Offered are five different, circa 1890-1901, Jim Crow era, stereoview cards, highlighting African-American history at the turn of the 20th century, some 120+ years ago. They feature: grueling rice field labor in South Carolina, a slave market in St. Augustine, Florida, a group of Florida sugar cane grinders, five English Springer Spaniels at U.S...
A clean, problem-free copy of "Ronald Reagan An American Hero", published 2001, measuring 11 1/2" by 10 1/2" by 1", hand signed in black marker by Nancy Reagan. The copy includes dust jacket which shows just small wear. The book is filled with photos and text illustrating Ronald Reagan's early life, the couple's life together before, during and (a few) after the White House years. It was published in 2001, several years before the president's death from Alzheimers complications.
Offered is a wonderful 1934 edition of Topsy Turvy and the Tin Clown by Bernice G. Anderson and illustrated by Esther Friend.
This seldom found copy was originally published in 1932 by Rand McNally & Company of New York.
This copy has superficial scratches to the front and back covers, as well as surface soiling, and wear on book cover edges.(see photos). The front cover has a slight tear at the crease that does not effect strength or integrity of the cover board...
KUKRYNIKSY Soviet satire propaganda poster "Anonymous scoundrel" Vintage circa 1950-1960 KUKRYNIKSY group SOVIET SATIRE PROPAGANDA PRINT "Bureaucrat" . From a trio of Russia's most important graphic artist receiving numerous awards from the Russian state for their work especially in WW11 . Size about 19" x 25.5" paper in good condition but has faint foxing.
Offered are two, VERY RARE, 1880's, Black Americana advertisements printed in Germany and sold by the Bim Brothers, London. The two advertisements both feature African Americans- one showcasing a family of five out for a stroll in the park, and the other featuring a group of nine folks of varying ages playing musical instruments and dancing in celebration.
The products which these advertisements were meant to endorse is unknown...
Wonderful vintage 1940s hand-made sewing needle case of a little black girl with yellow bows in her braided hair and a pumpkin colored dress. Front of dress lifts up and there are two flaps for storing sewing needles. Very nicely made with fine detailing to face and hair construction--her little curls are tiny French knots. Excellent condition. Measures 6" long by 3" at the widest.
The Five Jolly Darkies Way Down in Old Virginia, The Old Plantation,
Made by W. S. Reed Toy Co., Leominster, MA circa 1880/1890, wooden toy. Measures 9" x 6.5" x 2" deep.
Only thing missing the handle for the crank but another can easily be placed on it
Condition is very good
Measuring a diminutive 2.5 inches tall, this darling pair of Black Memorabilia, ceramic, boy and girl dolls remain in perfect, all-original condition. They remain housed in their original box complete with cardboard divider, and still retain the tiny ribbon bows tied on each of their six pigtails...
Great Graphics on this Tin drum and condition very good, personally I think the tin would display better without all the material around it as the the graphics are great..
Drum Measures - 5.5" in Diameter and just over 6" Tall
Simple dexterity game that you have to place the ball bearings onto the holes..
Game measures approx 2.5" in diameter
A mounted National League Baseball baseball signed by former Atlanta Braves baseball player Steve Avery. Beside it is a 1991 Score baseball card. Based upon other items from this estate, I believe that the ball was signed during Avery's playing days.
Dimensions
Height: 4 1/4 inch
Width: 7 inch
Depth: 3 1/2 inch
A rare set of the Birth of Edward VII comemorative china 1841. This is a grouping of the rarest Royalty commemmorative souvenirs we have encountered - this is a large covered sugar bowl, creamer and two cups and saucers in English pearlware celebrating the birth of (future) King Edward VII in 1841...
A collection of 52 UAW labor pins that date from 1937 thru 1941. There are three additional pins: Textile workers, Ford Drive (1937) and Vote Labor.
This Goldwater button is 4" in diameter. It was made by the Green Duck Co. of Chicago. The word "Goldwater is in a gold circle. The background of the face area is white. His suit is black and the lettering is black.
Vintage Gluck Mfg Co Bowl-A-Way Game. Complete In Original Box w/Instructions. Box has a lot of wear and not in good condition at all and coming apart in lots of places. The red ball is not original to the set and is a bit smaller than the original balls.
This Samva tin is from Belgium, (solid) contents still inside.
Very nice Golly Tin Pull Toy
Measures approx - 10" x 5"
Genuine Antique here, Wonderful pair of Milk Glass "Negro Head" Toothpick Holders.. they can also be used for larger Candlesticks..
Perfect Condition and from around the 1880's
This unusually diminutive, vintage, C1920s, Black Valentine Cupid die cut is protected in a 4 x 6 inch, decorative wood frame, surrounded by a gold foil mat featuring white foil roses. Additional tiny die cuts of pink roses are placed at each corner.
This adorable, smiling Valentine cupid die cut is in very good condition. Two very teeny fold lines are present that are very difficult to see unless using magnification (see closeup photo) - one in the left arm and another in the left wing...
Offered is a very interesting, scarcely-seen, Black Americana child's toy from the 1930's era.
Measuring 7" long x 4.5" high x 4" wide, this colorful toy features two African-American boxers who are activated by jiggling the paddle which causes the boxer's arms and legs to freely fly about.
The boxers have painted wooden bodies with lithographed tin arms and legs...
Very nice and scarce chocolate candy box that is also a game for children.
Bo measures approx - 10" x 8"
This is a complete Box of Yarn, German old Brans that translates as "Ni**er Yarn"
Box Measures approx: 8.5" Long, 3.5" Wide and 1.5" Deep
Offered is the 1928, 2nd edition of Helen Bannerman's, Little Black Sambo book published by the Platt & Munk Company of New York and illustrated by one of P & M's noted artists, Eulalie...
1961 YANKEE WORLD SERIES BASEBALL Martin Marion "Mr. Shortstop" Rawlings special edition baseball; Singed by 15 members of the Yankee team. See attached certification of authenticity No. AF04987 In the spring of 1962, my father took me to the Yankees Spring Training in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees just won the World Series that fall. I was 9 years old and only 4ft. 11 inches tall...
J. Chein Company – Circa 1935, This is pretty scarce and colorful bank.
Measures 3" Tall, Condition Good, has no key.
Nice complete with instructions French card game of the Ten Little Black Boys
Nice Mexican Cocoa tin
Measure: circa 5.5" Tall and 3.2" in Diameter
Measuring approximately 3 1/4 inches long x 2 1/4 inch wide x 1 1/8 inches deep, this vintage, sweetly depicted, steam-molded Brown Doll Face from the 1930’s has never been used! Eyes and lips are both hand-painted; condition is quite fine with no stains, tears, or discoloration—ready to be used!
This is a real find, the Oil cans which come in various forms are hard enough to find but here is an amazing double sided metal sign that would have hung at a Petrol Garage in France
Measuring 4 inches long, this circa 1920s, miniature, Black Mammy doll is unique in construction- its head and body have been fashioned from an old rubber baby nursing nipple!
Mammy’s sweet little face has been carefully hand-painted, and she has been nicely dressed in a red dress featuring flowers and watering cans, a linen apron, a linen under-slip(not usually found on nipple dolls) and a red head scarf...
Nice Graphics on the Box Lid, Card Game with Instruction on the Box Lid.
Box has a fair bit of wear to it, see pics.
Box measure approx - 7.5" x 6"
Offered is an extraordinarily rare, 1842, Warren County, Georgia, Apprehension Order for a SLAVE boy named Henry who is accused of committing a violent assault and battery with intent to kill.
The single page, 16" x 25" document was folded in half by its author, and the charge is written out on one side of the folded page and then completed on the back of the same side of the page (see photos)...
Makes a great display item, with wonderful Black Minstrel Face on the centre of the drum.
Drum itself has wear and dents
Drum Measures - 8" in Diameter and 4" Deep
AN INCREDIBLE AND RARE SLAVE DOCUMENT FROM PERSON COUNTY, NC. This document is an agreement to rent a slave from the George Glen estate and is dated December 26, 1864, just months before the end of the Civil War...
A fair bit of wear on the drum and a few dents but has some great caricatures including a couple Black Americana ones.
Measures - 7" in Diameter and 3.5" Deep
Fun Novelty Black Americana Bottle opener made from Brass
Measure approx 5.6" Long