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Summer 2011 Miscellany – Catalog No. 1

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Our tastes and offerings are wide reaching and eclectic in nature, hence our name. That being said, we specialize in

childhood ephemera, juvenile books, business correspondence, early recreational travel in America, menus and food

history, social history, business and trade catalogs, items made by hand, transformation ephemera and Victoriana,

including love tokens and friendship. Most of our items are from the 19th and early 20th

Century. Our offerings

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This is our first catalog, eclectic in nature and a small sampling as an introduction of what is to come.

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Relating toWomen

1. [Mormon] Gates, Susa Young (daughter of Brigham Young)

and Leah D.Widtsoe. Women of the “Mormon” Church Salt

Lake City: The Deseret News Press, 1926. First edition.

Accompanied by a typed letter signed by Gates sent to Mrs.

Gilman Bigelow Howe, 1926.

A 34 pp. pamphlet. Inside cover depicts images from photographs

of a Group of Women Founders of the Church. Content includes

Woman's relationship to the Priesthood, Utah Women Pioneer

Voters, Organizations for Women, The Young Ladies' Mutual

Improvement Association and much more. 9" x 6". This pamphlet

is accompanied by a typed letter signed by Susa Young Gates,

written to Mrs. Gilman Bigelow Howe asking the favor of her

courteous attention to the booklet. She elaborated on it being the

first time that a Mormon woman presented her case and that of her

associates to the American public. It continues "As a daughter of

Brigham Young, nurtured in the traditions of the past, yet not blind

to the movements of the present day, I speak as one who knows her

subject. This pamphlet is a challenge to the men and women who

are open-minded and willing to know the truth". Cover toning and

chips on pamphlet; separation at base of fold. $250.00

2. [Playwright] Mowatt, Anna Cora. Broadside for A Few Nights More with

Mrs. Mowatt the Eminent Actress & Authoress and The Splendid Play of

Armand!!, An Artisan. Baltimore: Jos. Robinson, 1852.

A 19 ¾” x 6 ¼‟ broadside advertising performances to be held at the Holliday

Street Theatre, Baltimore MD on February 2, 1852. The broadside promotes

“Mrs. Mowatt, the Eminent Actress and Authoress appearing in Armand! Written

by Herself.” She was also to appear in Ariadne the following night. The

broadside includes names of cast members for Armand and a second play, Jack

Sheppard. Printed by Jos. Robinson, 117 Baltimore Street. Horizontal creases

and folds. $125.00

Anna Cora Mowatt (1819–1870) was an author, playwright, public reader, and

actress


3. [Civil War] Mrs. Fanny Ricketts, February 8, 1895 autograph letter signd to youngster seeking

an autograph of the woman who went to Libby Prison to nurse her husband and others.

Mrs. Ricketts‟ acknowledges husband‟s great eventful life and recalls the devoted friendship of her fellow

prisoners in Richmond, "where I shared the imprisonment of my wounded husband, General Ricketts,

from the Battle of Bull Run in 1862. When you arrive at manhood you will be interested in all that recalls

our Civil War, in which I feel certain many of your own loyal relatives fought, bled and died for our

Country". $225.00

4. [Popular Culture] [Valentine] Heart Shape Fluffy Ruffles Valentine

Greetings, Raphael Tuck & Sons 1909

Fluffy Ruffles was a comic strip in the New York Herald (from roughly

1906-1909) written in verse by Carolyn Wells and drawn by Wallace

Morgan. The conceit of the comic was that Fluffy Ruffles couldn't hold a

job because she was a distraction to the men around her. But she always

retained her dignity, and dressed impeccably. Women of the era imitated

her dress, and the newspaper held contests around the country to find

women who personified Fluffy Ruffles. Macy's carried a line of clothing in her name (shirtwaist, fitted

jacket, large plumed hat and a parasol). There was a Broadway musical, sheet music and even candy

named after her. $60.00

5. [Stowe, Harriet Beecher] Eva St. Claire and Topsey (sic)

McLoughlin Bros. Penny Paper Dolls; Topsey Series 1860s.

Two (2) popular paper dolls derived from characters in Harriet

Beecher Stowe‟s, Uncle Tom‟s Cabin. The vividly colored cut

paper dolls include three (3) costumes each and two (2) hats.

They also include their original wraps. Each measures 2 5/16”

high. Topsey lacking one hat. Condition: light wear. $600.00


6. A Game of Characters, American. Copyright 1896. F. G. Decker, A.M. and O. F. Decker, M.D.

Biographical Cards. Literature and History. 100 cards containing 700 questions.

The front of each numbered card identifies the character, indicates birth and death dates and includes

seven questions regarding the individual. No illustrations. The reverse is orange geometric decorative

devices. Of the one hundred cards seven (7) reference women. They are:

43. Pochahontas (assisted colonial settlers)

67. Margaret Fuller (journalist, woman‟s right advocate)

73. Harriet Beecher Stowe (author)

75. Clara Barton (nurse)

76. Lucretia Mott (minister)

98. Maria Mitchell (scientist)

Cards measure 3 ½” x 2 ½”. Wear on box cover. $80.00

7. Drysdale, William. Helps for Ambitious Girls. New York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., 1900.

505pp. green wove cloth stamped in gold with title, author and quote. A comprehensive overview for

young girls with advice on career choice options and life in general. Content includes: Health the first

Requisite to Success, The Best Education, Dress and Demeanor, Care of Household, Career overviews for

teaching, nursing, lawyer, doctor, journalist, politician, ministry and much more. Also includes full page

images from photographs of successful women role models including Clara Hazard, Louisa M. Alcott,

Clara Barton, and Dr. Grace Kimball. Edge wear. Lean. $50.00

Religion 8. [Hagiography][Child Welfare] 1946 Beatification Papal

Decree for Saint Teresa Eustochio Verzeri (Ignazia Verzeri)

A 35” x 23” presentation of the Beatification Papal Decree,

printed to honor Saint Ignazia Verzeri. It was printed in Latin

at the Typis Polyglottis Vaticans (Vatican Press). Rome. May

26, 1946. The Papal Coat of Arms of Pope Pius XII at the top

appears at the top, along with woodcuts of a dove and a symbol

of peace on stormy waters. It was signed in type by Cardinal

Carlo Salotti, as prefect of the sacred congregation of rites

(carolus card. Salotti …S.R.C. praefectus). Vatican press

printed facsimile of the original decree printed on light paper

stock. Scarce. Framed. $900.00

Ignazia Verzeri was a Benedictine nun at Bergamo, dedicated to the

education of young girls, a Founder of the Institute of the Daughters

of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1831, who built orphanages, retreat

centers and provided help to the old, sick and infirm. She was a noted

spiritual guide and teacher.


9. [Webster, Noah] The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments, in the Common

Version with Amendments of the language. New Haven: Durrie & Peck, 1833.

First edition. 907 pp. 8vo. Lexicon set in two columns. Moderate to heavy cover

wear. Some toning on text pages. $1,800.00

Ex. H.C. Rowley - „Property of H. C. Rowley‟ in pencil on endpaper. (H. C. Rowley was

a president of G. & C. Merriam.)

First edition of Webster‟s translation; one of the earliest American revisions to the King

James version. Webster first conceived of updating the language of the Bible in 1822, but

met with little encouragement. The issue was pursued after the success of the 1828

Dictionary.

18th

Century Watercolor Cutwork Devotionals. Lacy cut designs with images of Saints or other religious

iconography in the center and swag shape area at base left uncut with inscription. This fragile little

ephemeral pieces were created by nuns and monks in convents and monasteries in Holland, Germany,

France, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy. In France they are referred to as Canivet (little knife) after the tool

used to create the pieces.

10. [Canivet] A Fine 5 ¼” Watercolor French Cutwork

Devotional – Mater Dolorosa c. 1780s

An exceptional 5 ¼” x 3 ¼” intricately hand cut paper lace

watercolor devotional. A watercolor sorrowful Mary seats at a

window amidst intricately cut designs adorned with pinprick borders.

$900.00

11. [Scherenschnitte] A 3 ½” Watercolor German Scherenschnitte

or Cutwork Devotional c1780s

A delicately hand cut and watercolor devotional. Finely cut trailing

vines with roses and leaves with razor cut embellishments. A naïve yet

detailed watercolor at center. Verse at base reads “In dein Gerhen mein

fidst, du nichts alle freie allein”. Surface wear. $325.00


Social History & Popular Culture 12. [Royalty] Dance Card, for a Ball in honor of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, Boston, 18, 1860.

A 5 ¼” x 3 ¼” single fold dance card printed on heavy stock with a ribbon wrist

string top left. The cover depicts the Prince of Wales‟ feathers and announces

the ball. It contains twenty-one (21) dances and musical performances in the

order of dance. The back page includes the Executive Committee, (a who‟s

who of Boston of the day). Printed by Mudge & Son. Condition: light wear on

ribbon applied to left margin. Overall excellent. $350.00

This event was of some significance to the citizens of Boston. It was profiled in

“Some Events of Boston and Its Neighbors”, State Street Trust Company, Boston

MA 1917. According to the book, Bostonians were intent on outdoing the Ball

for the Prince held in New York City. This, by all written accounts, was

accomplished.

13. [Invitation] [Historical Memorabilia] Stageman’s Annual Ball at the Washington Hall,

(Moore’s,) Concord, NH, On Wednesday, January 29, 1843.

A single sheet 9 ¾” x 7 ¾” invitation to the Stageman‟s Annual Ball with woodcut engraving of a coach

with a team of six horses and of course, a statesman driving the team. The ball was quite an affair with

more than 120 Managers representing various towns in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.

The ball was an annual event that drew drivers from all of the surrounding areas to Concord, the coaching

capital of New Hampshire. Letter folds, second blank sheet

lacking. $140.00


Valentine Writers

14. [Cruikshank, Isaac] [Valentine]Cupid’s Annual Charter; or St. Valentine’s Festival, in which

all true lovers have free leave to declare their sentiments for each other,

Isaac Cruikshank. Published by W. Perks, 21, St. Martin‟s Lane, London,

and printed by G. Smeeton, 139 St. Martin‟s Lane, London, n.d., hand

marked 1798. Hand colored engraved frontispiece. Frontispiece designed

by Isaac Cruikshank. 24pp. Blue wraps, sewn binding. Scarce. $700.00

15. [Valentine] Belle’s Valentine Writer

(Title page: Belle‟s Complete Letter Writer. Containing a Choice Selection of Sentiments, in

Original and Selected Poetry; Adapted to the Expression of Friendship, Happiness, and Love). C .P. Heustis, 104 Nassau Street, corner of Ann, New York, 1847. 32 pp. Polished stock

wraps with gilt lettering. Cover wear. $150.00

16. [Valentine] Marks’ Edition, The Lady’s Valentine Writer, J.L. Marks, 91 Long Lane, Smithfield.

8 pp. wraps. Vividly hand-colored engraved frontispiece – woman writer at table. n.d. (c1840). 8pp. We are

offering two versions; one with a yellow wrapper, another with a blue wrapper. Each $400.00

.

17. [Valentine] Marks’ Edition, The Gentlemen’s Valentine Writer, J.L. Marks, 91 Long Lane,

Smithfield.

8pp. blue wraps. Hand-colored engraved frontispiece with an image of a

wedding ceremony. n.d. (c1840). Partial separation at base of wrap.

$375.00


Stories Told by Pictures

18. [Paper Cutwork] A Cutwork Depicting Sea Captain, Young Woman and Soldier and more

c1850s. Comprised Completely of Layered Cut-work

An intricate little scene comprised of multiple layers of polished and textured paper. A young woman and a sea

captain stand hand-in-hand in a clearing. A rifle is laid atop a large rock in the foreground. A rabbit and two birds

lay nearby (perhaps having been shot). A small dog looks on while at water‟s edge. A myriad of greenery with a

trellis flanks the border of the image while a large tree with intricate leaves creates the background. Beyond the tree

is a soldier with saber in hand. To the sailor‟s left are evergreens, rock and a snow cap or rapid water flowing

between the soldier and the couple. There is a third man lurking to the left (head lacking). The detail on this work

is exceptional with individually applied leaves, pearls and ruffles and everything else to be seen. Matted and framed

in 5 ¾” x 7 ¾” gold frame. Few specks of cutwork lacking. $1000.00


19. [Sketch Book] [Massachusetts] 1883-84 Sketch Book Diary in Graphite & Watercolor, Ashburnham, MA.

An unpaginated sketch book, belonging to N. Helen Rowley, Ashburnham, MA, executed in graphite and watercolor

with occasional accompanying verse or caption. It depicts various views of landscape and scenery in the surrounding

area. Many of the drawings are captioned or described on the reverse. Some are associated with outings and social

events. One pencil sketch depicts a young woman sitting on a rock sketching in an album. Another depicts a scene

of a large home on a hill with mountains in the background. The reverse identifies the scene as the Summit House,

Mt. Wachusett and Princeton Mass., followed by

the autographs of those in attendance. According

to the dates noted, after the 1883 social season, the

medium changes from graphite to watercolor. That

time frame also brings the addition of appropriate

quotable verses presenting a more formal or

structured appearance.

The book again reverts to the more casual

presentation style. One somewhat naïve, yet dear,

image depicts a woman reading while seated on a

hammock held in place by a tree and a post, while

nearby a young girl sits on a straight back chair,

also reading while a second woman sits in a chair

sketching --perhaps a self-depiction. Each woman

is wearing a fanciful hat.

Also included are drawings of the Island on

Naukeag Lake, Allen Burr (a neighbor?) taking his

lunch at the pic-nic in Handley Woods, Old Tree -

Handley Woods, "The Ward and Mary" (named

trees) Ashburnham, The Bastile at Handley Farm, Island in Secretary Lake, Mill Dam under Jewell Hill, Naukeag

Club House, Frankort Hill from the Fence, Fort Winthrop - Governor‟s Island and more. There are twenty-two (22)

plus sketches in the book. Measures 6" x 9 7/8". Additional images on covers and by request. $500.00

Transformation Ephemera and Paper with a Secret

20. [Acrostic] 1851 Hand Constructed Friendship Book of Eight (8) Acrostic Poems and other Verses by

Philenee Kendall, West Chester PA 1851.

A hand constructed book with a newspaper and silkscreen wallpaper cover.

Exceptional content included eight (8) different acrostics. The Acrostic Poems

are

William and Lavinia

Hablan and Lydia

Mary Wells

Joshwa & Lydia

Father

Mother

Joseph and Rebecca

The first seven (7) are standard acrostic poems with each line beginning with a

letter from the name of the person for whom it was intended. The Joseph and

Rebecca acrostic is unique, as every other line is used to compose the two

names. Other verses in the book include Thoughts on Flowers and To an Absent Friend. Measures 9” x 7”. $400.00


21. [Love Token] Prophetic Flowers - Fate, Character, Wish, Ruling

Passion & When to be Married.

At first glance one sees an artfully executed watercolor stem with leaves

topped by blue and yellow polished paper pinwheel flowers. Upon close

examination one sees that the flowers open to display a different hand penned

answer beneath each of the petals. The reverse explains this Victorian key to

one's fate and love life. It is a Prophetic Flower. Each of the five (5) flowers

foresees ones Fate, Character, Wish, Ruling Passion and When to be married.

It measures 8 3/4" x 7" and is on heavy stock card.

c1850s. Light wear. $450.00

22. [Friendship Album] [LoveToken]A Heart-shaped

Friendship/Love Token Pocket or Purse with Gold Foil

Embellishments and Silk Ribbon String Tie with Album

Hidden Within c1840s

A 3 ½” x 5” pocket with heavy stock covers that opens to reveal

five (5) attached pages, each of which folds out to form four (4)

hearts to a page. Each heart on a page is considered a single page

by the writer as content begins at the top of the heart and tapers.

The page requires turning left or right to read the next entry.

Entries include riddles, puzzles, witticisms, rhymes, musings and

more. No identification on writer or location. Perhaps English.

c1840s. Surface wear. $400.00

23. [Horology] [Mechanical]Early changing World Clock or time zone

indicator.

A paper wheel listing major world cities is affixed a 4 ½” x 3 ¼” paper with a

larger printed circular twenty-four (24) hour Roman Numeral “clock”. By

rotating the wheel, one could determine the time difference by major city at

various locations in the world. It is backed by a receipt dated 1835, however,

standard time zones were first established in Great Britain in 1847 and widely

accepted as late as 1879. Most likely 1840s. True ephemera – fragile. $150.00


24. [Peep Show] [Transformation] A Telescopic View of THE GREAT EXHIBITION, 1851 by James & John

Forbes.

A nine (9) chamber hand colored printed peep show that at first glance appears to be a 6 ½” x 7” book with a

circular glass window at center and heavy stock covers. When the card stock is lifted, it expands to a 25” deep

“peep show” with nine different layered scenes. When peering through the looking glass one sees what appears to

be three-dimensional view of The Great Exhibition. Muslin sides. $1,000.00

25. [Comic Valentine] [Mechanical] Mechanical Comic or Vinegar Valentine -

Dean & Son, Ludgate Hill, London, No.118. c1850.

A single-fold 7 ½” x 4 5/8” mechanical comic valentine depicting a happy young dandy

before a mirror. The cover is a hand colored lithograph of the gent with a jointed arm

and head; the head has applied faux hair. When a tab at base is moved the head and

arm move simulating a motion of combing one‟s hair. The verse reads,

With such a nobby head of hair

You stand before your glass,

And think none can, with you compare,

As through the street you pass:

Now a truth I‟m going to tell,

Pray don‟t think it‟s saying too much,

You take an hour, tis known full well,

To put on the Finishing touch.

Inside blank. Light wear. $350.00


Wine & Food & Menus 26. [Hotel] [New York] A Bone and Paper Litho Advertising Fan for the Hotel Knickerbocker and

Restaurant, New York. c1910

A sixteen (16) blade paper litho on bone fan

that depicts colonial era scenes of love and

courtship on one side and promotes the Hotel

Knickerbocker and Restaurant on the

reverse. Reverse marked EvenTails

Duvelleroy, Paris Imp. Lecoq & Mathores.

The fan measures 8” x 15” when open.

Moderate wear. James B. Regan, the

restaurant manager, was the driving force

behind the establishment. The hotel was

built in 1906 by John Jacob Astor as a

showcase of luxury in a time of economic

prosperity in New York City. After Astor‟s

death on the Titanic in 1912, his son Victor

managed the hotel to the beginning of Prohibition. The hotel was converted to an office building soon after the

retirement of Regan in 1920. Reinforced. $55.00

27. [Candy Containers] [Recipes] The Correct Art of Candy-Making.

New York: Butterick Publishing Co., 1902. A 72 pp. soft cover book with six (6) full page illustrations of elaborate

candy containers. The frontispiece is a veggie person candy container. A comprehensive guide that explores all

aspects of candy making, including ingredients used, technique, artistry and much more. An in-text large fanciful

letter begins each chapter. Measures 9 1/2" x 6 3/4". Upper portion of title page cut away. $125.00


28. [Menu] [Opera] [Popular Song] Menu – Banquet in honor of John

McCormack, May 4, 1920, the Waldorf Astoria, New York.

A large format menu with heavy stock covers and silk string tassel binding.

Cover depicts Lady Liberty adjacent to an inset image from a photograph of

John McCormack, the Irish tenor surrounded by an American flag. The

interior pages include a menu and list of speakers and banquet committee.

Measures 13 ½” x 10 ¼”. Malcolm & Hayes. NY. Lithographer. $175.00

29. [Menu] [Journalism] Satirical Program and Menu, Invitation, and Seating Chart for the Annual Banquet

New York Press Club, Delmonico’s February 27, 1889.

A 10 ½” x 7 ¾” single fold

satirical program and menu for the

Annual Banquet, New York Press

Club, Delmonico‟s, February 27,

1889. The cover art is a

caricature of a printer captioned

“The Power of the Press”. Printed

artistic signature “McDougall”.

The interior includes a satirical

program and menu. Fare

includes The Oyster War –

“Pirates Forced to Shell Out

Another Half Dozen All Round”

followed by In the Soup – “Crabs

Have a Bisque Time

Accompanied by Consomme

Sevique”. Also includes an

invitation in envelope for Mr. F.

B. Stanford and a 12” x 19”

Arrangement of Guests or Seating

Chart for the event. Honored

guests of note were Chauncey Depew and Mayor Hugh J. Grant. Few dots of discoloration on program cover.

$225.00


Etc.

30. [Log Book] [Maine] [Scrapbook]A

Camper’s Log Book & Additional

Memorabilia - Arcadia Camp for Girls,

Casco Maine. 1928.

A young camper‟s account of her time at

Arcadia Camp for Girls, Casco Maine - for Girls

7 to 20 Years, documented in a log book

presented for use of the campers. The Hiking

Trip section includes accounts of many short

jaunts, plus a 10 mile trip requiring a sleepover.

Another section discusses water events as being

her favorite activates as she passed from the

ranks of Minnow to Pollywog. There are

recordings of spottings of flowers, birds and

trees. The log book includes a pamphlet for the

National Rifle Association - Junior Rifle Corp, a

used '50 Feet - Official Target", a program for

Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer" at the Masonic

Hall in North Conway and much more. Of

special interest are her pages of souvenirs that

include snippets of fabric from the Lodge entrance flap, and from her friend‟s stuffed dog, name labels from fellow

campers clothing, snapshots of fellow campers and other assorted keepsakes. Lastly, it includes a "year book" or

promotional booklet prepared by the camp with images from photographs of the camp, the activities and the

campers. The booklet contains general information about the camp and a list of „notable‟ parents who have had a

child at the camp. A view of life at the Arcadia through one girl‟s eyes. $185.00

31. [Herbarium] [Italy] 3” x 5” Boxed Herbarium Album, Rome, Italy, December 1871-72.

Housed in a hinged album box with gilt and blind stamp cover. Box

edges decorated in gold to give the appearance of a fore edge. When

opened it displays a polished paper cover with applied chromolithograph

illustrations. Once this is removed, it reveals sixteen (16) sheets with

mounted dried flora. Each of the pages is identified as to date and the

location of gathering; some include species. All specimens appear to

have been collected in Italy, predominantly Rome and along the Simplon

region of the Alps. Well preserved with few pieces lacking. An attached

blue silk ribbon aids in lifting sheets from the box. Original slip case. A

fine twist on the traditional herbarium.

$300.00


32. [France] [Herbarium] Fine Large Format Herbarium Believed to have been collected near

Havre, France.

Forty-four (44) leaves presented in a folio. A collection of dried flowers and plants classified as per the

Natura order‟s method vs. de Jussieu system (methode naturelle). It includes materials from three (3)

embranchments with 15 classes and 77 families. Each class is separated in an identified paper sleeve.

Each leaf, or page, within the class includes appropriately mounted and identified specimens. A majority

of the leaves have four or more specimens. Specimens mounted on one side of leaf only. It includes a

comprehensive hand penned list of the contents attached to inside cover of folio. Fine works, skillfully

arranged and well executed. Not dated. Late 19th or early 20

th century. Measures 15 ¼” x 11”.

$1,100.00

33. [Friendship] [Photography] A Pair of Photographs – Before

and After - Who was Left without a Mate? Litchfield CT., 1888.

Two (2) photographs taken of a group of young people while sitting

on a porch at an undisclosed location. It appears as though they are

on a holiday or picnic, as several people are holding lawn tennis

rackets. The first photo shows a group of thirteen (13) people,

some appearing quite affectionate or familiar towards a partner.

The second photograph, which appears to have been taken a later

date, based on the ivy growth, depicts only six (6) rather dejected

looking members of the group. Each is wearing or holding a sign

that reads “LEFT”, while the previously occupied empty spaces

have signs marked “TAKEN”. Presumably there was some

courting going on between the times of the two photographs, as the

remaining individuals were all that were “left”. A sign in front of

second photograph reads 1888. Reverse of one photograph marked

Benedict – Litchfield, Conn. Photos measure 4 3/8” x 7 3/8” on

slightly larger mounts. Edge wear on mounts. $150.00


34. [Bird Habitat] [Birdwatching] Birder's Diary or Observations from 1924-1939, Most Likely

Springfield MA.

A 40 page booklet or diary comprised of handwritten observations by a birder, commencing on September 1, 1924.

The first entry begins "An idle phoebe! He sat within ten or fifteen feet of me and during fifteen minutes flitted his

tail not once and flew after only two bugs. I saw one tiny feather flutter down from him." The writer continues with

brief narratives through 1933 and then stops writing until 1937. When writing resumes, the information is more

succinct and includes the date and the bird or birds seen on that date. Often sighting numerous birds in a day.

Entries are on both sides of the pages in the 7 1/2" x 4 1/4" Webster Note Book, No. 5557. An additional notebook

page inserted for May 9, 1937 and reads, “Thirty-two (32) different birds were sighted from 9:15 - 11:15am.” Very

Good +. . $75.00

35. [New York] [Photography] Late 19th Century Photograph of the North River Hotel, New York

City

Large, 15 ¾” X 16 ½” albumen photo of North River Hotel, then

located at the corners of West and Barclay Streets (in today‟s

financial center site) in New York, “opposite Hoboken Ferry to

Del., Lack. & West. R.R. Depot, American, Bremen, Hamburg and

Red Star Line Steamers to Europe.” The ground floor of the five

story building consisted of a restaurant (far left) and what must

have been a large beer hall, judging from the advertising signs.

These included what may have been an early electric sign over the

main entrance, on which is the hotel owner‟s name (Fred. Barr)

over “Anheuser Busch Lager Beer.” Ballantine‟s Ale and Export

Beer sign is also prominent. It appears as though some patrons of

the establishment were called upon to pose for the photo. Photo

taken by Waller. Overall size of mount is 20” X 22”. Condition:

mount is toned, with minor stains, edge nicks, corner bumps, minor

corner creases, margin tear at lower left corner. Photo has some

toning, and a ½” tear at bottom margin. Otherwise VG. $425.00


36. [New York] [Land Development] Broadside with Plat of Lots for Sale at Rockville Centre,

Long Island, NY, June, 1889

This is a 23 5/8” X 38” auction broadside announcing the sale of

300 Building Lots in the Village of Rockville Center in the Town

of Hempstead, Long Island, on Saturday, June 1, 1889. A plat of

the lots is printed at center, followed by a brief description of

Rockville Center and Terms of Sale. “No place on Long Island has

lower taxes than Rockville Center” Lots were brokered by Isaac B.

Remsen, Jamaica, Long Island, William Davison of New York

City, and the auctioneer, T. F. Archer, also of Jamaica. Condition:

folds, toning, 12” separation on fold just below “Village of

Rockville”; 3 ½” tear down from the “K” of Rockville; small

separations at points where folds intersect; crimping and creasing

along top edge. $650.00

37. [Dictionary] John Elliott, Samuel Johnson. A Selected

Pronouncing and accent Dictionary: Comprising a Selection of

the choicest Words found in the best English Authors. Suffield:

Edward Gray for Oliver D. & I Cook, 1800.

Second edition. 203 pp. in original full sheep. Begins with 3 page

Recommendations, 2 page Preface and an Introduction to English

Grammar. Double column lexicon begins on page 33. Measures 4"

x 5 1/4". Cover wear. Very Good. $850.00

Inscribed Gift to H.C. Rowley, Christmas 1898 from

Arthur M. Rowley (H. C. Rowley was a president of G. &

C. Merriam) .


38. [Reward of Merit] Woodcut Reward of Merit published by Oliver Kendall, Providence RI

c1815.

A 4” x 4” printed reward of merit with woodcut of elaborate urn with

floral garland at top and geometric decorative border. Two verses at

top read:

“Tis Education forms the tender MIND!

Just as the TWIG is bent, the tree‟s inclin‟d.”

“Delightful Talk! To rear the tender Tho‟t!

And teach the young idea how to Shoot.”

The reward was awarded for studious attention. Printed signature

Oliver Kendall (publisher) at base. Light wear. $65.00

39. [Salesman’s Sample] [Blackbeard] Agent’s Sample Book of Visiting Cards from Keystone

Printing Co., North Branford, Conn.

A 3 ½” x 5 ¾” heavy stock cover agent‟s or salesman‟s

sample book for embossed die-cut scraps. The title

references Visiting Cards; the assumption is that

applying storied theme scraps to one‟s visiting card may

have been a marketing idea, that didn‟t take hold. This

particular book includes eleven samples from the

Blackbeard series of scraps. Each approximately 1 ½” x

1 ½” with a captioned picture. .n.d. (c1905). Light edge

wear. $80.00

40. [Ex libris] [Folk Art] Pen and Ink Decorated Book Plate 1815.

A 5 ¾” x 5 ¼” bookplate comprised of pen and ink on laid paper. It is particular to a book in a

gentleman‟s library and reads:

“Pactium (Covenant), Bought March the fifth, 1815 for $3.50.

No. 6th – Propietas Ex Henry Sewall, Jr.”

What makes this of particular interest is the penmanship and

decoration. The decorations are symmetrical and are characteristic

of those seen on a love token. The top decoration is of a pair of

feathers or leaves joined by a rectangle. The second decoration is

facing birds perched on branches, again joined by the rectangle. The

base decoration is a heart with the familiar rectangle within the heart.

Residue on reverse. $450.00

Eclectibles Sheryl Jaeger

Ralph Gallo

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Tolland, CT 06084

860-872-7587

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