Political Campaign Contributions Thank You Letters. 1960s. Collection of Nine Letters, Plus Other Ephemera

No publisher. Unbound. Political Campaign Contributions Thank You Letters. 1960s. Collection of Nine Letters, plus other ephemera. No publishers. Places and dates vary. A collection of thank you letters from various candidates for office running in the United States, ranging from Vice-President (Hubert Humphrey) to governor. All signed by the politicians, and most accompanied by copies of the original donation letter. From the collection a private businessman who was evidently interested in helping the Democratic Party. Collection includes a 1956 telephone directory and guide to the Democratic National Convention; 1966 typed letter signed by Senator John Sparkman; 1966 typed letter signed by Senator Paul H. Douglas; 1966 typed letter signed by Governor of NH, John W. King; 1966 typed letter signed by candidate Endicott Peabody; 1964 Johnson For President Committee letter, signed by its treasurer; 1964 Gala Victory Party letter, with tickets, signed by dinner chairman; 1964 typed letter signed by Representative Eugene Keogh; 1964 typed letter signed by future Vice-President, Hubert Humphrey, along with a few other typed letters from various political campaign members. All in GOOD or better condition, with letters stapled together, some fold creases and other minor wear. A few with minor notes in pencil. Good .

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Book number: 019613

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Portland Maine Chapter Red Cross Directions for Knitting Army and Navy Knitted Service Sock

Portland, ME, Portland Maine Red Cross, Presumed Publisher. Unbound. no date, perhaps 1940s. Single sheet, legal sized, about 14 by 11 inches. Printed on a single side. A printed pattern providing the instructions for knitting socks for people in the Armed Services. GOOD condition. Folded into a small rectangle. General toning, minor wrinkling and creasing. Light fading to the letters. Good .

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Book number: 021170

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Knitting/Needlecraft

Reception to Gen. U.S. Grant. Lieut. Gen. P.H. Sheridan Grand Marshal. Invitation to Take Part in Chicago Procession

Chicago, Invitation Committee of the Reception to Gen. U.S. Grant, presumed Publisher, 1879. Unbound. no date, presumed 1879. Single sheet, folded into four pages, roughly 8 by 5 ½ inches when folded. Printed on the front of the first leaf, and bottom half of the second leaf. Ornately decorated title present. An invitation to the Reception to General Ulysses S. Grant, given to him in Chicago on the return from his post-presidency world tour. This invitation was addressed to L.L. Mills, States Attorney, inviting him to take part in the procession on November 12th in honor of General Grant's visit to Chicago. Upon accepting the invitation, his position in line would be allotted. Printed signatures of Elliot Anthony and Woodbury M. Taylor present, with a list of committee members printed in the interior. The procession presumably preceded the reception at the Palmer House (where the Invitation Committee was located). This reception included many speeches honoring President Grant, including the finale, which was given by Mark Twain. According to accounts, a good time was had by all. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present, with a 2 ½ inch tear at the fore edge along the fold. Some curling, wrinkling and creasing to the piece. General toning, minor soiling and staining. Good .

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Book number: 021476

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, Communicating, in Compliance with a Resolution of the Senate of the 14th of August, 1856, a Report of the Progress on the Construction and Distribution of Standards of Weights and Measures, and Supply of Hydrometer

Washington DC, No printer or publisher Given, 1856. First Edition. Original Wraps. Full title: Report of the Secretary of the Treasury, communicating, in compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 14th of August, 1856, a report of the progress on the construction and distribution of standards of weights and measures, and supply of hydrometers to the custom-houses; the balances made and distributed to States, and the legislation thereof relative to standard weights and measures. 34th Congress, 3d Session Senate Ex. Doc. No. 27. No printer or publisher given. [Washington DC] 1857. Disbound. 218 pages including index. Plus a fold out chart at the rear and 5 other fold out diagrams within. They consist of a diagram of Saxton's Yard Dividing Machine, Saxton's Reflecting Pyrometer and Comparator, a plan for a small building for use in weighing and measuring, a reproduction of the label used for the weights and measures, a diagram of Silberman's lever and Microscope Comparator and Borda's Thermometer and a graph of results from an experiment on the weights of different liquids at different temperatures. A senate report recounting the efforts to standardize weights and measures in the United States, as well as documenting the equipment being used to do so. Disbound in GOOD condition. Despite lacking covers the text block is solid. Minor to moderate foxing throughout. Browning/offsetting present to several of the pages. Minor wrinkling to the first page. Good .

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Book number: 003394

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Weights Measures Hydrometer Saxton's Yard Dividing Machine, Saxton's Reflecting Pyrometer and Comparator

Reward Handbill. $50. 00 Reward for the Apprehension and Arrest of Charles E. Cochran

Allegheny City, PA, No Publisher. Unbound. no date. Presumed late 1800s, early 1900s. Single sheet, roughly 6 by 7 inches. A reward flier or handbill for the arrest of Charles E. Cochran for embezzlement. Includes a small photograph, as well as a description of his appearance, characterizing him as a fast talker, very gentlemanly in manner, very dressy etc. GOOD condition. Small hole in the upper center of the paper, with another small hole near the lower right corner. Flier appears to have been removed from a backing of some sort, resulting in the peeling off of paper on the reverse side, somewhat visible on the front. Minor toning. Two horizontal fold creases present, with a small tear at the edge of one. Good .

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Book number: 018574

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Richmond, Virginia. Miniature Guidebook

No Place, No publisher. Wraps. No publisher, place or date. Presumed circa 1940-1948, based on room rates and the original name present of the Murphy Hotel. Photo illustrated wraps. 16 pp. A miniature guidebook to museums and tourist attractions in Richmond, Virginia, as well as several hotels (William Byrd, John Marshall, Murphy, and Richmond hotels). Includes photos of the Valentine Museum, the Edgar Allan Poe shrine, etc. GOOD condition. Minor fading. Some curling and scuffing along the edges. Small crease to the upper rear cover. Good .

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Book number: 020465

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Miniature Books

Rules and Regulations of the Charitable Fire Society, Incorporated November, 1820

No Place, John Mann, Printer. Wraps. No place or date, perhaps Dover, NH, circa 1827 (according to New Hampshire Historical Society information). Plain blue wraps. 12 pp. Rules and regulations for a private firefighting organization (made up of community members) in Dover, New Hampshire. As Dover did not have a city supported firefighting unit, social groups were formed to handle the duties. The first one was formed in 1795, and this appears to be one of several others formed after that. The piece outlines rules of governance, but also outlines duties of its members, including keeping two leather buckets and bags at their residences, and responding to fires as soon as possible. Like any good "society" in the 1800s, it appears this had a secret "watch" word that members were to give when asked for. Since there were several organizations in operation at the time, rivalries were developed, and it is possible this secret word kept people honest. A roster of members is included at the end, with some names handwritten. GOOD condition. Rear cover and last leaf with a one inch jagged tear at the upper for edge, with some associated creasing. Minor ink staining and soiling to the covers. Some dampstaining present to the wrappers, with minor soiling and uneven fading. A few tick marks in the text. Good .

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Book number: 020860

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn New Hampshire History

Scenes Along the Rio Grande Souvenir Folder. Royal Gorge Railroad Postcard Folder

Colorado, Royal Gorge Railroad, presumed Publisher. Pamphlet. no date, presumed early 1900s. 11 panels printed on both sides, bound accordion style in an illustrated brown envelope. Roughly 4 by 6 inches. A collection of color images taken from along the Royal Gorge Railroad in Colorado, as well as a scene from the main line of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. The Royal Gorge railroad was originally started in the late 1870s, although feuding and a small range war type skirmish between two railroads, delayed its operation. It served passengers and mining interests, and is still in operation today as a tourist attraction. VERY GOOD condition. Minor fading and wrinkling to the envelope, with a note in pencil on the reverse. Very Good .

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Book number: 021910

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Railroadiana

Search Light Matches Fold out Pop Up/Moveable Advertisement

No Place, Search Light Matches, Publisher. Unbound. No place or date, perhaps late 1800s. Single sheet, printed on both sides. Accordion folded, as issued. Approximately 10 by 4 inches. One side features a full color illustration of two women and two men, each with a box of Search Light matches in their hand, that when the paper is unfolded, is lifted into the air. The rest of the piece is advertising copy touting the matches' ease of lighting, that they don't get eaten by rats, they're nonpoisonous, etc. VERY GOOD condition. General toning. Slight wearing away of ink to one of the figures. A hint of soiling. Very Good .

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Book number: 021003

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

The Seventh Annual Thought Night. Complimentary to the Literators of St. Joseph Auspices of the Progressive Numbers at Masonic Hall

St. Joseph, MO, Progressive Numbers, presumed Publisher, 1919. Unbound. Single sheet folded into 4 pages, making a small booklet. Printed on card stock. A program for an event held by what appears to have been an African American fraternal or social organization. The event was held May 15th, 1919. The event started at 8:45 pm, with food served promptly at 9:30. The invocation was led by Reverend E.M. Cohron, and it appears the poem, "At the Closed Gates of Justice," by James D. Corrothers was read, cited by its first line "To be a Negro on a Day Like This." Another address, "Where Ethiopia Should Stretch Forth Her Hands," was also given. Honorary members of Progressive Numbers are listed, including Rev. J.A. Gregg, Richard B. Harrison and Clarence Cameron White. List of last names and first initials of 12 members also present. While we could find nothing identifying this organization, its motto is "Onward, Upward" and its colors are lavender and cream. GOOD condition. Moderate toning and minor soiling. Heavy offsetting to the rear panel. Minor edgewear. Good .

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Book number: 019692

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn African American Black Studies

Sheets of 4 Unused Us Stamps. Approximately 60 Sheets, Held in Small Rice Paper/Tissue Envelopes. , with Some in a Small Merit Pocket Stamp File Folder. 1960s-70s

No Place, No publisher. Unbound. Sheets of 4 Unused US Stamps. Approximately 60 sheets, held in small rice paper/tissue envelopes. with some in a small Merit Pocket Stamp File folder. All appear to be from the 1960s and 70s. Stamps not graded, but all appear unused and intact, except for a few loose stamps. Subjects include the 50th anniversary of women's suffrage, Stone Mountain Monument, Alaska Purchase, Goddard, etc. All appear to be in VERY GOOD condition, with minor toning. One appears to have a bit of paper lifted off the surface. Very Good .

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Book number: 019684

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Small (Very) Archive of Papers Belonging to a Community Volunteer, Amateur Artist and Former Incarcerate. Includes Drawing of Malcolm X ; Festival in Black Certificate

No Place, No publisher. Unbound. Small (very) Archive of Papers Belonging to a Community Volunteer, Amateur Artist and Former Incarcerate. Name Withheld (for privacy). 6 items, as follows: two reproductions of a State Prison Escape Bulletin relating to the former owner's apparent escape from the Sierra Conservation Center Correctional Facility, where they were held for robbery; small mug shots photo, with prisoner id number; a certificate from the City of Los Angeles issued to the person for their participation in holding the Festival in Black (a festival that celebrated Black community and culture in Los Angeles); A drawing of two young Black children by the owner, signed and dated (19) 99; a drawing portrait of Malcolm X, who is imagining a cross with KKK on it, as well as a tree with a noose, also signed and dated as previous entry. Other than the photo, the papers are roughly 8 ½ by 11 inches or slightly bigger. Very little information could be found on the previous owner, although based on provenance, they were the child of a Black activist. All in VERY GOOD or so condition, with minor scattered wrinkling, soiling and edgewear. Very Good .

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Book number: 019701

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Art African American Black Studies

The Sting Movie Promotional Booklet

No Place, No publisher. Unbound. Single sheet, thick paper stock, folded into four pages. 10 by 8 inches. Promotional work for the 1973 movie starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford and Robert Shaw, The Sting. Exterior with title and byline of the movie, with an illustration of Redford and Newman. Interior with four film stills in black and white and a list of cast and credits. VERY GOOD condition. Minor wrinkling and toning. Very Good .

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Book number: 019731

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Film Pop Culture

Sutton Commandery K.T. (Knights Templar) New Bedford, Mass. Pin/Medal

Providence, RI, E.L. Logee and Co. Unbound. no date, perhaps circa 1900. Whale pin attached to a medal/badge below. Issued by the Knights Templar, an organization associated with freemasonry. Whale has Sutton printed on it, with the medal bearing an armorial crest in white, black and red, with the words, "Sutton Commandery K.T. New Bedford Mass. Gold colored, measuring approximately 3 by 1 ½ inches (at its widest). VERY GOOD+ condition. Slight "tarnishing" to the face. Two dark areas on the reverse of the whale. Very Good .

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Book number: 019048

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Freemasonry Pinbacks

Third and Fourth Liberty Loan Pinbacks. Lot of Three

Malden, MA and Coshocton, OH, Tanee Co. American Art Works, Producers. Unbound. no dates, presumed circa 1918. All stickpin style backs. Third liberty loan pinback measures7/8 inches, while one fourth liberty loan pinback measures ¾ inches and the other 5/8 inches. Three pinbacks issued during World War I to acknowledge those who contributed to the cause by purchasing loans, as well as to stimulate patriotism. The Third Liberty Loan pinback depicts the Liberty Bell, with the Fourth Liberty Loan Pinbacks depicting a flag. GOOD or better condition. Minor toning and rubbing to the Third Liberty Loan, with the two Fourth Loans bearing minor scuffing, toning and soiling, with some wear to the reverse. Good .

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Book number: 019409

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Pinbacks