863 résultats
191223638Chicago Illinois: Alpha Iota Alpha 1912. A 4 panel flyer promoting this women's theatrical event; giving cast of characters & their roles including Rose Klein Jane McCarthy Lucy H. Jipson Ruth Murphy several other women; also including advertisements for Chicago businesses including the Hyde Park Home Bakery Louise V. Burke Millinery J.J.Sullivan funerals Ira J. Mix Dairy Co. F.W. Hane's Billiard Parlor Englewood Motor Car Co. others; printed black and white; approx. 5 1/2" x 8" size; a few short 1/2" closed edge-tears; bit of soiling & wear; in very good condition; interesting Chicago women's theatrical production ephemera from early in the 20th century. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Alpha Iota Alpha paperback books
191125802Beyrouth - Jerusalem: Andre Terzis et Fils 1911. Black and white printed postcard. Used dated and divided back; partial cancel visible no stamp. Light wear; in very good condition. . Postcard. Not Bound. Very Good. Andre Terzis et Fils paperback books
190826624United States of America: N. Maceo 1908. Approx. 5" x 9 1/4" size; vertical format sepia tones matte-finish. Boxes of plantings at the monks' feet with a U.S. soap company lettering; the photo signed in black ink on one of the boxes in the photo-plate: "Copyrighted 1908 N. Maceo". Back of image with old album paper mounting residue in corners; light wear; in very good condition a nicely composed pastoral scene. Photograph. Not Bound. Very Good. N. Maceo paperback books
190825125Oyster Bay Long Island: Town of Oyster Bay 1908. Dated Aug. 10th 1908 on Nassau County treasurer's office form for this purpose. Town of Oyster Bay lands sold to Charles T. McCarthy with location numbers. Signed & with the blind-stamped raised seal by the county treasurer Charles Lewis and signed by the witnessing notary. Approx. 8 1/2" x 14" size; some splitting along old fold lines closed tears. In good condition and interesting Long Island real estate business & taxation history ephemera. Manuscript. Not Bound. Good. Town of Oyster Bay paperback books
190823309Portsmouth New Hampshire: C.W. Bass Druggist 1908. 72 pages; with a useful index to the contents at front the following page with alphabetical listing of "Where to Trade" which lists baker banks points of interest; candy manufacturers hotels jeweler shoes trolley rides more; advertisements some illustrated throughout in black and white; also with illustrations of local visit-worthy historic buildings and houses; giving automobile routes Boston & Maine R.R. schedule barges Portsmouth & Exeter St. R.R. Atlantic Shore Line; U.S. Navy Yard ferry schedule schedule for the Steamer Queen City; tide tables post office locations & hours; interior view of Bass' drugstore & soda fountain with their menu & prices; approx. 3" x 4 1/2" size; illustrated stapled brown paper covers; little edge tips wear dustiness; a few of the points of interest have been pencil-ticked in the margins the record of a visit; in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. C.W. Bass Druggist Paperback books
190823853U.S.A.: Not Published 1908. Collection includes over 30 individual billheads from suppliers to the Charles B. Engel jewelry business at 217 Lackawanna Ave. in Scranton PA with a few items of more domestic nature purveyed to Mrs. Engel; many of the billheads with illustrations some in colors with artistic designs business architecture & typographic interest including: Greenberger & Co. wholesale grocers of Scranton; the New England Advertising Co. New Haven; C.H. Eden Co. jewelry hair ornaments and pins Attleboro Mass; Daniel Jacobs livery and boarding stables Scranton; Thomas Long Co. diamonds watches cut glass silverware novelties - sending samples of their Cloisonne Opaque Enamel Collar-pins and Jabot-pins from Boston; the Scranton Truth fine book and commercial printing; Colonial Silver Co. silver plated wares Portland Me.; a salesman James J. Doll writing from The Elton hotel in Waterbury Conn. regarding a proposed visit to show Engel the "Keller" 10k line; Rose the Hatter Scranton; S. & B.C. Weinhaus Co. wholesalers of general merchandise offering reductions in price of Elgin Movements; Holland Sachs & Co. umbrellas & parasols Baltimore an order for 6 ebony canes; Cleland Simpson Co. Globe dry goods Scranton; John Benore lumber dealer contractor & builder Scranton; Lehigh Oil Co. Wilkes-Barre; Seeherman & Gross boots shoes rubbers also in Wilkes-Barre writing to Engle asking him to take care of a note due and enclosing money towards the account; Louis Manheimer & Bros. American watches wholesale Chicago & NY; S. Langsdorf & Co. manufacturers of holiday goods NY; The New Wall Paper Co. Wilkes-Barre wall paper paints mouldings; E. Brown & Son manufacturers & jobbers furniture stoves hardware tinware crockery enameled ware more Old Forge Pa. purchase of a drum of sweeping compound; Scranton Bedding Co. mattresses bed springs; Robert Steel jeweler and optician Victrolas Eastman Kodaks of Hammonton N.J. requesting information of Engel on their advertised "Jitney Plan"; The Tablet & Ticket Co. NY; N.L. Rogers jewelry auctioneer NY giving information regarding successful jewelry auctions and sales printed with additional testimonials on back; the Fiberloid Co. of NY waterproof collars novelties specialties & sheets; Bastian Bros. Co. advertising novelties & signs; NY; Kuehl Clock Co. manufacturers & importers Chicago; the last letter from 1923 concerns 'Electrical Protection" from the American Bank Protection Co. electrical burglar alarms sectional steel fixtures safety dep. boxes vault omnibuses etc. of Minneapolis and recommends procedures for the Engel business regarding anti-burglar systems; very few repeated items here almost all represented by single examples only; mostly from the 1908 - 1916 era only the one letter from 1923 is post World War I; some are full business-letter size sheets others average 6 x 8 1/2" and other sizes; some edge tips wear rubbing soiling dustiness; in good to very good condition overall and an interesting overview of this Scranton Pennsylvania jewelry business via its suppliers. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback books
190625324Steglitz Berlin Germany: Neue Photographische Gesellschaft NPG 1906. A group of 42 images of this ancient town in southern Germany in the Franconia region of Bavaria known for its medieval old town. Photographs of exterior interior views of town buildings including: Portal im Rathaushof; Portal I am Kgl. Gymnasium; Blick I.d. Herrengasse n.d. Brugtor; the Burgtor; Klingentor; Spitalter; Baumeisterhaus; St. Jackobskirche Hochaltar; Toplerschloss; Mauerpartie am Klingentor; St. Jacobskirche Marienaltar von Tiolmann Riemenschneider; Rodertorturm; Partie am Stoberleinsturm; Markusturm u. Roderbogen v.d. Hafengasse aus.; Hof der Marien-Apotheke; and many others. Each image with the studio imprint date title and plate number of the NPG; silver gelatin process in black and white developed on heavy photographic paper with matte finish. Images are about 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" size overall. A few of the images with a little edge-chipping; one image with title bar trimmed away a few with some silvering of the process evident at the edges. In the original terra-cotta-colored cloth portfolio covers with a paste-down photo-illustration. The portfolio is very worn broken flap pieces loose; overall the photographs are in very good condition very sharp and well-taken photographic imagery. . Photography. Portfolio. Very Good. Neue Photographische Gesellschaft NPG hardcover books
190323127New York: Cinch Mining Company 1903. Receipt number 53 made out to C.M. McKeever for 200 hundred dollars in payment for 200 shares of preferred stock in this company signed by the syndicate manager Chas. E. Bally on July 28 1903; back is blank; front with engraved green border-work nice eagle vignette at top center in black; approx. 9 1/4" x 11 3/4" size; printed on medium quality certificate paper stock by H.K. Brewer Co. New York; old fold lines edgewear and chipping soiling; in good condition and interesting American mining business history scripophily from the early part of the 20th century. First Edition. Not Bound. Good. Cinch Mining Company Paperback books
190224798Lawrence Long Island N.Y.: John A. Wood & Son 1902. Receipt dated May 28 1902 on printed & illustrated John A. Wood & Son billhead for A.C. Haynes for Mrs. Burns. For lath mortar and other building material; with the paid stamp of the company. Approx. 4 3/4" x 8 1/2" size. Light wear old fold lines old pin & punch-holes; in very good condition and interesting Lawrence Long Island business history ephemera. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. John A. Wood & Son Paperback books
190125485Remington Indiana: Not Published 1901. Handwritten letters one side; dated Remington Indiana June 17th & July 1st 1901; accomplished on lined J.E. Westfall letterhead paper. Written to John G. Kinkle the correspondent in a lawsuit and the second letter written to his attorneys in the same matter Charles P. & Wm. W. Buckley in New York City; the matter seems fairly complex and threatening to Kinkle via the content: ".Do you remember the contract you made with Mr. Isaac Westfall of Remington Ind. which states that if the said Isaac Westfall produced evidence which would prove the marriage of Mrs. Harry Giles to one Dr. J.B. Wilson you would bind yourself and the heirs of the Harry Giles to pay to said Westfall the sum of one thousand dollars. He furnished the evidence.We are now ready for settlement either amicable or through courts of law." the second letter to the attorneys Buckley notes ".my attorney in your city .states that we have a good cause of action and awaits my orders to begin suit. In regard to a compromise would say that we expect to hold Mr. John G. Kinkle to his contract for the payment of one thousand dollars for services rendered." Approx. 8 1/4" x 11" size; with the original mailing envelopes postmarked Remington Indiana & with 2 cent 1901 Commemorative Fast Express stamps. An old pencil note on the front of one of the envelopes refers to Scott 55 P. 12 A 110. A little splitting along old fold lines darkening; envelopes with travel-wear and dustiness; in very good condition. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published paperback books
190124797Lawrence Long Island N.Y.: Charles Hetrick 1901. Receipt dated April of 1901 on printed Charles Hetrick billhead for Joe Porter. For one pump with pricing and the paid stamp from Hetrick. Approx. 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" size. Light wear old fold lines old punch-holes; in very good condition and interesting Lawrence Long Island business history ephemera. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Charles Hetrick Paperback books
190025132Inwood N.Y. : C. & G. Parks 1900. Dated March 1 1900; Inwood N.Y. Morris Ave. near McNeil Ave.; to William Willet Jr. Committee of Joseph McKim; for plastering two ceilings. Approx. 6 7/8" x 8 1/4" size; old fold lines a little light wear. In very good condition and interesting early 20th century Long Island construction industry history ephemera. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. C. & G. Parks paperback books
189925646Bermuda: Not Published 1899. Five images of Bermuda; identifications handwritten in white ink on the backer-paper including: Admiral Sampson - Admiral Sir John Fisher on board U.S.S. New York Bermuda Feb 23rd 1899 6" x 8" approx. faded; At Happy Valley c. 80 well-dressed people in group pose 6" x 8" approx. a little faded features clearly visible; Mt. St. Agnes exterior view of venue 7 1/4" x 9" approx. good detail image with old rub-crease at center and rub of photo paper at upper margin; a smaller image identified in a later hand on back as The chapel Mt. St. Agnes Hamilton Bermuda 4 3/4" x 6 1/2" approx. top corners chipped surface crinkling; and Floating Dry-dock Ireland Island Bermuda this image with the title Tourmaline in Dock in the image - evidently a commercially-produced photo of this scene; this may be the yacht later used in the "Tourmaline Expedition" to the Sus referred to the in the book of that adventure by Henry M. Grey Approx. 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" size somewhat faded details still discernible; the images are glued-in at the corners to gray paper backers except the small chapel photo which is loose as described. In good condition overall. Photography. Not Bound. Good. Not Published paperback books
189925705Yankton South Dakota: American Express Company 1899. Receipt for this express transaction with all the printed disclaimers and noted as having paid the fee of 25 cents. One cent internal revenue stamp affixed to the front with the stamped date of Nov. 14 and initialed 'Amx.' Reverse gives a three-column list of services and branches for the company. Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" size; the form dated as printed Feb. '98. Some splitting along old fold lines darkened at middle; in good condition. Manuscript. Not Bound. Good. American Express Company paperback books
189824068Placerville California: Pocahontas Mine 1898. Typed letter on the Pocahontas Mine letterhead dated Jan. 19th 1898 to the Norwalk Iron Works Company of South Norwalk Conn. asking for compressor parts & catalog; the mine was using the Norwalk equipment at the time; approx. 8 1/2"x 11" size; old fold lines; light wear; in very good condition. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Pocahontas Mine Paperback books
189624040Pennsylvania: Various 1896. Group of seven billheads addressed to J.E. Elliott; from the Scranton Packing Co. with 1/4" x 1" edge-chip; the Pennsylvania School Journal double-sided much advertisement; Christopher Sower Co; F.S. Bixler Dry Goods; Pennsylvania Baking Co.; Rice Levy & Co. and undated Durland Thompson Shoe Co.; average size approx. 6" x 8 1/4" size some larger some smaller; light edge tips wear old fold lines; several with interesting vignettes; interesting late 19th & early 20th century Pennsylvania business educational and community history ephemera. Manuscripts. Not Bound. Very Good. Various Paperback books
189523503Winsted Connecticut: Not Published 1895. Group of 11 different billhead receipts for various businesses having transactions with Larkin & Sparks; including Hotchkiss Paper Co. Waterbury with a good lithographic vignette illustration of their premises; J.D. Dewell of New Haven wholesale grocers; Winsted Gas Co.; Apothecaries Hall Co. Waterbury; Culver & Bristol Winsted lumber & masonry supply dealers; F. Woodruff & Sons Winsted millers & dealers in flour grain & feed; C. M. Dean Winsted Steam Laundry 2; J.C. Eddy "Hop Brook Farm" Simsbury asparagus strawberries and gem melon specialties; Citizen Printing Company Winsted; Fowler & Huntting Hartford commission merchants; average size approx. 5" x 8" some larger some smaller; light wear; old fold lines; in very good condition interesting Connecticut business history ephemera. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published Paperback books
189427037Philadelphia Pennsylvania: The Historical Register Publishing Co. 1894. Single-sided printed sheet promoting stock membership for the publications of this company; a single stock was $ 5.00. The impetus was to offer this stock membership to the historical societies & patriotic groups of the time as an exclusive opportunity. Printed on Agawam Bond watermark paper cream stock with dark blue lettering. Approx. 8 1/2" x 11"size; old fold line; not filled-in; clean and in very good condition. Ephemera. Not Bound. Very Good. The Historical Register Publishing Co. paperback books
189323962Niantic Illinois: Maggie Herrod 1893. Printed in a flowing very handsomely calligraphic style on pale lavender-pink stiff cardstock; a small announcement-card for this business approx. 2" x 3 1/2" size; a little soiling light wear; in very good condition. . Business Card. Not Bound. Very Good. Maggie Herrod Paperback books
189227097New York N.Y.: Friedr. Bayer & Co. - W.H. Schieffelin & Co. U.S. Agents 1892. Three informational pamphlets for these Bayer pharmaceutical products all three 24 pages in length; with descriptive notes on the products usage dose information testimonials case reports physical chemical properties modes of action various preparations and more. Approx. 5 3/4" x 9" uniform size original polished stapled printed paper covers Some edge tips wear soiling and dustiness to the bindings; contents clean and in very good condition. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Friedr. Bayer & Co. - W.H. Schieffelin & Co. U.S. Agents paperback books
189223214New York - London: Not Published 1892. A group of 4 letters: February 1892 Capri March Castellammare di Stabia and June & July the Grand Hotel Axenstein Switzerland. All the letters are signed by W.B. Valentine and discuss giving Charles P. Buckley in New York City power of attorney and releases for various transactions concerning real estate deals and rental properties. Quite detailed asking the attorney for various assurances and advice in complex deals since his opponents are as ".sharp as O'Sullivans. Still they might have other properties we could sell under judgement. We have them now in a tight place.I am concerned that there is a swindle some where for I cannot understand why this man should hold his deed back for over 15 years." Some of the properties were at West Deer Park perhaps on Long Island this area later became Wheatley Heights; mention is also made of interest in B & M stock and properties at Lockwood. Valentine also requests his friend Buckley to advise 'Frank' on his investments and his greenhouses since ".Poor Frank has been done very badly in the past." and also reflects some of the prejudice and bias typical of the time against Jews in business: ".How is Moses if he were not a Jew I should have hopes of seeing his a/c paid but I am very doubtful of that race - I never came in contact with them with being the loser." The four letters averaging 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" size approx. with 3 written on good hotel-type notepaper one written on very thin 'onionskin' type paper slightly browned; with one envelope mailer stamped 'United States Consulate' return from Castellammare Italy to Charles P. Buckley Esq. Benedict Building 171 Broadway New York; the envelope very worn & soiled chipped. The letters in very good condition; New York business and European touring correspondence from the late 19th century. . Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published paperback books
189024892Leipzig Germany: Bibliographisches Intitut 1890. A single original colored plate of these parrots; measures 6 1/2" x 10" overall size; identified as Kaka Parrots below the image. No date circa 1890. Light wear; old mounting residue at top margin and on back in very good condition. . Art. Not Bound. Very Good. Bibliographisches Intitut paperback books
188625129Hewletts Long Island New York: F.A. Darling & Co. 1886. Statement from this company to the Estate of Peter T. Hewlett 1797 - 1885 for the purchase of a quantity of seed. Approx. 5 1/4" x 8" size; old fold lines light wear. In very good condition and interesting 19th century Hewletts Long Island history ephemera. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. F.A. Darling & Co. paperback books
188526072Harmony P.O. New York: Not Published 1885. Five handwritten letters all accomplished on the letterhead of the Office of Sardius Steward Ashville N.Y. and printed Harmony P.O. N.Y.; dated Oct. 2 1885 - May 25 1886. Family news concerning transfers and sales of land speculations selling lumber and the health of the family and other news from Edwin Maxwell to his mother Sylvia M. Maxwell in Buffalo. 4 covers included with Harmony postal cancellations. Sardius Steward son of John Sr. at one time conducted the most extensive farming business in the county and Town Supervisor 1858 - 1860; his relationship to the Maxwell family is unclear. Old fold lines light wear; writing legible and in very good condition. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published paperback books
188426714College Point New York: Not Published 1884. A dozen pieces of material relating to the conduct of this entertainment business in College Point a section of Queens in New York City. All items for various 1884 dates; 5 are from Oppenheimer & Co. Job Printers publishers of "Long Island Central Zeitung" and "Long Island Reporter" from March to November of 1884 for printing hundreds and one order for a 1000 invitations dancing orders programs; on the printers' business letterhead 4th Ave between 17th & 18th streets in NYC. with 2 receipts handwritten addressed to the Club for purchases of a tambourine a play sheet music a "book for Sec.' & for Treas. and for a ".piece of Music We'll raise dat roof to night" paid by W.A. Mangler. The Club also purchased a "false face & Postage" another tambourine "burnt cork"; 2 boxes of powder a play "Who's the Actor" and groups of music; these 3 small receipts all signed for by stage manager G.A.S. Weiner. Also including a generic "Receipt" for music furnished to the club by Chas. Bollen and the club paid Geo. B. Plitt for "one syringe." Various paper sizes 4"x 8" and smaller; light wear fold lines; in very good condition; night club theater & dancing business history for New York City. Manuscript. Not Bound. Very Good. Not Published paperback books
