95.00 USD

Vintage leather-bound miniature dictionary set includes a Collins New Gem English dictionary, and four Collins Foreign Language Dictionaries - French - English; German - English; Italian - English; and Spanish - English.

The sophisticated vintage desk accessory would make a great gift for a jet-setting boss or travel-loving friend. Each volume has gold gilt title lettering on the spine and gold gilt page edges.

The set of five miniature dictionaries fit nicely into their matching green leather holder. The small dictionaries are the perfect size to keep on your desk for easy reference.

The vintage books were published in the 1940s and show typical signs of patina from age and wear from use including tanning paper, age spots, and scuffing and dings to the covers and the storage case. Previous owner wrote his name lightly in pencil on an endpaper.

New Gem Dictionary of the English Language
Edited by Professor Ernest Weekly, M.A.
Collins, Circa 1940s, 756 Pages
Includes Weights & Measures; Customary Abbreviations;
Printed in Great Britain; 4 1/2" x 3"

Collins Foreign Dictionaries

French
Collins, Toronto, 1942, Printed in Canada
448 Pages; 4 1/2" x 3"

German - Edited by K.C. Hayens
Collins, London & Glasgow, Circa 1940
Printed in Great Britain
448 Pages; 4 1/8" x 3"

Italian
Collins, London & Glasgow, Circa 1940
Printed in Great Britain
448 Pages; 4 1/8" x 3"

Spanish - Edited by B. Sanin Cano
Collins, London & Glasgow, Circa 1940
448 Pages; 4 1/8/3"


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26.00 USD

This vintage Savoy weeping gold vase is the perfect decor accent for a Hollywood Regency inspired bedroom or living room.

Made in the 1950s, the vintage Savoy vase has a 24 karat gold glazing known as weeping gold which contrasts nicely with the pink pottery base.

The vintage vase is in good condition showing some wear on the bottom. No chips. No cracks. The piece is faintly marked "Savoy" on the bottom.

Approximate Measurements:
7 3/4" tall x 3 3/4" wide x 3 3/4" deep

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125.00 USD

Impressive set of vintage medical dentistry textbooks have classic red cloth bindings & gold gilt title lettering. The books are perfect for a decor accent in a medical or dental office or for use as a photography prop. The dental textbooks are packed with impressive illustrations and provide an in-depth overview of dental oral surgery practices in the early part of the 20th century.

The books are in good condition showing typical shelf wear. Pages are clean and bindings are tight. Each book has a bookplate from the previous owner. Two of the books also have the former owner's name (G.A. Giger) written in ink on the endpaper. One book has a price stamp of $650.

The decorative book set includes:

Dental Oral Surgery by Wilton W. Cogswell, D.D.S., F.A.C.D.
Out West Printing and Stationery Co., Colorado Springs, 1932
500 Illustrations; 327 Pages
10 1/4" by 7 1/4"

Essentials of Oral Surgery
by Vilray Papin Blair, Robert Henry Ivy, James Barrett Brown
Third Edition
The C.V. Mosby Company, St. Louis, 1944
Illustrated; 624 Pages
8 3/4" by 5 3/4"

Principles and Practice of Oral Surgery
by S.L. Silverman
P. Blakiston's Son & Co., Philadelphia, 1926
280 Illustrations; 325 Pages
9 1/2" by 6 1/2"

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65.00 USD

Vintage dental tools can be used for props, as an unusual display in a home, office, workshop, or man cave, or used for working various arts and crafts.

The vintage dentistry tool lot includes 13 pieces. The shafts of some of the tools have lovely detailing. The tools were used in their time and show age appropriate wear.

Manufacturing markings on the medical tools include:
American Dental Mfg. Co.
Baker
Betta Stainless U.S.A.
Clev-Dent
Made in U.S.A.
H. Fischer
L.P.I.
Made by S.S. White in the United States of America
Precision Stainless U.S.A.
U.S.A. Premierlite

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35.00 USD

Discovered in a box of antique photographs taken in Berlin and other Germany locales in the late 1800s, this set of carte de visite shows a buxom woman staring directly at the camera. She wears a beautifully detailed blouse, black skirt, and a wedding ring. It is very unusual to come across three identical carte de visite that were never circulated.

The cards are in amazingly good condition for their age. They show some minor surface wear including scratches, rubs, as well as a few photograph printing flaws. Each sepia photograph is mounted on heavy brown card stock marked with gilt engraving indicating the photography studio - Samsond & Co Berlin, which was located at Turmstr. 76a Frankfurter Allee 113.

As the cards were hand cut, they are not quite identical in size and measure approximately 5 1/4" x 2 1/2". The sepia prints would look amazing displayed together in a triple frame.

Carte de visite were invented in Paris by André Adolphe Eugène Disdéri in 1854. He also developed a method of producing eight separate negatives on one plate making it easier to produce multiple cards of an identical image. Carte de visite became all the rage with wealthy city dwellers in the late 1880s, and were traded among friends and relatives.


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25.00 USD

Vintage first edition copy of Love and Will by Rollo May would make a great gift for a psychology major, existential ponderer, or pop psych fan.

Published in 1969, this is a genuine vintage stated first edition first printing of this classic psychology title not a recent reprint. The book has its original unclipped dust jacket. The vintage book and dust jacket show age appropriate wear from the passage of time and use. The dust jacket and book pages show tanning from age. A previous owner wrote his name and the date "May 1970" on the front endpaper. A previous owner used the dust jacket flap as a bookmark causing a striping along the page edges as shown in the photographs.

Overall, this is a solid 1st edition copy of classic Rollo May psychology book.

Love and Will by Rollo May
W.W. Norton, 1969
First Edition, First Printing
352 Pages; 8 1/2" x 6"

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25.00 USD

Written by Harry Castlemon (pen name of Charles Austin Fosdick), a prolific 19th-century author of adventure books for boys, Frank Among the Rancheros is part of The Rocky Mountain Series of novels published by Porter & Coates.

This very early edition, possibly a first edition, has a decorative cover and an illustration of Frank, the main character.

The book is a genuine antique book from the 19th century, not a modern reprint. As such, expect wear and aging appropriate for a book that is almost 150 years old. The pages are tanned with age, but supple and not crumbling. Some of the pages have soiling. The cover has some spots and wear along the edges and at top and bottom of the spine. Binding is tight.

Frank Among the Rancheros by Harry Castlemon
The Rocky Mountain Series
Porter & Coates, Philadelphia, 1871
R.W. Carroll & Co., Cincinnati
254 Pages; 6 3/4 Inches x 5 inches

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Decorative and functional, this vintage brass abacus can be displayed in a math classroom, in the home, or given as a gift to a mathematician or math buff.

Genuine vintage, the old brass abacus, also known as a Chinese suanpan, has a patina of age including some spotting and discoloration. I have not attempted to polish the brass.

Heavy for its size, the vintage abacus could double as a paperweight.

Approximate Measurements:

7 3/4" x 2" x 1/2"

18.95 USD

An interesting little book with big ideas on humanity, morality, ethics, world peace, human nature, power, labor and class struggles, Remaking Men gives a good overview of the philosophical teachings of Moral Re-Armament.

Remaking Men lays out the philosophical and political stances of Moral Re-Armament (MRA) promoted by the Oxford Group. Moral Re-Armament was a moral and spiritual movement founded in 1938 which spread internationally during and just after World War II. Taking an anti-fascist, anti-communist stance, MRA supported a humanistic approach to life based upon the Four Absolutes (absolute honesty, absolute purity, absolute unselfishness, and absolute love). In 2001 the group renamed itself the Initiatives of Change.

This is a genuine vintage book published in 1954 not a recent reprint. The book is in good vintage condition showing typical wear with some tears and paper loss on the dust jacket, light toning to the paper, and a black smudge on page 87. Otherwise, the pages are clean. Binding is tight.

Remaking Men by Paul Campbell, M.D. and Peter Howard
Arrowhead Books, New York, 1954
126 Pages
6 3/4" x 4 3/4"

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29.95 USD

A Catholic Information Society pamphlet published at the beginning of the Cold War era, Stalin's Worldwide Fifth Column exposes the idea of Soviet spies & secret agents operating to undermine democracy.

Stalin's Worldwide Fifth Column by William Henry Chamberlain
No. 6 in a Pamphlet Series on Communism
Catholic Information Society, New York, 1947
16 Pages, Stapled Binding
5 1/4 inches x 3 7/16 inches
Excellent Condition

Genuine Vintage -- Not a Reproduction

I have other titles in this series as well as other Cold War era anti-Communism pamphlets that I will be listing in my shop over time. Send me a message for information on titles not yet available.

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Radio in the Red - www.etsy.com/listing/250219347/radio-in-the-red-anti-communist
Red Star Over Hollywood - www.etsy.com/listing/249114545/red-star-over-hollywood-cold-war-vintage
Mind and Spirit in the Land of Soviets - www.etsy.com/listing/249489715/cold-war-era-catholic-pamphlet-anti
Red Tyranny vs. Stepinac - www.etsy.com/listing/249907186/red-tyranny-vs-stepinac-yugoslavia
The Red Drive in the Colonies - www.etsy.com/listing/249717470/vintage-pamphlet-catholic-anti-communist
How Are Things in Tito-Slavia? - www.etsy.com/listing/249554272/cold-war-anti-communist-pamphlet-vintage
Humanity Debased - www.etsy.com/listing/250109210/humanity-debased-vintage-catholic
Godless Communism - www.etsy.com/listing/249195357/godless-communism-vintage-catholic
Climax of Civilization World Conquest by Communism?
Communism Our Common Enemy
Communism A World Menace
Communism Today or Red Fascism



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75.00 USD

Genuine vintage copy of The Art of Sparring and Boxing: The Art of Self Defense Without a Teacher has pages and pages of circa 1930s novelty advertising at the back. This fully illustrated classic martial arts book is a must-have for any serious boxing collector.

Dating from the 1930s, the softcover book shows typical signs of age with toned paper, light soiling, and wear around the cover edges with some crease at the top of the book as shown in photograph two. The book's binding is tight and in good condition.

The Art of Sparring and Boxing: The Art of Self Defense Without a Teacher
Johnson Smith & Company, Detroit, Michigan, 1935
32 Pages plus advertising pages at the back
7 1/2" x 5"

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26.00 USD

This adorable miniature Bing & Grondalh porcelain figurine is a sweet little bird. Made in Denmark, the baby chick figurine is marked B & G 2194 and stands approximately 2 1/2 inches tall.

The vintage baby bird figurine is in very good condition. No chips. No cracks.


Approximate Measurements:
2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 2 1/4"

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75.00 USD

Sturdy first edition copy of Mabel Powers's Around an Iroquois Story Fire has a decorative pictorial cover and beautiful two-color illustrations by R. Emmett Owen.

Befriended by the Iroquois and affectionally referred to as Yehsennohwehs, Our Paleface Friend, Mabel Powers was a popular lecturer at Chautauqua Institution in the early 20th century.

This is a genuine vintage book not a recent reprint. The book was enjoyed in its time and shows typical sign of wear and the evidence of the passage of time. There are small tears at the edges of a few pages. There is a notable tear on page 71 as shown in photograph five. About one inch of the back hinge webbing shows through the endpaper, but the text block is stable and the binding is tight. There is soiling on the front endpaper and a previous owner's bookplate with name and address and a cute graphic of a bird.

Around An Iroquois Story Fire
Mabel Powers (Yeh Sen Noh Wehs)
With Illustrations and Decorations by E. Emmett Owen
Frederick A. Stokes Company, New York, 1923
First Edition, First Printing
115 Pages
7 3/4" x 5 1/2"

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19.95 USD

This sweet little baby figurine from B & G's (Bing and Grondahl) The Four Aches series was designed by Svend Lindhart and produced in Denmark. He has a toothache!

Displayed in a dentist's office for many years, the vintage porcelain baby figurine is in very good condition. No chips. No cracks. The vintage baby figure is bottom stamped with the B & G hallmark, the number 2207, and Lindhart's mark.

4 3/4" Tall
1 3/4" Base Diameter

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175.00 USD

An unmistakable part of the Brussels skyline since its erection in 1958 for the World Expo, the Atomium is a quintessential symbol of the atomic age.

This vintage chrome replica of the atomic sculpture is mounted on a black marble base and is in very good condition. The atomic model has as a sleek modern look that would fit into any decor and would make an interesting paperweight or accent piece in an office, library, or living room. The atomic model would make a fabulous gift for the space age or atomic era enthusiast.

Conceived by the engineer André Waterkeyn, the atomic model was built by the architects André and Jean Polak.

The small model stands approximately 5 inches tall and has a 2 1/2 inch square marble base. The Atomium replica has a "Ets. Rigaux & Co, Bruxelles" sticker on the bottom.

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This vintage Cold War era copy of Karl Marx The Poverty of Philosophy was published in Moscow for distribution in the United States.

The vintage book has its original dust jacket and includes a portrait of Karl Marx. Genuine vintage from the 1950s, the book shows typical wear from use and the passage of time. The dust jacket is worn around the edges with some paper loss, but it has done a good job keeping the book's cover in good condition. The endpapers are tanned with age, but the book's pages are in good condition with minimal toning.

The Poverty of Philosophy by Karl Marx
Foreign Languages Publishing House, Moscow
Circa 1950s; Printed in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
233 Pages; 8 1/8" x 5 1/2"

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45.00 USD

Add a touch of floral decor to any room in your home. These vintage framed embroidered flowers in lovely shades of pink and green would be right at home in a country cottage, farmhouse kitchen, or summer home.

The vintage floral embroidery art is in good condition and ready to hang on your wall.

The crewel embroidery flowers include an azalea, begonia, and cyclamen.

Each framed embroidery measures 8 1/8" x 6 1/4".

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75.00 USD

Beautiful leather-bound copy of The Words of Jesus comes in its original gift presentation box. Published in the 1943, this small religious prayer book has gold-gilt edges, full-page color illustrations, illuminated pages, photographs, as well as black & white drawings.

The book is vintage from the 1940s but was never used and is in excellent condition. The gift box shows shelf wear mostly at the corners.

Box measures 6 3/4" x 5 1/8" x 7/8". The book is slightly smaller.

The Words of Jesus, As recorded in the Authorized, King James Version of the Holy Bible
Arranged and chronicled by Gilbert James Brett
Edited by Melbourne I. Feltman, Th.D.
Comprising the words of Jesus with authoritative adaptations of the Bible text of which they are a part
Consolidated Book Publishers, Chicago, 1943, 291 Pages
6 3/4" x 5 1/8" x 7/8"


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14.95 USD

It's Chessie, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway cat! This delightful piece of railroad ephemera is the perfect gift for the train enthusiast or cat lover.

This small pillow tag has an image of Chessie cat, the road slogan, "Sleep like a kitten," and "Take this pillow home with you courtesy of C & O B & O." The tag is in amazing condition for its age.

Measures approximately 4 5/8 " x 2 5/8"


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Awesome 1940s movie diary with publicity photos of all the major stars of the era, this booklet documents the height of hollywood glamour.

Published by Kofoed in 1945 and distributed by Conel Books, this treasure trove of hollywood movie star pictures includes brief biographies of the actors and actresses. Opposite each photograph is a page for fans to log in movies they're seen, where, when, stars, supporting casts, and comments.

For some reason, the publisher chose to put a not very glamorous photograph of Van Johnson on the cover.


Some of the stars you'll find in this booklet include:
Lauren Bacall
Bette Davis
Cary Grant
Betty Hutton
Veronica Lake
Errol Flynn
Hedy Lamar
Gene Tierney
Lana Turner
Terhan Bey
Rita Hayworth
Gary Cooper
Clark Gable
Gregory Peck
Gloria De Haven
Betty Grable
And more!

The softcover booklet is in good condition. There is some soiling on the cover and wear around the edges, as well as a few worn spots on the cover and along the front spine. The diary is unused. Pages are clean

Booklet measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/4" and is unpaginated.

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