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
Paris: Chez G Boun, 1585. Unbound. This leaf (M.CLXXVI-M.CLXXVII) measures approximately 8.25” x 12.5” and came from the 1585 printing of Les Oeuvres d’Ambroise . . . Des Distillations. The images are strong. The leaf has some minor soiling and edge-wear. The image on this leaf shows (roughly translated from..... More
New York: Books Inc., 1934. 1st Printing. Faux leather. Approximately 4.25” x 6.25”. Complete with 93 pages including the index. Original red faux leather cover. Sound binding, clean pages, almost no wear. Doesn’t appear to have ever been read. Over 250 drink recipes including 14 classics that Burke identifies as..... More
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One “published and sold by George D. Jewett”, the other by “Wm. C. Hale”, both of Hartford, Connecticut: 1853. Envelope or Cover. Both envelopes are postally used and measure approximately 5” x 3”. One features five morose workmen passing a bottle within a scroll that reads “Intemperance is..... More
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 1847. Unbound. This four-page folded letter contains a two-page printed circular with a blue Sons of Temperance seal and a one-page manuscript letter. The circular is signed in print by Philip L. White and Fred. A. Fickhardt and datelined “Philadelphia, November 16, 1847”, The letter is datelined “Phila..... More
St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis Independent Packing Co., 1917. Envelope or Cover. An attractive advertising cover featuring a large illustration of the St. Louis Independent Packing Company with two enclosed invoices. The illustrated envelope is franked with a two-cent red Washington stamp (Scott #487) and posted with a 1917 machine..... More
Salem, [Massachusetts]: 1840. Unbound. The bifold letter sheet (Milgram WH-8) measures 8” x 9¾” folded. It is datelined “Salem June 1840.” It features a portrait of a long-faced, dour Harrison with a rustic log cabin scene alongside. Two soldiers and a civilian are drinking cups of “hard cider” drawn from..... More
