age from 8 to 14. Despite dead car batteries and "trials and tribulations", the trip appears to have been a success,... Read More
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Taxidermy, Minerals, and Shell Catalogue of Walter F. Webb for the Year 1896
Albion, New York: Walter F. Webb, 1896. Very good. Some staining, short open tear to upper wrapper.. A trade catalogue advertising products for the taxidermist and natural science enthusiast, including tools, stands, glass eyes, displays, paint brushes, and more. Sold by Walter W. Webb, the publisher of "The Museum", a natural science and zoology journal. The second half of the catalogue advertises the sale of "Minerals" and "Shells" for collectors, ranging from Acadialite, a red mineral collected in... Read More
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Poupées Nestlé" -- Uncut Advertising Paper Doll
Paris, France: Nestlé, 1920. Very good. Vertical fold, minor toning and dust soiling. Lacks the detachable message advertisement from Nestlé to prospective customers.. Uncut example of one of the "Poupées Nestlé", a successful paper doll marketing campaign run by Nestlé, hoping that the children who received them would ask their mothers to buy Nestlé baby formula ("Farine Lactée"). Measures approx. 7.75" by 8.25. Lacks the detachable message advertisement from Nestlé to prospective customers. This example shows a little... Read More
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Poupées Nestlé" -- Uncut Advertising Paper Doll
Paris, France: Nestlé, 1920. Very good. Vertical fold, minor toning and dust soiling.. Uncut example of one of the "Poupées Nestlé", a successful paper doll marketing campaign run by Nestlé, hoping that the children who received them would ask their mothers to buy Nestlé baby formula ("Farine Lactée"). Measures approx. 7.75" by 8.25. This example is complete and features the detachable message advertisement from Nestlé to prospective customers. ("A détacher et à remettre à Maman"/"To detach and give... Read More
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Uncut Paper Doll Advertising Anti-Lice Shampoo
France: E. Rousseau, 1920. Very good to near-fine. Minor toning, mildly edge worn.. Uncut paper doll advertising La Vendalice, a highly toxic strychnine-laced shampoo produced for killing lice. The paper doll itself depicts a very chic-looking girl with dark pageboy haircut, along with three outfits and matching hats. Measures 7.5" by 8.5
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A Selection of Italian Marbles
Carrara, Italy: E. Bassani Editore, 1963. Very good. Minor toning, dust soiling, rubbed.. A color-illustrated trade catalogue of Italian marble for interior design, including over fifty photos of stone ranging in color from pure white to gold, green, red, and black. Each is labeled with a name (e.g. Bianco Chiaro, Serpentino, etc.). Published in Carrara, Italy by E. Bassani Editore, for the London-based Nine Elms Stone Masonry Works Limited. Carrara is known as a center of masonry in... Read More
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Sex Manual for Those Married or About to Be
Augusta, Georgia: Southern Medical Supply Company, 1950. Very good. Some light toning, dust soiling/staining. Spine sunned.. A 1950 sex education manual "Written for the Layman", i.e. the general public, from the point of view of physicians wishing to dispel harmful sex myths. Covers a wide range of topics, including: male and female reproductive anatomy; intercourse, including different sex positions and using condoms; orgasm and the importance of the clitoris for female pleasure; "frigidity" in women; sex hygiene; fertility... Read More
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Housekeeper's Receipt Book -- Advertising Family Medicines to Homemakers
New York, New York: The Centaur Company, 1880. Good. Toned with minor dust soiling, one or two spots and short tears. Water staining.. A Housekeeper's Receipt Book for the year 1880, published for homemakers by The Centaur Company, producer of family medicines. Includes: calendars for the years 1880 and 1881; dozens of recipes ranging from soups and sauces to croquettes and pates; tips for curing common ailments, including "female ailments"; testimonials from happy customers of Centaur products. Includes... Read More
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Considerations Concerning Convalescence
New York, New York: Mr. Fellows, 1905. Fine. An unusually bright and clean copy, with only the most minor discoloration to upper wrapper.. A brief educational booklet for patients advertising the patent medicine Fellows' Compound Syrup of Hypophosphites, a mixture of iron, quinine, strychnine (yes, the poison), lime, manganese, and potash (i.e. potassium chloride). Includes brief descriptions of pneumonia, influenza, malaria, whooping cough, and diphtheria. Defends the use of strychnine "with proper caution" (p. 16). Includes a lovely... Read More
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Abingdon Trap Company Illustrated Circular and Sales Letter on Company Billhead
Abingdon, Illinois: Abingdon Trap Company, 1900. Very good. Toned. Ink bleed from blue ink used on letter.. Illustrated circular and sales letter on company billhead advertising mouse traps sold by the Abingdon Trap Co. Specifically promotes the "Diamond Joe Mouse and Rat Traps" line of products. Includes a photo of the traps in the box, as well as before and after photos of the poor mouse who encountered one of the traps. Includes pricing, and mail-order delivery. Circular... Read More
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The Carver Eclipse Huller Gin
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts: Carver Cotton Gin Co, 1880. Very good. Toned, letter folds, minor staining.. Illustrated advertising circular, featuring some particularly lovely typographic design, for the Carver Eclipse Huller Gin. Marketed to "Planters and Ginners" as the "Best Huller Gin Made", with improvements on previous iterations. Features large illustration of the product with the name of W.P. Scott, New Orleans-based sales agent. Single leaf (11" by 8.75"), verso blank.
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Elkington & Co. Silversmiths -- Aesthetic Movement Trade Card
Birmingham, England: Elkington & Co. Silversmiths, 1880. Very good. Some toning, minor spots.. An attractive Aesthetic Movement-era trade card advertising the silversmith Elkington & Co., featuring an image of a silversmith at work in his workshop in the center of the card. Note the endorsement of royal families ("By Special Appointment to H.M. The Queen, H.I.M. The Emperor of Austria..." etc.). Measures approx. 4" by 2.75", printed in brown and black, verso blank.
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[Beckwith's Almanac No. 21] The Anatomy of a Man's Body according to the Twelve Constellations
[New Haven, Connecticut]: [George Beckwith], 1867. Good. Toned with water staining, dust soiling, some chipping/short tears. Lacking original wrappers and at least one leaf (cf. Hathi Trust copy).. A scarce copy of an 1868 almanac published by George Beckwith (Issue No. 21) in New Haven for residents of Connecticut and adjacent states. This copy lacks the original wrappers and at least the first leaf. The almanac features the following content: eclipses, seasons, and tide tables; rates of postage;... Read More
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Printing Sales Material on Warren's Cameo
Boston, Massachusetts: S.D. Warren Company, 1910. Good. Toning, dust soiling, chipping. Wrappers detached.. This book was made to be cut up": a trade catalogue of type, initials, borders, and illustrations on "Warren's Cameo" brand printing paper "to be used in planning printing, and making dummies for sales purposes". Includes 16 pages on 16 leaves (reverse of each blank) of designs for trade catalogues. Includes dozens of designs, and instructions to contact your local Warren distributor to "supply you... Read More
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Original Watercolor Easter Greeting with Watercolor Silk Book Mark
United States, 1900. Very good. Light dust soiling.. A delicate and charming original watercolor on die-cut card, offering an Easter greeting ("Bright be thy Easter") alongside a sprig of Forget-Me-Nots and a country sunset. It is accompanied by a light green-blue silk bookmark with fringe decorated by the same artist in watercolor, with a sprig of what appear to be wild roses. Greeting card measures 5" by 7.5", bookmark measures 2.5" by 9
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Greeting Card - Watercolor of a Monkey in a Tree with Blue Berries
1900. Very good.. Handmade greeting card with a picture of a monkey with ink inscription, "For Louisa, with love and good wishes for New Year - Nannie". Measures 3" x 5". Reverse is blank.
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Small Embossed Greeting Card with Rose and applied Leaf -- "True Friendship
1850. Very good. Toned.. Small embossed greeting card with applied rose and leaf, with the words "True Friendship". Measures approx. 4.5" by 3". A lovely token from one friend to another.
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Hand-colored Romantic Pastoral Theme Etching with Sequin boarder
England, 1840. Very good. Ink stains to verso, some light dust soiling. Letter folds. A couple sequins missing.. An attractive hand-colored etching depicting a gentleman with a rapier stopping to admire the beauty of a young country maiden. Two men harvest wheat in the background in front of a forest and a country estate home. Adorned with twelve delicate silver sequins sewn to the paper with fine thread. Plate mark measures 4.5" by 5.75", leaf measures 8.75" by... Read More
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Christmas Greeting with Original Watercolor Artwork
United States, 1900. Very good. Toned.. Christmas greeting card ("Merry Christmas") with original watercolor artwork depicting a pair of song birds perched on a cherry blossom tree branch in front of a serene lake landscape. Card has rounded edges, and measures approx. 3.5" by 4.5
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For You and Your Home
New York, New York: California Perfume Company, 1926. Very good. Some dust soiling.. Featuring a stylish flapper in bright red and black dress on the front, "For You and Your Home" advertises products by the California Perfume Company to housewives as a means of achieving youth and beauty. Advertises perfumes, compacts, creams, makeup, toiletries, powders, talcums, dental creams, food coloring and flavoring extracts, and even metal polish and mothicide. Each item is illustrated with a brief description, volume,... Read More
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