ONLINE ONLY - Rare Books, Worlds Fair & Antique Catalogs
Listing ID#: 1517974

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Tipton, MI 49287
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Bidding Starts: Thursday Jun 1
Bidding Ends: Wednesday Jun 14
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Braun and Helmer Auction Service

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Listing Information
David Helmer will be assisting Doug Doulton Auctioneer Rare Books & Antique Catalog Collection - ONLINE ONLY AUCTION Bidding Ends: Wed. Night, June 14, 7pm Start 45 Year One Owner - Lifetime Reference Collection from Retired Certified Antique Appraiser 186 Lots with 1300+ Photos & Condition Reports Section 1: World's Fair & Related (In Chronological Order) 39 Lots covering 1878 Paris Exhibition, 1893 Chicago, 1901 Pan-American Expo, 1904 Saint Louis World's Fair, 1907 Jamestown Exposition, 1915 San Francisco Exposition, 1929 Barcelona Exposition, 1933 & 1934 Chicago World's Fair, 1939 New York World's Fair. Section 2: Male Related Material - Catalogs & Books 39 Lots incl. 1926 Winchester Repeating Arms catalog, 1927 Kennebec Canoe catalog, Early Watch and Jewelry Supply catalogs, 1925 "Old Hickory Furniture Co." Catalog, Many Early Catalogs of Home Building Supplies & Structural Plans, Woodworkers Catalogs, 1918 "Lord & Burnham Co." catalog of Greenhouses, RARE 1919 International Harvester General catalog #20, 1924 "Chas Weiland, Inc." Automobile Accessories Catalog, 2 Early Musical Instrument Catalogs, 1882 "History of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, Michigan", 1907 "History of Allegan County, Michigan", 1859 and 1879 Property Tax Treasury Returns for Ottawa County & More! Section 3: GENERAL MERCHANDISE CATALOGS 15 Lots Incl. Montgomery Ward & Company catalogs from 1889, 1901, 1918, 1924, 1924/25, 1927/28, 1930, 1932, Sears Roebuck and Co. Catalogs from 1912, 1933/34, 1908 SS Kresge Co. Catalog of 5¢ & 10¢ merchandise, Spiegel catalogs from 1936, 1938, 1959. Section 4: RARE BOOKS ETC. 18 Lots Incl. 3 versions of "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" (1930, 1937, 1946), 2 "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater"(1900 & 1950), 26 Booklets on Magic techniques, Ventriloquism & Magicians Supply catalogs plus 3 books on Houdini, 1965 "The Lord of the Rings" by Tolkien, (3 volumes in slip-case) Plus more! Section 5: MORE MISC. CATALOGS INCL. HARDWARE 15 Lots Incl. C/1920 Office Equipment and Supply Co. catalog from Gregory Mayer & Thom Co. Detroit, C/1930 Hardware catalog from Morley Brothers, 2-1919 Wallpaper Sample catalogs (Saginaw MI), 1924 "Rochester Fur Dressing Co." catalog of Fur Clothing, accessories and Taxidermy, 1937/38 Annis Furs, Detroit Fine Furs Catalog, 1919 Rare Butter-Kist Pop-corn Machine promotion lg. brochure & More! Section 6: FASHION CATALOGS - MOSTLY LADIES 30 Lots Incl. 1915 & 1916 "W&H Walker", 1916 "Standard Mail Order Co.", 1917 "The Bedell Co.", 1917 "Newcomb - Endicott Co." (Detroit), 2-1919/20 "Kirschbaun Clothes", 1917/18 "Philipsborn" Fall and Winter, 1918 "Philipsborn" Spring and Summer, 1919/20 "Hirsh Wickwire Co." Fall and Winter, 1919/20 "Hart Schaffner & Marx", 1924/25 "Steuart & Co., NY", 1925 "Damschroder - Berry Co., Toledo, OH", 1925 "Franco-American" Beauty Brochure/Catalog, 1929 "Lydia E. Pinkham Co." booklet/Catalog, 1930 "Warren Featherbone Co.", Three Oaks Mi, "Excella" Clothing Pattern Catalogs for 1933/34/35, Plus Many More! Section 7: ODD BOOKS & MISC. 19 Lots Incl. 1908 "The Art of Retouching (Photographs), Multiples on How to Draw, Paint & Cartoon, C/1915 "Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments", 1911 hardbound "Arts-Crafts Lamps", 1924 "Mah Jong" complete manual, 6-1960's/70's Sci-Fi paperbacks & So Much More! ALL CATALOGING & PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOUG DALTON AUCTIONEER AUCTION PICKUP LOCATION: 5121 Michigan Ave, Tipton, MI 49287 Directions: Take Michigan Ave (US-12) to Auction. The Auction is West of Clinton, MI and East of Brooklyn and Onsted, MI. Auction is on the South side of US 12 - look for signs. Tipton is located in the Irish Hills area TO BID & SEE All OF 1300+ PHOTOS & THE DETAILED CATALOG LISTING ON HIBID.COM, GO TO: https://braunandhelmer.hibid.com/

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1878 "Masterpieces of Art" at Paris Expo
1878 "Chefs - D'Oeuvre D'Art of the International Exhibition, 1878" in Paris by Edward Strahan, 250+ pages. Leather bound, (Title translates to "Masterpieces of Art", only the title is in French). Loaded with engravings on fine heavy cotton paper th...

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1878 Map of Paris Expo & Medallion
1878 Map of the International Exposition in Paris, 9 1/2" x 26". Also includes a 2" diameter Bronze Medallion commemorating the Exposition. Cond: Fold lines on map, medallion has good patina. Est. $100-150.

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1894 "The Magic City" portfolio
1894 "The Magic City" portfolio of photographic views of the Chicago Worlds Fair, by J. W. Buel, Phila., 200+ pages. Over 300 images most images are almost full page w/text description below, 13 1/2" x 11". Cond: Light wear overall with small stain...

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1892 "World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated"
1892 "World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated" leather bound book, approx. 350 pages. Illustrated, comprises 12 monthly volumes bound together with details about the pre-planning and execution of the fair and those involved, published by James B. C...

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1893 "Samantha at the World's Fair"
1893 "Samantha at the World's Fair", by Josiah Allen's Wife. Published by Funk and Wagnall's Co., (Full of satirical illustrations), 695 pages, 7" x 9"h. Cond: Light wear overall, small ink stain upper left hand corner. Est. $75-100.

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1892, 5 Photogravure prints of the Main Buildings.
1892, 5 Photogravure prints of the Main Buildings at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1893. Includes Machinery Hall, Mines and Mining Building, Agricultural building, Woman's Building and Electricity Building, all printed as etchings on H...

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1893 Official Guide to the World's Columbian Expo
1893 Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition (hardbound edition), 194 pages, illustrated, 5 1/4" x 7 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear to spine and edges. Est. $40-60.

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1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir complete set
1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir complete set of 12 Chromolitho cards with original sleeves, compliments of the American Cereal Company. All images related to the manufacturing of cereal, 5" x 7 34". Cond: Shipping sleeve shows moderate wear, car...

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1892 "Martin's World Fair Album
1892 "Martin's World Fair Album - Atlas and Family Souvenir Book", 250+ pages. Illustrated, many illustrations of the Chicago Columbian Exposition plus a lg. section of the 1871 Chicago Fire and a lg. Native American section, 11" x 8" h. Cond: Mod...

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1894 "Picturesque World's Fair" by W. B. Conkey
1894 "Picturesque World's Fair" by W. B. Conkey, Co. Chicago, an elaborate collection of colored views, presented as 5 portfolios starting with Fine Art series 2, 11" x 14". Cond: Light soiling, minor wear, some portfolio separated at the staples/s...

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1893 Souvenir World's Fair picture frame
1893 Souvenir World's Fair pressed & formed lithographic paper picture frame includes a Battleship image and the Grand Basin with Agricultural Building 6" x 8 1/2" h. (for a 4" x 5" photo). Cond: Moderate wear around edges, kick leg has taped repai...

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1893 Photographic Views of World Columbian Expo
1893 Photographic Views of the World Columbian Exposition, 20 pages. All photo images "Compliments of the Chicago Herald", 8" x 11". Cond: Minor wear with light circular stain on cover. Est. $30-50.

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1893 World's Columbian Exposition Fold-Out views
1893 World's Columbian Exposition Fold-Out views of the Main Buildings, all varnished, 2 tone printed, missing back cover, 3 3/4" x 7" h. Cond: Light soiling overall with minor wear. Est. $40-60.

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1893 9 Chromolitho prints - Chicago World's Fair
1893 9 Chromolitho prints related to the Chicago World's Fair, "Compliments of the Chicago Tribune", 8" x 10 3/4". Cond: Light wear on a few of the prints. Est. $50-70.

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1893 "The Keystone" - Jewelry Trade Publication
1893 "The Keystone" Retail Jewelry Trade Publication for the Chicago Columbian Exposition, approx. 70 pages. Heavily illustrated with jewelry and watch makers advertising plus maps to find various exhibitors at the fair. 11" x 15". Cond: Soft cover...

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1901 Official Views of Pan-American Expo
1901 "Official Views of Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, NY", approx. 80 images (pages), all photo images, 5 1/4" x 6 3/4". Cond: Spine repaired with tape. Est. $25-50.

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1901 Satire Book "Around the Pan" with Uncle Hank
1901 Satire Book "Around the Pan" with Uncle Hank, 262 pages. Some 2 color pages throughout , heavily illustrated w/Uncle Hank cartoons and characters using humor to describe & illustrate the fair., 7" x 8". Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $50-70.

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1901 5 Stereo views of The Pan-American Exposition
1901 5 Stereo views of The Pan-American Exposition includes President McKinley reviewing the Troops, McKinley's Fair opening oratory with a huge crowd, 2 of the Fair Fountains and the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce display. Cond: Light toning overall,...

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1901 Pan-American Exposition porcelain pin tray
1901 Pan-American Exposition porcelain pin tray, gilt corners with the Pan-Am logo centered, 3 3/4" x 6" x 3/4". Cond: No chips or wear. Est.$40-60.

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1904 Saint Louis World's Fair Official Views
1904 Saint Louis World's Fair Official Photographic Views, Library Edition, 306 pages. Fully illustrated with official views of the buildings, cultural exhibits and art works of Importance, includes a large section of Native American images shown by...

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1904 "Souvenir Book of the Louisiana-Purchase Expo
1904 "Souvenir Book of the Louisiana-Purchase Exposition", 20 pages. Photo images of important buildings including night view showing electric illumination. 8 1/2" x 10 3/4", includes shipping sleeve. Cond: Shipping sleeve is fragmented, but book...

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1904 Souvenir Reverse Glass Picture
1904 Souvenir Reverse Glass Picture of the "Palace of Varied Industries" at World's Fair St. Louis, 1904 in a stamped brass ornate frame. Has Mother of Pearl sections that replicates the illusion of electric lamp illumination, 5 1/4" x 7". Cond: ...

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1907 Booklet "The Jamestown Exposition, Illust."
1907 Booklet "The Jamestown Exposition, Illustrated" by the Jamestown Official Photograph Corp. This event commemorates the Jamestown Colony settlement of 300 years earlier. 20 B&W illustrated pages includes important buildings, exhibits and local ...

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1907 "Glimpses of the Jamestown Exposition"
1907 "Glimpses of the Jamestown Exposition and Picturesque Virginia". 100+ fully illustrated pages includes a fold-out colored map of the Exposition grounds. 5 1/2" x 7 3/4". Cond: Moderate wear overall with small losses on the spine. Est. $40-60...

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1915 "Souvenir View Book of the Panama-Pacific
1915 "Souvenir View Book of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915, San Francisco", 32 pages. Fully illustrated, embossed cover, photos of all important buildings and opening day, 10" x 12 1/2". Cond: Minor wear with one small split a...

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1915 Booklet "San Francisco, 1915, The Expo City"
1915 Booklet "San Francisco, 1915, The Exposition City", 12 pages. Full color views of the City just prior to the Exposition, 8" x 6". Cond: Minor wear with moderate toning to the cover. Est. $30-50.

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1915 Rare Bronze Medallion
1915 Rare Bronze Medallion commemorating the opening of the Panama - Pacific Exposition and the Panama Canal. 1 1/2" dia., dated 1915, available to purchase on opening day only. Cond: Minor wear to the original gilt. Est. $70-100.

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1915 Lg. Souvenir Booklet for the Panama Canal
1915 Lg. Souvenir Booklet for the Panama Canal, 60+ full page B&W photos of the construction from 1904-1914. Includes additional buildings of interest, full color covers. Cond: Very minor wear overall. Est. $40-60.

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1929 Ticket to "The International Expo Barcelona"
1929 Ticket to "The International Exposition Barcelona", ticket #000104, this Exposition was from 1929 to 1930 in Spain, 3 1/2" x 2". Cond: Ticket is used and has minor wear. Est. $20-40.

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1933 2 "Official Guide Book of the Fair"
1933 2 "Official Guide Book of the Fair", 194 pages. Heavily illustrated, color covers, both have their fold-out maps at the front, 6" x 9 1/4". Cond. Both guides have minor wear with one having a small loss on the spine at the top edge. Est. $60...

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1933 Hardbound "Official Guide Book of the Fair"
1933 Hardbound "Official Guide Book of the Fair, Chicago", 176 pages. Similar to the soft cover guide but without as much advertising, 6" x 9 1/2". Cond: Very minor wear overall. Est. $50-80.

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1933 2 World's Fair books
1933 2 World's Fair books including "Official Pictures of a Century of Progress Exposition", 64 pages, fully illustrated, 7" x 10". Also the "Official Guide Book of the Fair", 194 pages, heavily illustrated w/advertising in front and back, 6" x 9 1/4...

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1933 "A Century of Progress, 1833 Chicago 1933"
1933 "A Century of Progress, 1833 Chicago 1933" embossed aluminum foiled hot plate, 9 3/4" x 6 3/4". Cond: Very minor wear around the edges. Est. $30-50.

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1933 27 Colored postcards for the Chicago Expo
1933 27 Colored postcards for the Chicago Exposition including important buildings and displays. Cond: 25 cards are mint, 2 are post marked and have been mailed. Est. $75-125.

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1933 2 Chicago World's Fair souvenir items
1933 2 Chicago World's Fair souvenir items including a boxed set of 53 playing cards and a copper ashtray measuring 3" square. Cond: Playing card box has moderate wear with split corners, ashtray has tiny dent but good patina. Est. $40-60.

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1934 "Official Guide Book, World's Fair 1934"
1934 "Official Guide Book, World's Fair 1934", 192 pages. Heavily illustrated with photos of the Main Buildings, plus exhibits and local points of interest. Also includes a fold out map in the front, 5 3/4" x 8 1/2". Cond: Moderate wear with crea...

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1934 World's Fair Ladies Bracelet,
1934 World's Fair Ladies Bracelet, enameled copper Deco medallion on a rounded sheet nickel band, 1" wide x 2 1/2" dia. (widest point). Cond: Excellent cond., never worn. Est. $50-80.

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1939 4 pc. New York World's Fair collectors lot
1939 4 pc. New York World's Fair collectors lot includes: "First Edition, Official Guide Book", Hagstron's Map of New York City, Hagstroms Map of New York's Subways and Elevated Lines, Atop the Empire State Building souvenir guide, various sizes. ...

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1939 2 World's Fair items
1939 2 World's Fair items includes the "Official Guide Book of the New York World's Fair", 256 pages. Illustrated w/pictures of the Fair Buildings, exhibits, maps and advertising, 5" x 8". Also includes a 1939 Map of the New York's World Fair and t...

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1926 Winchester Repeating Arms catalog
1926 Winchester Repeating Arms catalog includes guns, ammo, flashlights, fishing tackle, ice and roller skates, cutlery and tools, 233 pages, 6x8" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall with some corner wear and light toning. The bottom edge has some lig...

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3 Early 20th C. Canoe and Kayak catalogs
3 Early 20th C. Canoe and Kayak catalogs includes: 1927 Kennebec Canoe catalog, 23 pages, 7 x 9 ½" h. 1939 Visby French Kayak catalog, 12 pages, 9 ½ x 7" h. and a 1938 Pionier Faltboot Werf German Kayak catalog, 47 pages, 6 x 8 /4" h. Cond: Th...

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1927 "The Barber's Manual" by A.B. Moler
1927 "The Barber's Manual" by A.B. Moler, illustrated, hardbound, 243 pages, 6 ¼ x 9 ¼" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall, very light toning throughout. Est. $30-50.

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1912 "Weather and Weather Instruments
1912 "Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur", illustrated, hardbound, 164 pages, 5 ½" x 8" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $35-50.

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3 Early 20th C. Radio Supply catalogs
3 Early 20th C. Radio Supply catalogs including: 2-1930 Allied Radio Corporation, approx. 180 pages each, 6 ½ x 9 ½" h. and a 1930 Chicago Salvage Stock Store, 140 pages, 8x11" h. Cond: All catalogs have moderate wear, but all have bright colo...

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3 Early 20th C. Watch and Jewelry Supply catalogs
3 Early 20th C. Watch and Jewelry Supply catalogs including: 1903 Daniel Low & Co., 184 pages, 6 ½ x 9 /2" h. 1909 S.F. Myers Co., 452 pages, 8 ½ x 10 ½" h. and a 1929 Swartchild & Company, 556 pages, 8x11" h. Cond: All have moderate wear, t...

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1876 Lg. folio album of "Spirit of the Times"
1876 Lg. folio album of "Spirit of the Times" magazines, primarily horse racing ads, info and records, from February 1876 through August 1876 also includes a June 1879 unbound issue, 11 ½ x16" h. Cond: Heavy wear to the cover, plus a few loose p...

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1959 "The Story of American Banknote Company"
1959 Book, "The Story of American Banknote Company" illustrated with actual banknote engravings, 8 ¾ x 10 ¾" h. Cond: Very minor wear, the cover has an applied engraving that has tape stains at the corners. Est. $80-120

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C/1920 13 photos of Upper Michigan Road Building
C/1920 Group of 13 B&W photos of Upper Michigan Road Building and Tree Clearing with horse teams. Also includes 2 of an open pit gravel mine, most 3" x 5" with one 8" x 10". Cond: Minor wear to the smaller photos, the larger photo has corner los...

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1937 "Capturing the Jungle with Camera and Spear"
1937 "Capturing the Jungle with Camera and Spear" by Sasha A. Siemel,16 pages. all B&W photos printed w/text, published by the Folmer Graflex (Camera) Corp, includes photos & info on Theodore Roosevelt Jr.(the 3rd) on big game hunts w/kills, 5 1/2"x ...

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1938 USO Honolulu map w/Bus Guide
1938 USO Honolulu map w/Bus Guide and locations of all Military Bases (including housing) & Points of Interest, 2-sided, 2-color. Includes Mokuola Club postcard and a small group of pre WW2 Asian money, 21" x 14 1/2" h. Cond: Minor wear o...

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4 Diaries from Jeremiah Dugan, "J" Company, Mich
4 Diaries from Jeremiah Dugan, "J" Company, 19th Mich., 2nd Brigade, Division 20th, Army of the Cumberland, includes 1858, 1859, 1861 and 1867. The 1861 diary references the Bombardment of Fort Sumter (Friday, April 12th entry). In an online search...

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1915 North Star Refrigerator Catalog from Indiana
1915 North Star Refrigerator Catalog from Indiana Manufacturing Co., 24 pages. Fully illustrated, extensive list of wooden ice boxes of every size & configuration, 3 1/2" x 5 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear with rusty staples. Est. $40-50.

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C/1940's "National Supply Co." Catalog
C/1940's "National Supply Co." Sporting Goods Catalog, 76 pages - approx. 20% in color. Includes large section on Guns, Ammo, Fishing Rods and Tackle. 6 1/2" x 10" h. Cond: Very minor wear, bright colors on cover. Est. $60-80.

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1918 "Gordon - Van Tine Co." Catalog
1918 "Gordon - Van Tine Co." Catalog of Home Building Supplies, 130 pages Includes many plans for built-in furniture, doors, windows, hardware, columns, newels, paint, etc. 9" x 12" h. Cond: Minor wear, the back cover has a small tear. Est. $5...

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1925 "Old Hickory Furniture Co." Catalog
1925 "Old Hickory Furniture Co." Catalog, 40 pages. Mostly Sepia printed, shows all forms of Natural Rustic Furniture and accessories. Hard to Find, 8 1/2" x 11" h. Some water damage at back of catalog. Cond: Cover has small edge losses, light...

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1880 Manual of Fret-Sawing and Wood Carving,
1880 Manual of Fret-Sawing and Wood Carving, 16 pages. Illustrated, plus 3 sheets of Fret-saw patterns printed on both sides, 5 1/2" x 8" h. Cond: All items have light toning with small losses to the cover of the manual. Est. $50-100.

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1928 Curtis Woodwork Catalog #2,
1928 Curtis Woodwork Catalog #2, 186 pages. Illustrated, mostly home construction elements incl. doors, windows, fireplaces, built-in furniture and moldings, 5" x 8" h. Cond: Cover is almost loose with tape repairs. Est. $30-50.

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1939 "Morgan's" Woodworking Details/Layout plans
1939 "Morgan's" Woodworking Details/Layout plans for Architects, approx. 50 pages, 2-sided. All for a "Colonial Style" home with both interior and exterior design details, 10" x 12" with 1/3 folding out to 11" x 17" h. Registered set #11213. Con...

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1940 & 1943 2 "Hunts" Woodworkers Catalogs
1940 & 1943 2 "Hunts" Woodworkers Catalogs of rare woods, tools, hardware, patterns ad more (catalog #13 & 14), 138 and 124 pages, 6" x 9" h. Cond: The 1940 catalog has moderate wear and a 1" corner loss. The 1943 catalog has minor wear. ...

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1920 "Architectural Details Every Type of Building
C/1920 "Architectural Details for Every Type of Building" for Builders and Contractors by the Radford Architectural Co., Chicago, 160 pages. Fully illustrated w/measured plans for building homes, interior layouts including built-ins, commercial stor...

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1906 "Henry Bosch Co." Catalog of Interior...
1906 "Henry Bosch Co." Catalog of Interior Decorative Supplies, 80 pages. Includes fancy moldings, window shades, paints, varnishes, equipment and etc., full illustrated, 6 3/4" x 9 1/2" h. Cond: Moderate wear with small area of insect loss on c...

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C/1910 Collection of 36 Large Format Photos...
C/1910 Collection of 36 Large Format Albumen Photos of Plaster Architectural details including moldings, ceiling medallions, frieze decorations, mantle reliefs for homes and commercial properties. These photos are very detailed with sizes and profil...

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1918 "Lord & Burnham Co." catalog of Greenhouses
1918 "Lord & Burnham Co." catalog of Greenhouses for both residential and commercial, 80 pages. Detailed B&W photos of completed greenhouses, some color sections throughout, 9 1/2" x 12 1/4" h. Also includes a brochure on "Glass Gardens", 12 pages,...

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1937 "R. H. Shumway's" Seed Catalog,
1937 "R. H. Shumway's" Seed Catalog, 92 pages. Full color cover, B&W fully illustrated interior of seeds for vegetables, fruit, flowers and shrubs, includes original order sheets, 10 1/2" x 13" h. Cond: Minor wear, cover has bright colors. Est...

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1919 International Harvester General catalog #20
1919 International Harvester General catalog #20 for farm equipment with detailed photographs and color plates of their latest models, hardbound, 480 pages, 7 ¼ x 10" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall, small group of stains on back cover. Est. $10...

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Docs and Photos related to Rev. Augustus Beard
Documents and Photos related to Rev. Augustus Beard, DD, NY. Dr. Beard was pastor of the "American Church", in Paris France from 1883-1885 and Vice-President of the American Missionary Assoc. in 1880. Documents include a dated 1841 Membership for t...

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1924 "Chas Weiland, Inc." Automobile Accessories
1924 "Chas Weiland, Inc." Automobile Accessories Catalog. Approx.152 pages. Also includes internal supplements 1 thru 5. Extensive list and illustrations of tools and equipment for early autos, 6 1/4" x 9 1/4" h. Cond. Minor wear with small loss...

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1935 & 36 "Fortune" Magazines
1935 & 36 "Fortune" Magazines includes September 1936 complete issue on the Japanese Empire (5 years before Pearl Harbor) and a partial March 1935 issue on Japanese Silk Production (only the info on silk production is included), 11 1/4" x 14" h. with...

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1925 "H.N. White Co." Musical Instrument Catalog
1925 "H.N. White Co." Musical Instrument Catalog for the "King" series of instruments, approx. 70 pages. Mostly B&W, fully illustrated. These instruments were retailed at Grinnell Bros. in Detroit, 9" x 12" h. Cond: Very light wear overall. Es...

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1914 "Frank Holton & Co." Band Instruments
1914 "Frank Holton & Co." Band Instrument catalog, approx. 60 pages. Mostly B&W with additional info about famous band leaders and composers, 9" x 11 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $50-70.

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1912 "Chicago House Wrecking Co." catalog
1912 "Chicago House Wrecking Co." catalog of All Home and Office Furnishings, 599 pages. Color section in the middle, includes classic late Victorian furniture for all rooms plus heating stoves. Heavily illustrated, 8" x 10 1/4" h. Cond: Minor ...

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1929 "S Grafesco Co." Catalog
1929 "S Grafesco Co." Catalog of stencils for low relief paint decorations for home interiors w/stucco finishes know as a "Frescoplac",10 pages. B&W with illustrations. A unique technique used on many California Homes in the 1920's. 8 1/2" x11 1/4" h...

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C/1895 Lg. Scrap Album with clippings from 1893
C/1895 Lg. Scrap Album with clippings from 1893 Chicago World's Fair and various Michigan/Detroit related clippings, approx. 80 pages, 11" x 16" x 2" thick. Cond: Ledger was originally filled w/1880 pharmacy prescription labels w/clippings pasted ...

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1866-67 "Williams, Fort Wayne Directory"
1866-67 "Williams, Fort Wayne Directory", Indiana,106 pages. Lg. group of business ads w/illustrations, repaired spine, 6" x 81/2" h. Cond: Moderate wear to the cover w/clean interior. Est. $30-50.

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1859 -1879 Property Tax Returns for Ottawa County
1859 and 1879 Property Tax Treasury Returns for Ottawa County, approx. 200 pages (all hand written entrees). Both also include County Treasurer printed affidavits (pasted in) for unpaid taxes (prior to County Auctions). Both have extensive entries ...

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1882 "History of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties,
1882 "History of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, Michigan", 134 pages. Large illustrations through out, includes important buildings, people and places. Also includes a map, spine repaired, 13 1/2" x 11"h. Cond: Moderate to heavy wear to cover, i...

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1907 "History of Allegan County, Michigan",
1907 "History of Allegan County, Michigan", 655 pages. Illustrated w/important buildings and people, detailed with statistics, leather covers, spine repaired, 8" x 11" h. Cond: Moderate wear w/worn cover corners, interior in good cond. Est. $40-...

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1930's "Spode" Blue Transfer ware Plate,
1930's "Spode" Blue Transfer ware Plate, produced for J.L. Hudson Co., this 11" dia. plate has a blue transfer printed scene of the 1st Theater in Michigan in Colonial Times. Cond: No chips or cracks. Est. $30-60.

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1905 John M. Smyth Co. catalog of Baby Carriages
1905 John M. Smyth Co. catalog of Baby Carriages & Go Carts, 32 pages. 2-color cover w/B&W illustrated interior, 7 1/4" x 11 1/2" h. Note: Damage on 2 interior pages. Cond: Minor wear w/few creases on the cover. Est. $40-60.

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1908 SS Kresge Co. Catalog of 5¢ & 10¢ merchandise
1908 SS Kresge Co. Catalog of 5¢ & 10¢ merchandise, 130 pages. 2-color cover w/some color sections, professionally illustrated, from a Detroit Legendary store chain, 7" x 10" h. Cond: Minor wear w/corner chipping on cover. Est. $60-80.

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1889 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 45
1889 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 45 (Spring/Summer) 489 pages, 8 3/4x11 ¼" h. Cond: Minor wear to cover w/2 small edge chips, interior is good. Est. $100-150.

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1901 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 68
1901 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 68 (Fall/Winter), 1197 pages, 8x11" h. Cond: Moderate wear, top edge has some staining and back edge has some losses. Est. $75-150.

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1912 Sears Roebuck and Co. "July-August
1912 Sears Roebuck and Co. "July-August Bargain Supplement", 81 pages, 8 ½ x 10 ¾" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $50-70.

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1918 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 89
1918 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 89, 1016 pages, 9 ¼ x 13 ¼" h. Cond. Moderate wear w/small chips and creases on cover, back is loose. Est. $75-125.

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1923 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 98
1923 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 98, 50th Year Anniversary, 567 pages, 9 ½ x 13 ¼" h. Cond: Moderate wear w/small areas of insect damage on edge. Est. $75-125.

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1924 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 100
1924 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 100, 607 pages, 9 ½ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Minor wear overall with small loss on bottom end of spine. Est. $75-125.

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1924/25 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 101
1924/25 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 101 (Fall/Winter), 725 pages, 9 ¼ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Minor wear w/small tear on right edge. Est. $75-125

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1927/28 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 107
1927/28 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 107, 727 pages, 9 ¼ x 13 ¼" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $75-125.

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1930 Montgomery Ward & Co catalog "Beautiful Rugs"
1930 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog "Beautiful Rugs", full color catalog supplement, 20 pages, 8 ½ x 12 ½" h. Cond: Overall excellent with bright colors on cover and back. Est. $60-80.

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1932 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 116
1932 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 116 (Spring/Summer), 60th Year Anniversary, 607 pages, 9 ½ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall w/some light water staining and sun fading. Est. $70-100.

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1933/34 "Sears" Catalog, #167
1933/34 "Sears" Catalog, #167, 914 pages, color cover, some color sections throughout, includes movie star endorsements, a few loose pages, 8 1/2" x 11" h. Cond: Minor wear w/moderate wear to the corners of the cover. Est. $70-100.

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C/1895 - 1905 36 Victorian Trade Cards
C/1895 - 1905 36 Victorian Trade Cards from Various Sewing Machine Makers. Includes a Lg. group showing foreign country use of the Singer Sewing Machines. Sizes range from 2 3/4" X 4 1/4" to 5" X 7". Cond: Most in excellent shape with a few s...

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1936 Spiegel catalog #141 (Spring/Summer)
1936 Spiegel catalog #141 (Spring/Summer), color sections, 324 pages, 9 ¾ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Minor wear w/some spine loss at the bottom edge. Colors are bright. Est. $60-80.

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1878 "Masterpieces of Art" at Paris Expo
1878 "Chefs - D'Oeuvre D'Art of the International Exhibition, 1878" in Paris by Edward Strahan, 250+ pages. Leather bound, (Title translates to "Masterpieces of Art", only the title is in French). Loaded with engravings on fine heavy cotton paper th...

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1878 Map of Paris Expo & Medallion
1878 Map of the International Exposition in Paris, 9 1/2" x 26". Also includes a 2" diameter Bronze Medallion commemorating the Exposition. Cond: Fold lines on map, medallion has good patina. Est. $100-150.

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1894 "The Magic City" portfolio
1894 "The Magic City" portfolio of photographic views of the Chicago Worlds Fair, by J. W. Buel, Phila., 200+ pages. Over 300 images most images are almost full page w/text description below, 13 1/2" x 11". Cond: Light wear overall with small stain...

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1892 "World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated"
1892 "World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated" leather bound book, approx. 350 pages. Illustrated, comprises 12 monthly volumes bound together with details about the pre-planning and execution of the fair and those involved, published by James B. C...

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1893 "Samantha at the World's Fair"
1893 "Samantha at the World's Fair", by Josiah Allen's Wife. Published by Funk and Wagnall's Co., (Full of satirical illustrations), 695 pages, 7" x 9"h. Cond: Light wear overall, small ink stain upper left hand corner. Est. $75-100.

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1892, 5 Photogravure prints of the Main Buildings.
1892, 5 Photogravure prints of the Main Buildings at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1893. Includes Machinery Hall, Mines and Mining Building, Agricultural building, Woman's Building and Electricity Building, all printed as etchings on H...

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1893 Official Guide to the World's Columbian Expo
1893 Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition (hardbound edition), 194 pages, illustrated, 5 1/4" x 7 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear to spine and edges. Est. $40-60.

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1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir complete set
1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir complete set of 12 Chromolitho cards with original sleeves, compliments of the American Cereal Company. All images related to the manufacturing of cereal, 5" x 7 34". Cond: Shipping sleeve shows moderate wear, car...

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1892 "Martin's World Fair Album
1892 "Martin's World Fair Album - Atlas and Family Souvenir Book", 250+ pages. Illustrated, many illustrations of the Chicago Columbian Exposition plus a lg. section of the 1871 Chicago Fire and a lg. Native American section, 11" x 8" h. Cond: Mod...

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1894 "Picturesque World's Fair" by W. B. Conkey
1894 "Picturesque World's Fair" by W. B. Conkey, Co. Chicago, an elaborate collection of colored views, presented as 5 portfolios starting with Fine Art series 2, 11" x 14". Cond: Light soiling, minor wear, some portfolio separated at the staples/s...

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1893 Souvenir World's Fair picture frame
1893 Souvenir World's Fair pressed & formed lithographic paper picture frame includes a Battleship image and the Grand Basin with Agricultural Building 6" x 8 1/2" h. (for a 4" x 5" photo). Cond: Moderate wear around edges, kick leg has taped repai...

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1893 Photographic Views of World Columbian Expo
1893 Photographic Views of the World Columbian Exposition, 20 pages. All photo images "Compliments of the Chicago Herald", 8" x 11". Cond: Minor wear with light circular stain on cover. Est. $30-50.

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1893 World's Columbian Exposition Fold-Out views
1893 World's Columbian Exposition Fold-Out views of the Main Buildings, all varnished, 2 tone printed, missing back cover, 3 3/4" x 7" h. Cond: Light soiling overall with minor wear. Est. $40-60.

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1893 9 Chromolitho prints - Chicago World's Fair
1893 9 Chromolitho prints related to the Chicago World's Fair, "Compliments of the Chicago Tribune", 8" x 10 3/4". Cond: Light wear on a few of the prints. Est. $50-70.

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1893 "The Keystone" - Jewelry Trade Publication
1893 "The Keystone" Retail Jewelry Trade Publication for the Chicago Columbian Exposition, approx. 70 pages. Heavily illustrated with jewelry and watch makers advertising plus maps to find various exhibitors at the fair. 11" x 15". Cond: Soft cover...

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1901 Official Views of Pan-American Expo
1901 "Official Views of Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, NY", approx. 80 images (pages), all photo images, 5 1/4" x 6 3/4". Cond: Spine repaired with tape. Est. $25-50.

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1901 Satire Book "Around the Pan" with Uncle Hank
1901 Satire Book "Around the Pan" with Uncle Hank, 262 pages. Some 2 color pages throughout , heavily illustrated w/Uncle Hank cartoons and characters using humor to describe & illustrate the fair., 7" x 8". Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $50-70.

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1901 5 Stereo views of The Pan-American Exposition
1901 5 Stereo views of The Pan-American Exposition includes President McKinley reviewing the Troops, McKinley's Fair opening oratory with a huge crowd, 2 of the Fair Fountains and the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce display. Cond: Light toning overall,...

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1901 Pan-American Exposition porcelain pin tray
1901 Pan-American Exposition porcelain pin tray, gilt corners with the Pan-Am logo centered, 3 3/4" x 6" x 3/4". Cond: No chips or wear. Est.$40-60.

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1904 Saint Louis World's Fair Official Views
1904 Saint Louis World's Fair Official Photographic Views, Library Edition, 306 pages. Fully illustrated with official views of the buildings, cultural exhibits and art works of Importance, includes a large section of Native American images shown by...

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1904 "Souvenir Book of the Louisiana-Purchase Expo
1904 "Souvenir Book of the Louisiana-Purchase Exposition", 20 pages. Photo images of important buildings including night view showing electric illumination. 8 1/2" x 10 3/4", includes shipping sleeve. Cond: Shipping sleeve is fragmented, but book...

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1904 Souvenir Reverse Glass Picture
1904 Souvenir Reverse Glass Picture of the "Palace of Varied Industries" at World's Fair St. Louis, 1904 in a stamped brass ornate frame. Has Mother of Pearl sections that replicates the illusion of electric lamp illumination, 5 1/4" x 7". Cond: ...

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1907 Booklet "The Jamestown Exposition, Illust."
1907 Booklet "The Jamestown Exposition, Illustrated" by the Jamestown Official Photograph Corp. This event commemorates the Jamestown Colony settlement of 300 years earlier. 20 B&W illustrated pages includes important buildings, exhibits and local ...

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1907 "Glimpses of the Jamestown Exposition"
1907 "Glimpses of the Jamestown Exposition and Picturesque Virginia". 100+ fully illustrated pages includes a fold-out colored map of the Exposition grounds. 5 1/2" x 7 3/4". Cond: Moderate wear overall with small losses on the spine. Est. $40-60...

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1915 "Souvenir View Book of the Panama-Pacific
1915 "Souvenir View Book of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915, San Francisco", 32 pages. Fully illustrated, embossed cover, photos of all important buildings and opening day, 10" x 12 1/2". Cond: Minor wear with one small split a...

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1915 Booklet "San Francisco, 1915, The Expo City"
1915 Booklet "San Francisco, 1915, The Exposition City", 12 pages. Full color views of the City just prior to the Exposition, 8" x 6". Cond: Minor wear with moderate toning to the cover. Est. $30-50.

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1915 Rare Bronze Medallion
1915 Rare Bronze Medallion commemorating the opening of the Panama - Pacific Exposition and the Panama Canal. 1 1/2" dia., dated 1915, available to purchase on opening day only. Cond: Minor wear to the original gilt. Est. $70-100.

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1915 Lg. Souvenir Booklet for the Panama Canal
1915 Lg. Souvenir Booklet for the Panama Canal, 60+ full page B&W photos of the construction from 1904-1914. Includes additional buildings of interest, full color covers. Cond: Very minor wear overall. Est. $40-60.

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1929 Ticket to "The International Expo Barcelona"
1929 Ticket to "The International Exposition Barcelona", ticket #000104, this Exposition was from 1929 to 1930 in Spain, 3 1/2" x 2". Cond: Ticket is used and has minor wear. Est. $20-40.

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1933 2 "Official Guide Book of the Fair"
1933 2 "Official Guide Book of the Fair", 194 pages. Heavily illustrated, color covers, both have their fold-out maps at the front, 6" x 9 1/4". Cond. Both guides have minor wear with one having a small loss on the spine at the top edge. Est. $60...

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1933 Hardbound "Official Guide Book of the Fair"
1933 Hardbound "Official Guide Book of the Fair, Chicago", 176 pages. Similar to the soft cover guide but without as much advertising, 6" x 9 1/2". Cond: Very minor wear overall. Est. $50-80.

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1933 2 World's Fair books
1933 2 World's Fair books including "Official Pictures of a Century of Progress Exposition", 64 pages, fully illustrated, 7" x 10". Also the "Official Guide Book of the Fair", 194 pages, heavily illustrated w/advertising in front and back, 6" x 9 1/4...

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1933 "A Century of Progress, 1833 Chicago 1933"
1933 "A Century of Progress, 1833 Chicago 1933" embossed aluminum foiled hot plate, 9 3/4" x 6 3/4". Cond: Very minor wear around the edges. Est. $30-50.

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1933 27 Colored postcards for the Chicago Expo
1933 27 Colored postcards for the Chicago Exposition including important buildings and displays. Cond: 25 cards are mint, 2 are post marked and have been mailed. Est. $75-125.

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1933 2 Chicago World's Fair souvenir items
1933 2 Chicago World's Fair souvenir items including a boxed set of 53 playing cards and a copper ashtray measuring 3" square. Cond: Playing card box has moderate wear with split corners, ashtray has tiny dent but good patina. Est. $40-60.

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1934 "Official Guide Book, World's Fair 1934"
1934 "Official Guide Book, World's Fair 1934", 192 pages. Heavily illustrated with photos of the Main Buildings, plus exhibits and local points of interest. Also includes a fold out map in the front, 5 3/4" x 8 1/2". Cond: Moderate wear with crea...

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1934 World's Fair Ladies Bracelet,
1934 World's Fair Ladies Bracelet, enameled copper Deco medallion on a rounded sheet nickel band, 1" wide x 2 1/2" dia. (widest point). Cond: Excellent cond., never worn. Est. $50-80.

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1939 4 pc. New York World's Fair collectors lot
1939 4 pc. New York World's Fair collectors lot includes: "First Edition, Official Guide Book", Hagstron's Map of New York City, Hagstroms Map of New York's Subways and Elevated Lines, Atop the Empire State Building souvenir guide, various sizes. ...

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1939 2 World's Fair items
1939 2 World's Fair items includes the "Official Guide Book of the New York World's Fair", 256 pages. Illustrated w/pictures of the Fair Buildings, exhibits, maps and advertising, 5" x 8". Also includes a 1939 Map of the New York's World Fair and t...

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1926 Winchester Repeating Arms catalog
1926 Winchester Repeating Arms catalog includes guns, ammo, flashlights, fishing tackle, ice and roller skates, cutlery and tools, 233 pages, 6x8" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall with some corner wear and light toning. The bottom edge has some lig...

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3 Early 20th C. Canoe and Kayak catalogs
3 Early 20th C. Canoe and Kayak catalogs includes: 1927 Kennebec Canoe catalog, 23 pages, 7 x 9 ½" h. 1939 Visby French Kayak catalog, 12 pages, 9 ½ x 7" h. and a 1938 Pionier Faltboot Werf German Kayak catalog, 47 pages, 6 x 8 /4" h. Cond: Th...

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1927 "The Barber's Manual" by A.B. Moler
1927 "The Barber's Manual" by A.B. Moler, illustrated, hardbound, 243 pages, 6 ¼ x 9 ¼" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall, very light toning throughout. Est. $30-50.

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1912 "Weather and Weather Instruments
1912 "Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur", illustrated, hardbound, 164 pages, 5 ½" x 8" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $35-50.

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3 Early 20th C. Radio Supply catalogs
3 Early 20th C. Radio Supply catalogs including: 2-1930 Allied Radio Corporation, approx. 180 pages each, 6 ½ x 9 ½" h. and a 1930 Chicago Salvage Stock Store, 140 pages, 8x11" h. Cond: All catalogs have moderate wear, but all have bright colo...

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3 Early 20th C. Watch and Jewelry Supply catalogs
3 Early 20th C. Watch and Jewelry Supply catalogs including: 1903 Daniel Low & Co., 184 pages, 6 ½ x 9 /2" h. 1909 S.F. Myers Co., 452 pages, 8 ½ x 10 ½" h. and a 1929 Swartchild & Company, 556 pages, 8x11" h. Cond: All have moderate wear, t...

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1876 Lg. folio album of "Spirit of the Times"
1876 Lg. folio album of "Spirit of the Times" magazines, primarily horse racing ads, info and records, from February 1876 through August 1876 also includes a June 1879 unbound issue, 11 ½ x16" h. Cond: Heavy wear to the cover, plus a few loose p...

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1959 "The Story of American Banknote Company"
1959 Book, "The Story of American Banknote Company" illustrated with actual banknote engravings, 8 ¾ x 10 ¾" h. Cond: Very minor wear, the cover has an applied engraving that has tape stains at the corners. Est. $80-120

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C/1920 13 photos of Upper Michigan Road Building
C/1920 Group of 13 B&W photos of Upper Michigan Road Building and Tree Clearing with horse teams. Also includes 2 of an open pit gravel mine, most 3" x 5" with one 8" x 10". Cond: Minor wear to the smaller photos, the larger photo has corner los...

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1937 "Capturing the Jungle with Camera and Spear"
1937 "Capturing the Jungle with Camera and Spear" by Sasha A. Siemel,16 pages. all B&W photos printed w/text, published by the Folmer Graflex (Camera) Corp, includes photos & info on Theodore Roosevelt Jr.(the 3rd) on big game hunts w/kills, 5 1/2"x ...

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1938 USO Honolulu map w/Bus Guide
1938 USO Honolulu map w/Bus Guide and locations of all Military Bases (including housing) & Points of Interest, 2-sided, 2-color. Includes Mokuola Club postcard and a small group of pre WW2 Asian money, 21" x 14 1/2" h. Cond: Minor wear o...

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4 Diaries from Jeremiah Dugan, "J" Company, Mich
4 Diaries from Jeremiah Dugan, "J" Company, 19th Mich., 2nd Brigade, Division 20th, Army of the Cumberland, includes 1858, 1859, 1861 and 1867. The 1861 diary references the Bombardment of Fort Sumter (Friday, April 12th entry). In an online search...

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1915 North Star Refrigerator Catalog from Indiana
1915 North Star Refrigerator Catalog from Indiana Manufacturing Co., 24 pages. Fully illustrated, extensive list of wooden ice boxes of every size & configuration, 3 1/2" x 5 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear with rusty staples. Est. $40-50.

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C/1940's "National Supply Co." Catalog
C/1940's "National Supply Co." Sporting Goods Catalog, 76 pages - approx. 20% in color. Includes large section on Guns, Ammo, Fishing Rods and Tackle. 6 1/2" x 10" h. Cond: Very minor wear, bright colors on cover. Est. $60-80.

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1918 "Gordon - Van Tine Co." Catalog
1918 "Gordon - Van Tine Co." Catalog of Home Building Supplies, 130 pages Includes many plans for built-in furniture, doors, windows, hardware, columns, newels, paint, etc. 9" x 12" h. Cond: Minor wear, the back cover has a small tear. Est. $5...

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1925 "Old Hickory Furniture Co." Catalog
1925 "Old Hickory Furniture Co." Catalog, 40 pages. Mostly Sepia printed, shows all forms of Natural Rustic Furniture and accessories. Hard to Find, 8 1/2" x 11" h. Some water damage at back of catalog. Cond: Cover has small edge losses, light...

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1880 Manual of Fret-Sawing and Wood Carving,
1880 Manual of Fret-Sawing and Wood Carving, 16 pages. Illustrated, plus 3 sheets of Fret-saw patterns printed on both sides, 5 1/2" x 8" h. Cond: All items have light toning with small losses to the cover of the manual. Est. $50-100.

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1928 Curtis Woodwork Catalog #2,
1928 Curtis Woodwork Catalog #2, 186 pages. Illustrated, mostly home construction elements incl. doors, windows, fireplaces, built-in furniture and moldings, 5" x 8" h. Cond: Cover is almost loose with tape repairs. Est. $30-50.

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1939 "Morgan's" Woodworking Details/Layout plans
1939 "Morgan's" Woodworking Details/Layout plans for Architects, approx. 50 pages, 2-sided. All for a "Colonial Style" home with both interior and exterior design details, 10" x 12" with 1/3 folding out to 11" x 17" h. Registered set #11213. Con...

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1940 & 1943 2 "Hunts" Woodworkers Catalogs
1940 & 1943 2 "Hunts" Woodworkers Catalogs of rare woods, tools, hardware, patterns ad more (catalog #13 & 14), 138 and 124 pages, 6" x 9" h. Cond: The 1940 catalog has moderate wear and a 1" corner loss. The 1943 catalog has minor wear. ...

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1920 "Architectural Details Every Type of Building
C/1920 "Architectural Details for Every Type of Building" for Builders and Contractors by the Radford Architectural Co., Chicago, 160 pages. Fully illustrated w/measured plans for building homes, interior layouts including built-ins, commercial stor...

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1906 "Henry Bosch Co." Catalog of Interior...
1906 "Henry Bosch Co." Catalog of Interior Decorative Supplies, 80 pages. Includes fancy moldings, window shades, paints, varnishes, equipment and etc., full illustrated, 6 3/4" x 9 1/2" h. Cond: Moderate wear with small area of insect loss on c...

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C/1910 Collection of 36 Large Format Photos...
C/1910 Collection of 36 Large Format Albumen Photos of Plaster Architectural details including moldings, ceiling medallions, frieze decorations, mantle reliefs for homes and commercial properties. These photos are very detailed with sizes and profil...

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1918 "Lord & Burnham Co." catalog of Greenhouses
1918 "Lord & Burnham Co." catalog of Greenhouses for both residential and commercial, 80 pages. Detailed B&W photos of completed greenhouses, some color sections throughout, 9 1/2" x 12 1/4" h. Also includes a brochure on "Glass Gardens", 12 pages,...

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1937 "R. H. Shumway's" Seed Catalog,
1937 "R. H. Shumway's" Seed Catalog, 92 pages. Full color cover, B&W fully illustrated interior of seeds for vegetables, fruit, flowers and shrubs, includes original order sheets, 10 1/2" x 13" h. Cond: Minor wear, cover has bright colors. Est...

65
1919 International Harvester General catalog #20
1919 International Harvester General catalog #20 for farm equipment with detailed photographs and color plates of their latest models, hardbound, 480 pages, 7 ¼ x 10" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall, small group of stains on back cover. Est. $10...

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Docs and Photos related to Rev. Augustus Beard
Documents and Photos related to Rev. Augustus Beard, DD, NY. Dr. Beard was pastor of the "American Church", in Paris France from 1883-1885 and Vice-President of the American Missionary Assoc. in 1880. Documents include a dated 1841 Membership for t...

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1924 "Chas Weiland, Inc." Automobile Accessories
1924 "Chas Weiland, Inc." Automobile Accessories Catalog. Approx.152 pages. Also includes internal supplements 1 thru 5. Extensive list and illustrations of tools and equipment for early autos, 6 1/4" x 9 1/4" h. Cond. Minor wear with small loss...

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1935 & 36 "Fortune" Magazines
1935 & 36 "Fortune" Magazines includes September 1936 complete issue on the Japanese Empire (5 years before Pearl Harbor) and a partial March 1935 issue on Japanese Silk Production (only the info on silk production is included), 11 1/4" x 14" h. with...

69
1925 "H.N. White Co." Musical Instrument Catalog
1925 "H.N. White Co." Musical Instrument Catalog for the "King" series of instruments, approx. 70 pages. Mostly B&W, fully illustrated. These instruments were retailed at Grinnell Bros. in Detroit, 9" x 12" h. Cond: Very light wear overall. Es...

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1914 "Frank Holton & Co." Band Instruments
1914 "Frank Holton & Co." Band Instrument catalog, approx. 60 pages. Mostly B&W with additional info about famous band leaders and composers, 9" x 11 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $50-70.

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1912 "Chicago House Wrecking Co." catalog
1912 "Chicago House Wrecking Co." catalog of All Home and Office Furnishings, 599 pages. Color section in the middle, includes classic late Victorian furniture for all rooms plus heating stoves. Heavily illustrated, 8" x 10 1/4" h. Cond: Minor ...

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1929 "S Grafesco Co." Catalog
1929 "S Grafesco Co." Catalog of stencils for low relief paint decorations for home interiors w/stucco finishes know as a "Frescoplac",10 pages. B&W with illustrations. A unique technique used on many California Homes in the 1920's. 8 1/2" x11 1/4" h...

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C/1895 Lg. Scrap Album with clippings from 1893
C/1895 Lg. Scrap Album with clippings from 1893 Chicago World's Fair and various Michigan/Detroit related clippings, approx. 80 pages, 11" x 16" x 2" thick. Cond: Ledger was originally filled w/1880 pharmacy prescription labels w/clippings pasted ...

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1866-67 "Williams, Fort Wayne Directory"
1866-67 "Williams, Fort Wayne Directory", Indiana,106 pages. Lg. group of business ads w/illustrations, repaired spine, 6" x 81/2" h. Cond: Moderate wear to the cover w/clean interior. Est. $30-50.

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1859 -1879 Property Tax Returns for Ottawa County
1859 and 1879 Property Tax Treasury Returns for Ottawa County, approx. 200 pages (all hand written entrees). Both also include County Treasurer printed affidavits (pasted in) for unpaid taxes (prior to County Auctions). Both have extensive entries ...

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1882 "History of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties,
1882 "History of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, Michigan", 134 pages. Large illustrations through out, includes important buildings, people and places. Also includes a map, spine repaired, 13 1/2" x 11"h. Cond: Moderate to heavy wear to cover, i...

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1907 "History of Allegan County, Michigan",
1907 "History of Allegan County, Michigan", 655 pages. Illustrated w/important buildings and people, detailed with statistics, leather covers, spine repaired, 8" x 11" h. Cond: Moderate wear w/worn cover corners, interior in good cond. Est. $40-...

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1930's "Spode" Blue Transfer ware Plate,
1930's "Spode" Blue Transfer ware Plate, produced for J.L. Hudson Co., this 11" dia. plate has a blue transfer printed scene of the 1st Theater in Michigan in Colonial Times. Cond: No chips or cracks. Est. $30-60.

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1905 John M. Smyth Co. catalog of Baby Carriages
1905 John M. Smyth Co. catalog of Baby Carriages & Go Carts, 32 pages. 2-color cover w/B&W illustrated interior, 7 1/4" x 11 1/2" h. Note: Damage on 2 interior pages. Cond: Minor wear w/few creases on the cover. Est. $40-60.

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1908 SS Kresge Co. Catalog of 5¢ & 10¢ merchandise
1908 SS Kresge Co. Catalog of 5¢ & 10¢ merchandise, 130 pages. 2-color cover w/some color sections, professionally illustrated, from a Detroit Legendary store chain, 7" x 10" h. Cond: Minor wear w/corner chipping on cover. Est. $60-80.

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1889 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 45
1889 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 45 (Spring/Summer) 489 pages, 8 3/4x11 ¼" h. Cond: Minor wear to cover w/2 small edge chips, interior is good. Est. $100-150.

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1901 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 68
1901 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 68 (Fall/Winter), 1197 pages, 8x11" h. Cond: Moderate wear, top edge has some staining and back edge has some losses. Est. $75-150.

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1912 Sears Roebuck and Co. "July-August
1912 Sears Roebuck and Co. "July-August Bargain Supplement", 81 pages, 8 ½ x 10 ¾" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $50-70.

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1918 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 89
1918 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 89, 1016 pages, 9 ¼ x 13 ¼" h. Cond. Moderate wear w/small chips and creases on cover, back is loose. Est. $75-125.

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1923 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 98
1923 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 98, 50th Year Anniversary, 567 pages, 9 ½ x 13 ¼" h. Cond: Moderate wear w/small areas of insect damage on edge. Est. $75-125.

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1924 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 100
1924 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 100, 607 pages, 9 ½ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Minor wear overall with small loss on bottom end of spine. Est. $75-125.

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1924/25 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 101
1924/25 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 101 (Fall/Winter), 725 pages, 9 ¼ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Minor wear w/small tear on right edge. Est. $75-125

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1927/28 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 107
1927/28 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 107, 727 pages, 9 ¼ x 13 ¼" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $75-125.

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1930 Montgomery Ward & Co catalog "Beautiful Rugs"
1930 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog "Beautiful Rugs", full color catalog supplement, 20 pages, 8 ½ x 12 ½" h. Cond: Overall excellent with bright colors on cover and back. Est. $60-80.

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1932 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 116
1932 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 116 (Spring/Summer), 60th Year Anniversary, 607 pages, 9 ½ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall w/some light water staining and sun fading. Est. $70-100.

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1933/34 "Sears" Catalog, #167
1933/34 "Sears" Catalog, #167, 914 pages, color cover, some color sections throughout, includes movie star endorsements, a few loose pages, 8 1/2" x 11" h. Cond: Minor wear w/moderate wear to the corners of the cover. Est. $70-100.

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C/1895 - 1905 36 Victorian Trade Cards
C/1895 - 1905 36 Victorian Trade Cards from Various Sewing Machine Makers. Includes a Lg. group showing foreign country use of the Singer Sewing Machines. Sizes range from 2 3/4" X 4 1/4" to 5" X 7". Cond: Most in excellent shape with a few s...

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1936 Spiegel catalog #141 (Spring/Summer)
1936 Spiegel catalog #141 (Spring/Summer), color sections, 324 pages, 9 ¾ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Minor wear w/some spine loss at the bottom edge. Colors are bright. Est. $60-80.

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ONLINE ONLY - Rare Books, Worlds Fair & Antique Catalogs
 Online Only Auction
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Bidding Starts: Thursday Jun 1
Bidding Ends: Wednesday Jun 14
Auction Location

Tipton, MI 49287
Company
Braun and Helmer Auction Service

Contact: David Helmer * Brian Braun
Phone: 734.368.1733 or 1736
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David Helmer will be assisting Doug Doulton Auctioneer Rare Books & Antique Catalog Collection - ONLINE ONLY AUCTION Bidding Ends: Wed. Night, June 14, 7pm Start 45 Year One Owner - Lifetime Reference Collection from Retired Certified Antique Appraiser 186 Lots with 1300+ Photos & Condition Reports Section 1: World's Fair & Related (In Chronological Order) 39 Lots covering 1878 Paris Exhibition, 1893 Chicago, 1901 Pan-American Expo, 1904 Saint Louis World's Fair, 1907 Jamestown Exposition, 1915 San Francisco Exposition, 1929 Barcelona Exposition, 1933 & 1934 Chicago World's Fair, 1939 New York World's Fair. Section 2: Male Related Material - Catalogs & Books 39 Lots incl. 1926 Winchester Repeating Arms catalog, 1927 Kennebec Canoe catalog, Early Watch and Jewelry Supply catalogs, 1925 "Old Hickory Furniture Co." Catalog, Many Early Catalogs of Home Building Supplies & Structural Plans, Woodworkers Catalogs, 1918 "Lord & Burnham Co." catalog of Greenhouses, RARE 1919 International Harvester General catalog #20, 1924 "Chas Weiland, Inc." Automobile Accessories Catalog, 2 Early Musical Instrument Catalogs, 1882 "History of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, Michigan", 1907 "History of Allegan County, Michigan", 1859 and 1879 Property Tax Treasury Returns for Ottawa County & More! Section 3: GENERAL MERCHANDISE CATALOGS 15 Lots Incl. Montgomery Ward & Company catalogs from 1889, 1901, 1918, 1924, 1924/25, 1927/28, 1930, 1932, Sears Roebuck and Co. Catalogs from 1912, 1933/34, 1908 SS Kresge Co. Catalog of 5¢ & 10¢ merchandise, Spiegel catalogs from 1936, 1938, 1959. Section 4: RARE BOOKS ETC. 18 Lots Incl. 3 versions of "Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam" (1930, 1937, 1946), 2 "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater"(1900 & 1950), 26 Booklets on Magic techniques, Ventriloquism & Magicians Supply catalogs plus 3 books on Houdini, 1965 "The Lord of the Rings" by Tolkien, (3 volumes in slip-case) Plus more! Section 5: MORE MISC. CATALOGS INCL. HARDWARE 15 Lots Incl. C/1920 Office Equipment and Supply Co. catalog from Gregory Mayer & Thom Co. Detroit, C/1930 Hardware catalog from Morley Brothers, 2-1919 Wallpaper Sample catalogs (Saginaw MI), 1924 "Rochester Fur Dressing Co." catalog of Fur Clothing, accessories and Taxidermy, 1937/38 Annis Furs, Detroit Fine Furs Catalog, 1919 Rare Butter-Kist Pop-corn Machine promotion lg. brochure & More! Section 6: FASHION CATALOGS - MOSTLY LADIES 30 Lots Incl. 1915 & 1916 "W&H Walker", 1916 "Standard Mail Order Co.", 1917 "The Bedell Co.", 1917 "Newcomb - Endicott Co." (Detroit), 2-1919/20 "Kirschbaun Clothes", 1917/18 "Philipsborn" Fall and Winter, 1918 "Philipsborn" Spring and Summer, 1919/20 "Hirsh Wickwire Co." Fall and Winter, 1919/20 "Hart Schaffner & Marx", 1924/25 "Steuart & Co., NY", 1925 "Damschroder - Berry Co., Toledo, OH", 1925 "Franco-American" Beauty Brochure/Catalog, 1929 "Lydia E. Pinkham Co." booklet/Catalog, 1930 "Warren Featherbone Co.", Three Oaks Mi, "Excella" Clothing Pattern Catalogs for 1933/34/35, Plus Many More! Section 7: ODD BOOKS & MISC. 19 Lots Incl. 1908 "The Art of Retouching (Photographs), Multiples on How to Draw, Paint & Cartoon, C/1915 "Kitecraft and Kite Tournaments", 1911 hardbound "Arts-Crafts Lamps", 1924 "Mah Jong" complete manual, 6-1960's/70's Sci-Fi paperbacks & So Much More! ALL CATALOGING & PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOUG DALTON AUCTIONEER AUCTION PICKUP LOCATION: 5121 Michigan Ave, Tipton, MI 49287 Directions: Take Michigan Ave (US-12) to Auction. The Auction is West of Clinton, MI and East of Brooklyn and Onsted, MI. Auction is on the South side of US 12 - look for signs. Tipton is located in the Irish Hills area TO BID & SEE All OF 1300+ PHOTOS & THE DETAILED CATALOG LISTING ON HIBID.COM, GO TO: https://braunandhelmer.hibid.com/

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1878 "Masterpieces of Art" at Paris Expo
1878 "Chefs - D'Oeuvre D'Art of the International Exhibition, 1878" in Paris by Edward Strahan, 250+ pages. Leather bound, (Title translates to "Masterpieces of Art", only the title is in French). Loaded with engravings on fine heavy cotton paper th...

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1878 Map of Paris Expo & Medallion
1878 Map of the International Exposition in Paris, 9 1/2" x 26". Also includes a 2" diameter Bronze Medallion commemorating the Exposition. Cond: Fold lines on map, medallion has good patina. Est. $100-150.

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1894 "The Magic City" portfolio
1894 "The Magic City" portfolio of photographic views of the Chicago Worlds Fair, by J. W. Buel, Phila., 200+ pages. Over 300 images most images are almost full page w/text description below, 13 1/2" x 11". Cond: Light wear overall with small stain...

4
1892 "World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated"
1892 "World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated" leather bound book, approx. 350 pages. Illustrated, comprises 12 monthly volumes bound together with details about the pre-planning and execution of the fair and those involved, published by James B. C...

5
1893 "Samantha at the World's Fair"
1893 "Samantha at the World's Fair", by Josiah Allen's Wife. Published by Funk and Wagnall's Co., (Full of satirical illustrations), 695 pages, 7" x 9"h. Cond: Light wear overall, small ink stain upper left hand corner. Est. $75-100.

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1892, 5 Photogravure prints of the Main Buildings.
1892, 5 Photogravure prints of the Main Buildings at the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1893. Includes Machinery Hall, Mines and Mining Building, Agricultural building, Woman's Building and Electricity Building, all printed as etchings on H...

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1893 Official Guide to the World's Columbian Expo
1893 Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition (hardbound edition), 194 pages, illustrated, 5 1/4" x 7 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear to spine and edges. Est. $40-60.

8
1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir complete set
1893 Chicago World's Fair Souvenir complete set of 12 Chromolitho cards with original sleeves, compliments of the American Cereal Company. All images related to the manufacturing of cereal, 5" x 7 34". Cond: Shipping sleeve shows moderate wear, car...

9
1892 "Martin's World Fair Album
1892 "Martin's World Fair Album - Atlas and Family Souvenir Book", 250+ pages. Illustrated, many illustrations of the Chicago Columbian Exposition plus a lg. section of the 1871 Chicago Fire and a lg. Native American section, 11" x 8" h. Cond: Mod...

10
1894 "Picturesque World's Fair" by W. B. Conkey
1894 "Picturesque World's Fair" by W. B. Conkey, Co. Chicago, an elaborate collection of colored views, presented as 5 portfolios starting with Fine Art series 2, 11" x 14". Cond: Light soiling, minor wear, some portfolio separated at the staples/s...

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1893 Souvenir World's Fair picture frame
1893 Souvenir World's Fair pressed & formed lithographic paper picture frame includes a Battleship image and the Grand Basin with Agricultural Building 6" x 8 1/2" h. (for a 4" x 5" photo). Cond: Moderate wear around edges, kick leg has taped repai...

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1893 Photographic Views of World Columbian Expo
1893 Photographic Views of the World Columbian Exposition, 20 pages. All photo images "Compliments of the Chicago Herald", 8" x 11". Cond: Minor wear with light circular stain on cover. Est. $30-50.

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1893 World's Columbian Exposition Fold-Out views
1893 World's Columbian Exposition Fold-Out views of the Main Buildings, all varnished, 2 tone printed, missing back cover, 3 3/4" x 7" h. Cond: Light soiling overall with minor wear. Est. $40-60.

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1893 9 Chromolitho prints - Chicago World's Fair
1893 9 Chromolitho prints related to the Chicago World's Fair, "Compliments of the Chicago Tribune", 8" x 10 3/4". Cond: Light wear on a few of the prints. Est. $50-70.

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1893 "The Keystone" - Jewelry Trade Publication
1893 "The Keystone" Retail Jewelry Trade Publication for the Chicago Columbian Exposition, approx. 70 pages. Heavily illustrated with jewelry and watch makers advertising plus maps to find various exhibitors at the fair. 11" x 15". Cond: Soft cover...

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1901 Official Views of Pan-American Expo
1901 "Official Views of Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, NY", approx. 80 images (pages), all photo images, 5 1/4" x 6 3/4". Cond: Spine repaired with tape. Est. $25-50.

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1901 Satire Book "Around the Pan" with Uncle Hank
1901 Satire Book "Around the Pan" with Uncle Hank, 262 pages. Some 2 color pages throughout , heavily illustrated w/Uncle Hank cartoons and characters using humor to describe & illustrate the fair., 7" x 8". Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $50-70.

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1901 5 Stereo views of The Pan-American Exposition
1901 5 Stereo views of The Pan-American Exposition includes President McKinley reviewing the Troops, McKinley's Fair opening oratory with a huge crowd, 2 of the Fair Fountains and the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce display. Cond: Light toning overall,...

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1901 Pan-American Exposition porcelain pin tray
1901 Pan-American Exposition porcelain pin tray, gilt corners with the Pan-Am logo centered, 3 3/4" x 6" x 3/4". Cond: No chips or wear. Est.$40-60.

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1904 Saint Louis World's Fair Official Views
1904 Saint Louis World's Fair Official Photographic Views, Library Edition, 306 pages. Fully illustrated with official views of the buildings, cultural exhibits and art works of Importance, includes a large section of Native American images shown by...

21
1904 "Souvenir Book of the Louisiana-Purchase Expo
1904 "Souvenir Book of the Louisiana-Purchase Exposition", 20 pages. Photo images of important buildings including night view showing electric illumination. 8 1/2" x 10 3/4", includes shipping sleeve. Cond: Shipping sleeve is fragmented, but book...

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1904 Souvenir Reverse Glass Picture
1904 Souvenir Reverse Glass Picture of the "Palace of Varied Industries" at World's Fair St. Louis, 1904 in a stamped brass ornate frame. Has Mother of Pearl sections that replicates the illusion of electric lamp illumination, 5 1/4" x 7". Cond: ...

23
1907 Booklet "The Jamestown Exposition, Illust."
1907 Booklet "The Jamestown Exposition, Illustrated" by the Jamestown Official Photograph Corp. This event commemorates the Jamestown Colony settlement of 300 years earlier. 20 B&W illustrated pages includes important buildings, exhibits and local ...

24
1907 "Glimpses of the Jamestown Exposition"
1907 "Glimpses of the Jamestown Exposition and Picturesque Virginia". 100+ fully illustrated pages includes a fold-out colored map of the Exposition grounds. 5 1/2" x 7 3/4". Cond: Moderate wear overall with small losses on the spine. Est. $40-60...

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1915 "Souvenir View Book of the Panama-Pacific
1915 "Souvenir View Book of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915, San Francisco", 32 pages. Fully illustrated, embossed cover, photos of all important buildings and opening day, 10" x 12 1/2". Cond: Minor wear with one small split a...

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1915 Booklet "San Francisco, 1915, The Expo City"
1915 Booklet "San Francisco, 1915, The Exposition City", 12 pages. Full color views of the City just prior to the Exposition, 8" x 6". Cond: Minor wear with moderate toning to the cover. Est. $30-50.

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1915 Rare Bronze Medallion
1915 Rare Bronze Medallion commemorating the opening of the Panama - Pacific Exposition and the Panama Canal. 1 1/2" dia., dated 1915, available to purchase on opening day only. Cond: Minor wear to the original gilt. Est. $70-100.

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1915 Lg. Souvenir Booklet for the Panama Canal
1915 Lg. Souvenir Booklet for the Panama Canal, 60+ full page B&W photos of the construction from 1904-1914. Includes additional buildings of interest, full color covers. Cond: Very minor wear overall. Est. $40-60.

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1929 Ticket to "The International Expo Barcelona"
1929 Ticket to "The International Exposition Barcelona", ticket #000104, this Exposition was from 1929 to 1930 in Spain, 3 1/2" x 2". Cond: Ticket is used and has minor wear. Est. $20-40.

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1933 2 "Official Guide Book of the Fair"
1933 2 "Official Guide Book of the Fair", 194 pages. Heavily illustrated, color covers, both have their fold-out maps at the front, 6" x 9 1/4". Cond. Both guides have minor wear with one having a small loss on the spine at the top edge. Est. $60...

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1933 Hardbound "Official Guide Book of the Fair"
1933 Hardbound "Official Guide Book of the Fair, Chicago", 176 pages. Similar to the soft cover guide but without as much advertising, 6" x 9 1/2". Cond: Very minor wear overall. Est. $50-80.

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1933 2 World's Fair books
1933 2 World's Fair books including "Official Pictures of a Century of Progress Exposition", 64 pages, fully illustrated, 7" x 10". Also the "Official Guide Book of the Fair", 194 pages, heavily illustrated w/advertising in front and back, 6" x 9 1/4...

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1933 "A Century of Progress, 1833 Chicago 1933"
1933 "A Century of Progress, 1833 Chicago 1933" embossed aluminum foiled hot plate, 9 3/4" x 6 3/4". Cond: Very minor wear around the edges. Est. $30-50.

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1933 27 Colored postcards for the Chicago Expo
1933 27 Colored postcards for the Chicago Exposition including important buildings and displays. Cond: 25 cards are mint, 2 are post marked and have been mailed. Est. $75-125.

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1933 2 Chicago World's Fair souvenir items
1933 2 Chicago World's Fair souvenir items including a boxed set of 53 playing cards and a copper ashtray measuring 3" square. Cond: Playing card box has moderate wear with split corners, ashtray has tiny dent but good patina. Est. $40-60.

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1934 "Official Guide Book, World's Fair 1934"
1934 "Official Guide Book, World's Fair 1934", 192 pages. Heavily illustrated with photos of the Main Buildings, plus exhibits and local points of interest. Also includes a fold out map in the front, 5 3/4" x 8 1/2". Cond: Moderate wear with crea...

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1934 World's Fair Ladies Bracelet,
1934 World's Fair Ladies Bracelet, enameled copper Deco medallion on a rounded sheet nickel band, 1" wide x 2 1/2" dia. (widest point). Cond: Excellent cond., never worn. Est. $50-80.

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1939 4 pc. New York World's Fair collectors lot
1939 4 pc. New York World's Fair collectors lot includes: "First Edition, Official Guide Book", Hagstron's Map of New York City, Hagstroms Map of New York's Subways and Elevated Lines, Atop the Empire State Building souvenir guide, various sizes. ...

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1939 2 World's Fair items
1939 2 World's Fair items includes the "Official Guide Book of the New York World's Fair", 256 pages. Illustrated w/pictures of the Fair Buildings, exhibits, maps and advertising, 5" x 8". Also includes a 1939 Map of the New York's World Fair and t...

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1926 Winchester Repeating Arms catalog
1926 Winchester Repeating Arms catalog includes guns, ammo, flashlights, fishing tackle, ice and roller skates, cutlery and tools, 233 pages, 6x8" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall with some corner wear and light toning. The bottom edge has some lig...

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3 Early 20th C. Canoe and Kayak catalogs
3 Early 20th C. Canoe and Kayak catalogs includes: 1927 Kennebec Canoe catalog, 23 pages, 7 x 9 ½" h. 1939 Visby French Kayak catalog, 12 pages, 9 ½ x 7" h. and a 1938 Pionier Faltboot Werf German Kayak catalog, 47 pages, 6 x 8 /4" h. Cond: Th...

42
1927 "The Barber's Manual" by A.B. Moler
1927 "The Barber's Manual" by A.B. Moler, illustrated, hardbound, 243 pages, 6 ¼ x 9 ¼" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall, very light toning throughout. Est. $30-50.

43
1912 "Weather and Weather Instruments
1912 "Weather and Weather Instruments for the Amateur", illustrated, hardbound, 164 pages, 5 ½" x 8" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $35-50.

44
3 Early 20th C. Radio Supply catalogs
3 Early 20th C. Radio Supply catalogs including: 2-1930 Allied Radio Corporation, approx. 180 pages each, 6 ½ x 9 ½" h. and a 1930 Chicago Salvage Stock Store, 140 pages, 8x11" h. Cond: All catalogs have moderate wear, but all have bright colo...

45
3 Early 20th C. Watch and Jewelry Supply catalogs
3 Early 20th C. Watch and Jewelry Supply catalogs including: 1903 Daniel Low & Co., 184 pages, 6 ½ x 9 /2" h. 1909 S.F. Myers Co., 452 pages, 8 ½ x 10 ½" h. and a 1929 Swartchild & Company, 556 pages, 8x11" h. Cond: All have moderate wear, t...

46
1876 Lg. folio album of "Spirit of the Times"
1876 Lg. folio album of "Spirit of the Times" magazines, primarily horse racing ads, info and records, from February 1876 through August 1876 also includes a June 1879 unbound issue, 11 ½ x16" h. Cond: Heavy wear to the cover, plus a few loose p...

47
1959 "The Story of American Banknote Company"
1959 Book, "The Story of American Banknote Company" illustrated with actual banknote engravings, 8 ¾ x 10 ¾" h. Cond: Very minor wear, the cover has an applied engraving that has tape stains at the corners. Est. $80-120

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C/1920 13 photos of Upper Michigan Road Building
C/1920 Group of 13 B&W photos of Upper Michigan Road Building and Tree Clearing with horse teams. Also includes 2 of an open pit gravel mine, most 3" x 5" with one 8" x 10". Cond: Minor wear to the smaller photos, the larger photo has corner los...

49
1937 "Capturing the Jungle with Camera and Spear"
1937 "Capturing the Jungle with Camera and Spear" by Sasha A. Siemel,16 pages. all B&W photos printed w/text, published by the Folmer Graflex (Camera) Corp, includes photos & info on Theodore Roosevelt Jr.(the 3rd) on big game hunts w/kills, 5 1/2"x ...

50
1938 USO Honolulu map w/Bus Guide
1938 USO Honolulu map w/Bus Guide and locations of all Military Bases (including housing) & Points of Interest, 2-sided, 2-color. Includes Mokuola Club postcard and a small group of pre WW2 Asian money, 21" x 14 1/2" h. Cond: Minor wear o...

51
4 Diaries from Jeremiah Dugan, "J" Company, Mich
4 Diaries from Jeremiah Dugan, "J" Company, 19th Mich., 2nd Brigade, Division 20th, Army of the Cumberland, includes 1858, 1859, 1861 and 1867. The 1861 diary references the Bombardment of Fort Sumter (Friday, April 12th entry). In an online search...

52
1915 North Star Refrigerator Catalog from Indiana
1915 North Star Refrigerator Catalog from Indiana Manufacturing Co., 24 pages. Fully illustrated, extensive list of wooden ice boxes of every size & configuration, 3 1/2" x 5 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear with rusty staples. Est. $40-50.

53
C/1940's "National Supply Co." Catalog
C/1940's "National Supply Co." Sporting Goods Catalog, 76 pages - approx. 20% in color. Includes large section on Guns, Ammo, Fishing Rods and Tackle. 6 1/2" x 10" h. Cond: Very minor wear, bright colors on cover. Est. $60-80.

54
1918 "Gordon - Van Tine Co." Catalog
1918 "Gordon - Van Tine Co." Catalog of Home Building Supplies, 130 pages Includes many plans for built-in furniture, doors, windows, hardware, columns, newels, paint, etc. 9" x 12" h. Cond: Minor wear, the back cover has a small tear. Est. $5...

55
1925 "Old Hickory Furniture Co." Catalog
1925 "Old Hickory Furniture Co." Catalog, 40 pages. Mostly Sepia printed, shows all forms of Natural Rustic Furniture and accessories. Hard to Find, 8 1/2" x 11" h. Some water damage at back of catalog. Cond: Cover has small edge losses, light...

56
1880 Manual of Fret-Sawing and Wood Carving,
1880 Manual of Fret-Sawing and Wood Carving, 16 pages. Illustrated, plus 3 sheets of Fret-saw patterns printed on both sides, 5 1/2" x 8" h. Cond: All items have light toning with small losses to the cover of the manual. Est. $50-100.

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1928 Curtis Woodwork Catalog #2,
1928 Curtis Woodwork Catalog #2, 186 pages. Illustrated, mostly home construction elements incl. doors, windows, fireplaces, built-in furniture and moldings, 5" x 8" h. Cond: Cover is almost loose with tape repairs. Est. $30-50.

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1939 "Morgan's" Woodworking Details/Layout plans
1939 "Morgan's" Woodworking Details/Layout plans for Architects, approx. 50 pages, 2-sided. All for a "Colonial Style" home with both interior and exterior design details, 10" x 12" with 1/3 folding out to 11" x 17" h. Registered set #11213. Con...

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1940 & 1943 2 "Hunts" Woodworkers Catalogs
1940 & 1943 2 "Hunts" Woodworkers Catalogs of rare woods, tools, hardware, patterns ad more (catalog #13 & 14), 138 and 124 pages, 6" x 9" h. Cond: The 1940 catalog has moderate wear and a 1" corner loss. The 1943 catalog has minor wear. ...

60
1920 "Architectural Details Every Type of Building
C/1920 "Architectural Details for Every Type of Building" for Builders and Contractors by the Radford Architectural Co., Chicago, 160 pages. Fully illustrated w/measured plans for building homes, interior layouts including built-ins, commercial stor...

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1906 "Henry Bosch Co." Catalog of Interior...
1906 "Henry Bosch Co." Catalog of Interior Decorative Supplies, 80 pages. Includes fancy moldings, window shades, paints, varnishes, equipment and etc., full illustrated, 6 3/4" x 9 1/2" h. Cond: Moderate wear with small area of insect loss on c...

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C/1910 Collection of 36 Large Format Photos...
C/1910 Collection of 36 Large Format Albumen Photos of Plaster Architectural details including moldings, ceiling medallions, frieze decorations, mantle reliefs for homes and commercial properties. These photos are very detailed with sizes and profil...

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1918 "Lord & Burnham Co." catalog of Greenhouses
1918 "Lord & Burnham Co." catalog of Greenhouses for both residential and commercial, 80 pages. Detailed B&W photos of completed greenhouses, some color sections throughout, 9 1/2" x 12 1/4" h. Also includes a brochure on "Glass Gardens", 12 pages,...

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1937 "R. H. Shumway's" Seed Catalog,
1937 "R. H. Shumway's" Seed Catalog, 92 pages. Full color cover, B&W fully illustrated interior of seeds for vegetables, fruit, flowers and shrubs, includes original order sheets, 10 1/2" x 13" h. Cond: Minor wear, cover has bright colors. Est...

65
1919 International Harvester General catalog #20
1919 International Harvester General catalog #20 for farm equipment with detailed photographs and color plates of their latest models, hardbound, 480 pages, 7 ¼ x 10" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall, small group of stains on back cover. Est. $10...

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Docs and Photos related to Rev. Augustus Beard
Documents and Photos related to Rev. Augustus Beard, DD, NY. Dr. Beard was pastor of the "American Church", in Paris France from 1883-1885 and Vice-President of the American Missionary Assoc. in 1880. Documents include a dated 1841 Membership for t...

67
1924 "Chas Weiland, Inc." Automobile Accessories
1924 "Chas Weiland, Inc." Automobile Accessories Catalog. Approx.152 pages. Also includes internal supplements 1 thru 5. Extensive list and illustrations of tools and equipment for early autos, 6 1/4" x 9 1/4" h. Cond. Minor wear with small loss...

68
1935 & 36 "Fortune" Magazines
1935 & 36 "Fortune" Magazines includes September 1936 complete issue on the Japanese Empire (5 years before Pearl Harbor) and a partial March 1935 issue on Japanese Silk Production (only the info on silk production is included), 11 1/4" x 14" h. with...

69
1925 "H.N. White Co." Musical Instrument Catalog
1925 "H.N. White Co." Musical Instrument Catalog for the "King" series of instruments, approx. 70 pages. Mostly B&W, fully illustrated. These instruments were retailed at Grinnell Bros. in Detroit, 9" x 12" h. Cond: Very light wear overall. Es...

70
1914 "Frank Holton & Co." Band Instruments
1914 "Frank Holton & Co." Band Instrument catalog, approx. 60 pages. Mostly B&W with additional info about famous band leaders and composers, 9" x 11 3/4" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $50-70.

71
1912 "Chicago House Wrecking Co." catalog
1912 "Chicago House Wrecking Co." catalog of All Home and Office Furnishings, 599 pages. Color section in the middle, includes classic late Victorian furniture for all rooms plus heating stoves. Heavily illustrated, 8" x 10 1/4" h. Cond: Minor ...

72
1929 "S Grafesco Co." Catalog
1929 "S Grafesco Co." Catalog of stencils for low relief paint decorations for home interiors w/stucco finishes know as a "Frescoplac",10 pages. B&W with illustrations. A unique technique used on many California Homes in the 1920's. 8 1/2" x11 1/4" h...

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C/1895 Lg. Scrap Album with clippings from 1893
C/1895 Lg. Scrap Album with clippings from 1893 Chicago World's Fair and various Michigan/Detroit related clippings, approx. 80 pages, 11" x 16" x 2" thick. Cond: Ledger was originally filled w/1880 pharmacy prescription labels w/clippings pasted ...

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1866-67 "Williams, Fort Wayne Directory"
1866-67 "Williams, Fort Wayne Directory", Indiana,106 pages. Lg. group of business ads w/illustrations, repaired spine, 6" x 81/2" h. Cond: Moderate wear to the cover w/clean interior. Est. $30-50.

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1859 -1879 Property Tax Returns for Ottawa County
1859 and 1879 Property Tax Treasury Returns for Ottawa County, approx. 200 pages (all hand written entrees). Both also include County Treasurer printed affidavits (pasted in) for unpaid taxes (prior to County Auctions). Both have extensive entries ...

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1882 "History of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties,
1882 "History of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, Michigan", 134 pages. Large illustrations through out, includes important buildings, people and places. Also includes a map, spine repaired, 13 1/2" x 11"h. Cond: Moderate to heavy wear to cover, i...

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1907 "History of Allegan County, Michigan",
1907 "History of Allegan County, Michigan", 655 pages. Illustrated w/important buildings and people, detailed with statistics, leather covers, spine repaired, 8" x 11" h. Cond: Moderate wear w/worn cover corners, interior in good cond. Est. $40-...

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1930's "Spode" Blue Transfer ware Plate,
1930's "Spode" Blue Transfer ware Plate, produced for J.L. Hudson Co., this 11" dia. plate has a blue transfer printed scene of the 1st Theater in Michigan in Colonial Times. Cond: No chips or cracks. Est. $30-60.

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1905 John M. Smyth Co. catalog of Baby Carriages
1905 John M. Smyth Co. catalog of Baby Carriages & Go Carts, 32 pages. 2-color cover w/B&W illustrated interior, 7 1/4" x 11 1/2" h. Note: Damage on 2 interior pages. Cond: Minor wear w/few creases on the cover. Est. $40-60.

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1908 SS Kresge Co. Catalog of 5¢ & 10¢ merchandise
1908 SS Kresge Co. Catalog of 5¢ & 10¢ merchandise, 130 pages. 2-color cover w/some color sections, professionally illustrated, from a Detroit Legendary store chain, 7" x 10" h. Cond: Minor wear w/corner chipping on cover. Est. $60-80.

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1889 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 45
1889 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 45 (Spring/Summer) 489 pages, 8 3/4x11 ¼" h. Cond: Minor wear to cover w/2 small edge chips, interior is good. Est. $100-150.

82
1901 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 68
1901 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 68 (Fall/Winter), 1197 pages, 8x11" h. Cond: Moderate wear, top edge has some staining and back edge has some losses. Est. $75-150.

83
1912 Sears Roebuck and Co. "July-August
1912 Sears Roebuck and Co. "July-August Bargain Supplement", 81 pages, 8 ½ x 10 ¾" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $50-70.

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1918 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 89
1918 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 89, 1016 pages, 9 ¼ x 13 ¼" h. Cond. Moderate wear w/small chips and creases on cover, back is loose. Est. $75-125.

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1923 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 98
1923 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 98, 50th Year Anniversary, 567 pages, 9 ½ x 13 ¼" h. Cond: Moderate wear w/small areas of insect damage on edge. Est. $75-125.

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1924 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 100
1924 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 100, 607 pages, 9 ½ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Minor wear overall with small loss on bottom end of spine. Est. $75-125.

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1924/25 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 101
1924/25 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 101 (Fall/Winter), 725 pages, 9 ¼ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Minor wear w/small tear on right edge. Est. $75-125

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1927/28 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 107
1927/28 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 107, 727 pages, 9 ¼ x 13 ¼" h. Cond: Minor wear overall. Est. $75-125.

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1930 Montgomery Ward & Co catalog "Beautiful Rugs"
1930 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog "Beautiful Rugs", full color catalog supplement, 20 pages, 8 ½ x 12 ½" h. Cond: Overall excellent with bright colors on cover and back. Est. $60-80.

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1932 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 116
1932 Montgomery Ward & Company catalog # 116 (Spring/Summer), 60th Year Anniversary, 607 pages, 9 ½ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Moderate wear overall w/some light water staining and sun fading. Est. $70-100.

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1933/34 "Sears" Catalog, #167
1933/34 "Sears" Catalog, #167, 914 pages, color cover, some color sections throughout, includes movie star endorsements, a few loose pages, 8 1/2" x 11" h. Cond: Minor wear w/moderate wear to the corners of the cover. Est. $70-100.

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C/1895 - 1905 36 Victorian Trade Cards
C/1895 - 1905 36 Victorian Trade Cards from Various Sewing Machine Makers. Includes a Lg. group showing foreign country use of the Singer Sewing Machines. Sizes range from 2 3/4" X 4 1/4" to 5" X 7". Cond: Most in excellent shape with a few s...

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1936 Spiegel catalog #141 (Spring/Summer)
1936 Spiegel catalog #141 (Spring/Summer), color sections, 324 pages, 9 ¾ x 13 ½" h. Cond: Minor wear w/some spine loss at the bottom edge. Colors are bright. Est. $60-80.