New York: Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway Company, 1876. Unbound. Map Showing the Line of the Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway Company and its connections. Prepared by G. W. & C. R. Colton & Co. 172 William St. New York. The advertisement on the reverse is titled “Toledo..... More
Unbound. This set of 26 French illustrated trade cards features illustrations of bratty children and rude adults. They are printed in color on a gold background. These cards were intended to be used by L. D. Wilbur & Company of Fall River, Massachusetts to advertise his clothing and general merchandise..... More
St. Louis. Missouri. 1898. Unbound. This colorful card measures approximately 3¼” x 5½”. The front features Mephistopheles from Goethe’s classic tale of the Faust legend in a medieval tavern announcing, “Well say, what your desire to relish I’ll give every man his choice. Very well. If I should..... More
New York: 1910. This one-page billhead receipt from Peter Henderson & Company of New York, dated November 21, 1910, documents the sale of seeds and flowers to Mr. W. P. Chung of the Chinese Legation in Washington D.C. There is Chinese docketing on the reverse. In nice shape. The “Old..... More
1922-1923. Brochure. This 16-page (including the cover) advertising brochure measures 8” x 9” opened. Its front and rear panels feature a colorful illustration of two of the line's ships and a sampan. In nice shape with some minor wear to the edges. Also included is a colorful postcard of..... More
New York: Lion Match Company, 1930s-1940. Unbound. This collection contains ten “Feature Matchbooks.” Two are large matchbooks that measure approximately 3½” x 4¼” closed and 3 ½” x 8” when opened. Four are standard-size matchbooks and measure about 2” x 2” inches closed and 2” x 4” opened..... More
Sanft Fe Railway, 1940s-1950s. Pamphlet. This lot contains five colorful Santa Fe Railway brochures. Texas Chief – 1951. 4” x 9”. Unpaginated, but about 25 pages. Description of the Streamliner serving Chicago, Kansas City, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Ft. Worth, Dallas, Houston, and Gaveston. Color illustrations of the train’s..... More
New York: 1882. Envelope or Cover. This 1882 advertising packet directed toward retail merchants and addressed to Creasy & Brown of Mifflinville, Pennsylvania, that consists of an An illustrated broadsheet featuring a bottle of Cashmere Bouquet Perfume, A 20-page pricelist listing over 200 perfumes, soaps, and scented..... More
Cleveland, Ohio: 1883. Envelope or Cover. This letter and its matching envelope sent by the Brooks Oil Company of Cleveland are both illustrated with portraits of Colonel Edwin Drake, “The first successful Producer of Petroleum.” The letter is dateline Cleveland, O. Apr 21, 1883. The envelope bears circular Cleveland, Ohio..... More
Dolgeville, New York: 1900. Various. This collection of material consists of one illustrated Zimmermann autoharp catalog, one used Zimmerman advertising cover, one unused generic advertising cover for Dolgeville, New York, businesses, and a one letter and reply, both in German that was enclosed in the used advertising cover. All in..... More
Virginia: 1865 & 1890. Unbound. This lot consists of three items related to former Confederate Army Captain F. M. Sherry: “An 1865 Richmond Loyalty Oath Certificate. The certificate is dated 24 July 1865 and measures 6.25” x 4.25”. It is franked with a 5-cent Internal Revenue Certificate stamp..... More
New York City: 1853. Envelope or Cover. This advertising circular dated February 1st, 1853, measures approximately 8½” x 10½”. It was signed in print by Edward Haviland, et.al. and mailed from New York City to Hugh C. Smith & Company of Alexandria, Virginia. It is franked with an attractive and..... More
Nashville, Tennessee: Vanderbilt University, 1886. Envelope or Cover. This Vanderbilt University report card for G. D. Hicks measures 5” x 9½“. It was sent to Hicks, who resided in Nashville on College Street. The report card, for the term ending January 31, 1886, is enclosed in its original illustrated mailing..... More
Keen Valley, New York: 1881. Envelope or Cover. This four-page letter is written on photomechanically illustrated stationery advertising the Maple Grove Mountain House in Keen Valley, New York. The letter from M. C. Hubbard to her son, John, in Minneapolis, Minnesota was written on 18 September 1881. It is enclosed..... More
St. Louis: 1936 (from the date of the advertisement's appearance in the newspaper). Unbound. The advertising proof shows a portrait photograph of Mr. August Siever and announces that he has left his position as the manager of the Geo. D. Fisher Optical Co. and is now associated with the Optical..... More
