DR SEUSS EPHEMERA. THE GLUNK THAT GOT THUNK. 1969

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Paper Pre 1970: item #771636

The Glunk That Got Thunk. By Dr. Seuss. Extract from WOMAN'S DAY MAGAZINE. July 1969. A 12 page extract of which 6 pages comprise "A COMPLETELY NEW STORY BY THE WELL-LOVED DR. SEUSS". Illustrated in full color. A July, 1969 PRE-PUBLICATION from the book, "I Can Lick Thirty Tigers Today & Other Stories" which was later published by Random House. Measures 11" by 8 1/4". In excellent condition.

DR SEUSS EPHEMERA. TWO BOOKMARKS. ONE IS SIGNED

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Autographs Pre 1980: item #771391

Two "CAT IN THE HAT" BOOKMARKS. ONE IS SIGNED BY DR. SEUSS. Issued by the WOODWARD & LOTHROP DEPARTMENT STORE in the 1970's for a DR. SEUSS BOOK SIGNING EVENT. Orange construction paper with a printed illustration of "The Cat In The Hat" and lettered: "I met Dr. Seuss at Woodies today". One bookmark is SIGNED by DR. SEUSS. I remember standing at the end of a very long line at this book signing event waiting to meet Dr Seuss in person and to have him sign my children's books. I was worried that w... Click for details

GENUINE NAPOLEONIC FRENCH LEGAL DOCUMENT 1800

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Manuscripts Pre 1837 VR: item #771380
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This is a French legal document from the Napoleonic period, dated 1 February 1809. It is four pages, 10" x 7" on laid paper, with a lovely Imperial eagle water mark. It has a printed and an embossed seal which I think are revenue stamps. It is entirely hand written (in French of course) and has 15 signatures, none of which are known to me. I believe it is a routine land transfer or similar and should be appreciated as an artifact of Napoleonic France without the expectation that it might be of h... Click for details

LEWIS CARROLL EPHEMERA. ADVERTISEMENT 1893

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Paper Pre 1900: item #771249

LEWIS CARROLL. ADVERTISEMENT. Christmas, 1893. A single 8vo page with printed text on recto. Carroll expresses his annoyance to his readers that in the Sixtieth Thousand printing of Macmillan & Co's "Through the Looking-Glass" the pictures "have failed so much, in the printing, as to make the book not worth buying". He goes on to urge all holders of copies to return them to the publisher for a replacement. Measures 7 1/4 inches by 4 3/4 inches.

KELLOGG'S FUNNY JUNGLELAND MOVING-PICTURES. 1932

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Paper Pre 1940: item #771018

KELLOGG'S FUNNY JUNGLELAND MOVING-PICTURES. A transformation booklet advertising Kellogg's Corn Flakes, Pep Bran Flakes, and Rice Krispies Cereals. Battle Creek, 1932. A very novel folded full color booklet with two pages that have been cut in strips in order to alter the images of the animals. Please see enlargements for details. Folded measurement is 6 1/2 inches by 4 1/2 inches. MINT condition.

THE MARTHA WASHINGTON (PAPER) DOLL BOOK. 1945.

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Paper Pre 1950: item #770746

THE MARTHA WASHINGTON DOLL BOOK. Story and Costumes by ALINE BERNSTEIN. Howell Soskin, Publishers, Inc. A PAPER DOLL BOOK. Spiral bound 8vo. Pictorial cover. The contents include a brief story about Martha Washington; instructions; and two paper dolls with 10 full color costumes. In excellent UNCUT condition.

1938 Photograph OLD BOOKBINDERS RESTAURANT PHILADELPHIA

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Photographs: Places Pre 1940: item #768606
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This is a framed original Interior photograph of Old Bookbinders Restaurant in Philadelphia Pennsylvania titled in the negative TESTIMONIAL DINNER IN HONOR OF W.M. ROUSE .. OLD BOOKBINDERS - JAN 25, 1938. Also hand written in negative ATLANTIC PHOTO SERVICE 319 CHESTNUT ST. PHILA. The photo is framed behind glass in a Mahogany wooden stepped frame of the period. SIZE: 13-1/4" X 22" long. CONDITION: the photo has several creases at the top edge and shows some evidence of slight creasing o... Click for details

19th Century Framed Engraving, Aberdeen, Pub. 1840

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Print Pre 1900: item #766443
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Offered here is a fine hand colored engraving titled ABERDEEN, published in London in 1840. There is a lot of activity in the picture. You can see that Aberdeen was already industrialized by that point with smokestacks and shipping lanes and small ships in the harbor. In the foreground, young boys and their dog watch and gesture, while cattle graze on the hillside. The print is floated on a green mat. The title and publishing information is taped to the back, and a retailer left a sticker af... Click for details

GAR 28th Encampment Pittsburgh Paperweight Evans Co

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera Pre 1900: item #765793
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Very nice & clean paperweight souvenier from the 28th national encampment Pittsburgh by TG Evans & Co. Some extremely minor discoloration to white backround and scratches to glass. So minor that they really do not show up in photos.

5 Vintage Embossed Valentine Postcards c.1908

Traditional Collectibles: Ephemera: Postcards Pre 1910: item #764423

5 Antique embossed postcards, all with cherubs for Valentine's day. 3 were printed in Germany and 1 in Saxony.

Most of the writing on the back in pencil. The conditions is good with some bumped corners and other minor signs of age.

Please see the photographs of all 5.