The Reedcraft Engagement Calendar and Stamp Case [for 1932]
by [Hayward's Jewelry Store]
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
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About This Item
[Germany. 1931.] Miniature Engagement Calendar. 2¼ x 1½ inches. Decorative Art Deco-styled front cover; all edges gilt. Light rubbing to rear board; else fine.
A charming little give-away on behalf of a jewelry store in Oakley, Kansas, in miniature book-like format. Inside: leaves printed in red and black with modest, but attractive diminutive ornamentation. In the center of the calendar are four leaves of acetate paper for stamps to be stored within.
This Engagement Calendar was never used which accounts for its remarkable condition.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA) (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3726540
- Title
- The Reedcraft Engagement Calendar and Stamp Case [for 1932]
- Author
- [Hayward's Jewelry Store]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
Terms of Sale
Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
About the Seller
Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
About Ian Brabner, Rare Americana (ABAA)
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Miniature
- A book that is less then 3 inches in width and ...
- Leaves
- Very generally, "leaves" refers to the pages of a book, as in the common phrase, "loose-leaf pages." A leaf is a single sheet...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...