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1850ref. 001517New York: Kiggins & Kellogg 1850. Softcover. First edition n. d. ca 1850; 6 x 3 3/4; pp. 24; engraved salmon wraps; two spots to margins of front wrap and small nicks to tips of spine; illustrated with steel engravings; very good or better. Part of Redfield's Toy Books this one No. 5 in the Fourth Series the book tells the story of little William Seaton a nature's lover and a history of butterflies including descriptions of several remarkable ones. New York: Kiggins & Kellogg paperback books
1889ref. 001543New York NY: McLoughlin Bros. 1889. First edition thus; 9 x 6 3/4â ; pp. 10; lithographed wraps; spine and hinges reinforced with thin strips of white linen; small nicks to corners; faint penciled-in name of previous owner to upper margin of front wrap; upper part of leaves discolored not affecting readability; illustrated with 4 full-page chromolithographed plates and black & red in-line drawings; overall good condition Part of Mcloughlin’s Wonder-Stories Series the book presents a beautiful edition of a beloved classic fairy tale. New York, NY: McLoughlin Bros. paperback books
1943ref. 001265N/A 1943. Softcover. Two identical lettersheets; 6 x 8; illustrated in red and black; uniform age-toning else minor wear; very good or better. Bearing the slogan: "Long live the Lenin Komsomol - loyal helper of the Bolshevik Party in its struggle for freedom and independence of our country!" the lettersheets were printed in commemoration of "The Heroes of Krasnodon" - five young members from the City of Krasnodon of "Molodaia Gvardiia" Young Guard - an underground youth organization which carried anti-Fascist propaganda wrote and distributed leaflets and sabotaged activities of the occupation authorities during the Nazi occupation. N/A paperback books
1899ref. 001280Columbus Ohio: The Thymo Chemical and Mfg. Co. 1899. Softcover. Pink tri-fold card stock n. d. ca 1899; 3 x 5; pp. 6; die-cuts to last leaf; a bit of wear and rubbing to fold lines else bright and clean; name and address of presumably a person ordering the product typed; very good.A curious piece of advertisement the item appears to have been an order form for Thymo Tooth Paste and Thymo Tooth Powder with die-cut slots for putting coins in and mailing it to order toothpaste. The slots are outlined and subtitled according to the size of available coins 50 cents nickel etc. Also included are descriptions of the products and several letters by physicians and specialists endorsing the use of those miracle items. Columbus, Ohio: The Thymo Chemical and Mfg. Co. paperback books
1890ref. 001281Boston Mass.: Joseph Burnett Co. 1890. Early first edition n. d. ca 1890 according to Massachusetts Southborough Historical Society's collection records; a similar edition classified by OCLC as ca 1900; 3 1/2 x 6; pp. 20; brown wraps illustrated and ruled in red and black; a bit of wear along spine; slight ripple to wraps and pages; illustrated; very good. An uncommon early cookbook and advertisement for Joseph Burnett Company of Boston and their famous products. In 1847 a prominent lady had walked into the office of of Joseph Burnett then chemist. She was anxious to be able to use vanilla flavoring for her desserts and she asked him if he could help her as the only way known at the time was the messy and unsatisfactory business of cutting vanilla beans wrapping them in linen and dunking them like tea bags into whatever dessert mix required flavoring. Burnett took the challenge spent months experimenting and eventually came up with what would become the first Vanilla Extract ever sold in this US. In 1858 he would partner with William G. Edmonds and the company would become known as Joseph Burnett & Co. Their innovative spirit and ability to continuously introduce new products Almond Rose Nutmeg Peach Celery Cinnamon and many more extracts would distinguish and set them apart from the competition. The book contains various recipes for delicious desserts including American Kisses Chocolate Pie homemade candies etc. Also featured are helpful cooking and mixing hints. Boston, Mass.: Joseph Burnett Co. paperback books
1928ref. 001294St. Louis MO: Pet Milk Company 1928. Softcover. First edition; 5 x 7; pp. 15; illustrated wraps; staples a bit rusted else very minor wear; 2 color illustrations; near fine condition. A cookbook and advertisement for the Pet Milk Company it contains recipes for ice creams sorbets and parfaits as well as tips and suggestions for making frozen desserts and explanation of why the homogenized Pet Milk brand is superior to all the other ones on the market. St. Louis, MO: Pet Milk Company paperback books
1920ref. 001295LeRoy NY: The Genesee Pure Food Company 1920. Softcover. First edition n. d. ca 1920; tri-fold 2 1/2 x 3; pp. 5; illustrated; minor wear to folds; very good to near fine condition. A charming miniature and quite an uncommon Jell-O advertising / cookbook combining a fairy tale of the Jell-O girl visiting Norway with five recipes including "Lemon Jell-O Whip with Prunes" and "Pineapple Bavarian Cream." LeRoy, NY: The Genesee Pure Food Company paperback books
1938ref. 001296New York: Spivak 1938. Softcover. Presumed first edition; two circular orange and white overlapping disks upper one die-cut and transposed on the lower one; minor wear; near fine condition. Original envelope with instructions on how to use the Spivak Arranger and Transposer with a few nicks along edges and a glue discoloration obscuring a few words; good or better. Used by musicians and composers to quickly change key during performances and while creating new compositions. New York: Spivak paperback books
1950ref. 001306Minneapolis Minn.: Hamilton Manufacturing Co. 1950. Softcover. Card stock printed recto only; 5 x 6 1/4; small bump to lower left corner else minor wear; near fine condition. A punch card intact for a lottery guaranteeing a pound box of chocolate for everybody. "Pay What You Punch from 1c to 39c -- NO HIGHER." Each of the choice red circles is for inexplicable reasons labeled with a female name. Minneapolis, Minn.: Hamilton Manufacturing Co. paperback books
1899ref. 001313Columbus Ohio: The Thymo Chemical and Mfg. Co. 1899. Softcover. Pink tri-fold card stock n. d. ca 1899; 3 x 5; pp. 6; die-cuts to last leaf; a bit of wear and rubbing to fold lines else bright and clean; name and address of presumably a person ordering the product typed; very good. The card appears to have been an order form for Thymo Tooth Paste and Thymo Tooth Powder with die-cut slots for putting coins in and mailing them to order toothpaste. The slots are outlined and subtitled according to the size of available coins 50 cents nickel etc. and the warning: “Always put money in from this side of cardâ is prominently displayed. Also included are descriptions of the products and several letters by physicians and specialists endorsing the use of those miracle items. Columbus, Ohio: The Thymo Chemical and Mfg. Co. paperback books
1950ref. 001316Akron Ohio: Saalfield Pub. Co. 1950. Softcover. Shape book; approx. 8 x 8; pp. 16; illustrated wraps; rubbed spots along spine and some creasing; good to very good. An adorable story of the adventures of hungry Little Tom Cat accompanied by black & white illustrations for children to color. Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Pub. Co. paperback books
1918ref. 001345Boston: Rust Craft 1918. Softcover. Very good. First editions n. d. ca 1918; illustrated folders - 6 x 3 1/2 18 cards in each folder - 5 x 3; folders with small nicks to corners and minor spotting; light wear to spine spine; cards in near fine or better condition. Released as a series of recipe- and cocktail publications each folder contained a small upbeat rhyme to recto with the current two reading respectively: "When you wish a new Dessert Something sure to please One that's cool - refreshing too Just try one of these!" and "For Sandwiches of many kinds With fillings that are new I hope that these few recipes Will helpful be to you!" Each folder included 17 or 19 cards as published and the present ones featured Strawberry Mousse Raspberry Vinegar Pineapple Sherbet Frozen Newport Whip Saint Patrick sandwich Olive and Cucumber Fresh Tongue etc. Not in OCLC not in the trade as of January 2021. Rust Craft paperback books
1876ref. 001348New York: American Bible Society 1876. Softcover. Uniform edition; near-miniature 2 1/2 x 3 3/4; pp. 100; brown textured cloth over card stock; gilt title; small rubbed spots to tips of spine and fore-edge of back wrap; small spot to front wrap verso; a few lines underlined in pencil; overall very good. A charming edition of the Book of Proverbs - the second book of the third section called "Writings" of the Hebrew Bible. New York: American Bible Society paperback books
1877ref. 001361N/A 1877. Softcover. Program single sheet printed recto and verso; 5 x 8; mint-green paper printed in various elaborate fonts; small nick to top edge; a few faint crease lines; minor age-toning; very good. The program commemorated a benefit concert for the Oakland Light Cavalry Company - a volunteer organization of initially 101 men which was established earlier that same year in 1877. In the years between 1867 and 1877 Oakland had been steadily growing - boasting new residences sewage system and improvements to the harbor. On the other hand the progress had merchants and citizens worried about overpopulation waterfront problems and civil unrest. It did not help the matter that groups of hoodlums from Oakland and San Francisco would roam around and look for any chance to "help" start riots and disobedience. To keep the agitators at bay was the reason the Cavalry Company was formed. The men furnished their own horses carried themselves as soldiers and saved the county thousands of dollars in salaries to the active duty men employed to deal with the unrest. The Dietz Opera House c. 1874–1911 was Oakland's very first theatre located on the northeast corner of Webster Street and 12th Street. The opera house was on the second floor while the first floor housed a saloon. It is known that at some point of the theater's history Jack London delivered a lecture on Socialism there and around 1911 the Socialist Party had its headquarters in the building around 1911 Alfred Dietz had sold the theater in 1903. On May 1 1911 the Dietz Opera House burned to the ground amidst speculations that the fire was deliberately set to "dislodge" the Socialists. N/A paperback books
1921ref. 001365Cincinnati: US Playing Card Co. 1921. Softcover. First edition; 4 1/2 x 7 1/4; pp. 14 2; beige illustrated wraps; crease line to front wrap; tear to last leaf resulting in small loss of paper; good to very good. The United States Playing Card Company was established in 1867 and still exist today - as a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation since 2004. They produce and distribute various kinds of playing cards and poker chips. The book contains delightful card tricks which are simple enough to be performed by an unexperienced magic enthusiasts. Cincinnati: US Playing Card Co. paperback books
1955ref. 001415Tokyo: s. n. 1955. Softcover. Three loose sheets filled recto and verso; 10 x 13; pp. 6; black card stock; right edge unevenly trimmed; various items glued with manuscript captions; one appears to be missing; overall very good condition. A fascinating glimpse into the off-duty life of US soldiers in Japan in the aftermath of the Second World War the collection features various pamphlets and leaflets in English and apparently hastily assembled and produced advertising strip clubs and bars serving the American forces with most of them riddled with grammar and vocabulary errors for example: "Club Butterfly. Most Best Night Spot in the Tony Tokyo Enjoy Your Self! Charming Girl's Waiting for You! The Burlesque Show Several Times Nitely." Also prominently displayed are several cartoons with provocative and risqué captions a 100-Yen banknote signed by the members of the platoon photographs including one of a severe-looking Japanese lady subtitled: "Yo - Yo The Queen of Itazuma." A few postcards and Japanese wine and beer labels round up the archive. Tokyo: s. n. paperback books
1890ref. 001156New York: McLoughlin Bros. 1890. Softcover. First edition thus n. d. ca 1890; 5 x 7; pp. 8 text to covers verso; a bit of wear and fading to spine and corners; a few very small pieces of tape to bottom edges; bright chromolithographed wraps with highly stippled effect characteristic to McLoughlin publications of the 1890s; stunning chromolithographs throughout; very good. Arguably one of McLoughlin's most beautiful ABC books it lists each letter and describes it with a picture rather than with words. New York: McLoughlin Bros. paperback books
1918ref. 001159N.p. 1918. Softcover. First edition; 8 x 9 1/2; single sheet pp. 2; very minor nick to left edge; faint crease line through middle; near fine condition. 'The Hatchet' was a daily newspaper published on board USS George Washington on her way to France during WWI. Later the ship would also play an important role in post-war diplomatic efforts twice taking President Woodrow Wilson to France for the negotiations which would lead to the Treaty of Versailles. The current issue includes baseball scores with a table of standings of the clubs but just for the National League followed by a small note "American League Radio Defective" and an article titled: "From Bow to Stern at Midnight." N.p. paperback books
1966ref. 001169Moscow: Glavnaia Filatelisticheskaia Kontora Soiuzpechati Ministerstva Sviazi SSSR 1966. Softcover. First edition; 5 x 7 3/4; pp. 40; illustrated wraps; a few small nicks to edges and corners; small spot to extreme lower margin of pages not affecting text; illustrated with photographs; very good. A catalog of Russian postal stamps for the year 1966. Apparently according to the preface the stamps for that year reflected the achievements in building Communism and people's well-being and commemorated the XXIII Congress of the Communist Party. Moscow: Glavnaia Filatelisticheskaia Kontora Soiuzpechati Ministerstva Sviazi SSSR paperback books
1945ref. 001193S.l. Chicago: American Restaurant Magazine 1945. Softcover. First edition n. d. ca 1945; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; pp. 64; pictorial wraps; minor rubbing to tips of spine; faint age-darkening to wraps; pages uniformly toned; illustrated with numerous photographs; small personal stamp with name of previous owner to front wrap; minor nick to bottom edge of back wrap very good or better. An apparently unrecorded book published by then influential "American Restaurant Magazine" it contains numerous delightful and some of them even a bit strange recipes for sandwiches and salads. S.l. [Chicago]: American Restaurant Magazine paperback books
1894ref. 001199Chicago: Record Publishing Company 1894. Hardcover. First edition; 8 1/2 x 11; pp. 450; Chicago: Record Publishing Company hardcover books
1864ref. 001224Printed by Lebanon PA: The "Courier" Office 1864. Softcover. Broadside; 7 x 13 1/2; recto only; off-white thin paper printed in black; text ruled with ornate engraved border; a few small spots of foxing; some light wrinkles and a thin cut to upper left corner; overall very good-. An uncommon Civil War-era broadside detailing the evening program at Zion's Lutheran Sunday School including prayer singing and various "dialogues." Though not specified the Sunday School in question was most probably that of Zion's Lutheran Church in Lebanon PA. [Printed by] Lebanon, PA: The "Courier" Office paperback books
1885ref. 001237Philadelphia: Leon Meyers Publishers 1885. Softcover. Die-cut card stock chromolithographed; 5 ½ x 11; crease line and a spot of rubbing to lower right corner; closed cut to top edge with a small piece of tape on verso; colors still bright and vibrant; business details of the company printed on verso; very good. A beautiful and uncommonly large advertising card for “J. G. Gehring & Sonâ – a prominent company in Baltimore established in 1824 which made not only jewelry and watches but sterling flatware as well. The image depicts a beautiful young lady walking on a road bordered by rose bushes nad holding a large ring . Philadelphia: Leon Meyers, Publishers paperback books
1950ref. 00105472057593498894297: New Mexico 1950. Softcover. First edition n.d. ca 1950; 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; pp. 12; brown die-cut wraps tied with decorative string; minor crease to back cover else fine. Illustrated with drawings and photographs including one of young Mark Twain who was a "printer's devil" at the Weekly Missouri Courrier in the 1850s. The book is a fascinating account of the so called "printer's devils" - the youngest and lowliest employees in the printing trade tasked with the 'drudgery work' - in New Mexico. Quite scarce - OCLC lists one copy at George Mason University with this the only one in the trade. New Mexico (?) paperback books
1940ref. 001130Kohala Hawaii: April 27 and 28 1940. Softcover. Printed silk; approx. 2" x 6"; two "First Prize" blue ribbons lettered in gilt five "Second Prize" red ribbons lettered in black twenty-five "Honorable Mention" yellow ribbons lettered in red; a few with light fraying to tips and creases; all bright and clean; in about near fine condition. An interesting group of ephemeral survivors from what appears to has been a pre-WWII annual event in Kohala. Though research has not revealed much information the ribbons were most probably awarded for displays of agricultural and industrial products as well as local art. Kohala, Hawaii: April 27 and 28 paperback books