Search Results: Antiques & Collectibles from Capricorn Books

Rochester / Toronto : Kodak / Eastman Kodak 10 brochures/pamphlets, ranging in size from 8 1/2" H to 5 7/8" H, 6 are stapled, 4 are folded without any binding, from the 1940s/1950s era. 1. Kodak Picture-Taking Equipment, 15 pp, with price list laid in. 2. Kodak Filters and other Lens Attachments, unpaginated (12 pp including covers). 3. How to Choose a Camera, 17 pp. 4. Silhouette Making the Kodak Way, [8] pp (including covers) - possibly earlier than 1940. 5. Instructions for Operating the Kodaslide Projector Model 1 and the Kodaslide Changer, 18 pp. 6. How to Use the Kodaslide Changer with Kodaslide Projectors Models 1, 1A, 2 and 2A, unpginated (8 pages including covers). 7. Kodaslide Table Viewer, unpaginated (sheet folded in three). 8. Cine-Kodak Accessory Lenses and other Movie-Making Aids, unpaginated (sheet folded in four). 9. Cine-Kodak Filters and Other Lens Attachments, unpaginated (sheet folded in four). 10. Cine-Kodak 16 Cameras, Kodascope Projectors, unpaginated (sheet… Read More

3 unused, single sheet cards (i.e. not folded cards), c1920/30s, each with its original, unused envelope. No manufacturer's markings. 1. Red-ribboned cat - card size 5 1/8" H x 4 1/8" W - with verse: "I wish you / A MERRIE CHRISTMAS / and then the BEST OF YEARS / As full of satisfaction - / As this pussy cat appears!". 2. Tail-wagging dog - card size 5 1/8" H x 4 1/8" W - with verse: "It's just on the tip / of my tongue, to say, / I wish you / A MERRY CHRISTMAS DAY". 3. Children carolling with dog - card size 4 1/2" H x 3 7/16" W - with verse: "A MERRY CHRISTMAS, / LITTLE FRIEND / Did you think that I'd forget / To wish for YOU / The BEST ONE YET?" A few very minor wrinkles on two envelopes. . In Envelopes. Very Good+.

Toronto: House of Grant, 1976. 63 pp, 9" H. B&w photographs. Introductory section including: History and Style Progression; Construction; Decoration; Restoration; Assessment of Condition; Assessment of Age; Evaluation - followed by photograph section with full-page descriptions and closing with a Glossary. Exterior - very light edgewear/rubbing, small crease at top right corner, migrating into first few pages of textblock. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks.. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good.

Hayes, Middlesex: Columbia Gramaphone Co., 1941. 336 pp, 7" H. Interior - light toning to the pages, otherwise clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - slight lean to the spine, light browning to the fore-edge and to the top of the text block, three small soft corner creases, slight colour fading to the cover edges, very light soiling/rubbing on the rear cover.. Soft Cover. Good+.

New York: Assouline, 2008. 288 pp, 12" H. Profusely illustrated with colour and b&w photographs. "At the beginning of the twentieth century, the American accessory designer looked to Europe and said, 'I can do better.' In the first volume of its kind, (this book) tells the story of the objects that garnish what we wear - from the functional to the purely decorative and statement driven. Over the last eight decades, the forward-thinking American accessory designer, in collusion with America's royalty - the Hollywood star - and in sync with the unstoppable dominance of a rebellious popular culture, has assembled a cabinet of curiosities, including everything from Adrian's witty Hollywood hats to Ralph Lauren's all-American accoutrement, to Madonna's rubber bracelets. It is a tradition that continues today with a stellar group of designers whose work exemplifies the American accessory. Commissioned by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, 'American… Read More

Alexandria Bay / Bloomfield: Museum Restoration Service, 1983. 100 pp, 11 1/4" H. B&w photographs, drawings. "The author opens the book with a discussion of the origins of the knives and the problems they provide for today's student. A carefully worked out typology is complemented by a comphrehensive study of the materials and techniques involved in the manufacture, along with considerable additional background information on the development of knives. The heart of the book consists of photographs of over 60 outstanding specimens of American primitive knives. Each photo is accompanied by a fully descriptive text, with dimensions, pertinent structural details and notes on dating and provenance where appropriate. A third section is devoted to the study of this class of knife from the collector's point of view. Topics covered include possible sources of specimens, hints on conservation and restoration, an entirely new condition guide, and a chapter on fakes and foolers that will… Read More

Santa Ana, California: G. Robert Lawrence, Santa Ana Gunroom, 1960. 184 pp + Errata and Addenda page, 9 1/4" H. B&w photographs. "More than 425 cartridges are photographed full scale and individually studied. Over 75 different rimfire calibres are identified, with bullet weights and powder charges where known. 36 manufacturers of rimfire cartridges in the United States are named and located. 45 U.S. rimfire headstamps are identified, and more than 80 foreign headstamps are listed. A 350-item checklist of less-common U.S. headstamps is cross-referenced by manufacturer and calibre. 125 rimfire cartridge boxes are pictures, including Ethan Allen, Brown & Bros., New York Metallic Ammunition Comparny, William Irving, and other rare labels. Comment and historic data on arms using the rimfire cartridge, and suggestions on care, cleaning, and display of a cartridge collection complete this long-awaited study." Book has cigarette odour, previous owner's signature at the top of the… Read More

London: G. Bell and Sons, 1955. 118 pp + 40 b&w plates, 8vo (8 11/16" H). B&w drawings, plates. "The author has tackled the subject from an unusual viewpoint, so as to help collectors in examining the various objects made in pewter, particularly in the British Isles, in conjunction with the earlier recorded information about the methods of manufacture and the styles in vogue in bygone days. The records of the Worshipful Company of Pewterers of London have been freely drawn upon. Extracts from them have been included, which should help students and collectors to decide for themselves the merits or otherwise of particular objects, and to gauge the comparative rarity of individual specimens of pewter-ware. The features which distinguish the pewter of one period from that of another are made clear, either in the text or by line and half-tone illustrations, and the various classes of pewter-ware have been grouped in separate chapters. There are also a full bibliography, index, and notes… Read More

New York: Weisbrod Chinese Art Ltd., 2001. 103 pp, 4to (11 15/16" H). The catalog of the exhibition, beautifully illustrated with full page color photographs facing detailed descriptions of each artifact. Articles: 'The Spirit of Wu' by Professor Robert J. Poor, University of Minnesota, 'Conservation Report for an Eastern Zhou Dynasty Inlaid Bronze Hu and Cover', Conservation Report for a Late Shang Dynasty Bronze Wine Vessel, Guang'. Includes Chronological Table. Bumped at top/bottom of spine. Dust jacket has wrinkling at top/bottom of spine, minor rubbing.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

New York: Oxford University Press / Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution., 1990. 64 pp, 11" H. Colour and b&w photographs, reproductions, map. Contents: In Praise of Shadows; Map of Japan; Japanese Ceramics and Cuisine; A Common Thread: Japanese Ikat Textiles; Glossary and Chronology. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very small bump at bottom corner of rear cover - migrates into last few pages, very light rubbing on rear cover.. Soft Cover. Very Good.

London: Sotheby's, 1967. 15 pp, 9 3/4" H B&w photographs. The catalogue of an auction of a collection of 50 railway related pottery items. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - minor rubbing. . Stapled in Wraps. Near Fine.

Port Credit, Ontario: St. Lawrence Starch Company 48 cards (circa 1942) from the St. Lawrence Starch Company's WWII "Bee Hive Aeroplane Pictures" sales promotion, plus a flyer for "List No. 2" showing 42 planes and describing the rules for obtaining the cards, plus 1 shipping envelope, 7 cardboard dividers and 1 contemporary newspaper clipping. In the early 1940s, the St. Lawrence Starch Company temporarily suspended its enormously popular Hockey Photo promotion, introducing this series in its place. As with the hockey cards, the keen collector had to send in one Bee Hive Syrup label or two starch product labels for each picture - this collection represents a lot of syrup tins! The cards are made up of a matte card backing (47 orange and 1 red, approx. 7 11/16" wide by 5 3/8" high) with a b&w photograph (approx. 6 11/16" wide by 4 1/2" high) glued by its top edge. The orange cards have the plane's name beneath the photograph and further description… Read More

Hilprand Press, Los Angeles, California, 1951. 40 pp. text + 15 pp. plates, large 8vo, hard cover in glassine wrap. Tipped-in frontis. of Samuel X. Radbill's bookplate. "Dr. Radbill is well known as a bookplate collector, and while he has an interest in bookplates generally, his special interest is in the medical ex-libris and he is an authority in this special field. A volume such as his will be of great use to collectors, in fact another took collectors of bookplates will welcome." Light edge wear to boards, very light browning to edges of text block. Glassine is browned, worn with chips and tears and some reinforcement with tape, but it has kept the book clean and bright. VG/Poor.

Toronto: M.F. Feheley, 1977. 156 pp, folio (13 1/4" H). Profusely illustrated with colour and b&w photographs. "The fine furniture tradition in Canada's eastern provinces was influenced by the arrival of the Loyalists in 1783. Among those who came were people of wealth and quality who transported, by sea, furnishings that were superior in craftsmanship and design. Accomplished cabinetmakers arriving later from Great Britain and the United States continued the tradition with their skills and developed taste; father taught son, and son preserved the craft. This book deals with twelve of the most eminent craftsmen in the area over the last two hundred years. Author Charles Foss discusses Loyalist and other influences, the choice of woods , the evolution of design and decoration. He has compiled biographical information on the craftsmen, their families and business relationships wherever facts are known, and the furniture illustrated was carefully chosen to be representative of the… Read More

Toronto: M.F. Feheley, 1977. 156 pp, folio (13 1/4" H). Errata sheet laid in. Profusely illustrated with colour and b&w photographs. "The fine furniture tradition in Canada's eastern provinces was influenced by the arrival of the Loyalists in 1783. Among those who came were people of wealth and quality who transported, by sea, furnishings that were superior in craftsmanship and design. Accomplished cabinetmakers arriving later from Great Britain and the United States continued the tradition with their skills and developed taste; father taught son, and son preserved the craft. This book deals with twelve of the most eminent craftsmen in the area over the last two hundred years. Author Charles Foss discusses Loyalist and other influences, the choice of woods , the evolution of design and decoration. He has compiled biographical information on the craftsmen, their families and business relationships wherever facts are known, and the furniture illustrated was carefully chosen to be… Read More

Canada: Canada Post Corporation, 1995. 66 pp, 10 3/4" H. Black covers with gilt lettering on spine, blindstamped maple leaf and lettering on front board. Pictorial endpapers, colour and b&w photographs, drawings throughout. Colour illustrated slipcase. Contains 68 stamps (collated), which have been removed from the original envelope and inserted into the protective plastic sleeves on the appropriate pages - face value over $32.00. Louisbourg (5); Manitoba 125 (1); Bridges (4); Golf (5); Group of Seven (7); New Members (3); Historic Vehicles (6); Alfred Pellan (1); Comic Book Superheroes (5); Lunenburg Academy (1); The Arctic (5); Christmas - Emile Brunet Stone Carvings (3); Animal Migration - Canada/Mexico (4) 1945 (4); The Holocaust (1); United Nations (1); La Francophonie (1); 30th Anniversary of Flag (1); Definitive Stamps (8); Greeting Stamps (2). Bilingual text (English/French). Book and slipcase are in fine condition. Minor wear on edges of original envelope that contained… Read More

Toronto: Canadian Society of Military Medals and Insignia, 1996. 41 pp + ads, 8 1/4" H. B&w illustrations. Contents: President's Message; Convention Photos; The Oak Leaf; Bogus Badges; Transport Medal Roll to Canadians; Book Review; Hunting Tigers; Society Notices. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - very minor edgewear, small soft corner crease.. Stapled in Wraps. Very Good.

West Hill, Ontario: Museum Restoration Service, 1962. 308 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H). B&w photographs, drawings, diagrams, reproductions. Inscribed on half title page: "To Don Webster / With very best personal regards / Jim Gooding". (Donald Webster, whose signature appears at the top of the front free endpaper, was the author of books about guns and antiques.) Contents: Immigration, Emigration and Settlement. (An outline of where the gunsmiths received their training, where they settled and how this affected the gumaking trade in Canada.); The Arms of Champlain and his Followers. (The chronological evolution of the firearms found in Canada based on documents and other related material.); Made in Canada. (A Survey of the types of firearms made in Canada, how they were made, and how to identify and date them.); The Gunsmiths. (Biographical information about 750 gunsmiths, and gunmakers who were working in Canada between 1608 and 1900.); Appendices: The Gunsmiths by Location; Selected… Read More

(Toronto): British North America Philatelic Society, 1973. 158 pp, 8 1/2" H. Profusely illustrated in b&w showing cancellations with descriptions on facing page. Page 86 showing the descriptions for Plate XXXIX was laid in loosely after printing/binding. Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - spine and edges darkening slightly, spine flat with one very light crease.. Second Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good.

Toronto: Canadian Society of Military Medals and Insignia, 1998. 32 pp + ads, 8 1/2" H. B&w illustrations. Contents: Interim President's Message; Distinctions of Service for the Royal Artillery; Do I need a receipt?; Letter to Editor; Society Notices; Medal Searcher; "What is it? ". Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - one tiny corner crease. . Stapled in Wraps. Very Good+.