1897 Marksman Pin to Sergt (Sergeant) J.H. Mills

No Place, No publisher, 1897. Unbound. 1897 Marksman Pin to Sergt (Sergeant) J.H. Mills. No producer or place. 1897 date inscribed on the reverse. Measures about 1 ½ inches tall by 1 inch wide. Safety pin style back. Three pieces, attached by metal rings. Top two pieces are the same thin banner, reading "marksman, with the bottom piece being some sort of stylized cross formation, with the date 1818 at the bottom, and perhaps an ornate letter L on the other three points. Reverse has 1897 and Sergt J.H. Mills inscribed on it. No indication as to who issued this piece. GOOD condition metal with an overall dark patina, with minor soiling and wear. Good .

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Book number: 019534

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Military/ War

1920 N.A. W.T. Niagara Falls. Here with Bells on. Schutz Bros. Pinback

New York, Schutz Bros. Producer, 1920. Unbound. Approximately 1 ¾ inches in diameter. Red, white and navy blue on the face. Stickpin style back (almost lethal in length!). Despite many searches and inquiries to libraries and historical societies, we could not determine what N.A.W.T. stood for. Given that this pinback was issued with the compliments of Schutz Brothers, located at 152 Chambers in New York, NY, it is possible this was issued for a gathering of wood turners, as Schutz manufactured turned and locked corner boxes. Handwriting on the reverse indicates this may have been given out on June 14, 1920. VERY GOOD condition. Minor toning and rubbing to the face. Minor rusting to the reverse. Very Good .

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Book number: 019199

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Pinbacks

4th Liberty Loan Subscriber Leaflet

Boston, Forbes, Presumed Printer. Unbound. no date, circa 1918. Single sheet, 8 ¼ by 6 ½ inches. Printed on a single side only. A leaflet presumably issued to honor purchasers of the 4th Liberty Loan, issued to raise money for World War I. The piece depicts a flag with a red border and interior of blue vertical stripes on a white background. "Honor Emblem" below the flag. VERY GOOD condition. Minor toning and wrinkling. very small tear near the lower right corner. Very Good .

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Book number: 018928

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Adlai Stevenson for President Committee Archive of Correspondence, Mailings, Press Releases, Etc. All Circa 1956. Perhaps 150-200 Pieces

No Place, No publisher. Unbound. Adlai Stevenson For President Committee Archive of Correspondence, Mailings, Press Releases, etc. All circa 1956. Perhaps 150-200 pieces. Most single typed sheets or memos, with a few Adlai Stevenson newsletters, telegrams, etc. Three letters appear signed by Adlai Stevenson, although it is not known whether it was him signing, or a secretarial signature. The archive is from a well-connected insurance company executive who appears to have been active in Democratic politics. The archive has a vast amount of duplicate copies of original typed letters sent by the previous owner, as well as responses, mostly relating to fundraising events, donations, etc. Seating arrangements for events present, as well as lists of donors, etc. The typed letters from Stevenson (signed by him) seem to address the previous owner on a personal level, so they may have known each other. Adlai Stevenson was a governor of Illinois, and ran for president in 1952 and 1956, losing to Eisenhower both times. He served as the US Ambassador to the UN from 1961 to 1965. All in GOOD condition, with two hole punches at the top edge. Minor creasing and wear, with pencil notations to many of the pieces. Good .

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Book number: 019912

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Adlai Stevenson Fundraising Dinner, April 25th, 1956, at the Waldorf Archive of Correspondence and Planning

No Place, No publisher, 1956. Unbound. No publisher or place. All 1956. Approximately 30-40 pieces. Most are duplicate typed sheets, as well as some blank fundraising forms and envelopes, and a lengthy guest list, including number of tickets needed. These papers relate to a campaign fundraising dinner Adlai Stevenson and his campaign held on April 25th, 1956 at the Waldorf. This includes duplicates of letters of invitations addressed to a variety of people; confidential campaign memos; blank fundraising forms; and a lengthy guest list that includes Eleanor Roosevelt, among others. These are from an executive of a very large international insurance firm (name of owner and firm withheld for privacy). 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. GOOD condition. All housed in a manila folder. Some are stapled, many bear creases and are toned, with some pencil or pen notes scattered throughout. Good .

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Book number: 021414

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

African American Woman Tintype Photograph

No Place, No publisher. Unbound. African American Woman Tintype Photograph. No indication of photographer, place or date. Photo measures roughly 3 ½ by 2 3/8 inches. Presumed produced any time from the 1860s to early 1900s. PROVENANCE: none really. This came in a collection of other tintypes and cabinet card photographs of African Americans, with a few of the later photos indicating they were taken in New Orleans and Waco, Texas. There is no indication as to whether these were family photos, or photos collected by an individual. This photograph depicts a young woman seated in a studio in a chair with a frilled arm, similar, or the same, to another photograph we have. wearing a blouse, scarf, hat and dress. The photo is in FAIR/GOOD condition. The photo is a bit soiled and faded, with some tiny spotting and staining. Several scuffs and scratches present, with a tiny chip missing from the background. The reverse of the metal is a little soiled and somewhat worn. Some light discoloration present along the edges. Fair .

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Book number: 021858

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Photography African American

Always Fresh. Life Bread Pinback

No Place, No publisher. Unbound. Always Fresh. Life Bread Pinback. No publisher, place or date. Perhaps circa 1950s. 1 ¼ inches in diameter. Stickpin style back. A pinback advertising Life Bread, the illustration of which looks suspiciously close to Wonder Bread packaging. GOOD+ condition. Minor toning and rubbing to the surface. Reverse appears rusted, but it may be the way it was issued. Good .

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Book number: 019028

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Pinbacks

American Express Travel Service. Golden Gate International Exposition 1939 Tour Coupons Especially Prepared for Banner Tours of 1939

San Francisco, American Express Travel Service, Publisher, 1939. Unbound. Small, side stapled booklet. 2 ¾ by 4 ¾ inches. Slightly Art Deco illustration on the front of the Golden Gate Bridge. A coupon book produced by the American Express Travel Service for touring the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition. Interior has a small sheet discussing the coupons and plans, as well as a souvenir ticket. Original coupons missing (presumably used). The Golden Gate International Exposition 1939 was a World's Fair held in part to celebrate the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge. Less than stellar attendance led to a shortened 1940 season. GOOD+ condition. Small ink stain on the left side of the front cover. Minor edgewear. A few stains on the rear cover. Good .

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Book number: 020520

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Anna Held, Come Play with Me Pinback

Newark, NJ, Whitehead and Hoag, Producer. Unbound. circa 1896 based on patent date on the reverse. Celluloid pinback with paper back. Stickpin style back. Approximately 7/8 inches in diameter. Paper on the reverse reads, "F. Ziegfeld, Jr. Mgr Anna Held. A pinback promoting Polish-French actress and singer Anna Held. Working in Europe, Held was "discovered" by Florenzo Ziegfeld in London in 1896, and was persuaded by him to return to New York with him. Ziegfeld, a master promoter and user of media, fed American papers semi-lurid or exotic tales of Held, creating a public sensation before she even arrived. From 1896 to 1910 she was one of Broadway's most popular actors. Held and Ziegfeld were common law spouses, until Ziegfeld began an affair in 1909 with another actress and married yet another performer in 1914. GOOD condition. Image of Held very toned and faded, with the words barely visible on the face. Good .

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Book number: 019829

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Pop Culture Pinbacks

Annual Service at the Old Alna Church, Center Alna, Maine Broadside Advertisement

No Place, No Publisher. Unbound. Annual Service at the Old Alna Church, Center Alna, Maine Broadside advertisement. No publisher, place or date. Presumed Maine, circa 1953. Single card stock sheet, 12 ¼ by 9 ¼ inches. A broadside, with photo, advertising a service to be held at the Old Meeting House in Alna, also called the Old Alna Church. It was built in 1789, making it one of the oldest meetinghouses in the state of Maine. Most of the original interior was preserved, and in 1970, the meetinghouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The reverse has a lengthy handwritten note, ostensibly from Harold L. Ickes and from the US Department of the Interior, declaring the meetinghouse worthy of preservation for future generations. Signature does not match Ickes', and this was perhaps transcribed from another source. GOOD condition. Superficial silverfishing to the surface of the broadside, mostly along the right edge. Moderate toning, some soiling and minor foxing. A few bumps and creases at the corners. Good .

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Book number: 019626

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Atlantic City, 1904 Shriner Pinback. Palestine Temple, Providence, Ri

Attleboro, MA, G.M. Robbins Co, 1904. Unbound. Measures approximately 2 5/8 by 1 3/8 inches at its tallest and widest. Clasping pin style back. Golden color metal. A pinback presumably issued for a Shriner outing held in Atlantic City in 1904, featuring a sphinx, sword and crescent moon attached to a medallion with a pyramid at its center. The Shriners originated within the Freemasons and are often associated with charities. VERY GOOD condition. Minor tarnishing to the metal on the front, a bit heavier to the sword. Very Good .

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Book number: 019115

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Pinbacks

Ayer's Hair Vigor Trade Card Advertisement

Lowell, J.C. Ayer and Co. Unbound. no date, presumed late 1800s. Single sheet, 4 7/8 by 3 inches. Chromolithograph illustration on the front with promotional copy on the reverse. A trade card for the patent medicine, Ayer's Hair Vigor, purported to restore gray hair, cure dandruff and stop hair loss. This was actually the only medicine by Ayer's to receive a patent, being patented in 1868. GOOD condition. Some superficial loss of paper to several small spots of the illustrations. Minor toning. Slight bend/crease along the left edge. Reverse toned. Good .

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Book number: 021656

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Bill of Sale to Captain James Libbey of New Hampshire, Dated 1789 to 1792

No Place, No publisher, 1792. Unbound. Includes wool cards, linen cloth, paper, etc. Captain James Libbey led a company of men from New Hampshire in Colonel Evans' Regiment in 1777 during the Revolutionary War, where they marched and joined the Northern Continental Army at Saratoga. VERY GOOD. Minor toning and foxing, with a few wrinkles. Very Good .

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Book number: 020796

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn New Hampshire History

Bill of Sale to Benjamin Varney of Chestnut Hills, Dated 1790 to 1791

No Place, No publisher, 1791. Unbound. Bill of Sale to Benjamin Varney of Chestnut Hills, dated 1790 to 1791. Mentions pollock (?) and tobacco, and bears the mark of Benjamin Varney along with a signature of Benj. Peirce who attested to this. VERY GOOD. Minor toning. Very Good .

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Book number: 021609

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn New Hampshire History

Bought of J.M. Childs and Co. Billhead, with Illustration of a Buckeye Mower and Reaper

Utica, NY, J.M. Childs and Co. Publisher, 1868. Unbound. Single sheet, with some ruling. Letterhead and illustration of a Buckeye Mower and Reaper at the top. Made out to J.G. McKellip, with four items handwritten on the bill. Bill was made out July 9, 1868. GOOD+ condition. Horizontal and vertical fold creases present. Minor toning and soiling. Good .

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Book number: 019264

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn