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1897 Sears Roebuck & Co. Catalogue
1897 Sears Roebuck & Co. Catalogue
by Nick Lyons
Publisher Comments
Imagine it's the end of the nineteenth century, and, with one catalog, you can buy everything from beds and tools to clothing and opium. (Yes, opium.) Not to mention ear trumpets, horse buggies, and Bibles. The "1897 Sears, Roebuck & Co. Catalogue... (read more)

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Collectible Soda Pop Memorabilia: Identification & Value Guide
Collectible Soda Pop Memorabilia: Identification & Value Guide
by B. J. Summers
Publisher Comments
Summers has produced a fantastic new guide that encompasses the entire field of soda pop collectibles. With over 1,000 detailed color photos, this guide will be invaluable to both the beginning and advanced collector.... (read more)

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Old-Fashioned Halloween Cards: 24 Cards
Old-Fashioned Halloween Cards: 24 Cards
by Gabriella Oldham
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Images from early 20th century: kids and cats, witches and bats, apple dunking, fortune-telling, ghosts, pranks, and more.... (read more)

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Mother Goose of Yesteryear
Mother Goose of Yesteryear
by Barbara Hallman Kissninger
Synopsis
The magic of Mother Goose comes to life in this collection of lore, illustrations, ads, and postcards from the late 1800s to the 1930s. Each chapter explores the history of Mother Goose from the first publications of her now-famous nursery rhymes to... (read more)

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Wine Labels: A Worldwide History
Wine Labels: A Worldwide History
by John Salter
Publisher Comments
Silver wine labels first made their appearance in the 1730s to identify the contents of unmarked opaque glass wine bottles. Later they adorned clear glass decanters. This book reflects the lively interest of a group of members of the Wine Label Circle... (read more)

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Collectible Playing Cards (Collectibles)
Collectible Playing Cards (Collectibles)
by Frederique Crestin-billet
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This volume features cards from all over the world and takes the reader on a fascinating journey through history that spans the globe.... (read more)

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True to the Letter: 800 Years of Remarkable Correspondence, Documents and Autographs
True to the Letter: 800 Years of Remarkable Correspondence, Documents and Autographs
by Pedro Correa Lago
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The interest in rare letters and autographs has never been stronger "True to the Letter gives privileged insight into the private lives and minds of one hundred of the most significant figures in the worlds of literature, art and politics. This... (read more)

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B. J. Summers' Guide to Coca-Cola: Identifications, Current Values (B. J. Summers' Guide to Coca-Cola: Identifications, Current Values, Circa Dates)
B. J. Summers' Guide to Coca-Cola: Identifications, Current Values (B. J. Summers' Guide to Coca-Cola: Identifications, Current Values, Circa Dates)
by B. J. Summers
Synopsis
In this day of real-time internet and spontaneous around-the-world communications it's difficult to believe that any product has an effective life of more than a few years. But Coca-Cola is still alive and strong at a hundred years plus. This book, which... (read more)

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Vintage Postcards for the Holidays 2ND Edition
Vintage Postcards for the Holidays 2ND Edition
by Robert Reed
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Everyone has a favorite holiday, and they are all celebrated in this sweeping collection of vintage postcards. Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Easter, and more are all memorialized in authentic postcards nearly a century old. More than 850 color... (read more)

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Antique & Contemporary Advertising 2ND Edition
Antique & Contemporary Advertising 2ND Edition
by B J Summers
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Everyone seems to be asking the question "What's It Worth?" and the perfect reference to find the answer in the world of advertising collectibles is ready. The 2002 edition of Antique & Contemporary Advertising. Memorabilia flew off bookstore shelves... (read more)

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The Celebrity Black Book 2009: Over 55,000 Accurate Celebrity Addresses for Fans, Businesses, Nonprofits, Authors and the Media
The Celebrity Black Book 2009: Over 55,000 Accurate Celebrity Addresses for Fans, Businesses, Nonprofits, Authors and the Media
by Jordan Mcauley
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The Celebrity Black Book 2009 edition contains the best mailing addresses and representative names (agent, manager, publicist, production company, etc.) for over 55,000 celebrities and public figures worldwide. Everyone who is anyone is inside: actors... (read more)

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Full-color Old-time Label Art CD-rom and Book
Full-color Old-time Label Art CD-rom and Book
by Dover Publications Inc
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Decorative, old-fashioned labels comprise this practical, brilliantly colored collection of 229 graphic designs. Attractive reproductions of illustrations that once decorated cigar boxes and luggage; fruit and vegetable crates; boxes of chocolates... (read more)

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Matchbox Labels: Over 2,000 Elegant Examples from All Over the World
Matchbox Labels: Over 2,000 Elegant Examples from All Over the World
by Jane Smith
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Collecting matchboxes is growing in popularity. This reference book features 2.400 of the best from around the world chosen for their charm and beauty. An introduction gives history and collecting suggestions. Of interest to artists and designers as well.... (read more)

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Bad Mags, Volume 2: The Strangest, Sleaziest, and Most Unusual Periodicals Ever Published! (Bad Mags)
Bad Mags, Volume 2: The Strangest, Sleaziest, and Most Unusual Periodicals Ever Published! (Bad Mags)
by Tom Brinkmann
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BAD MAGS VOL 2 continues to collect the colourful and sometimes shocking news-stand publications of the 1960s through to the 1980s that together provide a fascinatingand occasionally biased, humorous and exploitativecounterpoint to news events and the... (read more)

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Autograph Hell
Autograph Hell
by Charles G. Irion
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The Truth About Collecting: Both enlightening and disturbing, this non-fiction book exposes the rampant fiction in the world of autograph collecting. Follow Charles Irion on his trail of truth as he starts at the very beginning of autograph collecting... (read more)

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Arnold Grummer's Complete Guide to Easy Papermaking
Arnold Grummer's Complete Guide to Easy Papermaking
by Arnold Grummer
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There is no papermaking book more complete in its treatment of sheet making variations. Papermaking expert Arnold Grummer shares techniques developed over 50 years of experimentation and research. With easy to follow instructions and color photos of... (read more)

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Full-Color Cigar Labels with CDROM (Dover Full-Color Electronic Design)
Full-Color Cigar Labels with CDROM (Dover Full-Color Electronic Design)
by Dover Publications Inc
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Admired for their fine detail and decorative flourishes, the labels that once adorned cigar boxes were masterpieces of early commercial art. The high-quality, permission-free graphics in this CD-ROM and book set include 89 of these attractive designs... (read more)

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Old-Time Advertising Postcards (Card Books)
Old-Time Advertising Postcards (Card Books)
by Hayward Cirker
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Young ladies with Cokes, using a Singer; kids with Kellogg’s cornflakes, Campbell’s soup, much more.... (read more)

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Baseball Postcards
Baseball Postcards
by Scott Russo
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All the greats are here: Ty Cobb, Cy Young, Walter Johnson, Christy Mathewson, John McGraw . . . Featuring baseball Hall of Famers who made their mark during the early years of the 20th century, these postcards are a perfect gift for Dad or anyone with a... (read more)

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Dry Ice Dreams (Bumper Sticker Shine No. 1)
Dry Ice Dreams (Bumper Sticker Shine No. 1)
by A. P. Fuchs
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Mined from independent publisher and writer A.P. Fuchs's archives comes a collection of horror fiction, essays on independent publishing, poetry, self-publishing questions, a new 21-page comic book written just for this book, and more. Not only will you... (read more)

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