Ephemera from The Personal Navigator

Montreal, Quebec, 1896. 52 x 32 cm. The Greowth of Bicycling, illus.400,000 wheels made in the United States; adopted in European armies; At the court of King Menelek of Abyssinia; Camera as detective: Dr. Paul Jeserich. Newspaper, worn edges, fair. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Boston, MA: Brewer & Tileston, 1863. 11.5 x 18 cm. Very popular book offfers sage advice about care of livestock, combatting insects, planting crops.This edition includes ads for Charles Taber books in New Bedford, MA, Henry B. Fisher's Domestic Bakery, New Bedford, MA; Akin & Lawton Merchant Tailors, New Bedford. Paper booklet, worn, fair. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Grand Rapids, MI: The Simplicity Co, ca. 1902. 20 x 13.7 cm. Booklet of colored photographs of Niagara Falls, Maid of the Mist, Whirlpool Rapids, view of city of Niagara Falls, NY, Lake Steamers Chippewa and Corona, Brock's Monument, Temple of Music where Pres. McKinley was shot on Sep. 6th, 1901, Buffalo Public Library, more. Paper booklet, mionor… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: Hon. Richard F. Treadway, 22 W. Cedar St, 1960. 19 x 16.6 cm. Small folding advertising piece. Front panel shows photo of Volpe with ""For Governor-- Vote the Man Vote Volpe. Back panel includes photo of Pres. Eisenhower with Volpe. Inside panels describe Volpe's career, from Depression to building a multi-million dollar construction company. Volpe served… Read more about this item

Gloucester, MA: Curteich-Chicago ""C.T. American Art", ca. 1940. 13.7 x 8.5 cm. Four color cards from Gloucester show Thatcher's Island Twin Lights, Italian Fishing Boats laid up on beach, fishing boat under sail off Eastern Point, and two sailing fishing boats in Fisherman's Race off Gloucester. Color postcards, linen finish, very good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Boston, MA: American Art Postcard Co, ca. 1930. 13.7 x 8.5 cm. Three ca. 1930- cards from Rockport, MA: Old Stone wharves, Bearskin Neck, Rockport, MA-- shows boat approaching Motif No. 1; Front Bathing Beach, Rockport (from bathing suits, this appears to be in the 1930s); Wharf Scene, Bearskin Neck, Rockport. Postcards, very good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Rockport, MA: J. Bradford Hague, ca. 1960. 16.7 x 12.7 cm. Postcard text: ""You'll see this person in Rockp[ort or Gloucester, most any time of the day. Cape Ann is a great place for artists; it's noted for its fishing boats and street scenes for the artists to paint."" Colored postcard, very good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Boston, MA: American Art Postcard Co, ca. 1930. 13.7 x 8.5 cm. Black and white photo of Fishing shacks on wharves at Rockport, MA. Postcard, very good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Monterey, CA: Beal's, Des Moines, IA, 1943. 13.7 x 8.5 cm. Card from Pvt. Raymond E. Allyn at Presidio of Monterey, CA to Frank O'Connell in Norwich, CT. Color postcard, very good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Gloucester, MA: Curteich-Chicago ""C.T. American Art", ca. 1940. 13.7 x 8.5 cm. Four color cards from Gloucester show Racks drying fish with city of Gloucester in background, Italian Fishing Boats laid up on beach, fishing boat under sail off Eastern Point, and sailing fishing boats in port at Gloucester. Fourth card, a Tichnor Bros. Card, shows the Fisherman's Memorial… Read more about this item

Chicago, IL: Curt Teich & Co. Inc, 1928. 13.7 x 8.5 cm. Card shows Steamer of Streckfus Steamers, Inc. with passengers headed for ramp to board. Message on back: Summer 1928. Group of library employees took excursion down river. ""Boat crow(d)ed, dirty and uncomfortable."" Color postcard, very good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

ephemera, ca. 1900. 10 x 6 cm. Small valentine shows picture of sailboat flanked by hand and flowers, and greeting: ""With fond love to thee"" paper valentine, good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

ephemera, 1905. 8 x 16 cm. Little booklets intended for grocery orders, but contains record of days various people boarded, etc. Paper pamphlet, excellent condition. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Litchfield, IL: The Sunshine Press, 1939. 13 x 18 cm. Table Service--how Sam gets the promotion; What's in a Name? Eddie Cantor's name was Izzy Itskowitz. Poem of the month: ""I Cain't Hurry."" Paper booklet, good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

ephemera, 1812. 20 x 12 cm. “I do hereby acknowledge that I have received from Jacob Durstim forty eight pounds in full up to the first day of April AD 1811 for my dowry…"" Half piece of paper, 10% foxing. Good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Boston, MA: Charles H. Whiting, ca. 1890. 14 x 11 cm. Book of laundry lists: coats, thin; collars; cuffs (pairs); drawers; gloves; hdkfs, linen; jackets; neck ties; pantaloons; shirts, night; towels; vests. Paper booklet of laundry lists, not filled in. Good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

Boston, MA: Charles H. Whiting, ca. 1895. 14 x 10 cm. Booklet of laundry slips for use in hotel, home when sending laundry out: aprons, chemises, collars, corset covers, drawers, dresses, goloves, night caps, night gowns, shams, etc. Paper booklet, very good. . Catalogs: ephemera.

New Haven, CT: ephemera, 1895. 30 x 40 cm. Much sports news, fascinating collegiate ads. Paper periodical, good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

ephemera, ca. 1890. 8 x 11 cm. Elaborate valentine with two layers of paper lace on front, with greeting inside. paper valentine, good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.

ca. 1900. 10 x 5 cm. Small valentine shows hand holding book with message on cover: ""Forget me not."" paper valentine, good. . Catalogs: Ephemera.