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Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.: The Library Company of Philadelphia , 1963. A hint of edge wear, gently shelf worn, no dj, ex-library with the usual library markings, overall a clean used first edition! Brown cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. 205 historical pages of text and 14 wonderful pages of historic black and white replica's of Song Sheets, Slip Ballads, and Poetical Broadsides! "A fad in American life produced a shower of song sheets, slip ballads and poetical broadsides. Although such sheets had been printed by enterprising publishers for centuries, it was not until about 1850 that it became big small-business. Then, to meet a growing popular demand sheets, which had once been printed by the score, appeared by the thousands. They were run off in large editions, sold wholesale to dealers and sold retail by hawkers and in stationery shops and book stores. The peak of their popularity was reached during the Civil War the issues and events of which offered fertile seeds for the flowering…
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American Song Sheets Slip Ballads and Poetical Broadsides 1850-1870: A Catalogue of the Collection of The Library Company of Philadelphia
by Wolf, Edwin
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A Collector's Resoource Through Postcards of Our Antique Dolls
by Ackert, Helen O
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De Kalb, Illinois, U.S.A.: Ackert Enterprises, 1976. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj, lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, ex-library with the usual library markings. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 82 pages beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs! Signed by the author on the title page! Extremely collectible! "This book is the attempt of one person with her family to leave pictures of some of their doll art forms and the written record of the accrued knowledge. The narrative begins with a personal analysis of doll collecting. It relates the developmental changes that occured through the impact of the hobby. A brief narrative of the Ackert activities previous to the creating of the cards explains the setting in which the enterprise began. A little explanation as to the possible future of the post cards seemed appropriate.". Signed by Author. First Edition / First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.…
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Das Museum Faesch
by Andre-Salvisberg-Remigius-Sebastian-Faesch
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- ISBN 13
- 9783856162290
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- 3856162291
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Germany: Christoph Merian , 2005. A very crisp and clean used copy; almost new and unread condition; gift quality! Black and white pictorial wrapper with white and blue lettering. Text is in German. 80 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "Das Museum Faesch, anfangs des 17, Jahrhunderts von Rechtsprofessor Remigius Faesch als Privat-sammlung auf dem Petersplatz eingerichtet, ist etwas in Vergessenheit geraten. Das hat verschiede-ne Grunde. Die Sammlung ist seit threr Ubernahme durch die Universitat im jahr 1823 keine in sich geschlossene Einheit mehr.........." ------ from Zur vorliegenden Schrift.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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English Country Pottery
by Haggar, Reginald
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London: Phoenix House Limited , 1950. Edge and corner wear to the dj, chipping at the corners and top and base of the spine with some portions in these areas missing, lightly scuffed and scratched, corners are gently bumped and rubbed, lightly shelf worn, overall a clean used first edition! Tan cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. Dj is nicely preserved in a brand new protective mylar plastic cover! 160 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and educational pages of text and 32 wonderful pages of black and white plates! "Pottery reached a fine flowering long ago in the hands of the English craftsmen in their little country factories, and now there is a developng interest in its use in furnishing once again. For the collector, whether fresh to the study or advanced, here is a full and fascinating account of that modest ware by an artist who knows his subject from a life-time of study; a man who still lives in one of the Five Towns....". First Edition. Tan Cloth. Very Good/Fair. 8vo -…
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A Focus on Glass and Antiques: Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club 1933-1993 (A Celebration of 60 Special Years, and a Tribute to the Members Who Arranged These Studies
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U.S.A.: Self-published, 1993. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used first edition! Blue wrapper with black lettering and illustration on the front. 240 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs! "A pictorial grouping of antique tableware, old silver, china, table linens, furniture and pressed glass arranged and pictured by a professional photographer from the collections of members of The Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club. This effort was started in 1948. Due to more available technology was reproduced at this time in order to commemorate sixty years." ---- from the Preface.. First Edition / First Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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The Haskell F. Norman Library of Science and Medicine Part III: The Modern Age
by Christie's Inc
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New York: Christie's , 1998. Hint of edge and corner wear, gently scuffed and scratched, corners are very very lightly rubbed, overall a very crisp and clean first edition, almost new and unread condition! Gift Quality! 411 very fine, unmarked and uncreased pages nicely enhanced by black and white and color photographs! "Christie's, the world's oldest fine art auctioneers, held its first auction in London on December 5, 1766.". First Edition / First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.
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Heisey's Trade Mark Glassware
by A. H. Heisey & Co.
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Newark, OH, U.S.A.: Heisey Collectors of America, Inc., 1982. Hint of edge and corner wear, gently scuffed and scratched, overall a very clean used copy! 57 unmarked and uncreased pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations and photographs! Wonderfully well-preserved! Gift Quality! Extremely rare and out-of-print. Very very scarce and hard-to-find!. First Edition. Stapled Soft Cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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An Illustrated History of English Plate: Ecclesiastical and Secular in Which the Development of Form and Decoration in The Silver and Gold Work of the British Isles (2 VOLUMES)
by Jackson, Charles James
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- ISBN 13
- 9780486223346
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U.S.A.: Dover Publications Inc., 1977. Minor edge and corner wear; no dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used 2 VOLUME SET! Green cloth with silver lettering on the spine. 1085 informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "As explained in the preface to English Goldsmiths and their Marks, this History of English Plate was begun more than a quarter of a century ago, but, after I had worked at it for some time, it was laid aside in order that i might first complete my work on marks, which was ublished in June, 1905. Since that date, I have been engaged without interruption, except for an occasional short holiday, in the compilation of this history..............." ----- from the Preface.. Reprint (1911). Green Cloth. Good/No Jacket. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Library.
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The Illustrated United States Postage Stamp Album
by Cataldi, Vincent
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Bronx, New York : Vincent Cataldi , 1930. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spot on the front of the wrapper where a sticker has been removed; some shelf wear; pages are toning; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Tan wrapper with black lettering. 86 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations! "The Illustrated United States Postage Stamp --- Album --- containing illustrated spaces for all regular issues, commemoratives, airmails, parcel post, parcel post dues, postal savings, special delivery, special handling, postage dues, newspapers, official stamps, confederate government issues, issued for use in the United States from the beginning in 1847, through 1947. (also national Christmas Seals from 1907 to 1947.).....". Thirty-fifth Edition. Stapled Soft Cover. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Montgomery Ward Spring and Summer 1957 (Chicago S-57)
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Albany, New York: Montgomery Ward & Co., 1957. Edge and corner wear, scuffed and scratched, spine is creased, small tears at the top and base of the spine, small stain at the top of the front, small creases front and back, overall a very nice vintage copy complete front to back. Extremely collectible! 918 unmarked and uncreased historical pages nicely enhanced by full-color and black and white illustrations!. Trade Paperback. Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.
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Montgomery Ward Spring and Summer 1958 (Chicago S-58)
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Albany, New York: Montgomery Ward & Co., 1958. Edge and corner wear, scuffed and scratched, spine is creased, small tears at the top and base of the spine, small stain at the top of the front, small creases front and back, overall a very nice vintage copy complete front to back. Extremely collectible! 918 unmarked and uncreased historical pages nicely enhanced by full-color and black and white illustrations!. Trade Paperback. Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.
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Nytt om Gammalt: Arbok 1978
by Glomdalsmuseet
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- 9788271040475
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1978. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is lightly creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Black and white pictorial wrapper with black and white lettering. 111 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "A dendro-chronological text on timber used in the construction of the framhouse, Stemstrudstua, would seem to establish that it was built in 1631. Sigurd Aandstad tested specimens from a total of seven different logs used in the construction of the walls and, in addition, tested one specimen from the giant beam forming the ridge of the roof........" ----------- from the Summary on page 92.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Poster Originals, Limited. Volume 3, Number 1
by Glaser, Mary Todd. Glaser, Milton. Chwast, Seymour
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New York, New York: Poster Originals Limited, 1975. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; overall a very crisp and clean used copy! Color illustrated white wrapper with black lettering. 92 very clean unmarked and uncreased historical and artistic pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "The Museum of Modern Art's new exhibition of posters, which opened yesterday under the title 'Word and Image,' is so handsome that for a minute you wonder why billboards are disfigurements. The double answer is that most posters aren't as beautiful in themselves as these are, and that the men who stick them up around town aren't as careful about arranging them as is Arthur Drexler, who installed the show............." --------- from On Posters by John Canaday.. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Scott's Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps: Including Issues of Confederate States, Canal Zone, Danish West Indies, Guam, Hawaii, United Nations and the United States Administration Issues of Cuba, Puerto Rico and Philippines. (43RD EDITION)
by Harmer, Gordon R.; Costales, Eugene N. (editors)
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New York, New York: Scott Publications , 1964. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; couple of small tears in the head of the spine of the dj; as well as a couple of small tears in the rear of the dj; overall a very crisp and clean used FORTY-THIRD EDITION! Red cloth with silver lettering on the spine. 666 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "The necessary annual for every serious collector of U.S. stamps, this catalogue offers a highly specialized listing of major and minor varieties. It lists and prices stamps in pairs, blocks, on and off cover and in minor variarions. Sections in this catalogue include: First Day Covers, 'RF' Overprints, Locals, Postage Currency, Postal Cards, Postal Savings, Proofs, Revenue Stamped Paper, Specimens and Telegraph Stamps ----- besides the Postage, Air Post, Revenue,…
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Toothpick Holders: China, Glass and Metal
by Members of the Nat'L Toothpick Holder Collectors Society
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- 9780915410880
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- 0915410885
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Marietta, Ohio, U.S.A.: Antique Pubns, 1993. Hint of edge wear, gently scuffed, spine is very lightly creased, gently shelf worn, overall a very crisp and clean first edition, gift quality! Extremely rare and hard-to-find! 140 very clean, unmarked and uncreased historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! Very very scarce and out-of-print! Extremely collectible! "This book is the result of the efforst of many members of the National Toothpick Holder Collector's Society (NTHCS). After a year of planning and gathering information, the Book Committee scheduled a photo session to coincide with the annual convention held in Marietta, Ohio, in August, 1991. Members attending were asked to bring any previously undocumented toothpick holders with them. And bring toothpick holders they did! Can you picture thousands of these little items arranged in two small hotel Rooms? Combine that with the challenge of sorting and selecting among similar items…
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