All periods
and variety of Paper material, Kiowa Indian Art Set, Posters, AVG & Fighter
Pilot Limited Edition Prints, Sheet Music,
Victory & WWI Paper Hats, Photos,
Books, Newspapers, Decks of Cards, Victorian Postcards and more will be found in this section.
Quite a mixture, so please scroll through all the way to the end.
CLICK ON EACH
THUMBNAIL PHOTO FOR LARGER VIEW OF THE ITEM
 1PP - FLYING TIGERS WWII AIR COMBAT PRINT MULTIPLY SIGNED
BY 55 AVG MEMBERS -
#718 of 1500 The most important and desirable limited
edition WWII Air Combat Print I know to exist. The Flying Tigers,
Clair Chennault's American Volunteer Group (AVG). Shows three P-40's
rising over China, toward a flight of Japanese Bombers. Besides this
magnificent scene by artist Stan Stokes, it is signed by 55 members of
the AVG and the artist, among which you will find many legendary names. It was signed over a few months in 1987.
I bought several in 1993, and have one on my wall. The one for sale here
is #718, although the photos show #719. Included with the print, is a pamphlet with pictures of several members
signing the print, along with a brief but excellent history of the AVG. Further, you get a fine certificate of authenticity, numbered to the
print. For more information on the AVG, you must see Larry Pistole's fine
book on the AVG. Fabulous item. 26 x 30" overall. Mint. $450
2PP - FAMOUS WWII FIGHTER ACE SIGNED
LIMITED EDITION F6F-5 COMBAT PRINT #500 of 950
Title "Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat / Flown by Cdr. David S. McCampbell 34 victories
/ Commander Air Group 15 / U.S.S. Essex 1944". Shows a Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat just after flaming a Jap
Zero. This particular
F6F-5 has 30 Jap flag emblems on the side signifying that many
victories, plus the name "MINSI III". This picture portrays Cdr. David S. McCampbell in his personal
plane shooting down his 31st Victory (total 34). He was Commander Air Group 15, U.S.S. ESSEX, in 1944. This is a full color, limited edition aviation combat print,
#500 of 950, by John Ficklen. Copyright 1981. Signed
in pencil both by Cdr. McCampbell and the artist. Mint condition. 20
x 26" overall. Full
color. I purchased this and another, currently hanging on my wall, at the
issue date. Material just not available today.
$275
3PP - FAMOUS WWII FIGHTER ACE SIGNED LIMITED EDITION
HURRICANE HAWKER COMBAT PRINT #50 of 950 Title "Hawker
Hurricane I / Flown by Squadron Leader
Robert R. Stanford Tuck / Commander No. 257 (Fighter) Squadron / Battle of
Britain". Limited
Edition aviation combat print, #50 of 950. Personalized and signed "To Larry Pistole"/Best of Luck/Bob
Stanford Tuck". Also
signed by the artist "John Ficklen". Larry Pistole, by the way, is the author of the fine book on
the Flying Tigers (AVG). Print
is mint, and copyright 1980.
I
purchased this and another, currently hanging on my wall, at the issue date. You just don't see material like this these days. Picture shows Stanford Tuck's personal plane with 19
swastikas on the side, and a small portrait of what looks like Prime Minister Winston Churchill
with a cigar and a cane. Overall size is 20 x 28". $295
4PP - BOOK - FIREARMS OF THE AMERICAN WEST 1866-1894 (v. 2)
[Hardcover] second printing, by Charles G. Worman & Louis A. Garavaglia
We just purchased this, mistakenly thinking it was a different book. Dale
already has both volumes, and highly recommends you get both.
Publication Date: February 1, 1998. This is the second volume of a
two-part study of firearms in the nineteenth-century American West. It traces
the development of the firearm from the close of the Civil War to the beginning
of its modern era, marked in 1894 by the initial army issues of a new
high-velocity bolt-action rifle designed for smokeless-powder cartridges. The
Winchester Model 1894, a civilian arm adapted for smokeless-powder ammunition,
also appeared at that time. Within this period, the authors have discussed all
the important military and civilian firearms used in the settling of the West,
as well as the guns favored by Indians. As in the first volume (1803-1865), this
study is encyclopedic in its detail on rifles, shotguns, and handguns and again
draws on advertisements from newspapers, catalogs, and other primary sources as
well. Over five hundred photographs illustrate the weapons and the famous and
now-forgotten men and women who used them. This lively and thoroughly
researched book examines guns as a integral part of the frontier experience in a
society where peace officers and judges were few. As one Texas ranch foreman
observed, "The fear of the law is not half so great as the fear of a bullet..."
Condition is very lightly used, excellent+ condition. The pages are
white, but just have shades of pink due to poor lighting.
$60...Will ship postpaid
5PP - BRILLIANT COLORS!! KIOWA INDIAN ART - A COMPLETE ORIGINAL SET OF 30 SERIGRAPHS +
ART HISTORY BOOK Produced and copyrighted
in 1929 under the title “KIOWA INDIAN ART”. Also known as the KIOWA FIVE
art; the artists are Monroe Tsa-to-ke, Jack Hokeah, Spencer Asah, Bou-ge-tah
Smokey, and Steve Mopope. Still in the original portfolio with introductory
text. The main page of the insert lists “KIOWA INDIAN ART” and the other text
in part is “WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS IN COLOR BY THE INDIANS OF OKLAHOMA. THE
INTRODUCTION BY OSCAR BROUSSE JACOBSON…”C. SZWEDZICKI PUBLISHER, VILLA LES
CHENES, AU PIOL NICE (FRANCE)”. The set is numbered
235 of 750 and appears to be hand signed by the publisher. The inserts
give extensive background and history in both English and French.
Each measures 11 1/2 x 15”, and still retains each tissue paper separator. The
prints are near mint, absolutely brilliant, and incredibly detailed with
innumerable colors and exciting subjects. Simply stunning, even under high
magnification. The process used to produce them is also known as the
pochoir technique, similar to silk screen. Individually these prints would
bring more than we price for the entire set. This is a complete, stunning
acquisition. We will also include the book Song
From the Earth, American Indian Painting by Jamake Highwater, which
discusses the artists and the portfolio, in context of relevant Indian Art
history. All 30 are not shown in the photo above, but all are present.
$1,495
6PP - CABINET PHOTO OF A U.S. ARMY BUGLER - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR Standard
heavy card stock 4 1/4 x 6 1/2", with photo 3 15/16 x 5 1/2". Full
standing pose, wearing regulation fatigue uniform and holding a regulation bugle
against his hip. You see the entire bugle with a long, braided bugle cord.
He wears standard khaki slouch hat with "28 over E" applied to front. His
coat is dark blue wool 5-button with brass buttons. His belt is leather
with M1851 rectangular eagle plate (it's a guess, because the plate is very
faded and only traces of the design show, but I think I see the wreath).
Trousers are lighter with double line of piping down outer seam. Has
canvas leggings over tie shoes. Background is lightly faded but soldier
and his uniform is nearly as crisp as new. Nice reference photo. Has
been in my reference collection for decades. $45
7PP - GREAT AMERICANA - REAL STAGE COACH TICKETS
Pre-Civil War. Very nicely made.
Powder blue stiff cardstock, printed in black with "North Brookfield
Stage / DEPOT /to / VILLAGE / Boston / C. A. Bush / (number)". A few have
minor variations. Very fine condition. 1 1/2 x 2 7/8". Shown
is a representative example. Each...$5
8PP - PACKET OF CASH USED IN THE
PHILIPPINES DURING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION The Japs threw us out of
the Philippines very early in the War, and weren't removed until very
late in the War, after some of the most violent and costly battles of
WWII. These packets recall MacArthur's "I shall return". Only after
we reoccupied the Philippines did the money end its usefulness and was
turned in, hopefully in exchange for something equally useful.
Several bills show ink stamp markings indicating some sort of
collection and exchange by a government entity. Fabulous collectibles
from the Pacific Campaign, and the Japanese Occupation of the
Philippines. These are original packets containing approximately 50
bills. Same size and type of engraving as US bills. 2 3/4 x 6 1/4".
The words "THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT" run across the center, over the
denomination. There is one 100 peso bill, the rest being mostly 10
peso notes with an occasional 5. Some ink stamped in oval "Japanese
War Notes/received for Safe Keeping/Association of the Philippines".
Bills run from about new to well used. Super neat items. Each
packet...$35 Buy two or more...$28 each
9PP - HUGE LOT OF 60 ORIGINAL UNUSED SOLDIERS, SAILORS, WWII HUMOROUS ENVELOPES
There were 5 packs with the original paper bands wrapped around; each
pack had 3 different designs each when sold originally. Someone in the
past must have changed them because there are a total of 5 designs in varying
amounts, and had more than just 3 designs in each pack. So, we have
decided to just sell them all at once where you can take the time to sell
individually, or simply add to your collection. These are colorful, mint
condition, never used. They still have glue. The paper bands say
"HUMOROUS ENVELOPES / Keep 'Em Smiling....Copyright 1943-Porto Server-Chicago".
Envelopes: Have 5 of "SHOOT SOME INK THIS WAY - FOR". Have 8 of
"ON THE LOOKOUT FOR". Have 8 of "HIGH TIDE AND TORPEDOES CAN'T STOP
THE MAIL FOR". Have 15 of "HIGH-HO! HERE'S A LETTER FOR".
Have 24 of "HEY! THAT'S MY NAME". The back side of each
envelope has "PORTO-SERVER - CHICAGO ILL. 1942" and a place at top with the FROM
lines. Really nice group, guaranteed original.
ALL FOR JUST $90
10PP -
NEAT PAIR OF WWI
PATRIOTIC AIRPLANE & EAGLE PAPER CAPS All red, white and
blue, in heavy paper. Looks like they would fit most adults (but we
don't recommend wearing). 11 x 6" flat.
Tops have circular star insignia against red and white stripes. Ends
have blue vertical bands with white stars. Headband is different on
each. One has WWI airplane, the other has a flying eagle. Unused
condition. Great for display. Both...$28
11PP -
WWII
"V" FOR VICTORY
CARDSTOCK HAT Folds
flat. Red/white/blue with large silver "V" stapled on. Red/white/blue
crepe paper accordion top. 11 1/2" wide across front x 4 3/8" tall to
top of "V". Excellent condition, with some age darkening and minor
wear. Great for display. $30
12PP - WWII VICTORY CARDSTOCK HAT 1 1/4" wide forming a red, white & blue band which goes around the
head...size approximately 6 7/8. Attached, so it stands in front of and
higher than the band, is a silver foil-faced, die cut "V FOR VICTORY".
Near new condition with one bend in the V. Great for display. $30 
13PP - WWI POSTER "FOR HOME AND COUNTRY"
Features a young
WWI U.S. soldier just returned from War, surrounded by wife and son and
carrying a German helmet souvenir. The message is “FOR HOME AND
COUNTRY/VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN”. Superb portrait and colors. Certainly
intended to also encourage recruiting in addition to stimulating sales
of Victory Bonds. 30 x 40”. Very good condition. Some tape repair, and
some crinkling along few edges. Original. Artistic style alone is enough
to identify the time period of the poster. Classic of the period. $65 
14PP - HAUNTING WWI LIBERTY LOAN POSTER Surely elicited
loathing and fear of the HUN during WWI. And obviously also
intended to provide incentive to recruiting. Shows woman with
baby, cringing at the approach of a Hun looking more like a beast,
hovering over the body of her husband. All drawn in
impressionistic style to elicit emotion. Subtle colors. Text
is “HUN OR HOME?/BUY MORE LIBERTY BONDS”. Measures 20 x 30”, on
good white paper. A couple areas are reinforced with archival tape
on the rear of the poster; nothing large and not visible. Lower edge
marked "EDWARDS & DEUTSCH LITHO CO., CHICAGO". Excellent
condition. Guaranteed original. Have two of this
poster. Each...$75
  
15PP - WWI U.S. NAVY RECRUITING POSTER
Top third of poster is filled
with huge letters “NAVY MEN NEEDED NOW”. Center of poster has facsimile
of Presidential Executive Order dated March 24, 1917, authorizing
enlisted strength to be increased to 87,000. Below is a paragraph of
the advantages of enlisting in the Navy. Very excellent, with no
creases. There is a 3” chunk out of the bottom edge, in the middle. It
took the bottom half of one letter, and the border line. Can be
repaired by Xeroxing the border and using it to fill in the missing
span. The letter can simply be completed with pen. The missing area is
already filled in with backing. Our photos make the poster look smaller
on one end, but it was simply having to take the photo from a real
distance and taking it on an angle. $45
16PP - DRAMATIC WWI LIBERTY BOND POSTER Also obviously
served as a recruiting incentive. Poster features a large blood red
hand print at top, symbolizing the brutality of the Hun. Text under the
bloody hand reads “THE HUN – HIS MARK/BLOT IT OUT/WITH/LIBERTY BONDS”.
Printed in Chicago. 19¾ x 30”. Printed on typical thin newsprint
(paper). Fine condition. Have five of this poster. Each...$50
16PP - ANOTHER "THE HUN"
POSTER Larger size.
Poster features a large blood red hand print at top, symbolizing the
brutality of the HUN. Text under the bloody hand reads: “THE HUN – HIS
MARK/BLOT IT OUT/WITH LIBERTY BONDS”. 28 x 42”. Lightly visible folds
at horizontal and vertical centers. Excellent overall. Some crinkling
and some small edge tears. $45 
 17PP - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
PATRIOTIC REMEMBER THE MAINE PAPER SHOPPING BAG! Featuring
UNCLE SAM. Amazing original item. Heavy manila paper bag, with facing
side decorated with a 5¼” tall cartoon. This consists of the figure
of Uncle Sam, flanked by a soldier and a sailor, each pointing to the
banner arching over Uncle Sam. It reads “WE HAVE REMEMBERED
THE MAINE”. Probably given out just after the War ended. The
grocer’s name and address is printed below "W. D.
MELLEN, ATHOL, MASS.". A splendid and rare patriotic Homefront
item. Never used; just has some storage and
age darkening. 10 1/2 x 15”. Have
only one... $65
 17PP - ANOTHER REMEMBER
THE MAINE SHOPPING BAG Has been used, but very
good. Has a few little tears around top. A pencil
inscription was put on back but has worn away. 10 1/2 x 15". Have only one... $50
18PP - WWII AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION FLASH CARDS Used
to teach aircraft identification to Ground Observer Corps members -
people who during WWII kept a constant look at the skies. The
same cards were used in combat theaters as well to teach aircrews,
ground observers, gunners, etc., how to identify enemy aircraft.
These cards are originals and are mostly 4 x 5'', white cardstock,
printed in black, showing three views of each aircraft. These
came from the Albany Air Region Ground Observer Corps. This is a
nice sampling of the cards used.
Have set of 9 different... $10
19PP - ORIGINAL WWII SET OF TWO MATCHBOOK SALESMAN SAMPLES
Near mint condition; has only one area of darkening; see photo. Entitled
"AMERICA VICTORIOUS". Copyright 1942 by the GEM MATCH CO., 74 W.
Washington St., Chicago, Ill. Consists of two mint red, white and blue
printed cards 9 x 12", printed both sides and meant to be folded in the middle.
Each is full of dramatic, patriotic text and graphics, plus, each has six sample
patriotic match books, each with different design. There are Anti-Axis,
Remember Pearl Harbor, Careless Lips Sink Ships with Uncle Sam, Statue of
Liberty, Defend America, Let's Go America, Keep 'Em Rolling, Keep 'Em Flying,
Keep Democracy from Dying, etc. Each has a different business listed, and
shows what your business could have looked liked on a matchbook. Very
neat, and wonderful for display. $195
20PP - WWII "HUNTING
LICENSE" & "WANTED FOR MURDER" PIN BACK BUTTON WWII
classics. Comes with a red pin back button which is basically a "wanted
poster". Button is 1 3/8" in diameter. Has Hitler's face, and
swastika. Reads "WANTED FOR MURDER" and "ADOLF SCHICKELGRUBER Alias
HITLER". "Hunting License" is a pre-printed form 4 1/8 x 5". Never
been filled in. Reads "This Certifies That ______ is hereby issued a
hunting license to shoot all JAP ALIENS AND THEIR AXIS PARTNERS. Signed
before me this______ day of _____ 19 __ _________". Has a red printed
seal. Some wrinkling. $35    21PP -
CIVIL WAR GENERAL N. P. BANKS CABINET
PHOTO 1880 period photo. Splendid portrait of an
important General and politician. Born in Waltham, Mass.
Beginning as a factory worker, he studied law, and became successively
a member of the state and national legislatures...Speaker of Congress
1856, then Governor of Massachusetts in 1861. In the Civil War,
he commanded on the Potomac, and is known later for his capture of
Port Hudson. Member of Congress until 1873. Crisp portrait
by Warren's of Boston. Few pale spots of foxing at edge of card.
Important Civil War General. Came from an exquisite album of top
government, military and celebrity photos. The accompanying
handwritten name was clipped from the page in the album (not his
signature). $65
22PP - THREE BUFFALO BILL BOOKS
Buy all three for
$20 and we can ship media mail or priority one rate medium size.
Click
on each word PHOTO below for pictures
PHOTOS A. "BUFFALO
BILL - THE BOYS’ FRIEND". 1917
hardbound edition with color cover plate of Bill and Indian about to
bring down a buffalo. 5 1/2 x 8 1/8”, 246 pages. By Elmer Sherwood.
Whitman Publishing Co./Racine…Chicago. Total adventure package, 37
chapters. Clean text. Cover lightly faded. Some wear at a few
extreme edges. Great cover graphics. Little corner off at top
right. Front hinge shaken on inside. Interior spine has come unglued
from spine covering, and needs to be re-glued.
$8
PHOTOS
B. "BUFFALO BILL AND THE PONY EXPRESS". Dates 1917 or very close. Undated fly leaf. Inexpensive
pseudo-hardbound, out of heavy cardstock covers with paper covering
simulating cloth. Color plate on cover of Bill being pursued by
Indians. 4 5/8 x 6 7/8”, 125 pages. Clean text, on light grey
paper. Cover nearly loose at spine – I believe easily repaired
inside. Exterior has wear at extreme corners and very edges of spine
at bend. Classic early Western thriller; one step up from the Dime
Novels. By the prolific Elmer Sherwood of Whitman Publishing.
$8
PHOTOS
C. "BUFFALO BILL’S BOYHOOD". Well written
adventure novel, based considerably on fact. Dates 1917 or very
close. Undated fly leaf. By the prolific Elmer Sherwood of Whitman
Publishing Co. 4 ½ x 7”, 121 pages. Clean text on light grey paper.
Pseudo-hard covers, out of heavy cardstock with printed paper facing.
Color plate on cover of Indians attacking Bill, firing from behind a
downed horse. Covers show good deal of surface wear. Front cover
parted from hinge (just paper). Rear cover and spine about loose.
Needs a bit of glue. One step up from Dime Novels. Well done
adventures. $8
23PP - 19 WWII KELLOGG'S PEP CEREAL MODEL WAR PLANES
19 Total. Pep was a famous cereal at that time, always
giving away neat things. 5 x 7" cards, printed one side with all
the punch-out parts to make an authentic scale model airplane suitable
for silhouette identification. Cards are die cut so parts pop
out of background. The back of the card gives information on the
cereal itself, and description and specifications of the particular
aircraft on the card. Also at the bottom are the words "BUY U.S.
WAR BONDS AND STAMPS". There are 12 different aircraft still on
the original cards, plus 7 more which are duplicates. They are:
Lightning Lockheed P-38 x3; Supermarine Spitfire x2; Mosquito x4;
Mosca Russian Fighter x2; Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat; Boulton Paul Defiant;
Mitchell B-25; Boeing B-17E; Douglas A-17A; Havon Douglas A-20C;
Sikorsky VS-300 Helicopter; Vindicator. These are widely known
from the War and are shown in most books. Fine condition.
Never used. $135
24PP - 1922 CALENDAR LADY STANDING IN CORN FIELD Very nice and complete
wall calendar from 1922; never used. Has a photo of lady standing in a
very healthy cornfield. Below is the calendar under a flip top.
Total size is 5 7/16 x 9 1/4". Has little cloth hanging tab at top.
$15
  
25PP - 1940 FIGHTING PLANES OF THE U.S. NAVY BIG BOOK
Big picture book 11¾” square. “Copyright, 1940, Grinnell Lithographic
Co., Inc.” is on the lower left front cover. 7 heavy sheets plus
illustrated covers. Several views of the aircraft in flying portraits,
with explanatory text. Fine shape. Very heavy paper. Some few, pale
drip marks on left edge of cover. Back page has numerous squadron
insignia. To illustrate how early the book is, one of the planes are
shown flying over the Yorktown. $25
26PP - NEW CIVIL AIR REGULATIONS BOOK OCTOBER 1945 8 1/4 x 10
1/2", with heavier cardstock covers. "Examination Questions and Answers"
and "For all Grades of Civilian Pilots". Also on the cover "WE KEEP 'EM
FLYING with FLYING ? QUESTIONS / UP-TO-DATE AS A WEATHER REPORT". The
first page inside lists the title as "NEW CIVIL AIR REGULATIONS / FOR ALL
CLASSES OF CIVILIAN PILOTS / WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE JULY 1st, AND AUGUST 1st,
1945". 45 pages. All intact, in solid condition. Some foxing
and the pages are browning in spots. $10  
27PP - BRILLIANT, SHOWY WWII HOME FRONT PACKAGE Top third of package face has title in blue "VICTORY PACK" with
lady's face showing through the "V". Center has horizontal red
bands/stars and name of product contained..."Extra Heavy Waxed Paper" in
bright red letters. Bottom has message in blue "For Preserving
Food - Clean - Fresh - 24 sheets". 12 x 18". Bright package
never opened. 1944 dated. $30
28PP - HISTORIC 1830 NEWSPAPER ANTI-MASONIC HERALD
"The Anti-Masonic Herald, and Lancaster Weekly Courier", Lancaster,
Pennsylvania. Friday July 23, 1830. Volume III. No. 6. 22 x 30",
folded in half, giving 4 print pages. Filled with picturesque advertising
and notices, and several editorials and news items, most exhibiting the paper's
clear and certain anti-Masonic sentiments, boldly inserted in their reporting on
most situations and incidents reported. A trial is said to have been
decided in favor of a mason, George Washington is said to have denied active
membership in the masons, and many other examples. Paper shows wear and
some parting on folds. Entirely legible. Fascinating reading.
Illustrative of the rabid anti-Masonic sentiment which existed at that time in
the country. $35 
29PP
- WWII PATRIOTIC SHEET MUSIC DEDICATED TO KATE SMITH 1942
copyright. Sheet music entitled TO VICTORY, this in white over a
large American Shield with large 'V' across the front. Branch
insignia at each corner. Brilliant red cover sheet, 3 pages. About
new condition. $5
 30PP - WWII AIRCRAFT WARNING-GROUND
OBSERVER CORPS MAGAZINE Monthly magazine sent to all posts, providing news of activities,
articles on improving skills, contests and tests, news from various
posts, lost of illustrations, and photos, all related to aircraft
recognition and the official organizations created to defend our
coastline. Mint condition. 9 x 12". 16 pages. Dated April 1944.
Have 4. Each...$5
31PP - FINE WWII
STUDIO PHOTO OF TWO BROTHERS Crystal
clear, in their immaculate uniforms, both sergeants, with Army Service
Corps patches. 4 x 6'' in patriotic studio folio. Good as new.
Studio was in Highland, Illinois. $12 
32PP - CHINA-BURMA-INDIA CHRISTMAS CARD
Sent to someone from an "Ann MacQuarrie" in China. 5 3/4 x 6 5/8".
Very light beige. The front face is bland except for the red letters
C.B.I. Inside are two cartoon panels: the first shows a G.I. hopping
off a ship with youth and energy, and the second shows same soldier in
1944, old and worn. The back face has an excellent poem called "OVER
HERE". Deals with the travails of the soldier there in India. Rare.
$10
33PP - ORIGINAL WWII "VICTORY LOAN" QUOTA POSTER ON BOARD 14 x 22", on heavy poster board. Possibly stenciled on,
with the department and quota progress hand lettered. "HELP
BRING 'EM HOME / VICTORY LOAN OCT. 29 - DEC. 29 / THE VICTORY BONDS
YOU BUY WILL HELP PAY THEIR WAY BACK TO THE U.S.A.". Bottom
right corner has "DEPT. 87 / QUOTA $1350.00". Was displayed in a
factory. Colorful! $50
34PP - VICTORY RUMMY - DECK OF PLAYING CARDS WITH WARTIME GRAPHICS The original box is RWB, with big letters "VICTORY, code for V,
RUMMY...". Comes with leaflet with all the instructions, copyright 1942.
Also comes with original VICTORY (..._ V) RUMMY OFFICIAL SCORE PAD. Full
deck. Instead of suits, it has dots and dashes (from ..._V), V's, and some
cards with characature of Hitler, Tojo, or Mussolini...the Axis allies.
Fine condition. Backs of cards have vertical red, white, blue bands with
flying eagle at center with lightning bolts coming from its talons. There
is minor wear to the box, and a pushed in spot just about in the middle, but is
still intact and not real noticeable. $65
35PP - WWII DECK OF AVIATOR PINOCHLE PLAYING CARDS
DATED 1945 Dated “Oct. 22 1945, Aviator Pinochle Playing
Cards”. A gift to the G.I.’s from the Red Cross. The box is all red
with red cross on white square. The other side says “For use of U.S.
Government Permit No. 1”. Mint deck. Box is excellent, with some
rubs and small open seams at top. $50
36PP - WWI VICTORY CARDS Statue of
Liberty and 8 Allied Flags. Came from the famous Schneir
collection auctioned off some years ago. This was lot 263, and still
comes in the plastic wrap with auction label. Excellent+ linen
cards with gold edges. Complete plus Joker & Instructions, and
heavy case is excellent. The backs have Statue of Liberty
surrounded with flags of 8 countries. Box text reads "AIR
CUSHION/TRADE MARK/CONGRESS/PLAYING CARDS/606/GOLD EDGES/COPYRIGHT,
BY/THE US PLAYING CARD CO./CINCINNATI, U.S.A.". These cards are
WWI Victory cards (1918-1919) with flags of the Allies. $60
37PP - WWI VICTORY CARDS Statue of
Liberty and 8 Allied Flags. Came from the famous Schneir
collection auctioned off several years ago. This was lot 259, and
still comes in the plastic wrap with auction label. Excellent+
linen cards with gold edges, still wrapped in the original wax paper
with gold seal. Complete plus Joker & Instructions, and heavy
case is excellent. The backs have Statue of Liberty surrounded
with flags of 8 countries. Box text reads "AIR CUSHION/TRADE
MARK/CONGRESS/PLAYING CARDS/606/GOLD EDGES/COPYRIGHT, BY/THE US
PLAYING CARD CO./CINCINNATI, U.S.A.". This box has an August
1894 tax stamp, providing dating information. However, this is
misleading. Tax stamp series frequently were used over several
years. These cards are WWI Victory cards (1918-1919) with flags
of the Allies. $60
38PP - WWII VINTAGE EMBOSSED PAPER TABLE CLOTH
54 x 72". Patriotic and Military designs the full length. Eagle /
Shield - Anti-aircraft guns, red, white, blue looping edge designs.
Folded. In original cellophane wrap (a bit ragged). Never out of the
packaging. Has original label by Beach Products, Inc. Kalamazoo Michigan.
Paper is embossed to give it the look of fabric. The tablecloth is in
mint, unused condition. $35
39PP - DECK OF CIVIL WAR PLAYING CARDS These are super bargains. Excellent
unused condition in original
paper wrap. Cardstock on which they were printed is a bit thicker
than later cards. Typical inexpensive cards of the period. No
numbers on the cards. Value of the card is indicated by number of
times the suit is repeated on the card...i.e. 3 hearts is a
3-of-hearts. Nice colored paper wrap with label (blue or red), unopened, but wrap may be torn or have parted
edges. Reads “GREAT MOGUL SUPERIOR CARDS”. These were made in
Belgium for English speaking trade. Each
Deck...$65
WE HAVE CIVIL WAR
CONFEDERATE BONDS IN THE MEXICAN-CIVIL WAR SECTION - QUITE A FEW
TOWARDS THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE...CHECK THEM OUT!
40PP
- CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPERS “THE NEW YORK HERALD”...BUY
ALL FOUR FOR $80, or individually priced below
- February 2, 1865. Highly important
issue heavily covering the Peace Mission at Ft. Monroe where
Confederate Vice President, etc. met Secretary Seward’s party. Much
of first page quotes Richmond newspapers. Also report of Cabinet
changes at Richmond. Inner pages enlarge on the coverage and
editorialize. Also report of Passage of the Constitutional
Amendment outlawing slavery with related activity. Back page has
war news from Sherman, Wilmington, Conley, and on the Draft. 8
pages, 15½ x 22”. Clean. Shows some use and has some parting on
the spine. Unusually important content. $25
- February 7, 1865. Reports the results
of the Peace Mission at Ft. Monroe, as well as including long quotes
from Richmond newspapers which give their reaction. Also has short
report from Sherman. Inside has long summary and analysis of the
current war situation, plus considerable reporting from the various
theaters. Short pieces on the draft and the unsuccessful attack at
Petersburg crater explosion. 8 pages, 15½ x 22”. Clean. Some
parting on spine. $25
- February 21, 1865. Main front page
headlines and coverage…Sherman…ground climax of the Campaign in
South Carolina…Charleston evacuated by the Rebels…the birthplace of
Treason in our hands…Sherman marching in Charlotte…evacuation of
Richmond…Progress. Grant…exchange of prisoners on the James (with
reports of their treatment). Center pages include summary of
situation, reports from other theaters and pieces on the South to
include that Virginia decided to arm Negroes. Reconstruction
matters already being considered in Congress, before War ends. 8
pages, 15½ x 22”. Clean. Little parting on spine. $25
- February 24, 1865. The South crumbles
and the reporting covers the many fronts which have or will soon be
overrun. “Sherman…has massed columns Still Marching On.”. “The
South…North Carolina overrun”. “The Last and Grandest Campaign Now
in Progress”. Many small pieces from varied places. Richmond
papers quoted. General news gives sense that events already going
into post-War mode. Clean. 8 pages, 15½ x 22”. Paper very
slightly toned. $20
41PP - VERY IMPORTANT ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR MILITARY NEWSPAPER – “THE
ARMY NAVY JOURNAL – GAZETTE OF THE REGULAR AND VOLUNTEER FORCES” This paper features all War news, all of the time. Nothing could be
more pertinent to the Civil War collector. These papers were eagerly
awaited and read by all armed forces in the North, and more so, in the
South, to learn the latest on all campaigns throughout the country…the
big picture. We have a very few copies we’ve been hoarding for
years. Fine, clean copies. 9¾ x 14¼”, 16 pages. Spine shows signs
of having once been bound. Gorgeous eagle/shield masthead. BUY ALL THREE FOR $95, or
individually priced below
- Saturday August 6, 1864. Superb and
detailed report of Grant’s moves at Deep Bottom and vicinity; one of
the best reports in the Petersburg Mine, its construction,
explosion, and the disastrous fight after. Then there is Sherman’s
Operations – plus analysis of mines, Monitors, breech loaders, more.
Also has personnel matters, editorials, and too much more to list.
Last page is filled with fascinating military goods advertising.
Clean. Excellent. Spine worn at edge.
$35
- Saturday April 30, 1864. Action in
North Carolina - Forts about Roanoke were assaulted as were the
Federal gunboats, which were defeated – a report on fighting Navajos
in New Mexico – a very long and detailed analysis of Ironclad design
and use to date – more than a page of recommendations for
inexperienced officers, on how to perform their duties – list of
Court Martials with several to be shot or hanged – more – good
advertising. Spine has some fraying along edge from having been
removed from bound book of issues. Clean text. $25
- Important Double Issue “Army-Navy Journal
Supplement”. February 20 & February 27, 1864. Issued in
addition to the usual weekly issue, and as large as them, for the
purpose of publishing in full, General McClellan’s report on the
organization of the Army of the Potomac, and its campaign in
Virginia and Maryland, July 26, 1861 to November 7, 1862. This was
published in book form, available for public purchase and copies
sell for over $700. This was the public’s opportunity to secure the
same information at a fraction of the book’s original price. Each
of these supplements are 16 pages, the same size as the regular A-N
Journal. Unfortunately, the bulk of the text ran very slightly
longer than the 32 pages of the double issue supplement, and so the
closing words were printed in the next regular issue. This we do
not have. However, these two contain virtually the entire record of
all correspondence between McClellan, the President and the
Secretary of War. Believe Custer had a large part in assembling
this report. Excellent clean condition. Spine worn at edge. $45
42PP - HONORABLE CHARLES SUMNER CABINET PHOTO 1880 period photo. Superb pose by Warren's of
Boston, Mass (back mark). Came from an exquisite album of top
period governmental, military and celebrity photos of the period.
Excellent crisp image. Slight foxing on card. Comes with
Xerox of biography. Senator with uncompromising position against
slavery. In 1856 he was beaten severely in chambers by Preston
S. Brooks of S.C., a member of Congress. Candidate for
presidency in 1872. Important image. The accompanying
handwritten name was clipped from the page in the album. $95
43PP - LOT OF 7 CHARMING POSTCARDS - GREETINGS Nice grouping, all similar in motif and sentiments. None have been
posted, but some have a name written in pencil. All are embossed, some
fancier than the others, and all show some minor signs of handling age.
They read: 1. LOVE TO SISTER; 2. TO DEAR DAD; 3. TO MY DEAR SISTER; 4. TO MY
DEAR BOY; 5. TO THE LOVED ONES AT HOME; 6. TO THE LOVED ONES AT HOME (fancier);
7. TO MY PET. THE LOT OF SEVEN... $7
44PP - LOT OF 7 BEAUTIFUL EMBOSSED FLOWERS & FRUIT POSTCARDS Very nice lot of cards with flowers, fruit and nuts motif. 1
through 3 are highly embossed with pleasing colors, and nice renditions of
pansies, rose, dahlia (I think), pears, strawberries, cherries, grapes,
nectarine, plums, nuts. They are all shown in 3 different gold baskets.
4 has roses and grapes; 5 is a large single rose; 6 and 7 are beautiful purple
flowers, one a pansy and the other lilacs, each through a horseshoe. All
are in pretty nice shape overall. None have been posted. One has
some writing. THE LOT OF SEVEN... $7
 45PP - LOT OF 6 BAMFORTH & C0 1910
QUIRKY POST CARDS
All are from Bamforth & Co Publishers, Holmfirth England and New York
1. Colorful card, showing rather homely woman sitting on a park bench, with the
words "I'm longing for someone to love me". Postmarked 1911, with a one cent
stamp. Copyright 1910.
2. Colorful card, showing another homely woman on a park bench, but with a man
standing next to her, and the words "Won't you be my affinity?". Unused.
3. Colorful card, set in a Victorian parlor with a young lady and man, with the
words "Did you get many marks at school this week, Tommy?"..."Rather, but I
can't show them to you". Unused, but has the name George in pencil. Copyright
1910.
4. Colorful card, of a man holding a baby, sitting next to an older woman in a
rocking chair, and the words "Goo-goo! Der-da-da-da!"..."Bless 'im! why the
little feller's trying to say "damn"!". Copyright 1909. Written on, but not
mailed.
5. Colorful card, of a man and woman standing in a Victorian dining room, and
the words "I hope you slept well, Sir?"..."No, I didn't. I've been troubled with
insomnia."..."Look here, young man, I'll give you a sovereign for every one you
find in that bed!". Unused, but has the name Anna in pencil. Copyright 1910.
6. Colorful card of a lady standing in a doorway, looking at a man with one leg,
and the words "KIND LADY, I HAD THE MISFORTIN TER LOOSE ME LEG--"..."WELL, IT'S
NO USE LOOKIN' FOR IT HERE, I AIN'T GOT IT". Unused, but has the name Aaron in
pencil. Copyright 1910. THE LOT OF SIX...$6
46PP - 13 POST CARDS WITH ROMANTIC THEMES 1910
Nice lot of a variety of graphics, but all with a romantic theme.
1. A couple "IN A HAMMOCK BUILT FOR TWO". Unused, with some writing on back.
2. A couple in a hammock "Somebody Loves You Dear". Unused, with some writing on
back.
3. An early European scene with a man giving something to a woman, "A token of
affection". Unused, with some writing on back.
4. An Edwardian looking couple sitting together on a porch, "YOU ARE THREATENED
WITH HEART TROUBLE". Unused, with some writing on back.
5. Colorful Bamforth post card with kissing couple, "Who wants more daylight?".
Used, with a 1910 postmark and a one cent stamp.
6. Colorful Bamforth post card with hugging couple on a waterfront, "I'am doing
the thing in stile down here". Used, with a 1910 postmark and a one cent stamp.
7. Colorful postcard with fancy dressed couple flirting, no words. Used, with a
smudged postmark, and one cent stamp.
8. Colorful post card with well dressed lady, sitting on a porch, "I will think
it over". Used, with a 1910 postmark, and one cent stamp.
9. A man and two ladies, dressed in baseball garb; they are hugging him. Has the
words "A squeeze play". Used with a 1910 postmark, and a one cent stamp.
10. A colorful post card with a well dress man standing behind a lady,
surrounded with a border of dollar bills, and the saying "I don't like a Dollar
hunting Dude". Who thought they used the word dude back in 1912? Used, with a
postmark and 1912 off to the right, and a one cent stamp.
11. A sweet colorful Bamforth postcard with a couple kissing through a tree, and
the words "It's a pleasure to live here". Unused, but with some writing on back.
12. A colorful Bamforth post card with a man helping a lady down off a rock,
near a bridge and waterfall, with the words "Give me your hand". Unused, but
with some writing on back.
13. A very nice post card of a lady pointing to a clock, and the words "Meet me
SATURDAY at ________". Unused, but with the name Ralph written on.
THE LOT OF THIRTEEN...$13 |
