All periods
and variety of Paper material, Poster, Prints, Sheet Music, Photos,
Books, Newspapers, Victorian Postcards and more will be found in this section
1PP - CABINET PHOTO OF A U.S. ARMY BUGLER - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR Click on thumbnail photos for larger view 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
 2PP - 1843 PATRIOTIC SHEET MUSIC "COLUMBIA
THE GEM OF THE OCEAN". More
Photos, Click Here 1843 dated copyright
“COLUMBIA THE GEM OF THE OCEAN.”. Very early edition with crossed
U.S. flags, the blue canton having a circle of 12 stars with one in
center. Words and music. 3 pages. 10 x 13 ¼”. Very good used
condition. Spine edge a bit rough from having been bound in a large
book. American classic. Bright red/white/blue flags. $25
 3PP - PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING THE
EXECUTION OF NURSE EDITH CAVELL. More Photos, Click Here Dated 12 October
1915. Numerous other citizens are also listed as condemned. Nurse
Cavell was an English lady whose life had been devoted to works of
mercy. She became a victim of German savagery in Belgium, when she was
shot after summary trial. She was accused of helping British and
Belgium fugitives. Her death triggered international outrage. This
proclamation is printed on light reddish brown paper, lined on back with
linen. Masthead reads “PROCLAMATION”. Middle of face lists Edith and
five other primary “criminals”. Lower third lists numerous other people
for execution or jail…I can’t tell…it’s not my language. Black/white
news photos and text attached at bottom. Paper has some shallow
rippling on surface from dampness. Guaranteed original; extremely rare
and historically important. 20 x 31½”. $145
 4PP - "FOR HOME AND COUNTRY" WWI WAR
POSTER. More Photos, Click Here Made to appeal to
the patriotic instincts of the folks at home. 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. 20 x 30”. No creases. Super condition.
Original. Conveys the feeling of the times, which makes it great
display material. $85
 4PP - ANOTHER "FOR HOME AND COUNTRY". More Photos, Click Here Larger size. 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
5PP - KIOWA INDIAN ART - A COMPLETE SET OF 30 SERIGRAPHS Click on each thumbnail photo
for larger views 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.
$2,250
6PP - C.B.I. CHRISTMAS CARD
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on thumbnails for larger views
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.
$15
7PP - WWII KEEP 'EM FLYING!
SIGN Click on thumbnail photos for larger views Tough paper somewhat stiffer than a 3 x 5" index
card. For putting in your window or the back window of your car.
Measures 3 1/2 x 11". Beautiful red, white, blue. Excellent
condition, showing some darkening on the back side. $15
 8PP - HAUNTING WWI LIBERTY LOAN POSTER More Photos, Click Here 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. Excellent
condition. Guaranteed original. Have two of this
poster. Each...$85
9PP - GREAT AMERICANA - REAL STAGE COACH TICKETS Click
on thumbnail photo for larger view
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
 10PP - MULTIPLY SIGNED FLYING TIGERS WWII AIR COMBAT PRINT More Photos,
Click Here 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.
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. I've had this stashed away in storage since it
was issued. Not available today. Fabulous item. 26 x 30" overall.
Mint. $595
 11PP - FAMOUS WWII FIGHTER ACE SIGNED
LIMITED EDITION F6F-5 COMBAT PRINT More Photos,
Click Here 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
information printed under the scene. 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've had this
tucked away in storage for the last 20 years. Material just not available today. $345
 12PP - FAMOUS WWII FIGHTER ACE SIGNED LIMITED EDITION COMBAT PRINT More Photos,
Click Here 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've
had it stashed away since it was issued. 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 the
Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Overall size is 20 x 28". $345
13PP - 1922 CALENDAR Click on thumbnail photos for larger views 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
 14PP - DRAMATIC WWII WAR BOND POSTER More Photos, Click Here 1944 dated.
Aggressive, determined soldier head looms over an aerial view of Japan.
A bomb falling on a Jap flag is off to one side…a symbol of what is on
the soldier’s mind when he says “NEXT”, written at top in huge red
letters. Bottom right reads “6th War Loan”. Aside from its
obvious purpose of raising money for the War, it is also to encourage
recruiting. Very colorful. Excellent condition. 28½ x 40”. Shows
some original folds difficult to see. $135  16PP - DRAMATIC WWI LIBERTY BOND POSTER More Photos, Click Here 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...$45
 16PP - ANOTHER "THE HUN"
POSTER More Photos, Click Here 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 PAPER SHOPPING BAG! More Photos, Click Here 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 More Photos,
Click Here 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 - 16 WWII AIRCRAFT
IDENTIFICATION FLASH CARDS. Click on each thumbnail for larger view 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. Sixteen
cards for only... $12
Buy two or more sets for $9 each
   19PP - 1940 FIGHTING PLANES OF THE U.S. NAVY BIG BOOK
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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
20PP - ABRAHAM
LINCOLN MOURNING BROADSIDE Click
on thumbnail photo for larger views SOLD Very rare due to
their originally fragile nature (thin newsprint) and the fact that most
were pasted up, making it impossible to remove. This one had to be
a treasured memento, probably saved by a member of the original
printer’s staff or family. Measures 17 ½ x 23”. Off-white
thin paper stock, black bordered, with the words “WE MOURN/OUR LOVED AND
MARTYRED GUIDE!” around large drawn portrait of the president, over a
ribband with “LINCOLN”. Shows it was folded in quarters, with
lighter folds in eighths. Some fractures along center folds and up
center from middle. Some tiny slivers out. Small piece out of
extreme left edge at center. Barely touches the border. Some
nearly invisible archival tape was applied to the reverse. $795    21PP - GENERAL N. P. BANKS CABINET
PHOTO Click
on thumbnail photos for larger view 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). $75
22PP - THREE BUFFALO BILL BOOKS
Buy all three for
$25 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. $10
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. $10
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. $10
23PP - WWII STORE GREETING CARD BOX FULL OF CARDS!
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An amazing group! This is an original cardboard box as found
underneath a greeting card display in a store, from which the display
slots above were supplied. The label on the outside of the box,
and on the envelopes inside, show these are from THE BUZZA CARDOZO
COMPANY, HOLLYWOOD. Box measures 14.5 x 6.5 x 9". The box is
original WWII-1940's, contains 101 original cards, at least 20 different
designs, virtually ALL are meant for servicemen (one for Army nurses)
and have military art and themes. A few in the brown envelopes
have the glue stuck to the front of the card; only a couple have slight
tears at the corners when someone tried to pry them apart. Careful
handling may release them. About 20 are still in cellophane from
when they were in the display racks. What an amazing collection of
patriotic/military cards, and by their expressions, reach across time so
you can feel a part of that time. This would be fantastic and add
that special touch for a WWII store display, or home front display.
$145
  
25PP - WWI U.S. NAVY RECRUITING POSTER. Click
each thumbnail for larger view 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
 26PP - WWII PAPER LUNCH BAG WITH HOMEFRONT CONSERVATION MESSAGE. More Photos, Click Here Typical brown paper bag 12 1/2" high printed with message in part
"...Right now tires, oil & gasoline are more important for tanks and
airplanes than for home delivery trucks. So we gladly revive a
good old American custom and say - "I'll Carry Mine". Shows
Indian woman carrying food. Unused condition. From an old original supply of store inventory. Only
one left...$10   
27PP - WWII WAC (WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS)
RECRUITING POSTER Click
on thumbnail photos for larger view Sale
Pending A rare one. Stark, and to
the point. Text is black against yellow. Central illustration is a
photo of soldiers’ graves. Text above reads “WOMEN! They can’t
do any more – but you can”. Below the photo reads “Join the WAC / APPLY
AT NEAREST U.S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION”. Dated 1943. Very excellent.
25 x 38½”. $75   28PP - BRILLIANT, SHOWY WWII HOME FRONT
PACKAGE. Click
on thumbnail photo for larger view 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. $35
29PP - WWII SOLDIER MAIL HUMOROUS ENVELOPES
with Army, Air Force, Navy, Tank themes. Click
on each thumbnail photo below for a larger view BUY
ALL FOR $45
    A. Unused packet
of 12 envelopes printed in 4 colors. Prox. 4 x 9". The label states
that there are 3 different envelope designs, however upon examination
there are actually 4 different designs, obviously one was removed and
replaced with a fourth design (3, 4, 4, 1). Colorful, mint condition. Homefront material printed in 1943. Paper band holding the pack
together is nicely designed and brightly printed in red-white-blue. Top
and bottom bands are red with white stars. Lettering is "HUMOROUS
ENVELOPES/Keep 'Em Smiling/12 for 10 (cents)/4 BEAUTIFUL COLORS/3
DIFFERENT DESIGNS/copyright 1943/CHICAGO". $18
for 12 envelopes
   B. Unused
packet of 12 envelopes printed in 4 colors. Prox. 4 x 9". The label
states that there are 3 different envelope designs, however upon
examination there are actually 4 different designs, obviously one was
removed and replaced with a fourth design (3, 4, 4, 1). Colorful, mint
condition. Homefront material printed in 1943. Paper band holding the
pack together is nicely designed and brightly printed in
red-white-blue. Top and bottom bands are red with white stars.
Lettering is "HUMOROUS ENVELOPES/Keep 'Em Smiling/12 for 10 (cents)/4
BEAUTIFUL COLORS/3 DIFFERENT DESIGNS/copyright 1943/CHICAGO". $18
for 12 envelopes
  C. Unused
packet of 12 envelopes printed in 4 colors. Prox. 4 x 9". The label
states that there are 3 different envelope designs, however this pack
only has two different envelope designs; 8 of one and 4 of another.
Colorful, mint condition. Homefront material printed in 1943. Paper
band holding the pack together is broken open, but nicely designed and
brightly printed in red-white-blue. Top and bottom bands are red with
white stars. Lettering is "HUMOROUS ENVELOPES/ Keep 'Em Smiling/12 for
10 (cents)/4 BEAUTIFUL COLORS/3 DIFFERENT DESIGNS/copyright
1943/CHICAGO". $12
for 12 envelopes
30PP
- WWI & WWII PATRIOTIC or MILITARY SHEET MUSIC Follow each link below for photos
 A. 1915 PATRIOTIC SHEET MUSIC. Photos, Click Here Just before our
entry into WWI (1917), patriotic spirit was building. This piece
is entitled The Birth of A Nation and celebrates the
Declaration of Independence/4th of July/1776. Cover has young
Uncle Sammy, in front of a tall Lady Liberty holding the torch which
sends out rays across the page. Prox. 10 x 14". Three
sheets. Very good condition showing use and some edge
wear/little tears. Very attractive cover. Spine parted. $5
B. "WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN, ALL OVER THE WORLD". Photos, Click Here One of
the great songs to come out of WWII. Copyright 1942. Purple-blue background to cover, with globe
covering most of the area. A symbolic street light is seen
rising above the globe, spreading its light. 9 x 12".
Single sheet folded in half. Words and music inside. Very
good used condition. $5
C. WWII MUSIC
DEDICATED TO KATE SMITH - 1942. Photos, Click Here 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
 31PP - WWII AIRCRAFT WARNING-GROUND
OBSERVER CORPS MAGAZINE. More Photos, Click Here 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
 32PP - FINE WWII STUDIO PHOTO OF TWO
BROTHERS. More Photos, Click Here 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. $20
33PP - 1843 PATRIOTIC SHEET MUSIC “COLUMBIA”. More Photos,
Click Here 1843 dated copyright
“COLUMBIA THE GEM OF THE OCEAN.”. Very early edition with crossed
U.S. flags, the blue canton having a circle of 12 stars with one in
center. Words and music. 3 pages. 10 x 13 ¼”. Very good used
condition. Spine edge a bit rough from having been bound in a large
book. American classic. Bright red/white/blue flags. $35
34PP - LOT OF 7 CHARMING POSTCARDS - GREETINGS Click on thumbnail photos for larger views
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
35PP - LOT OF 7 BEAUTIFUL EMBOSSED FLOWERS & FRUIT POSTCARDS Click on thumbnail photos for larger views
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
36PP - 2 ANTI-FORD AUTOMOBILE COMIC POST CARDS C.1910 Click on thumbnail photos for larger views Two unused, original early 1900's anti-Ford comic post cards. One depicts a
small boy pointing at a man covering a car, and saying "YOU NEEDN'T COVER IT UP
MISTER - I SAW WHAT KIND IT WAS". The second depicts a man racing along in a
car, and he says "WONDER IF ANYBODY'S LOOKIN'?" and "A FORD IS LIKE A BATHTUB -
YOU DON'T LIKE TO BE SEEN IN ONE". The rear of each has "Auto Comics No. 2153"
$4 for Both
 37PP - LOT OF 6 BAMFORTH & C0 1910
QUIRKY POST CARDS
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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
38PP - 13 POST CARDS WITH ROMANTIC THEMES 1910
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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
41PP - HISTORIC 1830 NEWSPAPER ANTI-MASONIC HERALD Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
"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 42PP
- 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
43PP - 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 $100, 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
 
44PP - TEDDY ROOSEVELT "ROOSEVELT
CREED" 1919 Click on thumbnail photos for larger view This is Theodore Roosevelt’s Creed, printed on parchment type paper. Made to commemorate
TR's death in 1919. It has the dates 1859 – 1919, and a bust rendering
of TR over “Roosevelt Creed”, over the saying. “I believe in honesty, sincerity and the square deal; in making
up one’s mind what to do – and doing it. I believe in fearing God and
taking one’s own part. I believe in hitting the line hard when you are
right. I believe in speaking softly and carrying a big stick. I
believe in hard work and honest sport. I believe in a sane mind in a
sane body. I believe we have room for but one soul loyalty, and that is
loyalty to the American people”. There are gold
tone accents on the border around Roosevelt and the words, plus some of
the decorative touches in the body of the creed. These touches and some
red and green touches, appear like watercolor printed on. He died in
1919. 1859 should refer to his birth year, but I believe he was born in
1858. Size is 6 x 7¾”. Condition shows some rippling, as if it has
been damp, but as long as we’ve owned it since
1996, it was in a frame, just recently removed. We can send the frame, but the shipping charges will be more. Ask, if you
are interested in the frame, but it’s nothing special. If you are a fan
of TR, you must have this for your collection. Condition is as you can
see in the photos, and you don't see the edges when
framed. $45
45PP - MARCH
1843 SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FEATURING COMETS More Photos, Click Here Published
in New York. Publication is titled “The New World”. Highly
technical, in great depth. Covers the Comet of 1832, and 1843, the
influence of comets on the earth, and the history of the most
celebrated comets which have appeared in the last 2000 years.
Illustrated. 32 pages. 8 x 11 ¾” Edges worn. Paper tanned. Fully
readable. Surely comprises the full extent of knowledge as of that
time. $15
46PP - HONORABLE CHARLES SUMNER
CABINET PHOTO More Photos, Click Here 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
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