Jazz and Get Fat. Circa 1930s/40s Icebreaker Pinback

No Place, No Producer. Unbound. No producer, place or date. 1 ¼ inches in diameter. Stickpin style back. A humorous "ice breaker" pinback with the phrase "Jazz and Get Fat." We're sure this was hilarious when it was issued and helped many a young woman or man meet their mate. GOOD condition. Minor toning and rubbing to the face. Reverse heavily rusted. Good .

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Book number: 019667

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Pop Culture

John F. Kennedy Inaugural Ball Account in Letter

No Place, No Publisher, 1961. Unbound. John F. Kennedy Inaugural Ball Account in Letter. Two pages, printed on single sides only. Thin yellow paper, presumably a copy of the original, produced at the same time as the original, as the previous owner seemingly kept copies of all correspondence. From an executive of a very large international insurance firm (name of owner and firm withheld for privacy). The previous owner saved these items for an apparent planned scrapbook, mounting most on paper with either glue or staples. The owner was a highly placed executive in an insurance company, and travelled throughout the world extensively. They were active in politics through donations and fundraising, and it appears their family was friendly with the Roosevelts, especially Eleanor Roosevelt. The previous owner's work for the insurance company led them to meet with various heads of state worldwide, including US government officials. Some of the people associated with this firm were also involved in World War II activities, including financing the Flying Tigers in China, as well as work for the OSS, using knowledge gained from insurance work. While we have not found any direct connection to intelligence work by this owner, their ties to those who did are strong. (NB: we are starting the process of cataloguing four boxes of material from this individual, both personal and business correspondence. More information on the collection available on request). Previous owner is the same as the above item. This letter, dated January 24, 1961, details their arrival back in New York, to who is presumed to be their spouse. After a few paragraphs about family matters, the letter describes the owner's efforts to an inauguration event at the Statler Hotel/National Armory that was made extremely difficult by a bad snowstorm. Mentioned are performers such as Frank Sinatra, Harry Belafonte, Nat King Cole and others. The author then mentions attending one of five inaugural balls, stating it was much like the Eisenhower Inaugural Ball but more crowded. Apparently, Jackie Kennedy was too tired at this point to attend, but JFK was "full of fire." The letter goes on with details about guests/friends, and other personal matters. GOOD condition. Two binding holes punched at the top edge. Minor wrinkling. Pencil initials at the top of the first page. Good .

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Book number: 019792

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

The Jubilee Year of the Supreme Council of Sovereign Grand Inspectors-General of the Thirty-Third and Last Degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America. 1867-1917. Vol 2

Toledo, OH, Wade and Sons Co, 1918. Cloth. Black cloth. No jacket. 596 pp. Volume 2 only of this work printing proceedings and addresses given in the year 1917 celebrating the jubilee year of the various Freemason organizations in the Midwest. Organized by town or locality. GOOD condition. General fading and soiling to the covers. Light foxing to the page edges. Owner's signature on the first endpaper. Interior front hinge cracked but holding. Good .

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Book number: 018390

Catalogue: Freemasonry

Keywords: Noisbn

Knights of Pythias Triangle Dangle Badge/Medallion. With Image of Worried Parents in the Room of a Bedridden Child

No Place, No Producer. Unbound. Knights of Pythias Triangle Dangle Badge/Medallion. With Image of worried parents in the room of a bedridden child. No producer, place or date. Perhaps late 1890s, early 1900s. Silver colored metal. Each side approximately 2 ¼ inches in length. Badge has the above mentioned illustration, as well as the initials FBC & L at the corners. Reverse blank. The Knights of Pythias is a secret fraternal organization founded in 1864. GOOD condition. Moderate to heavy uneven tarnishing, rubbing and scuffing to the piece, with some soiling. Hanging loop broken off and missing. Slight warping to the metal, with a few small dings along the edges. Good .

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Book number: 019622

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

The Last Horizon. Beatles Blacklight Poster

Medina, OH, Pro Arts Inc, 1971. Unbound. Single sheet, 48 by 23 inches. A blacklight poster using a variety of fluorescent colors. Depicts the members of the Beatles as Mount Rushmore, a weeping Statue of Liberty, a few dinosaurs that are dwarfed by mushrooms and other things one would expect to find on a trip with the Beatles. VERY GOOD condition. Minor curling. Light bumping and scuffing along the edges. A few small wrinkles and creases. A few very small tears along the extremities. Very Good .

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Book number: 018939

Catalogue: Counterculture

Keywords: Noisbn Posters

Lay Down I Think I Love You Counterculture Hippie Pinback

New York, Big Store. Unbound. no date, presumed early 1970s. Big Store and MacDougal Street address on New York on the curl. 1 ¼ inches in diameter. Stickpin style back. Hippie pinback with a free love sentiment. GOOD+ condition. Lower portion of the printing rather faded. Minor rubbing. Good .

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Book number: 019301

Catalogue: Counterculture

Keywords: Noisbn Pinbacks

Lena Lovich at Studio 54. Wednesday, September 23rd, Promotional Handbill/Flier

New York, Studio 54, Presumed Publisher, 1981. Unbound. no date, 1981. Single sheet, folded as issued. 8 ½ by 11 inches. Printed on glossy black paper stock. An advertisement for a show by new wave/avant garde Lene Lovich at Studio 54. In 1981, Studio 54 was sold to Mark Fleischman, and he envisioned a Wednesday night concert series, presumably to resurrect the success the venue previously had. This concert marked the first in the series, with Lene Lovich performing with Thomas Dolby (among other musicians). VERY GOOD condition. Minor wrinkling and edgewear. Very Good .

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Book number: 018452

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Noisbn Pop Culture Fliers

Let's Legalize Pot Pinback

New York, Big Store, Producer. Unbound. no date, presumed early 1970s. 1 ¼ inches in diameter. Stickpin style back. Neon green background with black lettering voicing a pro-marijuana opinion. VERY GOOD+ condition. Minor rusting on the reverse. Very Good .

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Book number: 019189

Catalogue: Counterculture

Keywords: Noisbn Pinbacks

Lincoln Junior Club Button

Milwaukee, Schwaabs, Producer. Unbound. no date, perhaps late 1800s to 1925. Measures ¾ inches in diameter, and stands about ¼ inches tall due to its mounting backing. Metal with a heavy patina. A button perhaps issued as a promotion for clothing, or something else, featuring a bust of Lincoln and the words "Lincoln Junior Club." GOOD condition with heavy tarnishing/patina. Some scuffing. Good .

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Book number: 019887

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Love. Dayglow Counterculture Psychedelic Blacklight Poster

No Place, No publisher. Unbound. No publisher, place or date. Presumed early 1970s. Single sheet, paper stock. 35 by 23 inches. Nothing says counterculture better than dayglow pinks, oranges, blues, purples in squares and circles, emblazoned with psychedelic balloon letters declaring love. Perfect for the room with shag carpeting. VERY GOOD condition. Stored rolled, thus curled. Minor toning and wrinkling. Very Good .

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Book number: 018069

Catalogue: Art

Keywords: Noisbn Counterculture Posters

C.B. Lovewell and Co. Manufacturers of Men's and Boy's Kip Boots, Brogans, Plow-Shoes, Etc. 1879 Price List Brochure

Boston, MA, C.B. Lovewell and Co. Publisher, 1879. Pamphlet. Single sheet, folded into four pages. 5 ¼ by 5 ½ inches. An advertisement and price list for a variety of boots and shoes made by C.B. Lovewell and Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, listing 26 items, with prices with and without buckles. The factory and salesroom was located at 71 Sudbury St. GOOD condition. Several horizontal and vertical creases present, with other wrinkles and creases. General toning. Minor soiling and staining. Good .

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Book number: 019159

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Lucky Lindbergh Coin. First Non-Stop Flight New York to Paris 1927 Commemorative Coin

New York. Whitehead and Hoag, Producer, 1927. Unbound. 1 ¼ inches in diameter. Goldish in color. A commemorative coin issued to celebrate Charles Lindbergh's nonstop transatlantic flight. With an image of the Spirit of St. Louis on one side and a bust of Lindbergh on the other. GOOD+ condition, not professionally graded. Minor scuffing and rubbing, with some tarnishing to Lindbergh's face. Good .

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Book number: 019350

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Aviation

Lyonsport Cadet Aero Club Pinback

St. Louis, MO, Metalcraft Co. Publisher. Unbound. Lyonsport Cadet Aero Club Pinback. Metalcraft Co. Publisher. St. Louis, MO: no date, circa 1920s. ¾ inches in diameter. Stickpin style back. A pinback promoting both the Lyonsport Cadet Aero Club and the Metalcraft Company, with the reverse urging cadets who want to be pilots to write the company. VERY GOOD+ condition. Light fading and rubbing. Very Good .

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Book number: 019006

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Aviation Pinbacks

Make Every Minute Count - We Have No Time to Lose!" Circa World War II Navy Poster

New York, Lutz and Sheinkman presumed Publisher. Unbound. no date, circa 1941 to 1945. Single sheet, 40 by 30 inches. Printed in red, white and blues. A motivational poster issued by the US Navy, quoting Admiral Ernest J King, who was at the time commander in chief of the US fleet, and who urges "make every minute count we have no time to lose!" Beneath a large photo of, presumably, Admiral King standing alongside a member of the US Navy are the slogans "avoid time off! and "avoid time out!" Beneath this is the quote "don't slow up the ship." Small print indicates this was issued by the Incentive Division of the US Navy, with the alphanumeric sequence S-8-11M. FAIR condition. Stored rolled thus curled. Several large tears at the upper left corner and top edge with many small tears, chips and creases along the lower left edge. Minor loss to the upper left corner. Other small tears, chipping, and creasing present along the extremities. A center horizontal fold crease present. Minor toning and soiling. A small puncture present near the upper left corner. Several creases and wrinkles present to the poster with some appearing to just be starting to tear. Fair .

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Book number: 018835

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Military/ War Posters

Malaria! with Nina Hagen. Wednesday October 7th. Studio 54 Promotional Postcard

New York, Studio 54, Presumed Publisher, 1981. Unbound. no date, 1981. Single sheet, 8 ½ by 5 ½ inches. Part of Jim Fouratt and Rudolf's Modern Classix events at Studio 54, with this show billed as "Berlin-New York Now!" This concert featured the German electronic band Malaria, along with Nina Hagen, a German singer associated with punk and new wave. VERY GOOD condition with minor wrinkling, toning and edgewear. Very Good .

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Book number: 018448

Catalogue: Music

Keywords: Noisbn Fliers