All periods
and variety of Paper material, Poster, Prints, Sheet Music, Photos,
Books, Newspapers and more will be found in this section
 1PP - MOST FAMOUS WAR SCENE OF WWII More Photos, Click Here The most famous war scene of
WWII – “Raising the Flag over Iwo Jima”. Used on recruiting and bond
posters, and many other things. Today originals are scarce and in
extreme demand. We have only one. “U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING
OFFICE 1945” printed on bottom corner. “U.S. MARINES AT IWO JIMA,
PAINTED BY C.C. BEALL FROM ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO”, also printed at
bottom. In full color, and perfect display size, as background and mood
setter for WWII collectibles. Very good condition. Has old scotch tape
reinforcements spaced along the extreme edge. Has original folds.
Measures 28½ x 37”. $275
 2PP - 1843 PATRIOTIC SHEET MUSIC "COLUMBIA
THE GEM OF THE OCEAN". More
Photos, Click Here 1843 dated copyright
“COLUMBIA THE GEM OF THE OCEAN.”. Very early edition with crossed
U.S. flags, the blue canton having a circle of 12 stars with one in
center. Words and music. 3 pages. 10 x 13 ¼”. Very good used
condition. Spine edge a bit rough from having been bound in a large
book. American classic. Bright red/white/blue flags. $35
 3PP - PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING THE
EXECUTION OF NURSE EDITH CAVELL. More Photos, Click Here Dated 12 October
1915. Numerous other citizens are also listed as condemned. Nurse
Cavell was an English lady whose life had been devoted to works of
mercy. She became a victim of German savagery in Belgium, when she was
shot after summary trial. She was accused of helping British and
Belgium fugitives. Her death triggered international outrage. This
proclamation is printed on light reddish brown paper, lined on back with
linen. Masthead reads “PROCLAMATION”. Middle of face lists Edith and
five other primary “criminals”. Lower third lists numerous other people
for execution or jail…I can’t tell…it’s not my language. Black/white
news photos and text attached at bottom. Paper has some shallow
rippling on surface from dampness. Guaranteed original; extremely rare
and historically important. 20 x 31½”. $195
 4PP - "FOR HOME AND COUNTRY" WWI WAR
POSTER. More Photos, Click Here Made to appeal to
the patriotic instincts of the folks at home. Features a young WWI U.S.
soldier just returned from War, surrounded by wife and son and carrying
a German helmet souvenir. The message is “FOR HOME AND COUNTRY/VICTORY
LIBERTY LOAN”. Superb portrait and colors. Certainly intended to also
encourage recruiting. 20 x 30”. No creases. Super condition.
Original. Conveys the feeling of the times, which makes it great
display material. $95
 4PP - ANOTHER "FOR HOME AND COUNTRY". More Photos, Click Here Larger size. Features a young
WWI U.S. soldier just returned from War, surrounded by wife and son and
carrying a German helmet souvenir. The message is “FOR HOME AND
COUNTRY/VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN”. Superb portrait and colors. Certainly
intended to also encourage recruiting in addition to stimulating sales
of Victory Bonds. 30 x 40”. Very good condition. Some tape repair, and
some crinkling along few edges. Original. Artistic style alone is enough
to identify the time period of the poster. Classic of the period $75
5PP - HISTORIC 1830 NEWSPAPER ANTI-MASONIC HERALD Click on
thumbnail photos for larger views
"The Anti-Masonic Herald, and Lancaster Weekly Courier", Lancaster,
Pennsylvania. Friday July 23, 1830. Volume III. No. 6. 22 x 30",
folded in half, giving 4 print pages. Filled with picturesque advertising
and notices, and several editorials and news items, most exhibiting the paper's
clear and certain anti-Masonic sentiments, boldly inserted in their reporting on
most situations and incidents reported. A trial is said to have been
decided in favor of a mason, George Washington is said to have denied active
membership in the masons, and many other examples. Paper shows wear and
some parting on folds. Entirely legible. Fascinating reading.
Illustrative of the rabid anti-Masonic sentiment which existed at that time in
the country. $45
 
 6PP - EDWIN BOOTH CABINET PHOTO Click
each thumbnail for larger view Extremely important and pleasing portrait. C.1880's photo.
Famous actor from a famous acting family and brother to the infamous
John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln assassin. Edwin's life was devastated
by his brother's actions. From an exquisite album of top
government, military and celebrity photos. By Gurney of New
York. The accompanying handwritten name (not his
signature) was clipped from
the page in the album. $125
7PP - ORIGINAL CUSTER'S LAST STAND 1925 MOVIE
POSTERS Click
on thumbnail photo for larger views Amazing, mint condition set of
three movie advertisements for a movie made on the exact spot of the
original battle, using indians who fought in the original battle, done
on the 50th Anniversary of the battle. Space here is not adequate to quote even a fraction of the
exciting text of these handbills, or describe the many original photos of Custer, Buffalo Bill Cody, Curly, the
Indians, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, used in the text. Consists first of a heavy white card poster, 14 x 22",
printed in red "COMING!! The Mighty Epic Spectacle of the Old-Time West/CUSTER'S LAST FIGHT ... THE
GREATEST INDIAN FRONTIER SPECTACLE EVER SHOWN ... FAMOUS INDIAN UPRISING
IN 1876 Under the Bloodthirsty SITTING BULL, taken in the Black Hills. Over a year in the making ... ". ALSO INCLUDED are TWO HAND BILLS, ONE ABSOLUTELY GREAT, on
pastel paper 8 x 22", printed both sides, and another, similar, 4 ½
x 12". Larger one makes
a great subject for framing. Each
paragraph is better than the last. Dramatic!! Cast of
thousands ... furious fights, the great plainsman and scout, Col. Geo.
Custer lives over again ... (plus paragraph on each of the famous
Western characters pictured), "unparalleled in all Filmdom ... the
great masses of the Indians in this production were gathered ... many of
the older ones ... remembered the actual battlefields of that famous
fight." Smaller
handbill is similar with less text. Condition of the 3 pieces is MINT! Absolutely original. These were found in an old theater many years ago. Dated 1925. $195 for the three
 8PP - HAUNTING WWI LIBERTY LOAN POSTER More Photos, Click Here Surely elicited
loathing and fear of the HUN during WWI. And obviously also
intended to provide incentive to recruiting. Shows woman with
baby, cringing at the approach of a Hun looking more like a beast,
hovering over the body of her husband. All drawn in
impressionistic style to elicit emotion. Subtle colors. Text
is “HUN OR HOME?/BUY MORE LIBERTY BONDS”. Measures 20 x 30”, on
good white paper. A couple areas are reinforced with archival tape
on the rear of the poster; nothing large and not visible. Excellent
condition. Guaranteed original. Have two of this
poster. Each...$95
 9PP - ABRAHAM
LINCOLN MOURNING BROADSIDE Click
on thumbnail photo for larger views Very rare due to
their originally fragile nature (thin newsprint) and the fact that most
were pasted up, making it impossible to remove. This one had to be
a treasured memento, probably saved by a member of the original
printer’s staff or family. Measures 17 ½ x 23”. Off-white
thin paper stock, black bordered, with the words “WE MOURN/OUR LOVED AND
MARTYRED GUIDE!” around large drawn portrait of the president, over a
ribband with “LINCOLN”. Shows it was folded in quarters, with
lighter folds in eighths. Some fractures along center folds and up
center from middle. Some tiny slivers out. Small piece out of
extreme left edge at center. Barely touches the border. Some
nearly invisible archival tape was applied to the reverse. $850
 10PP - MULTIPLY SIGNED FLYING TIGERS WWII AIR COMBAT PRINT More Photos,
Click Here The most important and desirable limited
edition WWII Air Combat Print I know to exist. The Flying Tigers,
Clair Chennault's American Volunteer Group (AVG). Shows three P-40's
rising over China, toward a flight of Japanese Bombers. Besides this
magnificent scene by artist Stan Stokes, it is signed by 55 members of
the AVG and the artist, among which you will find many legendary names. It was signed over a few months in 1987.
Included with the print, is a pamphlet with pictures of several members
signing the print, along with a brief but excellent history of the AVG.
Further, you get a fine certificate of authenticity, numbered to the
print. For more information on the AVG, you must see Larry Pistole's
fine book on the AVG. I've had this stashed away in storage since it
was issued. Not available today. Fabulous item. 26 x 30" overall.
Mint. $650
 11PP - FAMOUS WWII FIGHTER ACE SIGNED
LIMITED EDITION F6F-5 COMBAT PRINT More Photos,
Click Here Shows a Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat just after flaming a Jap
Zero. This particular
F6F-5 has 30 Jap flag emblems on the side signifying that many
victories, plus the name "MINSI III". This picture portrays Cdr. David S. McCampbell in his personal
plane shooting down his 31st Victory (total 34). He was Commander Air Group 15, U.S.S. ESSEX, in 1944 ... this
information printed under the scene. This is a full color, limited edition aviation combat print,
#500 of 950, by John Ficklen. Copyright 1981. Signed
in pencil both by Cdr. McCampbell and the artist. Mint condition. 20
x 26" overall. Full
color. I've had this
tucked away in storage for the last 20 years. Material just not available today. $375
 12PP - FAMOUS WWII FIGHTER ACE SIGNED LIMITED EDITION COMBAT PRINT More Photos,
Click Here Title "HAWKER HURRICANE I/Flown by Squadron Leader
Robert R. Stanford Tuck/Commander No. 257 (Fighter) Squadron/Battle of
Britain". Limited
Edition aviation combat print, #50 of 950. Personalized and signed "To Larry Pistole"/Best of Luck/Bob
Stanford Tuck". Also
signed by the artist "John Ficklen". Larry Pistole, by the way, is the author of the fine book on
the Flying Tigers (AVG). Print
is mint, and copyright 1980. I've
had it stashed away since it was issued. You just don't see material like this these days. Picture shows Stanford Tuck's personal plane with 19
swastikas on the side, and a small portrait of what looks like the
Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Overall size is 20 x 28". $375
 13PP - A GREAT WILD WEST SHOW POSTER More Photos, Click Here Exceptional
background for den or office display of cowboy or Wild West
collectibles. Large (28 x 41”), colorful, with great early character.
Against a yellow background, the masthead large red lettering reads
“PARKER AND WATTS CIRCUS”. At center is a large portrait of a Western
character looking like Bill Cody, and as background is a cowboy on
rearing horse. At bottom, the central character is identified, by the
last text, reading “KIT CARSON JR./LAST OF THE FAMOUS SCOUTS AND INDIAN
FIGHTERS”. Very good. Edges of border have some chipping and small
tears. Wonderful find. $295
 14PP - DRAMATIC WWII WAR BOND POSTER More Photos, Click Here 1944 dated.
Aggressive, determined soldier head looms over an aerial view of Japan.
A bomb falling on a Jap flag is off to one side…a symbol of what is on
the soldier’s mind when he says “NEXT”, written at top in huge red
letters. Bottom right reads “6th War Loan”. Aside from its
obvious purpose of raising money for the War, it is also to encourage
recruiting. Very colorful. Excellent condition. 28½ x 40”. Shows
some original folds difficult to see. $150
  15PP - "KEEP 'EM FLYING/U.S.A./FOR AMERICA'S DEFENSE"
BETTER LITTLE BOOK Click on
each thumbnail photo for larger views Little Books & Better Little Books
issued a large series of books, small and smaller, yet fat and
complete. They are collectible and popular, but due to their
usefulness and fairly cheap construction including acid paper, it is
difficult to find any worth buying. This one, due to its great
title, contents, and fine condition makes this very desirable. 3
5/8 x 4 1/2", 425 pages. Copyright 1943. Good adventures.
Excellent. $35
 16PP - DRAMATIC WWI LIBERTY BOND POSTER More Photos, Click Here Also obviously
served as a recruiting incentive. Poster features a large blood red
hand print at top, symbolizing the brutality of the Hun. Text under the
bloody hand reads “THE HUN – HIS MARK/BLOT IT OUT/WITH/LIBERTY BONDS”.
Printed in Chicago. 19¾ x 30”. Printed on typical thin newsprint
(paper). Fine condition. Have five of this poster. Each...$65
 16PP - ANOTHER "THE HUN"
POSTER More Photos, Click Here Larger size.
Poster features a large blood red hand print at top, symbolizing the
brutality of the HUN. Text under the bloody hand reads: “THE HUN – HIS
MARK/BLOT IT OUT/WITH LIBERTY BONDS”. 28 x 42”. Lightly visible folds
at horizontal and vertical centers. Excellent overall. Some crinkling
and some small edge tears. $65
 17PP - SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
PATRIOTIC PAPER SHOPPING BAG! More Photos, Click Here Featuring
UNCLE SAM. Amazing original item. Heavy manila paper bag, with facing
side decorated with a 5¼” tall cartoon. This consists of the figure
of Uncle Sam, flanked by a soldier and a sailor, each pointing to the
banner arching over Uncle Sam. It reads “WE HAVE REMEMBERED
THE MAINE”. Probably given out just after the War ended. The
grocer’s name and address is printed below "W. D.
MELLEN, ATHOL, MASS.". A splendid and rare patriotic homefront
item. Never used; just has some storage and
age darkening. 10 1/2 x 15”. Have
only one... $110
 17PP - ANOTHER. More Photos,
Click Here Has been used, but very
good. Has a few little tears around top. A pencil
inscription was put on back but has worn away. 10 1/2 x 15". Have only one... $75
 18PP - 24 WWII AIRCRAFT
IDENTIFICATION FLASH CARDS. Click on each thumbnail for larger view Used
to teach aircraft identification to Ground Observer Corps members -
people who during WWII kept a constant look at the skies. The
same cards were used in combat theaters as well to teach aircrews,
ground observers, gunners, etc., how to identify enemy aircraft.
These cards are originals and are mostly 4 x 5'', white cardstock,
printed in black, showing three views of each aircraft. These
came from the Albany Air Region Ground Observer Corps. This is a
nice sampling of the cards used. Twenty-four
cards for only... $15 Buy two or more sets for
$10 each
   19PP - 1940 FIGHTING PLANES OF THE U.S. NAVY BIG BOOK Click on thumbnail photos for larger view
Big picture book 11¾” square. “Copyright, 1940, Grinnell Lithographic
Co., Inc.” is on the lower left front cover. 7 heavy sheets plus
illustrated covers. Several views of the aircraft in flying portraits,
with explanatory text. Fine shape. Very heavy paper. Some few, pale
drip marks on left edge of cover. Back page has numerous squadron
insignia. To illustrate how early the book is, one of the planes are
shown flying over the Yorktown. $25
 20PP - C.B.I. CHRISTMAS CARD
Click
on thumbnails for larger views
Sent to someone from an "Ann MacQuarrie" in China. 5 3/4 x 6 5/8".
Very light beige. The front face is bland except for the red letters
C.B.I. Inside are two cartoon panels: the first shows a G.I. hopping
off a ship with youth and energy, and the second shows same soldier in
1944, old and worn. The back face has an excellent poem called "OVER
HERE". Deals with the travails of the soldier there in India. Rare.
$15
   21PP - GENERAL N. P. BANKS CABINET
PHOTO Click
on thumbnail photos for larger view 1880 period photo. Splendid portrait of an
important General and politician. Born in Waltham, Mass.
Beginning as a factory worker, he studied law, and became successively
a member of the state and national legislatures...Speaker of Congress
1856, then Governor of Massachusetts in 1861. In the Civil War,
he commanded on the Potomac, and is known later for his capture of
Port Hudson. Member of Congress until 1873. Crisp portrait
by Warren's of Boston. Few pale spots of foxing at edge of card.
Important Civil War General. Came from an exquisite album of top
government, military and celebrity photos. The accompanying
handwritten name was clipped from the page in the album (not his
signature). $75
   22PP - WWII WAC (WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS)
RECRUITING POSTER Click
on thumbnail photos for larger view A rare one. Stark, and to
the point. Text is black against yellow. Central illustration is a
photo of soldiers’ graves. Text above reads “WOMEN! They can’t
do any more – but you can”. Below the photo reads “Join the WAC/APPLY
AT NEAREST U.S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION”. Dated 1943. Very excellent.
25 x 38½”. $95
  23PP - LOT OF 79 COVERS WITH WARTIME STAMPS - WWII & Korean War Click
on thumbnail photos for larger views
SOLD These are envelopes or the fronts of envelopes, no letters (except
one from Alaska, which I'll describe later). This lot is for the
stamps and postmarks, from 1944 through 1954, as follows: 1943 -
(21); 1944 - (30); 1945 - (21); 1948 - (1); 1949 - (1); 1951 - (1);
1952 - (3) (one is a letter); 1953 - (1); 1954 - (1). The person who
kept these did so for the stamps and postmarks. The one envelope with
letter is interesting though. It may have been in response to a young
girl writing to post offices around the country to get a postmark.
The letter is in a military motif envelope with "MILITARY CANCEL"
printed on the left and the cancel is "U.S. ARMY POSTAL SERVICE APO,
AUG 5, 1952 949" with a 3 cent For Defense stamp. It is addressed to
"Miss Gladys Halsey, Barnegat, NJ". The letter is one sheet with the
printed title at top "HEADQUARTERS/FORT RICHARDSON ALASKA/APO 949, c/o
POSTMASTER SEATTLE, WASHINGTON". It is handwritten as follows: "5
August 1952 Miss Gladys Halsey Barnegat NJ/Dear Miss Halsey: I am
sorry we cannot comply with your request. We are a military post
office and therefore do not have an Alaskan postmark. Nor is there a
post card view of the post office. We have been in this new bldg less
than 6 months. We don't have any plate blocks of stamps either,
therefore I am returning your 30 (cents). Sincerely, Clifton V.
Lanier 1st Lt. AGC Postal Officer". $20
 24PP - CAPTAIN JACK CRAWFORD “THE
POET SCOUT” BROADSIDE More Photos, Click Here Here’s
a man who truly was a “Western” hero – a genuine character who did the
things others bragged about. He was a scout, a cowboy, an explorer, a
prospector and more. He even operated a bar room in Fort Craig, New
Mexico while being a tea-totaler (he promised his mother he wouldn’t
drink). This is an original broadside advertising his personal
appearance which is said to be…”not a lecture but a budget of Jewels,
sparkling Pathetic, Humorous, Original”. Title of his show is “The
Camp Fire and the Trail. Glowing pictures, Recitations, Thrilling
stories, etc., etc., Two Hours of Rare Enjoyment. Nothing like him
ever seen before…Nothing like him will ever be seen again.”. 9 ¾ x
12”. Broadside to put up and was primarily designed to be sent out by
mail. Top third of page elaborates on the program. The bottom
two-thirds plus the back side is filled with personal testimonials as
to the excellence of the men and the show. All powerful people and
genuine high regards. Bottom of page gives place of show (Norton
Hall, Granville, NY), the date Dec. 30, 1897, and Cost 25 cents. Top
has small photo of the long haired poet scout. Few people living at
that time could gather such glowing, important testimonials. Great
item from a Western legend. Excellent original. $50
  25PP - EXQUISITE PATRIOTIC CALLIGRAPHY More Photos, Click Here A
demonstration picture of master penmanship, which created a picture of
a grand eagle. Dates mid-19th Century. 14 x
17¼”. Accompanied by a news clipping from Maine Antique Digest or
The Newtown Bee which reports the display of nearly an identical
penmanship eagle, which is appraised for $5500. Picture is of a
spread eagle holding pens in one talon and a palette in the other.
It’s difficult to believe that the eagle was drawn by hand, it’s so
good. The palette has the name of the penmanship school, done in
two print styles – it reads “LAKESIDE INSTITUTE OF PENMANSHIP/CHICAGO”.
Artist’s name is at lower left corner. Paper a light manila
colored cardstock. Some light foxing or damp stains along the
bottom and about 20% of the top edge. Reverse side has a few varieties
of ornate practice lettering, classic of the period 1840-60’s.
Virtually identical to what one would universally find on the covers of
period sheet music, of which we have handled and examined thousands. $225
 26PP - WWII PAPER LUNCH BAG WITH HOMEFRONT CONSERVATION MESSAGE. More Photos, Click Here Typical brown paper bag 12 1/2" high printed with message in part
"...Right now tires, oil & gasoline are more important for tanks and
airplanes than for home delivery trucks. So we gladly revive a
good old American custom and say - "I'll Carry Mine". Shows
Indian woman carrying food. Unused condition. From an old original supply of store inventory. Only
one left...$10
  
 27PP - ORIGINAL WWI and WWII GERMAN
SOLDIER DEATH-FUNERAL MEMORIAL CARDS Click
on each thumbnail photo for larger view Fascinating, very effective and
powerful for display, valuable for research, haunting reminders that
these young men were all killed, and most were from Christian
families, and were loved ones lost in that War. These cards were
likely created by the Army in conjunction with the Catholic Church,
indicated by the military appearance of these cards, their general
consistency, yet most of them also bear religious images and verse, in
addition to the Military portrait, unit and service data. Some WWII's are topped with small iron cross with swastika,
and others are on the rear. Most WWII's
have nothing more on the rear other than the iron cross. The WWI's
have religious scenes on the rear. Cards are
medium-heavy paper, prox. 4 1/4 x 4 3/4" (some
vary from that slightly) folded down the middle
giving 4 page faces. One page is the soldier photo in uniform, usually
chest up. One page is fully military/service data. Other pages
have religious verse and image or simple patriotic sentiment with iron
cross. Neat items. All show light use. Photos shown are representative samples
Have four WWI and six WWII...Each, as they
come...$10
  28PP - BRILLIANT, SHOWY WWII HOMEFRONT
PACKAGE. Click
on thumbnail photo for larger view Top third of package face has title in blue "VICTORY PACK" with
lady's face showing through the "V". Center has horizontal red
bands/stars and name of product contained..."Extra Heavy Waxed Paper" in
bright red letters. Bottom has message in blue "For Preserving
Food - Clean - Fresh - 24 sheets". 12 x 18". Bright package
never opened. 1944 dated. $35
 29PP - EARLY CABINET PHOTO OF
CHILD WITH KEPI AND WAGON A very cute child, who looks
like a girl, but we suspect is a boy. Particularly charming image.
Clear, crisp. Original. 3 1/4 x 4 3/4" print on grey mat.
Excellent condition. He wears a kepi, and is holding the wagon handle and
some other stick in his other hand. The wagon has ABC alphabet blocks in
it. $35 30PP - WWII SOLDIER MAIL HUMOROUS ENVELOPES
with Army, Air Force, Navy, Tank themes. Click
on each thumbnail photo below for a larger view Buy the entire lot for $58
    A. Unused packet
of 12 envelopes printed in 4 colors. Prox. 4 x 9". The label states
that there are 3 different envelope designs, however upon examination
there are actually 4 different designs, obviously one was removed and
replaced with a fourth design (3, 4, 4, 1). Colorful, mint condition. Homefront material printed in 1943. Paper band holding the pack
together is nicely designed and brightly printed in red-white-blue. Top
and bottom bands are red with white stars. Lettering is "HUMOROUS
ENVELOPES/Keep 'Em Smiling/12 for 10 (cents)/4 BEAUTIFUL COLORS/3
DIFFERENT DESIGNS/copyright 1943/CHICAGO". $18
for 12 envelopes
   B. Unused
packet of 12 envelopes printed in 4 colors. Prox. 4 x 9". The label
states that there are 3 different envelope designs, however upon
examination there are actually 4 different designs, obviously one was
removed and replaced with a fourth design (3, 4, 4, 1). Colorful, mint
condition. Homefront material printed in 1943. Paper band holding the
pack together is nicely designed and brightly printed in
red-white-blue. Top and bottom bands are red with white stars.
Lettering is "HUMOROUS ENVELOPES/Keep 'Em Smiling/12 for 10 (cents)/4
BEAUTIFUL COLORS/3 DIFFERENT DESIGNS/copyright 1943/CHICAGO". $18
for 12 envelopes
  C. Unused
packet of 12 envelopes printed in 4 colors. Prox. 4 x 9". The label
states that there are 3 different envelope designs, however this pack
only has two different envelope designs; 8 of one and 4 of another.
Colorful, mint condition. Homefront material printed in 1943. Paper
band holding the pack together is broken open, but nicely designed and
brightly printed in red-white-blue. Top and bottom bands are red with
white stars. Lettering is "HUMOROUS ENVELOPES/ Keep 'Em Smiling/12 for
10 (cents)/4 BEAUTIFUL COLORS/3 DIFFERENT DESIGNS/copyright
1943/CHICAGO". $12
for 12 envelopes
  D. Unused
packet of 12 envelopes printed in 4 colors. Prox. 4 x 9". Each set of
12 provided 3 different envelope designs, 2, 2, and 8. Colorful, mint
condition. Homefront material printed in 1943. Paper band holding the
pack together is broken open, but is nicely designed and brightly
printed in red-white-blue. Top and bottom bands are red with white
stars. Lettering is "HUMOROUS ENVELOPES/ Keep 'Em Smiling/12 for 10
(cents)/4 BEAUTIFUL COLORS/3 DIFFERENT DESIGNS/copyright 1943/CHICAGO". $16
for 12 envelopes
 31PP - WWII AIRCRAFT WARNING-GROUND
OBSERVER CORPS MAGAZINE. More Photos, Click Here Monthly magazine sent to all posts, providing news of activities,
articles on improving skills, contests and tests, news from various
posts, lost of illustrations, and photos, all related to aircraft
recognition and the official organizations created to defend our
coastline. Mint condition. 9 x 12". 16 pages. Dated April 1944.
Have 6. Each...$5
 32PP - FINE WWII STUDIO PHOTO OF TWO
BROTHERS. More Photos, Click Here Crystal
clear, in their immaculate uniforms, both sergeants, with Army Service
Corps patches. 4 x 6'' in patriotic studio folio. Good as new.
Studio was in Highland, Illinois. $20
33PP - 1843 PATRIOTIC SHEET MUSIC “COLUMBIA”. More Photos,
Click Here 1843 dated copyright
“COLUMBIA THE GEM OF THE OCEAN.”. Very early edition with crossed
U.S. flags, the blue canton having a circle of 12 stars with one in
center. Words and music. 3 pages. 10 x 13 ¼”. Very good used
condition. Spine edge a bit rough from having been bound in a large
book. American classic. Bright red/white/blue flags. $45
34PP
- WWI & WWII PATRIOTIC or MILITARY SHEET MUSIC Follow each link below for photos
 A. 1915 PATRIOTIC SHEET MUSIC. Photos, Click Here Just before our
entry into WWI (1917), patriotic spirit was building. This piece
is entitled The Birth of A Nation and celebrates the
Declaration of Independence/4th of July/1776. Cover has young
Uncle Sammy, in front of a tall Lady Liberty holding the torch which
sends out rays across the page. Prox. 10 x 14". Three
sheets. Very good condition showing use and some edge
wear/little tears. Very attractive cover. Spine parted. $5
 B. POPULAR WWII PATRIOTIC SHEET MUSIC. Photos, Click Here Entitled YOU'RE A SAP, MISTER JAP. Bright red cover has a firm Uncle
Sam spanking with a rifle butt, a caricature of a Japanese soldier.
9 x 12". Copyright 1941. One sheet folded in half.
Words and music inside. Excellent condition. Wonderful
example of anti-axis material. Among the most popular titles. $10
 C. "WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN, ALL OVER THE WORLD". Photos, Click Here One of
the great songs to come out of WWII. Copyright 1942. Purple-blue background to cover, with globe
covering most of the area. A symbolic street light is seen
rising above the globe, spreading its light. 9 x 12".
Single sheet folded in half. Words and music inside. Very
good used condition. $10
 D. WWII MUSIC
DEDICATED TO KATE SMITH - 1942. Photos, Click Here 1942
copyright. Sheet music entitled TO VICTORY, this in white over a
large American Shield with large 'V' across the front. Branch
insignia at each corner. Brilliant red cover sheet, 3 pages. About
new condition. $5
 35PP - GREAT AMERICANA - REAL STAGE COACH TICKETS Click
on thumbnail photo for larger view Pre-Civil War. Very nicely made.
Powder blue stiff cardstock, printed in black with "North Brookfield
Stage/DEPOT/to/VILLAGE/Boston/C. A. Bush/(number)". A few have
minor variations. Very fine condition. 1 1/2 x 2 7/8". Shown
is a representative examples. Each...$5   
36PP - WWI U.S. NAVY RECRUITING POSTER. Click
each thumbnail for larger view Top third of poster is filled
with huge letters “NAVY MEN NEEDED NOW”. Center of poster has facsimile
of Presidential Executive Order dated March 24, 1917, authorizing
enlisted strength to be increased to 87,000. Below is a paragraph of
the advantages of enlisting in the Navy. Very excellent, with no
creases. There is a 3” chunk out of the bottom edge, in the middle. It
took the bottom half of one letter, and the border line. Can be
repaired by Xeroxing the border and using it to fill in the missing
span. The letter can simply be completed with pen. The missing area is
already filled in with backing. Our photos make the poster look smaller
on one end, but it was simply having to take the photo from a real
distance and taking it on an angle. $50   37PP - TEDDY ROOSEVELT "ROOSEVELT
CREED" 1919 Click on thumbnail photos for larger view This is Theodore Roosevelt’s Creed, printed on parchment type paper. Made to commemorate
TR's death in 1919. It has the dates 1859 – 1919, and a bust rendering
of TR over “Roosevelt Creed”, over the saying. “I believe in honesty, sincerity and the square deal; in making
up one’s mind what to do – and doing it. I believe in fearing God and
taking one’s own part. I believe in hitting the line hard when you are
right. I believe in speaking softly and carrying a big stick. I
believe in hard work and honest sport. I believe in a sane mind in a
sane body. I believe we have room for but one soul loyalty, and that is
loyalty to the American people”. There are gold
tone accents on the border around Roosevelt and the words, plus some of
the decorative touches in the body of the creed. These touches and some
red and green touches, appear like watercolor printed on. He died in
1919. 1859 should refer to his birth year, but I believe he was born in
1858. Size is 6 x 7¾”. Condition shows some rippling, as if it has
been damp, but as long as we’ve owned it since
1996, it was in a frame, just recently removed. We can send the frame, but the shipping charges will be more. Ask, if you
are interested in the frame, but it’s nothing special. If you are a fan
of TR, you must have this for your collection. Condition is as you can
see in the photos, and you don't see the edges when
framed. $45
  38PP - THREE ANTIQUE BIRTHDAY POST
CARDS, 1912-1919-1929 Click
on thumbnail photos for larger view These are
beautiful for display or to frame and give as gifts. $5
 39PP - OUTSTANDING C.1936 GERMAN CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM Entitled "DIE BUNTE
WELT" More
Photos, Click Here (which I believe translates to The Colorful or diverse) World.
Consists of 45 tissue separated pages, each with 6 different, small
colored cards, total 270 different cards. Each pictures some place,
person, animal, fish, insect or object of curiosity found over the world
and its many cultures. Completely filled in. I believe the cards came
as a premium with each pack of cigarettes. Album provides specific
place for each card, over an explanation. Condition of inside is clean,
excellent. Cover has embossed golden image of cathedral type building
over the title. Some edge wear. Rear cover has some edge tears and 1/2
x 1/4" piece of lower edge torn off. Exceptional album put out by the
Nazis just prior to WWII. Book measures 9 5/8 x 11 1/4". $95
 40PP - GERMAN 1936 "DIE DEUTSCHE WEHRMACHT" CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM More Photos, Click Here Outstanding coverage of the Army, Navy and Air Force and within each,
the various branches (i.e. Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry, Pioneers,
Communications, etc.). Consists of 45 pages, each with 6 full color
cards of photographic quality, showing some Army personnel, activity
or equipment. Total 270. Included are full color pages explaining
insignia and rank of each branch/service. Also are several pages
explaining each service. All cards mounted in appropriate spaces over
short descriptions. Nice Album made expressly for these cards. Grey
cardstock covers with embossed scene of flack battery in blue on
cover. Covers show some light surface wear. Little stubbing of
corners. Fine contents. One of the best Wehrmacht collectibles.
We've had this in storage for at least 20 years. Special. $95
 41PP - 1933
GERMAN CIGARETTE CARD ALBUM More
Photos, Click Here A
general term for a most unusual and handsome book which has besides
printed text, a great number of various sized colored pictures
individually glued in their designated spots. Some of these albums
actually were filled with cards obtained as premiums with cigarettes.
This wonderful volume is entitled "DEUTSCHLAND HOCH IN EHREN". Cover
shows a UHLAN with horse. Content seems to relate German military
history from the earliest times to the present (1933). 9 x 13'',
thick, stiff paper covers. 66 pages. I estimate well over 300 color
insert pictures, predominantly combat. Complete. Clean. Excellent.
Shows some handling/edge rubbing. $95
42PP
- CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPERS “THE NEW YORK HERALD”...BUY
ALL FOUR FOR $80, or individually priced below
- February 2, 1865. Highly important
issue heavily covering the Peace Mission at Ft. Monroe where
Confederate Vice President, etc. met Secretary Seward’s party. Much
of first page quotes Richmond newspapers. Also report of Cabinet
changes at Richmond. Inner pages enlarge on the coverage and
editorialize. Also report of Passage of the Constitutional
Amendment outlawing slavery with related activity. Back page has
war news from Sherman, Wilmington, Conley, and on the Draft. 8
pages, 15½ x 22”. Clean. Shows some use and has some parting on
the spine. Unusually important content. $25
- February 7, 1865. Reports the results
of the Peace Mission at Ft. Monroe, as well as including long quotes
from Richmond newspapers which give their reaction. Also has short
report from Sherman. Inside has long summary and analysis of the
current war situation, plus considerable reporting from the various
theaters. Short pieces on the draft and the unsuccessful attack at
Petersburg crater explosion. 8 pages, 15½ x 22”. Clean. Some
parting on spine. $25
- February 21, 1865. Main front page
headlines and coverage…Sherman…ground climax of the Campaign in
South Carolina…Charleston evacuated by the Rebels…the birthplace of
Treason in our hands…Sherman marching in Charlotte…evacuation of
Richmond…Progress. Grant…exchange of prisoners on the James (with
reports of their treatment). Center pages include summary of
situation, reports from other theaters and pieces on the South to
include that Virginia decided to arm Negroes. Reconstruction
matters already being considered in Congress, before War ends. 8
pages, 15½ x 22”. Clean. Little parting on spine. $25
- February 24, 1865. The South crumbles
and the reporting covers the many fronts which have or will soon be
overrun. “Sherman…has massed columns Still Marching On.”. “The
South…North Carolina overrun”. “The Last and Grandest Campaign Now
in Progress”. Many small pieces from varied places. Richmond
papers quoted. General news gives sense that events already going
into post-War mode. Clean. 8 pages, 15½ x 22”. Paper very
slightly toned. $20
44PP - VERY IMPORTANT ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR MILITARY NEWSPAPER – “THE
ARMY NAVY JOURNAL – GAZETTE OF THE REGULAR AND VOLUNTEER FORCES” This paper features all War news, all of the time. Nothing could be
more pertinent to the Civil War collector. These papers were eagerly
awaited and read by all armed forces in the North, and more so, in the
South, to learn the latest on all campaigns throughout the country…the
big picture. We have a very few copies we’ve been hoarding for
years. Fine, clean copies. 9¾ x 14¼”, 16 pages. Spine shows signs
of having once been bound. Gorgeous eagle/shield masthead. BUY ALL THREE FOR $105, or
individually priced below
- Saturday August 6, 1864. Superb and
detailed report of Grant’s moves at Deep Bottom and vicinity; one of
the best reports in the Petersburg Mine, its construction,
explosion, and the disastrous fight after. Then there is Sherman’s
Operations – plus analysis of mines, Monitors, breech loaders, more.
Also has personnel matters, editorials, and too much more to list.
Last page is filled with fascinating military goods advertising.
Clean. Excellent. Spine worn at edge. $40
- Saturday April 30, 1864. Action in
North Carolina - Forts about Roanoke were assaulted as were the
Federal gunboats, which were defeated – a report on fighting Navajos
in New Mexico – a very long and detailed analysis of Ironclad design
and use to date – more than a page of recommendations for
inexperienced officers, on how to perform their duties – list of
Court Martials with several to be shot or hanged – more – good
advertising. Spine has some fraying along edge from having been
removed from bound book of issues. Clean text. $25
- Important Double Issue “Army-Navy Journal
Supplement”. February 20 & February 27, 1864. Issued in
addition to the usual weekly issue, and as large as them, for the
purpose of publishing in full, General McClellan’s report on the
organization of the Army of the Potomac, and its campaign in
Virginia and Maryland, July 26, 1861 to November 7, 1862. This was
published in book form, available for public purchase and copies
sell for over $700. This was the public’s opportunity to secure the
same information at a fraction of the book’s original price. Each
of these supplements are 16 pages, the same size as the regular A-N
Journal. Unfortunately, the bulk of the text ran very slightly
longer than the 32 pages of the double issue supplement, and so the
closing words were printed in the next regular issue. This we do
not have. However, these two contain virtually the entire record of
all correspondence between McClellan, the President and the
Secretary of War. Believe Custer had a large part in assembling
this report. Excellent clean condition. Spine worn at edge. $75
45PP - MARCH
1843 SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL FEATURING COMETS More Photos, Click Here Published
in New York. Publication is titled “The New World”. Highly
technical, in great depth. Covers the Comet of 1832, and 1843, the
influence of comets on the earth, and the history of the most
celebrated comets which have appeared in the last 2000 years.
Illustrated. 32 pages. 8 x 11 ¾” Edges worn. Paper tanned. Fully
readable. Surely comprises the full extent of knowledge as of that
time. $15
46PP - HONORABLE CHARLES SUMNER
CABINET PHOTO More Photos, Click Here 1880 period photo. Superb pose by Warren's of
Boston, Mass (back mark). Came from an exquisite album of top
period governmental, military and celebrity photos of the period.
Excellent crisp image. Slight foxing on card. Comes with
Xerox of biography. Senator with uncompromising position against
slavery. In 1856 he was beaten severely in chambers by Preston
S. Brooks of S.C., a member of Congress. Candidate for
presidency in 1872. Important image. The accompanying
handwritten name was clipped from the page in the album. $95
 47PP - EARLY GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD EXPLANATION & GUIDE. Click
on thumbnails for larger views Copyright 1892; reprinted 1913. Soft cover. 6 x 9 ¼”. 150 pages.
Believe put out by Tipton & Blocher – two of the most prominent names
in old Gettysburg. In fact, the Blocher family owned our battlefield
home in Gettysburg (Shultz House) in the late 1890’s-early 1900’s.
Grey green paper covers. Tattered at spine and worn at corners.
Title “Gettysburg, What They Did Here”, by Luther Minnich. Detailed
description of the land, the action, the Armies and numerous personal
accounts. Early book sellers pencil notations on fly-leaf and price
of $18 (at least 20 years old). Has fold-out map, once glued in book,
now detached and has 6” corner out. 1912 copyright. Clean text and
map. $10 |
