Various Artists

Brockton School Blotters (for the Year 1916)

Brockton, Published by the School Children of Brockton, Massachusetts, 1916. Unbound. Oblong trifold piece of paper with twelve loose blotters inside. Each measures 6 ¼ by 3 inches. Printed on thick card stock of varying colors. A collection of twelve ink blotters featuring art created by grade school children in Brockton, Massachusetts. Each card features two small black and white silhouette style illustrations, with the name and grade of the artist. Quite impressive art for children who were in grades 1 through 6. Blotters themselves in VERY GOOD condition with minor toning and edgewear. Wrapper holding them with some toning, fading, wrinkling, creasing and minor soiling. Very Good .

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Book number: 021410

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Art

Various Artists

Creative Artists 1940

New York, Sackett and Wilhelms. Spiral Bound. no date, circa 1940. Illustrated wraps, spiral bound. Unpaginated, perhaps 100-150 pp. Printed on single sides only. A promotional work issued by Sackett and Wilhelms Lithograph Company, highlighting the work of commercial and graphic artists and photographers. A few entries with brief biographies. Each artist with one full page sample of work. Index to artists in the rear. GOOD condition. Moderate fading and scuffing to the covers, with some soiling and a few small stains. Heavy scuffing and wear along the extremities. Paper toned in the interior, with a few pages bearing small tears in the center. Good .

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Book number: 019512

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Art

Durham Historic Association, Committee of Volunteers

Durham, New Hampshire. A History, 1900-1985

Caanan, NH, Phoenix Publishing, 1985. Cloth. Original cloth in unclipped jacket. 361 pages. Illustrated. An in depth history of Durham, New Hampshire, from 1900 to 1985, charting its transformation from a brickmaking and shipbuilding village to a university center. Includes maps. Signed by Phil Wilcox, to whom the book is dedicated to, on the dedication page. GOOD jacket on a VERY GOOD book. Minor soiling, scuffing and toning to the jacket, with some dark scuffs and minor staining. Minor fading to the book. Faint foxing to the page edges. Very Good/Good.

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Book number: 016370

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn New Hampshire History

Athmer, D.H. (editor); Seeley, F. (artist)

Scott Free Press. 1946 Newsletter from the Uss General Hugh L. Scott (Ap-136)

No Place, D.H. Athmer et al, Publishers. Pamphlet. No place or date, 1946. Side stapled booklet. Front cover with an illustration of the ship and two mermaids. 8 pp. A newsletter issued aboard the USS Hugh L. Scott while on its voyage from Seattle on February 5, 1946, transporting occupation troops to Jinsen (now Incheon, South Korea), and Shanghai. The piece contains thanks from the troops to the crew, a message from the captain, and a day to day account of the trip, including personal musings and account of drills. GOOD condition. Horizontal fold crease present. Moderate wrinkling, creasing and toning. Minor soiling and staining. Edges worn. Good .

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Book number: 016478

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbbn Military/ War Zines

Dickinson, Austin et al.

Heaven Lost; Appeal to American Youth on Temperance; a Sermon for the Whole World, Etc. Bound Volume of Pamphlets Issued by the American Tract Society

New York, American Tract Society, Publisher. Pamphlet. no dates, presumed early to mid 1800s. Daniel Fanshaw given as a printer for several of the tracts. Pamphlet, side stitched. Wrappers present for some of the tracts, but some missing. Pagination varies. A collection of 11 religious and spiritual tracts reflecting on various topics, with a piece on temperance by Reverend Austin Dickinson: 'Appeal to American Youth on Temperance." GOOD condition. Some soiling and minor staining scattered throughout the piece, with edges curled, a bit creased and with a few chips and tears. Owner's signature present on several pages throughout. Some pieces heavily browned. Sabin 20028 for the Temperance piece. Good .

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Book number: 011437

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Religion/Theology

Austin, George Lowell

The Physician's Pocket Manual

Boston, Published by the Author, 1880. Cloth. Light brown cloth. 176 pp. Several illustrations of bicycles toward the end. A reference work for physicians, discussing toxicology, clinical diagnosis; forensic medicine, etc. Perhaps of note, pages 147 to 176 are devoted to the bicycle and its health effects (positive), including mentioning Columbia bicycles. Text ad for the Victor tricycle at the very end. GOOD condition. Some staining to the covers, with minor soiling. Extremities rather scuffed. Owner's address stamp on the inside front cover. Text block toned. Good .

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Book number: 021386

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Medicine

No Author

Act of Agreement Broadside. Maritime Document

No Place, No Publisher, 1853. Unbound. Act of Agreement broadside. Single sheet, printed on both sides. Appears dated 1853. Measures roughly 22 by 19 ¾ inches. An agreement between the master and seamen of the ship Meridian, captained by John Manson. With twenty-eight handwritten names of the various crewmembers. Some appear to be in their own hand, although most appear written in the same hand with "his 'x' mark" written in between the first and last names, presumably the marks of those who could not sign their own names. This also provides their stations on board, as well as monthly wages and advance wages paid. Nine crewmembers apparently deserted in Liverpool, England (deserted LP written next to their names) with three others perhaps deserting before setting sail. The Meridian was to leave Boston in July of 1853 and head to St. John, New Brunswick before sailing to Liverpool. Manson captained Meridian from 1851-54 and was from the South Shore area of Massachusetts, perhaps of the Barque Hill community. The ship Meridian built by Jackson and Ewell of East Boston and at 1740 tons was perhaps largest ship then afloat (see the Barque Hill Association website). The agreement outlines the terms to which the Master and seaman agree to work on the boat, including wages, etc. The reverse of this broadside bears 'An act for the Government and Regulation of Seamen in the Merchants Service' originally passed in 1790. Also included below this act is another act 'In Addition to several acts regulating the shipment and discharge of Seamen,' approved on 1840. This side bears a bald eagle emblem at the top center. In GOOD condition. Several horizontal and vertical fold creases present, with five small holes present along the intersection of the center horizontal and vertical fold creases. Several chips and tears present along the extremities, with minor loss. Minor browning to the paper, a bit heavier along the extremities. A few areas with minor foxing, with heavier foxing/browning/staining to the side bearing the printing of the act. Several small ink stains present. Good .

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Book number: 006215

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Maritime Shipping Desertion Maritime History

No author

Acts and Laws, Made and Passed in and by the General Court or Assembly of the State of Connecticut, in America, Holden at Hartford, in Said State, on the Second Thursday of May, Anno Domini 1804 (Caption Title)

Hartford, Hudson and Goodwin, Printers, 1804. Pamphlet. Pamphlet, side folding, in two separate sections. Pagination runs 659-672, plus a blank rear leaf. A descriptive printing of various laws and acts passed in Connecticut, including those relating to surveyors, courts, gaolers and sheriffs, the New Haven Aqueduct Company, etc. GOOD condition. Two sections held together with a paper clip. Minor toning and foxing. Some chipping, tearing and tattering along the fore edge. Pages unopened along the top edge. Good .

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Book number: 019430

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

No Author

Barnett Carriage Company Advertising Broadside

Cincinnati, Barnett Carriage Company, Publisher. Broadside. no date, perhaps circa late 1800s, early 1900s. Double sided, with one side bearing illustrations of four different carriages: a 'Southern Special,' a 'Southern Phaetonette,' and 'A popular Southern Surrey.' These are accompanied by prices and descriptions. The other side contains an offcentered illustration of a buggy, surrounded by illustrations of various accessories. Order form and terms are outlined on this side. GOOD condition. Minor toning. Some chipping and tearing along the extremities, at the folds, with several tears/minor loss along the center vertical fold. Scattered minor foxing and soiling. Good .

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Book number: 008576

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

No author

Cupid's Railway Guide. Valentine's Card. No. 933

London/New York, Ernest Nister/E.P. Dutton. Unbound. no date, presumed early 1900s. Single card stock sheet, folded. Measures 5 by 2 7/8 inches, folded. Color lithograph illustrations. A Valentine's Day card depicting a New York Central and Hudson Railroad locomotive amidst a snowy scene on the front cover; a simple map in the interior shows two hearts uniting along a railroad line and includes such locations as coquettish cutting and wooing hill; the rear displays three Cupid angels. This may be an American adaption of a German card published by Ernest Nister, noted for his pop up and movable book designs. GOOD+ condition. minor toning and edgewear. The word our crossed out in the interior, with the word your written in pen above it. Good .

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Book number: 019001

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Illustrated

No author

Democratic Ball Dance Card. Mineral Hall, Davis, Franklin Co. , Mass. Tuesday Evening, Feb. 22d, 1887

No Place, No Publisher, 1887. Unbound. No publisher, place or date. Presumed Davis, Massachusetts, 1887. Single small sheet of card stock, folded into four pages. Color (presumed chromolithograph) illustrated covers, depicting a bass drum surrounded by several cherub type figures, with shadows of people dancing within the drum. Interior contains a list of 24 dances. Several of the dances have the names of gentlemen written in. GOOD condition. Uneven toning and fading. Minor soiling and a hint of foxing. Extremities bumped and scuffed. Spine splitting. Interior toned. Good .

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Book number: 016555

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

No Author

Guests of the Auditorium. Mary and Buster Fagan, the Youngest Turkey Trotters in the World. Black and White Photograph

No Place, No publisher. Unbound. Single sheet, thin card stock, 4 by 5 ½ inches. Photograph depicting two young children, holding hands, on a dance floor. Both are wearing long dresses/gowns. Printed text in border around the photo reads "Guests of the Auditorium," and "Age 14 months," with white text on the photo reading "Mary and Buster Fagan, the Youngest Turkey Trotters in the World." No indication as to date, event or circumstances leading to the photo. GOOD condition. Some soiling, staining and creasing to the paper, with general light toning. Good .

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Book number: 016467

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Photography

No Author

Handwritten Letter from a William to His Brother Henry. Written in Osage

No Place, No Publisher, 1858. Unbound. Handwritten letter from a William to his Brother Henry. Written in Osage, although no further geographical details are mentioned, other than 'West.' Dated October 23, 1858. Almost four page in length (a single sheet folded once). William describes, in long, somewhat rambling sentences his life in Osage running or tending to a lumber mill, mentioning the long hours he keeps, sawing wood, as well as several breaks in the dam at the mill and the breakdown of the wheel at the mill. The letter begins with him mentioning that he has to 'keep Batchelor's Hall tonight,' referring to his meal and putting to bed his four year old girl. He talks of selling out to his brother, although apparently declines this, and refers to the Cape (presumably Cape Cod, as Boston is mentioned) and his potential of going back home (to the Cape) for a visit. William also speculates that 'the West will be the garden of the world some day.' In general, William describes a somewhat monotonous existence of sawing and living, being matter of fact, but not complaining, offering a few details of his life in Osage. GOOD condition. Several horizontal and vertical fold creases present, with minor tearing along the folds. Some soiling, staining and uneven fading, with a few words illegible or obscured. A bit of brown paper stuck to the lower portion of the first page, obscuring a few words. $45.00--. Good .

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Book number: 008694

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn

Shrewsbury, Maril, author and Publisher

Heck! Issue Two

Aransas Pass, TX, Published By the Author. Wraps. no date, perhaps 1955. Side stapled wraps, 8 ½ by 11 inches. 12 pp. including covers. Second, and perhaps final, issue of this zine created by Maril Shrewsbury. Although listed as a member of FAPA (Fantasy Amateur Press Association), this zine appears to have little to nothing to do with fantasy in the sense meant. Shrewsbury was a carnival worker who was tasked with painting 12 by 26 inch pictures in under 6 minutes (see Fancyclopedia 3 website). Her first issue of Heck drew heavily on carnival life and culture, while this issue only offers two pages of insight into the culture. The rest is devoted to snippets of letters, subtle sexual innuendo, etc. All said, this zine feels well ahead of its time. GOOD condition. Uneven toning and fading along the extremities. Heavy toning to the interior. Good .

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Book number: 020868

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn Counterculture Zines

No author

Heed Youth's Call. Vote As You Think But Vote! November 6, 1956. Use Your Freedom to Vote. Boy Scouts Public Awareness Placard

No Place, Boy Scouts of America/Freedoms Foundation, Publisher. Unbound. No place or date, presumed Valley Forge, 1965. Single sheet, double sided, die cut image of the Liberty Bell on the front. Thin card stock. A door hanger style piece calling attention to voting and its importance in maintaining freedom, and the "American Way of Life." Front with an image of the Liberty Bell, reverse with a list of political and economic rights. Issued by the Boy Scouts of America and the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. GOOD+ condition. Light toning to the front. Reverse with a few strips of heavy offsetting, general toning and an old, yellowed strip of tape across the top. Good .

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Book number: 017821

Catalogue: Americana

Keywords: Noisbn