225.00 USD

Vintage Charles Dickens bookends are the perfect decor accent for a shelf of classic books. The heavy bookends would look impressive in your office or home library, and would make an excellent gift for an English teacher, literature enthusiast, or recent college graduate.

The cast iron bookends have a bronzed finish and a lovely patina of age. The vintage bookend s have felt pads which show wear but remain useful to protect the wood surface on your shelf or table.

The bookends are very heavy with a combined weight of over 5 lbs, and measure approximately 6 inches tall by 4 inches wide by 2 1/4 inches deep.

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25.95 USD

Volumes I & II in the Pictorial History of the Second World War series covers World War II from 1939 through early September 1943. The books are filled with photo reproductions providing a graphic history of the war's military action and aftermath.

The books were heavily handled in their time and show considerable wear including worn covers with fraying at the corners and edges, soiling, scuffs, rips, and dings. Volume 2's front hinge is beginning to crack. Pages shows tanning typical for the cheap paper used during the war time era.

Pictorial History of the Second World War
Volumes I & II
A Photographic Record of all Theaters of Action Chronologically Arranged
Wm. H. Wise and Co., Inc., New York, 1944
Books measure approximately 10" x 7 1/4" each.

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195.00 USD

Lovely antique art nouveau era brass expandable bookends have detailed reliefs of the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates on each end along with his famous quote from the Aphorismi, "Ars Long Vita Brevis," or as we say in English, "Art is Long Life is Short."

Cast in brass, the metal bookends have a nice patina of age including some light rust and corrosion spots.

The vintage bookends are marked 9865 at each end but do not have any other maker's hallmark.

11 5/8" long unextended and approximately 22 1/4" fully extended
6 1/4" deep
5" tall

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75.00 USD

These Home University Bookshelf Nature and Outdoor books are as informative as they are decorative. Published in 1927, these vintage children's books are packed with useful information and beautiful illustrations.

This listing includes four volumes from the Nature and Outdoor Life series.

Volume One: Woodcraft and Camping
Volume Two: Wild Life
Volume Three: Flowers and Trees: Natural Sciences
Volume Five: Sports and Games: Pets and Hobbies

From fire making, to whittling, signaling, knot typing, camping, bird, fish, insect, tree, & flower identification, team sports, archery, tennis, hunting, swimming, snowshoeing, games, dogs, rabbits, and dozens of other subjects, these volumes are incredible in their scope.

The books are in very good condition. Bindings are tight. Pages are clean. Three of the volumes come with their original brown paper wrappers.

Each book has a beautiful pictorial bindings with a black tree design on the cover and black and gold depiction of a boy reading under a tree.

Each book measures approximately 7 1/2 inches by 6 3/8 inches. The set takes up about 4 1/2 inches of shelf space.

Nature and Outdoor Life
Prepared Under the Supervision of The Editorial Board of
The University Society, New York, 1927

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35.00 USD

Illustrations by John R. Neill, best known for illustrating the original Wizard of Oz series, add a charming touch to Romero and Julietta by Tudor Jenks.

Part of Henry Altemus' Magic Wand Series, this scarce title has a lovely Art Nouveau cover and endpapers, as well as J.R. Neill illustrations throughout the book.

Alas, this rare book is not in good condition. The beautiful illustrations are intact, but the front hinge is beginning to break and several sections of the book are beginning to separate from the spine. All pages are present. The cover has obvious wear and soiling. The pages are tanned with age. The book is inscribed "To Harriet Christmas 1907." Despite all these issues, the illustrations and the scarcity of the title make the book worth collecting.

Romero and Julietta by Tudor Jenks
With Illustrations by John R. Neill
Altemus' Magic Wand Series
Henry Altemus Company, Philadelphia, 1905
111 Pages
6" by 4 1/2"

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275.00 USD

"Seve Nouvelle Vie Meilleure" or "New Sap, Better Life" by artist Andre Golven won a fifth place prize in the European Recovery Program (ERP) - Marshall Plan's Intra-European Cooperation for a Better Standard of Living poster contest in 1950. This French poster entry shows a sapling rooted in a unified base of European flags uplifted by a strong hand.

A panel of graphic artists from the countries benefiting from the Marshall Plan selected 25 winning posters from over 10,000 entries. The posters are graphically stunning pieces of political propaganda and historically interesting bits of ephemera from the early Cold War era.

The poster is in very good condition. It has only minor edge wear. The poster will come to you encased in a removable archival sleeve (acid free Krystal Seal). The poster has been stored flat.

Seve Nouvelle Vie Meilleure
by Andre Golven, 1950
21.5 x 29.5 inches (54 x 74 cm)


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225.00 USD

What Can A Woman Do? or, Her Position in The Business and Literary World by Mrs. M. L. Rayne gives advice to late 19th-century women striving to establish careers outside the home as well women taking care of the home.

This interesting antique book covers wages, professions in literature, journalism, law, medicine, music, government, enterprise, nursing, raising poultry, beekeeping, housekeeping, and more. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations, and includes poems and prose pieces. The book would make a very special gift for someone interested in women's history.

Published in 1893, the vintage book's elaborate cover is remarkably well preserved. Pages are mostly clean with some very light tanning and some spotting. The page edges show some dust soiling and spotting from age. Overall, this is a clean book in very good condition.

What Can A Woman Do? or, Her Position in The Business and Literary World
by Mrs. M. L. Rayne
Eagle Publishing Co., Petersburgh, N.Y., 1893
Illustrated; 528 Pages, plus "Curfew Must Not Ring To Night" by Rosa Hartwick Thorpe at back of the book.

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56.00 USD

A classic story in Lois Lenski's regional stories series, Coal Camp Girl introduced American children to Tina, a coal miner's daughter, and the harsh realities of life in West Virginia coal country.

This first edition copy of Coal Camp Girl is an ex-library book from the Franklin, Ohio Public Library. It has multiple library stamp marks, a "please wash your hands" sticker on the front endpaper, pencil markings, soiling, the remains of a removed library card holder on the inside back cover, and other evidence of a well-loved children's book. The book does not have a dust jacket. The binding is tight.

Coal Camp Girl by Lois Lenski
J.B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia & New York, 1959
Stated First Edition
Illustrated
173 Pages
8 1/4" x 6 1/4"



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95.00 USD

A copy of Book of Tricks and Magic edited by Prof. Svengarro is a must-have title for the serious magician or magic enthusiast.

Published in 1913 by I & M Ottenheimer, this scarce magic book contains instructions for many classic magic tricks and as well as many lesser known illusions.

This is a genuine antique copy of Book of Tricks and Magic. Printed on inexpensive pulp paper, the pages are deeply tanned with age yet not brittle. The cover shows wear particularly around the edges and at the top of the spine with some minor chipping and paper loss and spotting. Original price on the book's cover has been "x" out in ink. The book has a stapled binding.

Book of Tricks and Magic, Containing A Choice Selection of Tricks and Games for Parlor Entertainment
edited by Prof. Svengarro
I. & M. Ottenheimer, Baltimore, Maryland, 1913
Printed in U.S.A.
Stapled Binding; 7 1/4" x 5 1/8"
88 Pages plus 8 pages of advertising for fortune telling, astrology, and dream interpretation.



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18.95 USD

With charming illustrations by noted artist James Stevenson and witty text by William Zinsser, Weekend Guests will delight hosts as well as house guests. The funny book would make a fun gift for the summer or weekend home hostess.

This is a vintage softcover book that was published in 1963. The cover shows typical wear including light creases, edge wear, and soiling. Pages are clean. Binding is tight.

Weekend Guests by William K. Zinsser
Drawings by James Stevenson
Harper & Row, 1963, First Edition
Softcover

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19.95 USD

Vintage playing cards made by Modiano for Italia Societa di Navigazione (Italian Line) come in their original box with a stylized art deco deer on one side and ocean liners on the other.

The bridge deck has 54 cards total including two jokers.

The cards, made of "siliconi" plastic are in good condition, but it is obvious this deck was used in play perhaps on one of the decks of an Italian Line ship. The gold gilt on the edges is almost completely worn away and the cards show typical wear, although they remain fairly crisp. The packaging box shows wear including worn corners, a few tears, and light soiling.

This is a scarce vintage card deck with a great art deco look.

Ace of Spades marked "Fabbrica Carte Da Giuoco Modiano, S.p.A. Trieste"
Ace of Hearts marked "Marca di Fabric Modiano S.p.A. Trieste 2698

Box measures approximate 3 3/4" x 2 1/2". Cards are slightly smaller.

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25.95 USD

Vintage copy of Plato's Dialogues has a decorative title page and an introduction by A.D. Lindsay. The vintage classic Greek philosophy book has gold gilt lettering on the spine and blue-tinted page edges to match the cloth cover binding.

The five Dialogues of Plato include:
Ion -- Translated by Percy Bysshe Shelley
Symposium, or Banquet -- Translated by Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Meno -- Translated by Floyer Sydenham
Phædo -- Translated by Henry Cary
Phædrus -- Translated by J. Wright

The book is in good condition showing typical wear around the edges with some fraying at the corners and top of the spine. Pages are clean. Binding is tight. Some pencil notations on the front endpapers.

Five Dialogues of Plato bearing on Poetic Inspiration
Everyman's Library Edited by Ernest Rhys
Ion and Four Other Dialogues of Plato with an Introduction by A.D. Lindsay, M.A.
J.M. Dent, London & Toronto, 1929
Made at the Temple Press Letchworth Great Britain
277 Pages; 7" x4 1/2"

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35.00 USD

Vintage custom-made little black dress is big on style. This striking cocktail dress has a beaded and sequined bodice, peplum skirt and back zipper.

The dress was tailor-made for its previous owner and does not have maker's, sizing, and fiber content labels. The fabric feels like wool crepe. The dress fits like a small. Zipper begins at the middle of the back not at the neckline. This is a beautifully made dress!

The dress is in very good vintage condition. It has a few missing beads & sequins in a small spot near the underarm on the left-hand side. Dress was attic stored & would benefit from a professional dry cleaning. Garment is priced accordingly.

Dress is shown on a 36 1/2" bust, 25" waist, 35" hip dress model.

Measurements take flat
41" Length from shoulder to bottom of hem
18" Bust measured flat from across front underarm to underarm = 36" Doubled
18" Across back from underarm to underarm
15" Waist = 30" Doubled
27" Skirt from under peplum to bottom of hem

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24.00 USD

Wear a little four-leaf clover good luck charm on your collar with this sweet vintage rhinestone pin. This small brooch from the 1950s has a large clear faceted glass stone in the center. Each clover petal is studded with gold rhinestones.

The pin would make a classy St. Patrick's Day accessory. Comes in a gift box ready for giving.



Pin dates from the 1950s and has a nice patina of age. The gold-tone metal shows wear mostly on the back and lower part of the stem. Pin back is secure. No missing rhinestones. Please see the photographs for more information about the condition of this sweet pin.

Measures approximately 1 inch across.


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35.00 USD

Vintage Hair Style of the Month poster captures the essence of 1960s chic in this gorgeous portrait of a stylish woman. The interesting vintage poster would make an amazing wall decoration in a modern beauty salon.

Published in Chicago by Hair Style of the Month, this original poster was produced for display in hair and beauty salons across the United States. The poster is printed on sturdy coated paper and has an image on both sides.

This poster was displayed in a Chicago salon and remarkably shows very little wear. One side of the double-sided poster is slightly faded from the sun (see photographs 2 & 4). The edges are in good condition showing minor wear. There is type residue on the each side of the poster near the top. The poster was stored rolled up for many years. A professional picture framer should be able to transform this poster into a beautiful wall hanging.

Poster is marked "Hair Style of the Month, Chicago, Illinois."

Measurements: 20" x 16".

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49.95 USD

This pair of beautiful antique gesso picture frames are the perfect accessories for shabby chic decor style.

These are genuine antique frames circa 1910. Each wooden oval frame looks to have been carved out of a single piece of wood.

The frames are in very good condition. The painted gesso finished has a few small chips, most notably on the wider frame. There is an old wire hanger attached to the wider frame. Neither frame includes glass.

Outside measurements are approximately 10 inches x 8 inches.

Inside measurements are approximately 8 5/8 inches x 6 3/4 inches.

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75.00 USD

Cool 1950s Replogle Play Tray is just the right accoutrement for the digital age. It makes a perfect laptop tray or breakfast serving tray.

Intended as a child's sick bed tray, or for use in front of the TV, the metal tray has two folding legs that make it comfortable to use in many situations, as a computer stand, portable craft table, breakfast in bed, reading, writing, homework, eating a meal, etc.

The tray has a lithograph road trip map game of the United States. You'll find iconic images depicting American scenes and culture along the game route.

The tray is in good vintage condition. It shows wear and has light rust spotting. The folding game tray comes with its original box which shows considerable wear and soiling.

Tray measures approximately 20" long x 13 1/4" and about 7 1/2" tall with the legs open.

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35.00 USD

Vintage candle holder vase in the shape of a pitcher is an interesting mid-century glass piece made by L.E. Smith for their Fayette line of decorative glassware.

Designed in the late 1950s and manufactured into the 1970s, the glass vase has mid-century modern look. The vintage glass vase has a candle holder inside giving the piece a dual purpose. It can be used as a traditional vase or with a candle taper as a lantern.

The glass is a lovely, classic mid-century shade of blue turquoise.

The vintage glass vase candle holder is in good vintage condition. The piece has no chips and no cracks. There are a few bubbles in the glass from the manufacturing process.

Approximately 13" tall x 5 1/2" at its widest point.


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125.00 USD

This four volume set of Popular Mechanics Illustrated Home Handyman Encyclopedia and Guide is as hefty as it is handy. The books are packed with useful information, building plans, home improvement projects, household tips, and craft instructions for the do-it-yourself homeowner, housekeeper, crafter, woodworker, and tinkerer.

The books are fully illustrated with drawing, photographs, and schematics. Projects and instructions run the gamut from converting an attic into a useable room, toy making, making candles from beeswax, constructing a log cabin, building dog houses, lathe techniques, mirror silvering, building a children's slide, building your own pool, making outdoor lawn furniture, making bent tube furniture, tying knots, making a water ski jump, and as so much more.

This is a genuine vintage set of Popular Mechanics Home Handyman Encyclopedia published in 1962. The books in the set show typical wear including wear on the covers and soiling. Previous owner's name written in ink on the front endpaper of each volume and then crossed out in ink. Each book also has the date February 15, 1962 written on the front endpaper.

The Popular Mechanics Illustrated Home Handyman Encyclopedia & Guide
Edited by the Staff of Popular Mechanics
Deluxe Library Edition
Readers Institute of America, Inc., 1962
Volume 1 - Air Conditioning to Hanging Bifold
Volume 2 - Doors to Secrets of Beautiful Home Grounds
Volume 3 Landscape Gardening to Two-Transistor Radio Plan for Beginners
Volume 4 Radio Servicing to Xylophones plus Index
2560 Pages in 4 Volumes including Index
Each book measures approximately 10 1/4" by 7 1/2" by 2 1/2"


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25.95 USD

Fun decorative metal tray with a Chinese motif has images of various games & sports activities including jumping rope, billiards, tug of war, and other playground scenes. The images look as if they were reproduced from a set of cards. Each image has a number in the upper corner of the picture.

The old tray is approximately 50 years old. The vintage tray is weathered and shows its age includes soiling, scratches and dings. Still, the tray would look great hung as part of a shabby chic tray display.

Tray measures approximately 15 3/4 inches by 11 inches.

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