Chicago and New York: [J. L. Taylor], late 1910s to early 1920s. Unbound. Collection of 18 beautiful advertising mailers for men’s clothing made by J. L. Taylor, a subsidiary of the International Tailoring Company. These colorful advertising mailers range in size from 4" x 6.5" folded to 13.25" x...... More
Boston, Massachusetts: Smith & Thayer Co., 1903. Card. This advertising postcard for Winchester Steam Heaters measures approximately 10” x 6”. It features an all-over print, titled “The Secret of Mt. Pelee” in grey, green, and red, perhaps with a little additional hand-coloring, that shows an idealized version of the volcanic..... More
New York: William Morrow and Company, 1946. First Edition. Paper Covered Boards. Oblong 16vo. Very nice movable book requiring the reader to catch loose dogs and put them in the correct beds. All six dogs (poodle, collie, terrier, scottie, spaniel, and dachshund) and dog beds are present. Both fire department..... More
England: Brown Watson, 1986. Paper Covered Boards. 4to. Very hard-to-find reprint of Kubasta's Tip + Top and the Moon Rocket, originally published in 1964. In terrific shape; doesn't appear to have ever been read. All six popups and associated animations work great. Almost no cover wear. Number 10 on Tillman's..... More
New York: International News Company, 1884. Hard Boards with Cloth Spine. Folio. This book has the same cover illustration as a German edition, Lebende Thierbilder, along with three of the same movables. Complete with six movables: 1) Happy Family - works fine; tab shortened and very worn... More
