THE MITCHELL-HOOVER OFFICIAL CATALOG OF UNITED STATES BUREAU PRECANCELS . . . Twentieth Edition.
Stephen G. Rich: Verona, NJ, 1938. 7 x 5, spiral-bound wraps, 92 pp with ads, covers a bit worn and soiled, contents very good. February, 1938. More
HOBBIES
THE MODEL RAILROADER, Vols. 8-17, Jan. 1941-Dec. 1950.
Kalmbach Publishing: Milwaukee, WI. Illus, 10 1/2 x 6 1/2" and 11 1/2 x 8", cloth, v.g. with covers bound in. Total of 10 volumes. More
Mounted Albumen Photograph of the Interior of a Hardware Store.
np, nd (early 20th. Photo is 4.5 x 6.5, mount is 8 x 10. Scratches and light soiling to photo, mount is chipped, missing upper left corner and part of lower left side, light soiling. Scene is mainly of the center aisle of the store, a row of glass cases... More
Mounted photograph of "Argus The Magician" [Redpath Chautagua]
np, nd (1939?). Paperback. 9.5 x 7.75", mount 10.5 x 8.5", no photographer listed. Photo heavily spotted, lacks tip of one corner, ink note, mount has notes, is spotted and creased, pinhole. Written on the front "Argus Called- In Sept-17-1939." On the reverse: "'Argus' The Magician. Per add. Kankakee Illinois... More
MOURNING CABINET CARD PHOTOGRAPH.
Giles' Ground Floor Studio: Aurora, IL nd (circa 1890s). 4 x 6.5", shows fancy draped memorial with pix of deceased and "Husband" written out in flowers, and "dear father" pillow at top. Minor abrasions else ok. Back has fancy ad showing studio. More
THE MULTI-CULTURAL CUSINE OF TRINIDAD & TOBAGO And the Caribbean, Naparima Girls' High School Cookbook
(Naparima Girls' High School: San Fernando, Trinidad), (2002). Hardcover. Beautiful color photos, 11.5 x 8.5", glossy pict boards, 270pp with index, covers a little rubbed, remnants of old price sticker at top of front cover, extremities lightly bumped, pp a little wavy but still a nice, clean copy of this... More
THE N.B.C. Published by Advertising Department. . . " vol. 6, no. 9, September 1919 [National Biscuit Company magazine].
New York, 1919. Photos, 9.5 x 6.75, pict stapled wraps, 30 pp, covers worn and darkened with some soiling, hinge torn a bit from bottom, tear in rear cover with old cello tape, contents with some edge wear else a good copy of this scarce house organ for the National... More
NATIONAL BEAUTIES AND THEIR COSTUMES, With Explanatory Text.
Geo. Kirchner & Co: NY, nd (c 1870?). 15 original mounted albumen photos, 11 x 7.75, gilt decorated red cloth, aeg, 32 pp + photo pages, covers a bit worn, extremities fraying, spine ends bumped, top of spine torn a little, hinges loose, contents toned a little with some finger... More
NAWCC THIRTY SECOND NATIONAL CONVENTION, Commemorative Exhibit Catalogue. Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, California June 17th, 18th and 19th, 1976.
Los Angeles Chapter National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc.: Los Angeles, 1976. Color and b&w illustr, 10 x 7, brown wraps with gilt lettering on front cover and gilt illustr on back cover, 64 pp. Covers have light wear and soiling, lettering rubbed, loose and detached pages (all... More
"NEW MAGIC, 30 TRICKS, Coin, Card, Novelty, Number . . . A Push-Out Book" [cover title].
Treasure Books, Inc: NY, 1961. Designed by Ben Klein, 11 x 8.5, pict stapled stiff wraps, 4 pp of instructions and 5 pp of push out and fold, just minor wear on covers, instruction pages toned else a remarkably untouched juvenile magic play book. Scarce in any condition! More
NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DICTIONARY OF WATCH PARTS, Nueveo Diccionario Tecnologico de las Partes de Reloj
Ebauches: Neuchatel, Switzerland, (1948). Illus., 8.5 x 6", gilt-lettered spiral bound limp leatherette, 167pp, covers lightly rubbed else a nice, clean, fresh copy. Cover title: Official Dictionary of Watch Parts, A New Standard Technological Dictionary of Watch Parts in English, French, German and Spanish. Published by The Watchmakers of Switzerland. More
"NO ONE'S LOOKING", a three page photo essay by Weegee in "Night and Day" Vol. 6, No.2 February 1954 [Campanella]
Halho: New York, 1954. Illus., 13 x 10", (42)pp. Covers worn, creased and soiled, spine starting to split, letter "B" written near the top, contents toned, one page with edge tear else good condition. The Weegee photo story is three pages but he is only credited for two, no one... More
OBSERVATORY TIME THROUGH THE POWER STATION. Brochure Number 14.
Revere Clock Co: Cincinnati, OH, nd. Illustr, 11 x 8, pict stapled wraps, (16) pp. Covers rubbed, spotted, chipped, creased, back cover torn and detached, front cover almost detached, staples rusty, contents have light soiling and creasing, tear on one page else good. Shows different types of grandfather and mantle... More
Octagonal photo case "Genuine Union Case, Improved. Fine Gilt and Burnished Hinge. S. Peck & Co. Manufacturers"
S. Peck (New Haven), nd (1850s?). Hardcover. 3.75 x 3.25", brown thermoplastic, center oval with flower pattern, edges have scrolls and leaves, metal hinges, interior with velvet pad and glass covered section with gilt stamped gold colored trim on top and below the glass. Light wear, small chip on side... More
OEKONOMISCHES HANDBUCH FUR FRAUENZIMMER, ERSTER BAND: Neues Kochbuch oder Geprufte Anweisung zur Schmakhaften Zubereitung der Speisen, des Bakwerks, der Confekturen, des Gefrornen und Eingemachten.
Johann Friedrich Steinkopf: Stuttgart. 1795. 7 x 4, full leather, 636 pp, index, boards detached chipped and creased, scattered staining, numerous leaves dogeared, text complete, sound and usable, chipping to last couple leaves, poor to fair condition. Second ed. More
OFFICIAL ALBUM, ALBUM OFFICIEL, Les Floralies de Montreal 1980, From May 17 to September 1, 1980.
Le Group AMPM: Montreal. 1980. Color photos, oblong 8.25 x 10.75, pict wraps, 127 pp, covers with minor shelf wear, contents a little toned else a nice, fresh copy. More
OLDS' SEED BOOK 1943 Edition
L.L. Olds Seed Co.: Madison, WI, 1943. Paperback. Photos (some in color), 10.25 x 8", pict stapled wraps, 76pp + order blank, covers rubbed, spine cover torn 4" up from bottom, paper address label on back cover was folded over foredge and is now torn with 1" affixed to front... More
Original b&w Photo of an A&P (Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.) double trailer and being pulled by the Reliable Cartage Co, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with drivers posed in front of the truck's double cab.
Grand Rapids. nd (1920s?). Oblong 7 x 10, linen backed with paper covered linen back tabe extending 1 inch beyond photo, tab has punch holes. No photographer listed. Soiling, light scratches and edge curling, chipping else good. Photograph taken on a residential street, one of the trailers has an ad... More
THE ORIGINAL COOK BOOK OF FAVORITE SLAVIC RECIPES Compiled by Holy Spirit Mothers' Club, Binghampton, NY
Holy Spirit Mothers' Club: Binghampton, NY, nd (1950s?). Paperback. Illus., 9 x 6", pict stapled stiff wraps, 36pp, covers a little rubbed and darkened, contents nice and clean. Includes Kolachki, Palatsinki, Goulash, Borsch, Paska, etc. More
Original Photochrome Image of "53041. Old Trail to Mt. Wilson, Pasadena."
Detroit Photographic Co., 1898. 7 x 9, creased, torn, missing small piece out of upper right side, light soiling on reverse. Shows a group of well-to-do people riding mules on the trail along the mountainside with farms and another mountain in the distance. Attractive but sold as is. More
OUR HOME CYCLOPEDIA. Cookery and Housekeeping.
The Mercantile Publishing Co.: Detroit, 1889. Illustr, 8.5 x 6, cream-colored cloth with black lettering and decorated with gilt "veins." 400 pp. Covers extremely well worn, rubbed, stained, soiled, etc., front cover almost detached from text block, rubbed, stained, soiled, etc., front cover almost detached from text block, rear inner... More
Pack of Fauntleroy Playing Cards.
The United States Playing Card Company: Cincinnati. nd (1920s). 52 cards, 2.5 x 1.75, red backs with scenes from "Little Lord Fauntleroy" + 2 advertising cards with red printed box 2.75 x 1.75. Cards are very good, box is fair/poor. The "Fauntleroy" cards were introduced in the 1880s with four... More
THE PACKING HOUSE STEER A Safe Guide To Quality Meat Products April 1930
Published monthly by the Employees of The American Packing & Provision Company, Ogden, 1930. Paperback. Illus., 9 x 6", printed grey stapled wraps, 12pp. Covers creasing with light toning and spotting, contents creased else good condition. Some of the contents: "A Trip Through The Plant Of The American Pack", "News... More
THE PAINTERLY PHOTOGRAPH, 1890-1914 [exhibition catalogue]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: NY, 1973. Photos, 9 x 7", stapled wraps, (16)pp + photos, covers a little rubbed and darkened, else a nice copy of this exhibition catalogue, featuring the works of Alice Boughton, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Edward Steichen, Alfred Stieglitz and others. SCARCE. More
PARK'S FLORAL MAGAZINE. March, April, Sept, Oct & Nov. 1911, Feb 1912.
La Park, PA 1911-12. Illus, 9.5 x 6", wraps, pagination varies, covers stained, chipped, tears, soiling, spotting, former owner's name in the margin of a few issues & on a tiny bit of masking tape on the rear of another issue, creasing, missing a smalll area of rear lower margin... More