Letter from John Sergeant Discussing His Appointment to a Committee
by John Sergeant
Philadelphia, PA, 1834. General wear. Separation at letter fold. Blue residue from a paper which the letter must have been glued to. Minor penciling on interior.. A letter from John Sergeant (1779-1852), the American politician, to members of an unnamed committee, declining their appointment to invite a Mr. Clay to "celebrate the approaching anniversary", dated June 13, 1834. John Sergeant was a lawyer and politician from Philadelphia, PA, who was the state's US Representative and Senator at different... Read More
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Margaret Sanger: The Mother of Birth Control
by Diana L. Shaman
N.pl: Planned Parenthood, 1966. Near-fine.. A brief publication distributed by Planned Parenthood as a part of its 50th anniversary year in operation, offering a biography of birth control activist and feminist educator Margaret Sanger (1879-1966). Includes details about her background, what led her to pioneer the birth control movement, and major events in her life, such as the publication of "Family Limitation" and her testimony before the Senate subcommittee in 1934. Includes one large photo portrait of her... Read More
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Seven Villages Practicing Modified Capitalism, A Brochure on the Amana Society
by Bertha M H Shambaugh
Amana, Iowa: The Amana Society, 1936. General wear.. This brochure shares a variety of historical and cultural material on the Amana Society, also know as the Amana Colonies, a grouping of seven villages located in Iowa near Iowa City. The booklet describes the government, customs, dress, religion, history, agriculture, and craftsmanship of the the Amana Society. Originally German immigrants fleeing religious persecution, they settled first in New York, and then in Amana in 1855. The seven villages comprise... Read More
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I'm Terrific
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
New York: Scholastic Book Services, no date. unpaginated. Printed paper cover, black, white, and orange illustrations by Kay Chorao, printed on peach paper. Jason Everett Bear lives with his mother in the forest. He loves himself and is very proud of himself because he does everything he is supposed to. He gets teased by the other animals who think he is a show off and " mama's bear" . He tries to act differently by getting into trouble but... Read More
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Legends of Letterland by a Big Bird
by Vivian M. Shaw
New York, New York: The A.N. Palmer Company, 1930. Very good. Light toning, some light offsetting on each page.. An illustrated handbook for teachers and young pupils with "penmanship stories, lesson plans, colored illustrations and jingling rhythms for teaching good, clear form of business writing to beginners" (title-page). A novel way to make penmanship "fun" for early learners. Each letter is illustrated in a whimsical, anthropomorphic style. Below each there is a story and rhyme to help students... Read More
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Farewell, an Original poem at the Departure of a Friend
by Rebeckah Shearer
1837. Crease marks from previous folds and a minor separation along the fold. Toning due to age.. An original poem written by Rebeckah Shearer in 1837. It is unclear if the poem is meant as a farewell for a loved one moving away or passing away. The poem is four stanzas long, the first of which is below: Farewell- but ever bear in mind the kindred heart you leave behind; It's throbbing fainies [sp? feigns] truth... Read More
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The Happy Choice; or, The Potters' Common
by Mrs. Sherwood
Philadelphia: American Sunday School Union, 1830. 69 pp. Applied marble paper cover, cloth spine, illustrations. A story of meeting a man who told some friends about God. Their personalities are altered. Describes the emotional and physical changes they go through. 6" x 3 1/4" wear on cover, one corner of marbles paper is torn, staining.
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The Rose. An Allegory
by Mrs. Sherwood
New York: Mahlon Day, 1836. 17 pp. Printed soft cover, illustrations. The adventure of the author exploring on a May night and encountering fairies. The writer sees one fairy taller than the rest with a crown of diamonds and the name Gloriana. In her hand is a rose instead of a sceptre with which to bestow the never-fading rose on one who has been most profitable. The writer get s to hear why each fairy believes she should be... Read More
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Soffrona and Her Cat Muff
by Mary Martha Sherwood
New York, New York: T. Mason and G. Lane, 1837. Good to very good. Some dust soiling, spotting, toning, damp staining. Binding solid.. A children's story about a girl and a cat, first published c.1828. 24mo (4.25" by 2.75"), pp. 26, illus., in original publisher's printed yellow wrps. In-text wood cut images. Early ownership inscription. 4 copies on WorldCat (Jan. 2024).
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History of Henry Milner, Abridged
by Mary Martha Sherwood
Troy: Merriam & Moore, 1851. 48 pp. wrapper with 14 woodcuts. Contains an abridged version of Mary Martha Sherwood's History of Henry Milner. This book appears to have been made from several of the series about Henry Milner called Milner's Toys. The hard cover binding is entitled "The Child's Museum". The stories included in this version are Master Henry's Arrival, The Great Alarm, The Evil Temper, Application and Idleness, Master Henry's Lesson, The Visitors, and Hay-making. It is a... Read More
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Master Henry's Visit at Mrs Green's and his return
by Mary Martha Sherwood
Merriam & Moore, 1851. 24 pp. wrapper with 9 illustrations. This book tells part of a abridged version of Mary Martha Sherwood's History of Henry Milner. The story is broken up in to two sections, the visit and the return. The cover is pink with a very small section missing on the bottom left. The back cover is an advert for the series "Milner Toys." It lists all six books in the series, this book is number four. There... Read More
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Master Henry's Visit at Mrs Green's and his return
by Mary Martha Sherwood
Merriam & Moore, 1851. 24 pp. wrapper with 9 illustrations. This book tells part of a abridged version of Mary Martha Sherwood's History of Henry Milner. The story is broken up in to two sections, the visit and the return. The cover is pink with a very small section missing on the bottom left. The back cover is an advert for the series "Milner Toys." It lists all six books in the series, this book is number four. There... Read More
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Scrapbook of Theater Enthusiast Ruth Ayrault Sibley (1891-1986)
by Ruth Ayrault Sibley
New York, New York, 1916. Very good. Boards loose, binding worn.. Scrapbook of theater lover Ruth Aurault Sibley, Later Applegate, born 1891 in New Haven, Connecticut. Sibley was a kindergarten teacher in Manhattan and an extremely devoted theatergoer, judging from the present album. For each of the many performances she attended, she records in ink on the program or ticket stub the date of the show and who she attended the performance with. She... Read More
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The Jingle Jangle Rhyme-Book
by Henry Bradford Simmons
New York: Stokes, 1898. Unnumbered. Cloth backed pictorial boardsPrinted on rectos (one side of the paper), whimsical rhymes and imagery each page. Imagery verging on the bizarre e.g. Bridge'ts cooking on Jimmy's hair of fiery red. Measures 8 3/8" x 11 1/4" Inscribed on free endg paper.Edges worn, front cover pulled slightly from backstrip.
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Two Letters from a Mother to Her Child, with integrated naive drawings, August 1929
by Simon
Boston MA, Aug-29. Two whimsical letters from a mother to one of her two daughters, Elizabeth Simon (nicknamed Betty). The first letter mentions a visit to their cousin Ruth, who has two cats on her roof. The missive continues on asking her how here hay fever is doing and if she has had anytime to play with the kitten next door. Lastly it mentions the mother has been so busy that morning that even though it is 11 AM,... Read More
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The Wines of France
by Andre L. Simon
Corbeil, France: Imp. Crete, 1939. Very good. Light toning.. A pocket guide to French wine, "Printed in France, and published by the French Government", presumably for the American tourist trade in France. Provides basic information on how wine is made, an overview of different kinds and regions (e.g. Bordeaux, Champagne), how to boy and handle wine, decanting, glasses, and how to become an effective connoisseur. Single vol. (6.75" by 4"), pp. 32, in original printed wrps, together with... Read More
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Thirty-One (31) Finely Wrought Botanical Paintings Charting Progress of Art Student at Girls' School in Portland, Maine c.1850
by E. Slater
Portland, Maine, 1850. Good to very good. Some toning, dust soiling, short tears or nicks. Sewing a little loose. Minor wear.. A fine group of artwork completed by a student for her lessons at Mrs. L.K. Wells' High School for Misses in Portland, Maine (also referred to as the "Park Street Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies", at 36 Park Street). Subjects offered at the school included modern languages, needle work, music, English, and, of course, art and drawing.... Read More
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Electric Toy Making for Amateurs, including batteries, magnets, motors, miscellaneous toys and dynamo construction. T. O'Conor Sloane Norman W. Henley & Co New York
by T. O'Conor Sloane
New York: Norman W. Henley & Co, 1892. 140 pp. blue cover with silver gilt, fully illustrated. The book describes how to create electric toys. Contains 14 chapters including Permanent Magnets, Electric Bells, and Miscellaneous Receipts and Formulae. Has a preface by author and advertising at end. 7" x 5 1/2" slight wear on cover, tear on inside cove, slight discoloration, inscribed and pencil marks by previous owner.
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Miniature Advertising Fan for W. & J. Sloane
by W. & J. Sloane
New York, New York: Livermore & Knight Co., Providence, Rhode Island, 1890. Very good. Light toning, tassel a little frayed.. A sweet pocket-sized fan advertising antique rugs, carpeting, furniture and related interior decor sold by W. & J. Sloane of New York and San Francisco. Made from five (5) die-cut leaves printed in orange-red, with designs inspired by the Middle East (a popular aesthetic in America at the time). Includes descriptions of their wares, and small images of... Read More
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Practical Instructions in Enamel Painting on Glass, China, Tiles,etc., to which is added full instructions for the manufacture of the vitreous pigments required. Henry James Snell Brodie & Middleton London
by Henry James Snell
London: Brodie & Middleton, 1874. 94 pp. Green embossed gilt cover, has both blank and gold text and images, 12 color plates including frontispiece and some illustration among text. Instructions for painting on glass, china, and tile. Includes how to make and apply stain, firing, types of porcelain, and gilding china. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" some discoloration, loose spine, slight wear on cover, "Newman, Soho Square" book seller stamp.
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The Leathercraftsman; A textbook on Leatherworks
by W.E. Snyder
Worcestor: Graton & Knight Co, 1936. 176 pp. faux leather wrapper. A treatise on leather working by W. E. Snyder who was the director at Graton & Knight Leathercraft Studios in Massachusetts. In sixteen (16) chapters, complete with B&W photographs, diagrams and line drawings showing patterns and examples of leather work at various stages of completion. As well as an index, and a list of additional references. Covers are leather with gilt-blocked lettering for the title. Interior pages are... Read More
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The Busy Housemaid Paper Dolls
by Good-Will Soap
Lynn, MA: Geo. E. March Co., M.F. Tobin (litho), 1888. Lacking Friday and Saturday dolls. Three (3) are cut-out and constructed.. Two (2) uncut 7" x 4" advertising paper doll sheets and three (3) cut paper dolls from the Busy Housemaid series presented by Good-Will Soap. Beneath the Busy Housemaid title is a list of days and related activities for the Housemaid Monday - Washing Tuesday - Ironing Wednesday - Mending Thursday - Visiting Friday - Cleaning Saturday... Read More
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Naively Dressed Print from Women's Fashion Magazine - High Fashion of the Day
by S.O. Beeton, Publisher
London : Englishwomen's Domestic Magazine, 1864. The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine (EDM) was a magazine published by Samuel Orchart Beeton from 1852 to 1879, with a supplement written by his wife, Mrs. Beeton, between 1859 and 1861: these supplements were later collected as her Book of Household Management. His intention was that it should "tend to the improvement of the intellect". The magazine published articles on middle-class domestic issues, fashion and fiction. . A fashion plate from the January 1864... Read More
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Sunshine Year Book
by Compilers - International Sunshine Society
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Branch of the Sunshine Society, 1908. An unpaginated 8" x 5" booklet. Copyright 1908. Lulu A. Crawford. Cover depicts California Poppies with inset of sun rising over the mountains. The title page reads "Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on. "Twas not given for you alone--Pass it on. Let it travel down the years, Let it wipe another's tear, 'Til in heaven and the deed appers--Pass it on. The content is daily inspirations... Read More
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Gilt Morocco Glove Box of Louise Sommer
by Joseph Sommer
Heidelberg, Germany, 1853. Fine; only minor rubbing to extremities.. Fine gilt morocco glove box made for Louise Sommer by Joseph Sommer of Heidelberg. A beautiful example with cream silk and crushed red silk interior. Measures 9.5" by 6.25" by 2"; ticket of Joseph Sommer to interior.
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