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Auction #94
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| A1 | Sheet Music "Hello Young Lover" from the King and I, the popular Rodgers & Hammerstein production starring Gertrude Lawrence. From Williamson Music, Inc. of New York, copyright 1954. 7 pgs, back cover lists songs from 11 more musicals, including Oklahoma, The Sound of Music, The King and I, etc. Red print on ivory, 9" x 12", pretty cover, VG+ |
| A2 | 1905 Sheet music for Tam O'Shanter with lead notes to explain story plot from the witches' dance in the church, wild screeching of the witches as they rush after Tam who is riding fast, etc. 7 pgs, published by Century Music of NY, pale green front cover accent, white daisies & leaf border. Edge wear & tape on the left edge, G+ |
| A3 | Art print engraving by E. Teel for Godey's Lady's book with mother & child at bedtime prayer, hands folded. Little girl on her bed with draperies opened to envelop head of single bed, lovely tapestry spread. Titled "Our Father, who art in Heaven", 6" x 9", some age discoloration, but engraving is in VG shape. |
| A4 | 2 pgs (8" x 10 1/2") full color scene from child's book, Goody Two Shoes Scenes captions as "Brother & Sister" and "Plotting to rob Squire Trueman" shows somber scene of dignified officials & maiden being consoled by gentleman in colorful army garb. 2nd is Goody hiding in haystack overhearing the thieves as they plot a robbery. Reverse side is printed with part of the story. VG+ |
| A5 | Set of 3 old baby photo trade cards, baby heads in circles & they are adorable! 2 in black print with dealer info printed on bottom of card - Les Galloway, dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Groceries etc. from Delphi, NY. 3rd in browntones from F. Martineau of Albany, NY who sold Hosiery & Underwear, 2" x 4 1/2". The 3 cards are similar in design, but are different faces. VG+ |
| A6 | Group of unused hotel envelopes & stationery: from the Waldorf-Astoria, NY; Cavalier in Virginia Beach, VA (this one has note paper); 5 env. from Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington, DC; & 2 sheets of stationery & an envelop from Best Western Fuller Motel, Brinkley, Arkansas. Sizes from 3" x 5 1/2" to 4" x 7 1/2", VG+ |
| A7 | Cover page from Aug. 1, 1903 Outlook magazine (priced at 10¢) plus 17 pgs of fabulous ads. Inside front cover features lovely full page sketch of lovely lady w/quote from Bryon from Pears soap, Packers Tar Soap ad with little girl shampooing boys hair, other full page ads include Lawney's cocoa; Tiffany Studio Oriental Rugs; Crossett Men's Shoes; Cecilan player piano; offer to receive 1904 Fairy Calendar for free plus many, many more. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2", VG+ |
| A8 | Oct. 1898 Harper's New Monthly Magazine, no front cover but 158 pgs plus 100 pages of ads to transport you back to another time & culture. Long articles include "On the Roof of the World" notes from Sven Hedin's journey through Asia (good b/w photos); Social Life in the British Army; Our Navy in Asiatic Waters, The Santiago Campaign with full b/w photo of Col. Teddy Roosevelt w/his military men plus horse drawn wagon taking wounded to division hospital; a cute Golfer's alphabet; fantastic full page color artwork "Autumn Leaves" from a painting by W. Granville Smith for Ivory Soap & so much more. VG for its age. |
| A9 | Nov. 1949 Farm Journal Magazine features a cozy color scene of folks around a campfire, horses also in the mix. Article titled "Get a Horse!" with photos along with articles on potato farmers, sheep, pigs, hand made gifts, Thanksgiving day desserts etc. 166 pgs, great ads, Trading Post classified ads etc. 8 1/2" x 11", some overall wear, G++ |
| A10 | 1985 Official Guide to Flight Attendant Careers, 92 pgs, many b/w photos. Major airlines represented such as World, Western, US Air, Southwest, Frontier, Delta as well as others. Basic info as to eligibility, salaries, training, benefits, how & where to apply etc. Photos of uniforms, 8 1/2" x 11", this paperback was withdrawn from a library. Lots of interesting info! VG |
| A11 | 1974 of The Sun Bulletin newspaper dated April 9, features b/w photo of Hank Aaron on cover as he hit his 715th home run to move past Babe Ruth's record. Back cover is full page photo tribute & feature story goes into detail plus a sweet photo of his mom hugging him. Other interesting news stories & ads from the day, 40 pgs, VG+ |
| A12 | Another Sun Bulletin from Oct. 11, 1973 screams the headline "Agnew Quits", small b/w head photos on front cover w/quotes from Agnew, Nixon, U.S. Attorney & Nelson & Rockefeller. Complete account of this whole situation inside plus other news stories, sports, comics etc. Some edge wear, VG |
| A13 | "Super Book of More Racing Cars", 1978, 32 pgs, includes color drawings of racing autos from Great Britain, Japan, USA, Germany, Italy and France. Each art color drawing shown on double page, 14 1/2" x 6", all stats & history of each race car given. Glossary of terms included, 7" x 9", VG+ |
| A14 | 1967 Family Handyman do-it-yourself magazine with complete info on how to create storage space where it never existed. Drawings, measurements, materials needed to utilize space from your garage ceiling, stair landing, bathroom wall to your closet floor. Instructions for keeping winter out of your home, frozen pipes etc. 74 pgs, includes interesting ads such as how to earn $5 an hour in the lawn mower sharpening business. 8" x 11", VG+ |
| A15 | 1952 membership card to the National Audubon Society, lists privileges of membership on back including a free subscription to Audubon Mag., also included are 3 loose pages of b/w bird sketches, one of buntings & grossbeaks, typical cage birds & canaries. 7" x 9 1/2'", minor edge wear on one side where they were removed from a book or publication. VG |
| A16 | 1902 receipt, blanks filled in with pencil from the Protective Disability Ins. Co. of Boston in the sum of $3.00 in payment of policy premium, policy due to expire Nov. 15, 1902. Signed by agent, 3" x 5", minor corner wear, VG+ |
| A17 | 1921 Course "C" Study Guide in American History for High School Students, 127 pgs include the course of study, outline maps & standard exam at the end of the book. Starting with Americans, a nation of immigrants, the slavery question, transportation development, formation of government & concluding w/American ideals. 6 1/2" x 8", students name on front, a few notations throughout the pages, very interesting facts presented in a concise format. VG+ |
| A18 | 1594-1948 summary of 11 generations of the Geo. C. Holmes family of Green Bay, Wisc. prepared in 1948. 48 pgs, typewritten.. Besides dates, places and cities, some personal accounts are included (comments 1767 re a minuteman, assorted sufferings) a few b/w photos, cemetery records, an 1880 account of life on a farm with much detail and well told. A fantastic assembly of pertinent Holmes family information! VG+ |
| A19 | Bound Nat'l Geographic article from Societies & Cults division, titled Pennsylvania's Plain People: Amish Folk from Aug. 1965. 25 pgs with many wonderful color photos, info about their horse drawn vehicles, family & home activities, a barn raising, and their philosophy of hard work bringing them closer to God. 6 1/2" x 9 1/2", VG+ |
| A20 | Another bound National Geographic article titled "World History - Founders of New England" by Sir Evelyn Wrench from June 1953. Searching forgotten shrines in "old" England and New England in American, starting with Capt. John Smith's adventures in 1614, Plymouth landing in 1620 etc. Great color photos, 6 1/2" x 9 1/2", VG+ |
| A21 | Jetsons Space Menu Fun Book from Denny's Restaurant, Vol. 2. Produced for children 10 & under, 12 tempting menus w/food pictured in color. Following the space theme, there are shooting star shrimp baskets, Mars burgers, Little Dipper Breakfast etc., games, comics & more. 1992, 10 pgs, 5" x 7 1/2", VG+ |
| A22 | Planters Peanuts Trivia Game called Sports Nut. 10 cards for a total of 400 questions, slide into cardboard holder in the shape of a Planters Peanut Bar, question in one slot, answer appears below. Undated, but very likely from the 90's, VG+ |
| A23 | 7 sheets of gummed Peanuts mail stickers, each 1 1/2" x 2", "Confidential" features Snoopy w/one ear uplifted, Air Mail has Snoopy in Red Baron helmet atop his dog house, Fragile shows Charlie Brown whose kite has just impaled on a tree etc. Each sheet has 1 sticker removed, but 8 remain for a total of 56. These are not new stickers, possibly dating back to the 70's. VG+ |
| A24 | Walt Disney paper doll set of Snow White & the 7 Dwarfs. Dolls of Snow White, the Prince, Queen (who has her witch outfits) & the adorable 7 Dwarfs w/little outfits. There are 2 identical Prince dolls included, the main characters are 9-10" tall, the Dwarfs are 5" tall. Dolls have slight bends on their necks, but otherwise are in great condition as are the clothes. VG+ |
| A25 | Golden Book of Barbie Paper Doll, Deluxe Edition. Special stand-up Barbie is 10" tall, 18 fashions & accessories, a punch out fashion tote & a stand up portrait of Barbie. 1994 by Mattel, book is 10" x 12 1/2", unused & ready to be punched out. Also included is a clear sheet of Barbie stickers from Hallmark. Paper doll book is showing a bit of wear including a stain on the bottom edge for several pages, but it does not affect the doll or any of the clothes. VG |
| A26 | Oct. '94 Doll Reader Magazine features Madame Alexander & Disney Magic in the 30's, also Princess Elizabeth dolls & German artist Ruth Treffeisen's creations in porcelain & vinyl and some paper dolls, 200 pgs, 8" x 11", wonderful ads for dolls too, VG+ |
| A27 | Stock certificate for 2800 shares of Washington Real Estate Investment Trust stock, Aug. 1, 1972. Orange lacy border, 8" x 11 1/2", completed transfer on back. VG+ |
| A28 | Brae Corporation Stock Certificate 1500 shares, issued in Delaware on Jan. 26, 1983. This one has a blue lacy border, 8" x 12", transfer info on the back, VG+ |
| A29 | Phil Corp Stock Certificate, 7 shares, from the state of Penn., dated May 4, 1987. This is a temporary certificate, no documentation on back, dark green lacy strip to far left, 8" x 12", VG+ |
| A30 | (4) RR tickets include: Northern Alberta Railways Co. from Edmonton, Alberta to McLennan, first class; Montana Western RR Co., conductor's duplex receipt; Bellefonte central RR Co., 1st class passage; and Sydney & Louisburg RR Half Fare-1st class, assorted colors, approx. 2" x 4 1/2", only 1 is dated on the back - 1960. VG+ |
| A31 | 2 old fashioned decals that were put on by dampening and sliding off onto a window. 1) 3" x 4" red & white Rock Island logo, 2) McCloud River RR Co., 3" x 3 1/2", shield shaped scene of brown bear atop log w/fish in mouth & mountain in background across water, VG+ |
| A32 | Feb. '59 Southern Pacific Bulletin, front cover shows front of train surrounded by oranges & captioned "Valley Gold". B/W pictures throughout, update on train news, feature article on San Joaquin Valley's orange production, picking, shipping by rail; feature on Eugene Oregon's yard & operation & more. 5" x 7 1/2", VG+ |
| A33 | Playbill for The Colonial Theatre in Boston starring Sal Mineo in "Something About a Soldier", a 2 week run starting Dec. 18, 1961, 3 act play based on the novel by Mark Harris. Names of cast, scenes in all 3 acts, cast bios w/photos, promos of coming attractions & many interesting ads. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", VG+ |
| A34 | Catalogue #30 from Murdock Mactaggart lists - 160 antiquarian books which could be ordered by post, telephone or cable to their office in England. Illustrations from the offerings inside along w/descriptions and price in pounds. 6" x 8", 32 pgs, not very old, VG+ |
| A35 | 4 programs from the Community Concert Assoc. 1) Nelson Eddy, Baritone; 2) Lawrence Tibbett w/Stewart Willie at piano; 3) Violinist, pianist & violoncellist The Cherniavskys; & 4) Prima Donna soprano, Grete Stueckgold. Each program gives description of the musical numbers to be performed & info about the artist. 6" x 9", opens, some discoloration, VG |
| A36 | (12) color glossy art prints, samples for calendar prints from the 50's or 60's. Good variety, rural scenes of cattle w/horseman, forest & mountains, tumbling waters, Grand Tetons, beautiful lady w/horse, fall scene, adorable children etc. 8" x 10", VG+ |
| A37 | 12 more color prints, these measure 6" x 8". Wonderful nature scenes of snow country, spring byways, coastlines, Governor's Palace in Williamsburg, VA; attractive lady painting house w/lots of leg showing); church family group, new baby etc. VG+ |
| A38 | A deluxe travel packet to steer you to 17 delightful spots in Colorado. A good variety of brochures from Seven Falls, Cave of the Winds, Shadow Mountain, Tiny Town, Manitou, Larimer Square, etc. There are 11 very vintage pieces including a couple of duplicates. The rest are from the 60's or newer. All in VG+ cond. |
| A39 | Another travel pack, this time from the state of Alaska. This includes a 1967 Centennial map celebrating their history, 2nd map of the Tongass National Forest area, 18" x 36", date handwritten of 1974; 3rd map of Glacier Bay from 1987, also included is a 1982 Gadabout 20 day tour info to Alaska w/itinerary & flight schedule. VG+ |
| A40 | The last travel packet for this month is from the state of Tenn. 11 pieces including 2 old pieces on Ruby Falls, 1 vintage piece on Rock City, there's an April 1968 Plymouth Traveler offering a complete tour guide to TN, the rest are more modern, VG+ |
| A41 | Grab bag assortment of 19 old cards/prints related to fashions - 3 for men, the rest are of women. Sizes range from 2 1/2" x 4" to 4 1/2" x 7", fronts are very attractive and a nice variety, backs have remnants of adhesive or have been in a scrapbook at one time. Nice group for collages or other art projects. G+ |
| A42 | Old booklet "Our Presidents" from the makers of Alka-Seltzer, Nervine & Aspir-mint, Dr. Miles Pain Pills etc. Starting with Geo. Washington through FDR, inaugurated in 1933. Color drawing of Washington & Capitol on front cover, brief summary of each president & b/w head drawing of each. Some fascinating ads as well, 5" x 6", 32 pgs, VG+ |
| A43 | Here's a real treasure - Dream Book, Bridal Superstitions are sprinkled throughout this fragile old booklet put out by a Dr. Pierce, President of Invalids Hotel in Buffalo, NY. You could consult with him by letter (statement of case form given in book) Blanks to be filled in include "Tongue coated? any piles? sour risings?", b/w photos of writers & testimonials. Dream interpretations such as dream of bees signifies wealth & success in business etc. 32 pgs, 4" x 5 1/2", cover a little soiled, G+ |
| A44 | July 1924 copy of small events theatre listings, "The Cast" published every Saturday, the "oldest exclusive Theatrical Guide in the U.S., endorsed & supported by all greater NY Theatres", plays mentioned include Abbie's Irish Rose, Cobra, Ziegfield Follies & many more. Cast members listed, synopsis of play & critics comments on each, 40 pgs, 3" x 5 1/2", VG+ |
| A45 | (5) match book covers include: Union Pacific Railroad w/red, white & blue shield logo & slogan; Frank Shoemaker Gen. Ins., Wilmington, DE; green foil Robert R. Dougherty Ins., Philadelphia; cute picture of puppy snuggling reluctant school lad from Steve's ESSO service station in Milford, DE; & unusual Paramount Pictures promo for "Samson & Delilah" Technicolor hit, VG+ |
| A46 | (6) item assortment 1) linen color Cypress Gardens & Singing Tower card, map inside & info for admissions & boat trip (25¢) 2) Black card with "The White Knight", No. Guilford, CT 3) 1954 3 scene photo adv. card from Sugar River Fabrics confirming order; 4) Precious gem photo card shows turquoise botryoidal chrysoucolla stone & 1976-77 show schedule dates & locations 5) fold over color photo card of Hawaii's Waioli Tea Room, operated by the Salvation Army 6) 1949 envelope of 3¢ Annapolis Bicentenary stamp contains a welcome card to Ironton, Ohio's centennial & signed by postmaster. All items postcard size, VG+ |
| A47 | (10) pretty broom labels, all different. Includes a hula girl sweeping from Honolulu Broom Factory, Acme Special, Lay Broom w/sun rays, Our Leader w/uniformed, tall hat gents, clean sweep w/broom in a swirl, Hudson w/steamboat on river & 4 more, VG+ |
| A48 | Trans-Canada Air Lines label for the DC-8 in a modified oval with gold background & accents in navy blue, white & red. 5 1/2" x 3", gummed back, unused, VG+ |
| A49 | (5) foreign hotel gummed labels from the Nagoya Miyako Hotel, Japan w/dragon logo; Hotel Inverurie, Paget-West in Bermuda; Hotel Columbia Excelsior in Genova; Palace Hotel, Bari and a silver Savoy Hotel from Frankfort, approx. 3" x 3", VG+ |
| A50 | Gummed label for United Airlines, oval, 2 1/2" x 5", center red star & blue shield, gold outline, white background, VG+ |
| A51 | (5) old Nebo Cigarette brand tobacco silks each with a flag and seal of countries (Ireland, Scotland, Poland, Belgium, & Austria), 2 1/2" x 3". Location & number of factory on top edges. Soft silk - these are very collectible! VG+ |
| A52 | 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" blotter, unused, pictures a box of a dozen yellow Invader Pencils from Lockbond Invader Pencils, distributed by Kestner's Office Supply Book & Sport Store, Connellsville, PA. Lt blue background, claims "more words per pencil", VG+ |
| A53 | Small blotter given as "Compliments of Dahlstrom Funeral Home" white background w/black flower & vine decoration. 3" x 4 1/2", a very few small ink dots on the back, VG+ |
| A54 | Fancied Security blotter, 4" x 9", unused, shows Jan-Feb-March calendars for 1944 plus an interior home scene to the left. Burglar upstairs in the bedroom while complacent homeowner sits w/his agent in comfy living room stating "Burglary Insurance? I never have Burglars!" Shades of blue, VG+ |
| *A55 | Old blotter with unusual drawing of bald headed man balancing himself on a red pencil near the top. Mongol Colored Pencils is the product being advertised from Eberhard Faber in NY. Dealers name from Pittsburg also given, 3" x 6", unused, VG+ |
| *A56 | (2) Blotter picturing drawing of Arrow shirts, underwear, hanky & tie with an appeal to college men. College sketch top right & pitch is for pack to school collections. Dealer is L. Levinson of Mt. Pleasant, PA, b/w, 1 used blotter and 1 unused, VG+ |
| A57 | 8 pc. assortment of cooking pamphlets & brochures includes the Angostura cookbook; General Foods Recipes with a Saving Touch; B-V recipe folder from George Recton, Wilson & Co.; Campbell's Quick 'n' Hearty Dishes boasts time & money saving ideas using their chunky soups, plus 4 more smaller flyers, lots of great ideas for meals! VG+ |
| A58 | Paperback book "The Wonderful World of Peanuts" by Charles M. Schultz, 1954, early style favorites. Over 100 pages of cartoon fun. Charlie Brown and Lucy on the front cover, VG+ |
| A59 | Walt Disney's "Donald Duck and Chip 'n' Dale children's book from Whitman, hard cover, 26 pgs, 5 1/2" x 6 1/2", 1954, colorful cover with Chip and Dale mixing paint while Donald looks into the window. In great condition, VG+ |
| A60 | Hardback Peanuts book, this one featuring Snoopy doing his famous happy dance on the front cover. Over 100 pgs of early style cartoons with Snoopy and the whole gang. Published in 1958 as a Weekly Reader presentation. Slight scuff on front cover, VG |
| A61 | (4) old photos of construction projects-2 alike of small building, 2 workmen on roof, tall ladder leaning against building. Another shows project in progress, last one has horse drawn wagon, 2 workmen w/shovels, 3 1/2" x 5 1/2", no ID on backs, VG+ |
| A62 | Real photo postcard of lady standing, hand on edge of ladderback chair, wearing large brimmed hat, dark dress with interesting design. Studio background with trees & bushes. Unused, back has large stain, only faintly comes through to front. VG |
| A63 | (3) business cards-1st from Williams & Harvey Nursery Landscape Gardeners of Richmond, VA, Phone 4-5571. B/W photo on back shows their wagon w/large holly shade tree that weighed about 10 tons, 2" x 4"; 2nd card from The Sherman Nursery Co. of Charles City, IA boasts their capitol stock is $100,000 & incorporated in 1888. 3rd card from GT - Grand Trunk The Good Track Road, Chicago Terminal Dist. Slogan Work Safely, Live Safely, Be Here Tomorrow. Back of card says "That was close. Do you realize what you did a few minutes ago could easily have caused an accident?" and suggests holding the card & passing it along with they see someone else as a safety reminder. Neon orange. Very different! Older cards show some wear. |
| A64 | Jan. 1904 fold-out mortgage satisfaction certificate between Fort Pitt Investment Co. & Real Estate Trust Co. of Pittsburgh,, all typewritten, purple ink. Notary public completed form w/seal at bottom. Unfolds to 8 1/2" x 14", taxes & fees were $1.50, VG |
| A65 | State of South Carolina Note & Mortgage dated 1927 between a party - E.L. Watts & Olanta Flue Co. for 17.00, product purchased was 1 set of tobacco flues for 16 fork barn & 500 lbs cured leaf tobacco ready for market. Handwritten, 8" x 14", VG+ |
| A66 | (3) old store invoice receipts - 1) Mary 1922 Post Exchange, Utah with 3 charges totaling $1.95, marked pd. 2) pink 1883 receipt for Calico, $2.07 bought at J.C. Hamlin, Rhinebeck, NY, dry goods-notions-fancy goods as well as groceries & flour, handwritten; 3) 1906 bill balance marked paid from White Sewing Machine Co. to Suttle & Jones Trading Co. of Felix, Ala. Typed in purple, some slight wear/folds on all 3, VG |
| A67 | (2) glossy 8" x 10" b/w production photos for the animated musical by Warner Bros., "A Troll in Central Park". One shows Stanley (voiced by Dom DeLuise) piloting a boat, the other Stanley with Rose & the flowers & animals in the park. 1994, cute! VG+ |
| A68 | (2) 8" x 10" Castle Rock Entertainment b/w glossy photos to promote the comedy "Waiting for Guffman". One shows the cast of 5 main stars lined up to perform a song honoring Blaine, Missouri's 150th anniversary. 2nd shows Christopher Guest as Corky St. Clair, seated at a desk. Interesting memorabilia on the desk & around the room. 1996, VG+ |
| A69 | The true story of Gerry Conlon, "falsely imprisoned for a horrifying crime" is portrayed in Universal's drama "In the Name of the Father", two 8" x 10" glossy promotion photos released for use in newspapers etc. Pictures Emma Thompson & Daniel Day Lewis in their roles, 1994, VG+ |
| A70 | 8" x 10" 1970 street parade photo shows a lovely Parada Del Sol (Scottsdale, AZ) queen standing between 2 hombres with guns at the ready. Rope barriers in background show a pressing crowd, Bank of Arizona to the left. This is a popular annual parade in a Western theme. VG+ |
| A71 | 8" x 10" promotion photo for Pappy Home Builders (in AZ), street shot w/large billboard directing visitors "that-a-way". Large head & shoulders of "Pappy" with little square specs sliding down his nose & large cowboy hat. Large RV with letters KHAT Karavan parked to the left. Sign declares "You'll be happy to deal with PAPPY Home Builders", 60's - 70's photo, VG+ |
| A72 | (16) cigar bands, 4 each of 4 different types: Poet-Boston, Elcho Cigar Co.; Missouri River; Cognac; and Joe Cannon, W.J. Neff & Co., mild blend. Beautiful, some embossed, primarily red & gold, 2 1/2" - 3" long x 1/2" - 3/4" wide, VG+ |
| A73 | (2) colorful cigarette cards (2" x 2 1/2") from Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes & Helmar Turkish Cigarettes. 1st one pictures a gentleman in suit & vest w/this message "May our actions ever evince the belief that honesty is the best policy". 2nd pictures a leaping kangaroo from Australia & gold shield w/swan like bird. Advertising on reverse side. VG+ |
| A74 | Small trade card for C.E. King & Co., Dress Trimmings & Fancy Goods in Boston. Shows 3 young lads transporting a cherub in a little yellow wicker basket on wagon base. 2 are pulling & one is pushing. Gold background, 3" x 4", no ad on back, VG+ |
| A75 | Clark's O.N.T. Black Spool Cotton trade card, 3" x 4" shows intense little girl archer out on the range seemingly struggling with her bow. Caption says "Please break dis for me", thread for the bow coming from the spool by her feet. Adv on reverse, VG+ |
| A76 | Dy-O-La Dye Rag Doll offer on this sweet 3" x 6" card that shows this 12 1/2" blonde rag doll in blue dress, holding a little red doll of her own. Offer on back with instructions to mail 1 Dy-O-la empty envelope & 5 or 10¢ in stamps or coin. Colors of dye are given, the company was located in Burlington, Vermont. Name written on top edge, reverse side, VG+ |
| A77 | Looking up the nose holes of this instrumentalist is the 1st impression on this trade card from W.P. Marsh & Co. Fine Boots & Shoes, Opera House, Springfield, Mass. A balding musician with fly away white hair is playing a horn, the info about the dealer rests on the horn. 3" x 5", copyright 1881, quite whimsical trade card. No adv. on back., VG+ |
| A78 | Pretty Ozone Soap card has a wintry scene with a young maiden holding muff, snowy landscape w/barren trees, but pink roses & greenery to the left. 4" x 6", no ad on back, minor corner wear and glue residue on reverse side, VG |
| A79. | This unusual trade cards shows side-by-side scenes-the left pictures a gent carrying a large turkey by its feet, snowy outdoor scene. The right has drawing of a sweet little girl behind railing w/large decorated Christmas tree in background, dangling toy man, 2 kittens at her feet. Company was E.C. Jewett, Boots & Shoes, Woodstock, Illinois, minor glue shadows on back, no adv. VG+ |
| A80 | Last trade card for this list from H.C. Parker & Co. of Rockville, CT showing beautiful horses (1 colt) heading toward a trough catching water from a pipe. Flowering tree to right. Other than the name of the company & location, the info is printed in German. Unusual for a U.S. card. Adv. on the back is also in German. VG+ |
| A81 | Leftovers from a previous list- in brief:: 20 pieces total. 3 old photos, memo book, 5 vanity product labels, Celestial Seasonings sample & folder, Outlook advertisement pages (7) from 1900, Willow Pattern China booklet, 1959 Southern Pacific Bulletin, typewritten history of RR, stock certificate, 2 pieces of sheet music, April 1958 AZ Highways, Program, 1935 furniture catalog, loans for veterans booklet. Isn't it amazing that will all the paper I offer each list, there isn't more left than that!? Thank you!!!! |