Samoana Fortune Telling Cards
Sonoma, California: Noolcam Company, 1950. Good. Dust soiling, toning. A little water staining to box.. A complete set of "Samoana Fortune Telling Cards", a delightfully kitschy 1950s parlor game created for the American market featuring a pin-up style Samoan woman on the box and claiming to be "founded on South Pacific Native Symbols". This set is complete with all forty-five (45) cards, printed directions sheet, and illustrated box. To play, one person shuffles the deck and another pulls... Read More
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Lookout Mountain No. One Songster
Chattanooga, Tennessee: The Chattanooga Medicine Co, 1880. Good. Toned, chipping. Lower wrapper lacking.. A scarce pocket-sized songster advertising patent medicines sold by the Chattanooga Medicine Company, for the treatment and prevention of common family illnesses ranging from coughs and colds to rheumatism and "female diseases" (e.g. painful or delayed menstruation). Note the way in which the medicine for "female diseases" is marketed on the last page via a testimonial from a man, not a woman: "My wife suffered... Read More
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Typo Graphic
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Typo Graphic, 1960. Printed cover of spiral bound magazine, frontispiece. Monthly Magazine published for the Pittsburgh graphics art industry, contains advertising, article, samples, and information about employees and business. 10 1/4" x 7 1/2" all pages intact, spiral spine intact, a few dog eared pages.
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Civil War Nurse Illustrated Cover
United States, 1860. Very good. Toned with light spotting/dust soiling. Some discoloration from adhesive to underneath of the envelope tongue.. A scarce example of an unused illustrated Civil War-era cover (envelope) depicting a woman rummaging through her drawers and crying out, "I have no one to send--I'll go myself, and nurse the sick". The implication here is that the woman, who has no male child to send to support the war effort, will offer her own womanly skills... Read More
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Miniature Clothespin Clips
Atlanta, Georgia: Exclusive Import, 1930. Very good. Light dust soiling. Three (3) plastic embellishments missing from clips.. A charming set of ten (10) miniature clothespin clips manufactured in Germany for use on place cards, napkins, cocktail glasses, flowers, and other decorative uses. Attached their original printed sales card marketing them as "The greatest 'little' gadget". Each measures approx. 1" in length, and are made from plastic with a metal spring mechanism. Each has as a plastic decoration glued... Read More
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Directions for Making Tissue Paper Flowers, and Fancy Articles
New Haven, CT: Northrop, The Art Dealer, 1886. Yellow wrappers have been trimmed on both the front and back by about 1/2" Letter folds. Moderate wear.. 16 pp. staple booklet. Yellow wraps.. Instructs the reader on how to make various tissue paper flowers or other items such as tissue paper lamp shades. Instructions on making Tulip, White, Jasmine and Fuchsia. The last few pages of the booklet have advertisements, including instructions on how you can order all the... Read More
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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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Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen Exposition Banquet Menu and Program, March 13, 1915
The Pacific Association of Amateur Oarsmen Exposition Banquet took place on March 13, 1915. The program lists directors and divisions of the club, the presentation of the Henry C. Peterson Perpetual Challenge Trophy, the menu, Toasts, and Songs. The Menu includes Oysters, Soup, Salad, Hors D'oeuvres, fish, entrees, vegetables, roast, and dessert with drinks to coordinate. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" slight staining.
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$100 Reward - Confidence Man and Probably White Slaver. C1920
A poster with three different images from photographs of the individual, who is a professional nurse who claims to be a physician. Among his aliases "Nativity Hollander" Includes a comprehensive description including an active quick and nervous disposition, slightly bow legged. It also lists his relative with addresses. Issued by Scott Sprout, Sheriff, Hutchinson, Kansas. 9" x 6". Separation at fold with crude scotch tape repair on reverse.
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Williamsburg Mission to the Jews Circular & Donation Envelope
Brooklyn, NY: Williamsburg Mission to the Jews, 1920. General wear and toning. Letter folds. Edge chips.. A fundraising circular for the Williamsburg Mission to the Jews, which was a missionary group set on evangelizing the Jews in New York that was started by a former Rabbi, Leopold Cohn (1862-1937). The circular is double sided, with the front providing a bit of information on the organization itself, "Our method is that of Paul, 'To the Jew I became as... Read More
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Frank and the Farmer
Troy, NY: Merriam & Moore. 12 pp. Illustrated paper cover, wood cut illustrations throughout, frontispiece, "The Edgeworth Toys" Story of a boy, Frank, who learns about farming, flowers, haying, animals, honey bees are highlighted. 6" x 4" pencil inscription, foxing throughout, one stain that has bleed through, cover illustration was colored.
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Engraved Invitation to 1834 Series of Midwifery Lectures
[Fairfield, New York], 1834. Very good. Minor toning, dust soiling.. Engraved invitation card (2.75" by 4"), finished in contemporary ink, inviting medical student Abram Arndt to a series of midwifery lectures given by W. Willoughby, M.D. at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Western District of New York. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Western District of New York was chartered in 1812, and was based in Fairfield, New York. It was renamed Fairfield... Read More
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The Board of Trade of San Francisco Report of Special Committee on Inter-Oceanic Canal
San Francisco, California: Dempster Bros., Printers, 1880. Good to very good. Light toning, a couple stains, upper wrapper sometime excised but still present, vertical crease.. A primary account of discussions surrounding the push to build a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, a feat not accomplished until the completion of the Panama Canal in 1914. Seen as "The Key of the Pacific", the canal opened up a world of opportunities of trade, which was of particular concern... Read More
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Children's Summer Resort, Castle Hot Springs Brochure
Castle Rock Springs, CA: Children's Summer Resort, 1927. General wear.. Self proclaimed as the "Switzerland of American" the Children's Summer Resort was located in small lakeside town in Castle Hot Springs, CA. The children's resort was run by two boarding schools, Lona Hazzard School in Alameda, CA and Houdd Gibson School in Castle Hot Springs. The schools were both boarding schools for boys and girls from kindergarten to junior high school, in fact they were under the same... Read More
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D.C. Hall & Co., Sole Agents and Manufacturer's of Smith's Patent Perforated Buckskin Under Garments, for Ladies and Gentlemen with Color Illustrations
New York, New York: D.C. Hall & Co, 1873. Very good. Toned, letter creases. Short tears, including a larger (2-inch) closed tear to the left-hand margin.. Trade circular illustrated in color for "perforated buckskin" underclothing for men and women, marketed as light, comfortable, and breathable. Includes description of products, prices, and illustrations of each model with sizes available. Ink stamp of agent to verso. Of note is each garment is captioned with a weight in ounces. ... Read More
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Three O'Clock Club 50th Anniversary Luncheon Program with Original Art
[Montclair, New Jersey]: Three O'Clock Club, 1941. Very good. Minor toning, spotting. Some wear to decorative ribbon.. Original typewritten program for a 50th Anniversary Luncheon held by the Three O'Clock Club, a women's social club and service organization based in Montclair, New Jersey. Includes a title-page with original artwork, and the name of the invited guest in green ink ("Mrs. Charles Hill"), as well as a program of events for the occasion; a list of members for the... Read More
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George H. Pendleton, The Copperhead Candidate for Vice-President
Washington, D.C.: Union Congressional Committee, 1864. Good. Toned, short tears, chipping, dust soiling.. A fiery political pamphlet published by the Union Congressional Committee, penned to discourage other Northerners from supporting George Hunt Pendleton's (ultimately unsuccessful) bid for Vice President. Pendleton had emerged by 1864 as a leader in the "Copperhead" faction of congress, otherwise known as the "Peace Democrats", so named for their push for peace with the South. The present pamphlet argues that this push for peace... Read More
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Comical Pets ABC Book
New York, New York: McLoughlin Bros, 1899. Good to very good. Light dust soiling. Spine chipped.. A scarce and attractive McLoughlin Brothers "ABC" book, themed around "Comical Pets". Inside are fourteen pages of alphabet rhymes accompanied by in-text chromolitho illustrations of playful anthropomorphic animals. There is also an alphabet page, and spelling lessons ranging from two to six letters. Single vol. (10.5" by 8.25"), pp. [12], illus., in original illus. wrps, pagination beginning on inside upper wrapper. Upper... Read More
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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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Receipt to make Elixer (sic) for the Bilious Cholic - which has also been found very useful in Agues to carry of the Bile
1810. Age toning, letter folds.. A manuscript receipt listing all of the necessary ingredients with an explanation on processing "let them stand in a warm place" and when done mix equal parts of Brandy -- take half a wine glass morning and night. "Receipt to make Elixer(sic) for the Cholic & Ague". Written on laid paper. Measures 8" x 6 1/2
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Dunbar's Patent Self-Adjusting Steam Piston Packing
Springfield, Massachusetts: Connecticut River Railroad Company, 1867. Very good. Light toning, letter folds, a couple spots with worn envelope.. Illustrated 1867 circular with handwritten letter pitching a patented self-adjusting piston for steam engines to a prospective customer. The letter is signed on letterhead for J. Mulligan, Master Mechanic at the Connecticut River Railroad Company. The letter notes the enclosed circular, which offers testimonials and pitches the product as an alternative to clunkier mechanism without a spring self adjusting.... Read More
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Poster - Richmond's Little Symphony - Lyceum Concert Festival - Piedmont Circuit, Chautauqua Artists
Henderson NC: Riggan Theatre, 1924. Light foxing. Intact 1.5" tear right margin.. A 14" x 11" card stock poster with an image from a photograph of Richmond's Little Symphony, to perform at the Riggan Theatre, Tuesday, 25, Under Auspices The Business and Professional Women's Club of Henderson. This was part of the Lyceum Concert Festival, Piedmont Circuit, Chautauqua Artists. Verso blank. Aaron Richmond (October 28, 1895, in Salem, Massachusetts - April 21, 1965, in Boston, Massachusetts) was an... Read More
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Frankfort, Kentucky Illustrated Tourism Brochure
Frankfort, Kentucky: Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, 1930. Good to very good. Minor dust soiling. Short tear to first leaf.. Illustrated tourism brochure for the capitol of the state of Kentucky, Frankfort, published by their Chamber of Commerce in the 1930s. Comprised largely of advertisements for local businesses, it provides a valuable snapshot into the area's local commerce at this time, and the businesses essential to its economy and identity. Includes a two-page spread map of the town, which... Read More
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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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Movable Marionette - Little Red Riding Hood
London, Printed in Bavaria: Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd. A 12" x 8" embossed die-cut marionette of articulated paper doll comprised of three parts. The doll is wearing the traditional red riding hood. At first view her arms are tucked behind her cape. When the green string on the reverse is pulled downward it exposes her arms, carrying a basket of bread, butter and tea in one hand and bouquets of flowers in both. Instructions on the reverse advise... Read More
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