International Checker Hall of Fame: Petal, MS, 1987-1991. 11 x 8.5, wrappers, illustr, 30 individual issues contained in 3 brown 3-ring binders, vg FIRST ED. More
James Schroeder: Cleveland, OH, nd. Paperback. 9 x 6.25", pict stapled wraps, 22pp, covers rubbed and unevenly toned, extremities bumped, contents good. More
Louis Tannen, 1964. Illustr, 11.25 x 8.5, gilt lettered black cloth, pp 613-886 with index, covers rubbed, hinges loose, pp toned. Facsimile of this magic magazine. More
(D. Robbins & Co.), vd. 3 vols. Illus., 11.5 x 8.75", gilt-dec black cloth, vp, vol. 1 with some minor shelf wear and rubbing, vols. 2-3 ARE STILL IN ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP. The set of three. More
Bulova School of Watchmaking: np, 1947. Illus., 11 x 8.5", spiral-bound gilt-lettered wraps, vp, covers heavily worn, stained, creased; contents used and toned. SWAF. Still, an early, early edition, with 10 Training Units. More
Robert A. Siegel Auctions: NY, 1967-1968. Paperback. 11 parts. Each 9.75 x 6.75", stapled stiff wraps, vp, covers a little rubbed and soiled, contents nice. Complete set of Vols. I-X plus prospectus; each volume with prices realized supplement included. Philately. More
Dr. Gregory Stephens: Detroit, 1934. Illus., 9 x 6", printed stapled wraps, 16pp. Light soiling to covers, horizontal fold crease to covers and contents, some toning to pages else very good condition. Some of the articles: "Soak 'em, Boys, Just Soak 'em", "Dealer Burns His Stamps To Get Customers", "Mother's..... More
Hollinbeck-Kagin's: Des Moines, IA, 1973. Photos, 9 x 6, blue cloth, 128 pp, minor shelf wear else vg. Orig catalog in wrappers bound in nice cloth. More
Press book for this German (?) magician. Mostly photos, oblong 11.5x16", plastic-comb bound wraps, approx 40pp, round cover stain, edges heavily worn, vertical fold throughout, tears, else ok. Interesting info and photos of Kalanag doing tricks, driving a car blindfolded, backstage, etc., plus his beautiful assistant Gloria. In three languages..... More
The Denver Alumnae Association: Denver, CO, 1926. Ads (a couple in color), 7.5 x 5.5, white cloth, 183 pp + ads, covers worn and darkened, hinges loose, pages toned with scattered spotting (near best recipes). Still, in nice condition. More
Muzeum Sztuki w Lodzi, 1984. Photos, 9.5 x 6.5", pict wraps, 94pp, covers lightly rubbed, minor toning to page edges else a nice, clean copy. In Polish. More
Pennsylvania State Checker Assoc: Baltimore, MD, 1990-1991. 8.5 x 5.5, wrappers, 264 pp in 11 separate issues, vg, FIRST ED. More
Dziataj Iokalnie: Dukla, 2004. Photos, 8 x 5.75", glossy pict boards, 64pp, a nice, clean, fresh copy of this Polish regional cookbook. More
Calla, OH, 1898. Illustr, 10 x 7, pict stapled wraps, unpag. Creasing, staining, staples rusted, chipping, small tears. Comes with order blank (not filled in) and envelope. Lazy Wife Pole Beans, Hungarian Honey Water Melon, Tennessee Sweet Potato Pumpkin, Capt. Of the Blues Sweet Peas and poultry (Imperial Pekin Ducks)..... More
F.J. Dow: New York, 1851. Illus., 8.5 x 5.5", green boards, red cloth spine, text block becoming detached from covers, free endpapers have light pencil notes and are becoming detached, contents are foxed with light staining else good, text block is still tight. Not too much on etiquette, majority is..... More
Detroit, 1976. Collection includes original photographs AND NEGATIVES from the "service" newspaper clippings, two copies of the Nov. 1, 1976 Detroit Free Press Section A with a front-page story on the service, copies of speeches read during the service, repros of various newspaper accounts, plus several programs from the 50th..... More
(Time Inc.: NY), (1961). Promotional piece for LIFE Magazine containing eight portfolios with approx. 25-30pp of reproduced LIFE Magazine photos, each portfolio is 13.5 x 10.5", stapled wraps, minor finger soiling, spines toned, in a worn and torn slipcase. "A Great Magazine of..." Events and Politics, Art and Beauty, History..... More
(The Friendly Circle of the First Congregational Church: Rochester, MI), nd (c. 1950). Paperback. Oblong 3.75 x 6", textured red stapled wraps, 61pp + index, covers rubbed, old ink inscription on rear blank else a nice copy of this old cookbook. More
(Leica Users Group/Blurb.com: np), (2007). Photos, oblong 8 x 9.5", glossy pict wraps, unpaginated, covers lightly rubbed else a nice, clean copy. More
Leica Users Group/Blurb.com: np, 2009. Photos, oblong 8 x 9.5", glossy pict wraps, unpaginated, covers a little rubbed but still a nice, clean copy of this SCARCE publication. More
The Magic Cellar: San Francisco, CA, nd (c. 1950s). Paperback. 7.5 x 6" stiff wraps portfolio contains 16pp catalogue, two advertising sheets, a blank order form, and a return envelope; all are darkened a bit, portfolio has old ink price at top of front cover, but still nice and clean..... More
G. Felsenthal & Co: Chicago. Pat. Dec. 28, 1. Card is oblong 3.5 x 4.5 (including tab), card front is brown with the word "BifiX" printed above photo and two metal fasteners attaching it to the back which also happens to be a postcard. Light wear and creasing to front..... More
George Johnson Magical Publ.: London, (1949). Illus., 7.25 x 5", pict stapled wraps, 24pp, covers a bit worn and soiled; contents very nice. Early slight of hand. More
Dick & Fitzgerald: NY, 1857. Illustr, 7.5 x 5.25, gilt decorated cloth, 362 pp, covers very worn, spine badly sunned, ink stain on front cover, extremities bumped and fraying, front outer hinge torn, rear cover almost entirely detached, contents loose but still sharp with minor scattered soil and spots. SWAF..... More
Majestic Manufacturing Co.: St. Louis, nd (1893/1894). Paperback. Illus., 6.5 x 5", pict stapled black wraps, 96pp. Covers defective, textblock not attached to covers, sticker removal mark, bottom corner of spine chewed, toned else good. Ink stamps of Warn Hardware (Fort Scott, Kansas). On the postage rate page there is..... More