HOBBIES
THE PRECANCEL STAMP SOCIETY'S TOWN AND TYPE CATALOG OF THE UNITED STATES AND TERRITORIES, Fourth Edition, July 1985
Precancel Stamp Society: np, 1985. Hardcover. 9 x 6.5", leatherette three ring binder, vp, covers a little rubbed and soiled, title page toned, but still a nice copy of this fairly SCARCE item. More
Presentation folder containing six mounted photos from Chinese Photographer Wu Yinxian, prepared by the International Center of Photography to obtain funding for an exhibit in New York, 1988
ICP: NY, 1988. Paperback. Six mounted black and white photos (including one of Dr. Norman Bethune), 8.5" grey pages, bound with one mounted color photo of Wu with Cornell Capa, 3pp prospectus for exhibit (including budget break-down), also with four-page photocopied magazine article on Wu Yinxian, and a Typed Letter..... More
PRESNTING SMITH THE MAGICIAN In A Program Of Mirth And Laughter Magic Illusions And Mystery...
St. Clair Shores, Michigan, nd (1960s?). Paperback. Illus., 4 x 2.5", pict stapled red wraps, unpaginated, (16)pp. Light wear and soiling else very good condition. Printed on the front cover "What To Tell Your Friends About", on the reverse is an illus. of a rabbit in a top hat. Booklet..... More
PRICE BROTHERS, A MIGHTY NAME IN NEWSPRINT, Camera Studies of a Far-Flung Industrial Empire, Founded in 1816, in which Tall Forests, Swirling Waters, and Gigantic Modern Mills Combine to Provide a Dependable Supply of Newsprint for Newspaper in Many Lands
Price Brothers Sales Corp: Quebec, ON, (1932). Hardcover. Photos by Margaret Bourke-White, oblong 9.25 x 12", cloth backed pict boards, unpaginated, covers a bit rubbed and darkened, lower forecorners bumped, minor light spotting to title page with small tear at bottom edge, textblock starting to crack at copyright page else..... More
Printed order blank from the Jones Dairy Farm of Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin and dated May 12, 1930.
Fort Atkinson. 1930. 7 x 5.5, fold crease, light creasing and toning, not filled in. Lists the products (sausage, bacon, ham salt pork, lard, maple cream/sugar/syrup) and the individual prices. One pound of bacon is 45 cents, one pound of sausage links is 43 cents, and maple sugar in one..... More
PROCESSING AND FINISHING HANDWOVEN TEXTILES
(The Weavers Guild of Boston: Boston, MA), (1980). Paperback. Illus., 11 x 8.5", stapled glossy pict wraps, 23pp, covers a bit rubbed and worn, spine with some horizontal creasing, textblock foredge a little used, but still a good copy of this SCARCE book. More
"PROCESSION TO THE FALLEN GODS, Photography in Nineteenth-Century Egypt" [cover title, exhibition catalogue]
The J. Paul Getty Museum: np, 1987. Photos, 8.75 x 8", fold-out pamphlet to three double-sided panels, nice condition. SCARCE. More
Proofs from the American Bank Note Company Archives, Sold by order of The American Bank Note Company, Wednesday, September 28, 1988 at 2:00 pm [auction catalogue]
Christie's: NY, 1988. Illus, 10 x 7.75", glossy pict wraps, 90pp + pp, covers a little rubbed but still a nice, clean copy. More
PUBLIC AUCTION No. 46: THE BROADUS R. LITTLEJOHN COLLECTION [United States Coins]
Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions: San Francisco, CA, 2012. Hardcover. Photos, 11 x 8.75", gilt-lettered pict boards, 208pp, a nice, clean copy with Prices Realized and business card of the auction house. More
PURE & SIMPLE, An InCircle Cookbook
Neiman Marcus InCircle: Dallas, TX, (1992). Illus., 10 x 7", glossy pict boards, 320pp with index, etc., covers lightly rubbed, else a nice, clean, fresh copy. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY STANLEY MARCUS, who adds "10.13.92 / Troy" More
RANSOM'S FAMILY RECEIPT BOOK 1900
D Ramson Son & Co.: Buffalo, 1900. Illus., 6.5 x 4", pict orange wraps, 32pp. Covers have light soiling, wear and creasing, small stain on rear cover, lacks tip of one corner (cover & page), contents toned, light soiling, creasing else good. Recipes for Creamed Corn Beef, Coffee Jelly, Prune..... More
Real photo calendar from the American Cocoanut Butter Co. showing a beautiful young woman
American Cocoanut Butter Company: Chicago, 1912. Paperback. Stadler, photographer. 5.25 x 3.25", card stock, printed on both sides. Soiling, scattered light spotting, horizontal crease below image else good. The calendar has a headshot of a beautiful brunette with bare shoulders who was looking directly at the photographer. Below her is..... More
"THE REPRO MAGIC FIVE STAR TEACHING SERIES, Basic Technique, Boston Box" [cover title]
np, nd. 8.25 x 5.75", stapled wraps, 18pp, covers browned else a nice, clean copy. Magic. More
"THE REPRO MAGIC FIVE STAR TEACHING SERIES, Basic Technique, Magic With a Stacked Deck" [cover title]
np, nd. 8.25 x 5.75", stapled wraps, (52)pp, covers a little rubbed with some minor edge toning else a nice copy of this SCARCE title. More
"THE REPRO MAGIC FIVE STAR TEACHING SERIES, Basic Technique, The Okito Box" [cover title]
np, nd. 8,25 x 5.75", stapled wraps, 30pp, covers a little rubbed and toned else a nice, clean copy. Magic. More
"THE REPRO MAGIC FIVE STAR TEACHING SERIES, Basic Technique, Twenty Four Card Forces" [cover title]
np, nd. 8.25 x 5.75", stapled wraps, 18pp, covers a little rubbed and edge-toned else a nice copy of this SCARCE title on magic. More
"Robert Frank Published by Steidl" [front cover title]
(Steidl: Gottingen), nd (c. 2008). Paperback. Photos, 11.75 x 8.25", pict stapled wraps, (20)pp, minor extremity wear else a nice copy; with printed flyer for "An Evening with Robert Frank, May 15, 7pm" (c. 2008); also, photo card with announcement of "...an exhibition of John Cohen's photographs of the 1959..... More
THE ROMANCE OF TUNA And 19 Proven Recipes
White Star Chicken Of The Sea Tuna Fish: np, nd (c. 1930s). Paperback. Illus., 8.5 x 5.5", pict stapled wraps, unpaginated. Covers have light sunning and spotting, rusty staples else very good condition. Promotional brochure with such fun recipies as "Molded Tuna Salad", "Tuna Salad In Vegetable Ring", "Rolled Tuna..... More
"ROSES OF THE SAN JOSE HERITAGE ROSE GARDEN, Catalog by Row Order, April 1998." (cover title)
np (San Jose), 1998. 11 x 8.5, clear plastic bound self wraps, minor wear else a nice copy. Bound dos-a-dos with "ROSES OF THE SAN JOSE HERITAGE ROSE GARDEN, Catalog by Variety Name, April 1998." Each 104 pp. More
SALADS AND CLEVER HINTS.
Lorain, Ohio, 1908. Illustr, 8.75 x 5.75, stapled wraps, 48 pp. Covers have light wear and creasing, some toning and creasing to pages else contents good/very good. Some of the recipes: Candied Grapes, Cottage Cheese Sandwich, Coney Salad, Sardine Salad, Tutti Frutti Rissoles, Alberta Canapes. Lots of local ads: Bull's..... More
"SALADS: Mrs. Porter's Salad Dressing" [cover title]
Mrs. Porter's: Seattle, WA, nd. Cover illus., 6.5 x 3.25", one sheet folded once (4pp), worn, spotted but still a nice, original piece of advertising. Text mentions Porter's humble beginnings in 1906, so this piece was published after (but not too long after). Includes recipes for Pineapple Salad, Ham Salad..... More
Sale No. 1, Absolute Unreserved Sale By order of the Executor of the Estate of the Late Arthur Hind, Utica, NY
Charles J. Phillips and William C. Kennett: NY 1933. 10.5 x 7.5", wraps, 1009pp, spine torn, covers heavily soiled. More
Sales Catalogue for Jewel Gas Stoves.
George M. Clark & Co: Chicago. 1895. Illustr, 8.5 x 7.5, decorated stapled wraps, 64 pp. Covers defective and cello taped together, contents have soiling, creasing and small tears. George M. Clark & Co., makers of Jewel Gas Stoves, were at 149 to 161 Superior Street in Chicago. "Awarded Highest..... More
SANABRIA 1963, The World Airmail Catalogue.
Nicolas Sanabria: NY, 1962. Illustr, 9.25 x 6.25, yellow cloth, 738 pp, covers worn and soiled, spine ends bumped and torn, hinges loose, contents toned but still a decent copy. More