Wear a Shamrock for the Orphans
[Kent, Washington]: Edwin Briscoe Memorial Training School, 1920. Very good to near-fine. Sunned.. A remarkable, albeit distressing, survival: a printed badge cut into the shape of a shamrock, with the message "Wear a Shamrock for the Orphans" above an image of the Edwin Briscoe Memorial Training School, a Catholic boarding school for boys. Flags representing the U.S. and Ireland flank the image. Based in Kent, Washington, the School was in operation from 1909 until 1970. Measures approx. 2.75"... Read More
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Death on the Working Front" -- WWII-era Workplace Safety Bulletin from TIME, Inc
New York, New York: TIME, Inc, 1942. Good. Toned with modern paper repairs, small points of damage to upper cover, minor dust soiling.. A WWII-era work safety bulletin published in July 1942 as a supplement to "Fortune", featuring a striking image on the front cover of a worker's hand dripping in blood after a workplace accident. The bulletin, which features powerful photo illustrations of industrial workers on the job at home supporting the troops abroad, begins with a... Read More
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Intertype Futura
New York: Intertype Corporation, 1950. 52 pp. Orange illustrated paperback cover, examples of numerous types of fonts, some illustrations and examples of advertisements. 10 1/2" x 7 1/2" slight fading and discoloration on edges of cover.
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Five (5) Booklets on Sewing, Tailoring, and Dress Construction by the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences
Scranton, Pennsylvania: Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences, 1923. Very good.. A grouping of five (5) booklets published by the Scranton, Pennsylvania-based Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences. The booklets were produced for its students, with each focusing on a different facet of sewing, dress construction, or tailoring. The booklets include: Brooks Picken, Mary. "Essential Stitches and Seams". Scranton: International Textbook Company, 1915. First edition. An illustrated booklet with detailed lessons on how to sew... Read More
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Handbill - Mexican Fiber Pocket Brush - A must have for every Traveler
A 6" x 8" hand bill depicting a full sized 4 1/4" pocket brush and hat brush; the pocket brush with softer bristles and the hat brush a bit firmer. Printed on pink paper, appears to be for the trade. Promotional information and prices by the dozen. Reverse is blank. T. F. Hovey & Co., Boston Ma. Intact separation; small area of missing surface litho.
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Costumes of the Vatican N.P.
n.d. c1850. A 30 page hand colored engraving concertina book. Some with gold enhancement. Each captioned without additional text. Blind stamp cover with original slip case. An attractive little series of illustrations including Sommo Pont ce Nella Notte del S.Natale. S.Padre in Sedia Gestatoria,Cardinale in Cappa Stesa,Cantore Pontificio,Guardia Nobile,and Capitano Svizzero,among others. 3 3/8” x 4 ¾”. Measures 89” long when open flat. Cover and slipcase wear Lacking title page.
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Punch and Judy Die Cut Embossed Die-cut Story Scrap
1890. At least one small section on the top is missing, which effects the text in that window. There is a small section of missing surface litho on the right side.. Tells one of the classic Punch and Judy stories in a die cut multi-panel picture book. The story is meant to be read through a series of windows reading left to right. The story starts with several small children surround a toy theater. Each subsequent second is... Read More
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Report of the Babies' Wards Post-Graduate Hospital
New York, NY: Babies' Wards Post-Graduate Hospital, 1918. General wear. Covers partially separated from text block.. This booklet is the 1918 yearly report of a New York charity called Babies' Wards Post-Graduate Hospital. During WWI, a lot of local charities were just as hard up for cash as their overseas counterparts and as such the booklet starts with "America is pouring out her wealth to help the Government to insure victory. She is raising millions upon millions for... Read More
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Arthrex Bailly Illustrated Circular Card
Paris, France: Laboratories A. Bailly, 1952. Very good to near-fine. Minor dust soiling.. French advertising circular for "Arthrex Bailly" brand medication, featuring a cleverly designed illustration of an ill man in a leg cast, in the style of a neon sign. Claims to treat or cure gout, lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia, and rheumatism. Illustrated card (6" by 4.5") postmarked 1952, typewritten address to a doctor and potential customer in Paris.
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Card Stunts for Kiddies
Cincinnati, Ohio: The U.S. Playing Card Company, 1921. Very good to fine. Light toning.. A book of games for children using old decks of playing cards: "Decks of cards which no longer 'slip' easily interfere with the pleasure of grown-ups but to kiddies they offer material for much entertainment and not a little instruction disguised as play" (p. 3). Old decks are used to build castles, solve puzzles, make decorations, play pretend, and even for learning the Thirteen... Read More
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The Sunday School Visiter Volume I.. General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union New York
New York: General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union, 1835. 431 pp. Applied marble cover, leather gilt spine, bound volume of Sunday School Visiter magazine, index in front. Monthly magazine, January through December, fully bound. Each month contains articles, miscellany, stories, instruction, reports, and communications. 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" wear on cover, binding cover ripped on first page, foxing throughout.
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New York Steam Carpet Cleaning Works 1880s Advertising Card
New York, New York: W.H. Jordan, 1880. Very good. Light toning, minor creasing with a couple spots.. Printed advertising card for The New York Steam Carpet Cleaning Works on West 45th Street in New York. Features the latest in steam technology and boasts being "connected by Telephone with all the Offices of the American District Telegraph Co." Front includes wood engraved illustration of the offices on a busy New York street, with pricing on the back and a... Read More
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Fortune Teller Volvelle
Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Buggy Co, 1888. Very good. Toned with spotting, a couple nicks. Light bend upper right.. A clever 1880s fortune teller volvelle advertising the Columbus Buggy Company. The volvelle is made from a card volvelle wheel measuring approx. 4" in diameter, affixed to a 5" by 4" card with small metal grommet. The wheel has a small window that reveals each letter of the alphabet and a corresponding fortune. The directions read, "Turn to each letter... Read More
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Two (2) Public Health Booklets on Sexually Transmitted Infections, Gonorrhea and Syphilis
Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Department of Public Health, 1935. Near-fine.. Two (2) public health booklets on sexually transmitted infections (referred to here as venereal disease), covering Syphilis and Gonorrhea, published for the general public by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Describes what the infections are, what dangers they pose, and how individuals can avoid catching and spreading the infections. Interesting to see what advice has, and has not, remained recommended by medical professionals today. Warns against "quack" medicine... Read More
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Our Movie Doll" 1916-1917 Uncut Paper Doll Sheets from "The Ladies' World
[New York, New York?]: The Ladies' World, 1917. Very good. Light toning/dust soiling, the occasional nick. Some tape repairs.. A partial set of six (6) uncut paper doll sheets, each published as part of a series of "Movie Dolls" in the serial "The Ladies' World". This set includes doll nos. 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10, which feature the following actresses (and one actor): Marguerite Clark; Anita Stewart; Marie Doro; George Le Guere; Charlotte Walker; and Pauline... Read More
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Promotional Flyer for the American College of Mechano-Therapy
[Chicago]: American College of Mechano-Therapy, 1910. Fine. Lightly toned.. Photographically illustrated promotional flyer (8" by 5.5") for the American College of Mechano-Therapy, which offered its courses to physicians via correspondence. The recto depicts "prominent graduate" Rev. Robert E. Campbell, and the verso features a grateful letter from another graduate, expounding on the benefits of the program for his career as a missionary. Mechanotherapy is most closely related to what we refer to as physical therapy today.
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Hand painted Paper Woven Heart Friendship Pocket
1850. Age toning and light wear.. An intricately woven paper pocket cut in the shape of a heart with saw tooth border cuts. One side is has painted border decoration and a polka dot painted design on the weaving. The reverse has checkerboard style painting at the base with polka dot emphasis. Measures 4 1/2" x 5 1/4. Done in the Pennsylvania Dutch style. The construction of the weavings on the pocket is an enigma!
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12mo Valentine with Printed Verse, Lace Paper, Victorian Scrap
London: [Whitney Co.?], 1860. Near-fine. Some toning/dust soiling.. An attractive 12mo lace paper valentine made from lace paper, and Victorian scrap. The oval lace paper is affixed to the valentine with folded tabs, allowing it to float above the valentine and create depth. The larger scrap on the bottom of the valentine depicts a pastoral scene, with a farmer leaning against his horse and ox-pulled plow. Includes four lines of verse printed in pink inside the valentine with... Read More
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Eight (8) Mounted Photographs of the Phineas Bemis House in Dudley, MA, 1805-2005
MA, 1880. Eight (8) mounted photographs of the Phineas Bemis House in Dudley, Mass. Although the photographs use "Old House in Dudley", images appear to be from the Phineas Bemis house which was destroyed in 2005. One mentions it is the "South Room in the Dudley home", another "North parlor in old house in Dudley Mass" and also document items in the room. Six (6) are 5 1/4" x 8" photos on 10" x 12" mounts, one (1)... Read More
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Rare Opportunities in Vacant Land" - Urban Development in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island
Brooklyn, New York: Queensdale Brokerage Corp, 1962. Very good. Wrappers somewhat dust soiled, the occasional minor water stain or nick. Extremities a little worn.. A listing "of choice parcels of vacant land, located in Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island" for sale by the Queensdale Brokerage Corp. Includes maps of the areas, with some parcels marked as "sold", as well as a price sheet with lot numbers and terms of sale. Folio (11" by 8.5"), pp. [22], with maps... Read More
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Four (4) menus with original envelopes for the First through Fourth Annual Dinners of the Veteran Association of the Hartford City Guard plus an announcement and dance card associated with the events 1868-1871
Four (4) different menus for the annual dinner of the association. Each menu with the first being January 8, 1868 includes the Officers, Music, Bill of Fare and Programme of the Evening. Each menu measures 8 3/4" x 6 1/4". Each with it's original envelope. Also includes an announcement for the meeting to adopt the Constitution and elect Officers for the ensuing year, dated Nov. 21st, 1867. The final item in the grouping is a dance card for Sociables... Read More
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The Old Anvil as it appeared at the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876
Williamsport, Pennsylvania: E. Andrews, Saw Manufacturer, 1876. Very good. Toning, discoloration from previous adhesive to verso. Most likely trimmed from advertising bifolium and thus missing final leaf.. Illustrated advertisement for E. Andrews, Saw Manufacturer, with an illustration of "The Old Anvil as it appeared at the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876". The "Old Anvil" was "the first Saw Makers' Anvil brought to this Country. It has been used and owned by an Andrews for over seventy years,... Read More
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Naturalization for Foreigners
United States, 1920. Very good. One minor stain to center of letter fold. Erasure at foot. Minor wear to edges.. Single leaf (8" by 5", printed recto only) describing the rules of eligibility for aliens applying for naturalization, with concessions made for veterans and family members.
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Friendship Album of Marie Campbell, Sentiments and Drawings; coded phrases, hidden letters, etc.
1912. A friendship album of Marie Campbell consisting of mostly originally poems, a few illustrations, and coded phrases, the majority of which are signed and dated. The album starts in 1907 when Marie departed St. Francis Xavier School and the first half of the album are full of notes from her classmates. The rest of the album's notes occur over the next few years with the last one in 1912. The majority of the poems deal with the... Read More
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Takings; Or, The Life of a Collegian - TAKING NOTICE
Measures 5 1/2" x 8 3/4". Vivid color and moderate wear.
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