Category: MATERIAL & POPULAR CULTURE, EPHEMERA

Ephemera are vintage printed or written items which originally served some specific purpose and were not expected to be retained or preserved, once called “Paper Americana”, though ephemera is not necessarily American or paper for that matter.

The collecting has been expanded to include such things as tobacco tins, photographs, radio premiums, textile swatches, vinyl record albums, items made of celluloid or wood. Also included are various items which were indeed likely to have been saved, such as wedding invitations, marriage certificates, passports, birth certificates, wills, deeds, divorce papers, stock certificates, promissory notes, and many other vintage documents.

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Invitation to Ireland. The Emerald Isle

By: N/A

Price: $15.95

Publisher: Ireland, Browne and Nolan, Limited,: 0

Seller ID: 005951

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

Eight panel folded promotional booklet. 16 x 9 inches when unfolded. 4 x 9 inches unfolded. Published in the 1930's by The Government of Ireland at Dublin. Contains test and b/w photographs. Passport and visa information. Travel arrangements. No copies found on WorldCat/OCLC
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[Engraving, hand-colored] A Chief and other Natives of O-Taheitee visiting Capt. Cook in his Second Voyage to the Southern Hemisphere

By: N/A

Price: $265.00

Publisher: 1782

Seller ID: 009784

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

Engraving, hand-colored (later). Engraved by C. [Charles] Grignion after S. [Samuel] Wale. 29x19 cm (11½x7½"), matted and framed under glass. Published in Millar's New Complete Universal System of Geography. ------- Depiction: Native men and women meet with James Cook aboard the Resolution (or Adventure), with the Union Jack fluttering above in 1773 or 1774. ------ Historical context: Cook visited Tahiti in 1773 and 1774 during his second voyage. It is not certain which of the two visits is depicted in this engraving. ------ The artist Samuel Wale an English historical painter and boo...
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Image for [18th Century European Map] Intrenchment of the Army of the Allies to cover the Siege of Douay against the French Army, that came to raise it in June 1710.

[18th Century European Map] Intrenchment of the Army of the Allies to cover the Siege of Douay against the French Army, that came to raise it in June 1710.

By: N/A

Price: $95.00

Publisher: London, Nicholas Tindal: 1745

Seller ID: 005850

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

From "The Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England: From the Revolution to the Present Times" by Nicholas Tindal (a translation of Rapin-Thoyras's "Histoire d'Angleterre"), an atlas presenting a history of the military engagements and campaigns of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), as well as a series of maps of Europe. London. c1745.

The Map is entitled "Intrenchment of the Army of the Allies to cover the Siege of Douay against the French Army, that came to raise it in June 1710."

It offers a representation of a military encounter between French and Anglo-Dut...
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Etching by J. Le Keuz- Cambridge, England; c1840 - Pembroke College from the street

By: N/A

Price: $19.95

Publisher: London, David Bogue: 1840

Seller ID: 010658

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

A finely engraved and attractive 19th century view of Pembroke College from the street Cambridge, England which appeared in Le Keux's Memorials of Cambridge (London: Tilt & Bogue, 1841/42) --------- Antique steel engraved print. Engraved by J. Le Keux; Drawn by F. R. Farrren Matted 10 by 8 inches. Engraving 5.675 by 4 inches on larger sheet. Provenance: "Memorials of Cambridge" ----------- Engraved by J. Le Keux, by Thomas Wright; Published by David Bogue, London.
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Island of Maui U-Drive & Tour Map

By: N/A

Price: $14.95

Publisher: [Unknown]: 1960s

Seller ID: 010860

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

Stamped as issued by National Car Rentals of Kahului Airport. C 1960's. Good condition with tanned edges and a few stray markings. The map is printed in green and red. 16.87 by 14 inches when unfolded. 8 panels. on Reverse half Adverts and numbered tourist spots which are marked on the map.
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Etching by R. Farren- Cambridge, c1840 - Corpus Christi College the Old Court

By: N/A

Price: $19.95

Publisher: London, David Bogue: 1840

Seller ID: 010651

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

A finely engraved and attractive 19th century view of Corpus Christi College the Old Court, Cambridge, England which appeared in Le Keux's Memorials of Cambridge (London: Tilt & Bogue, 1841/42) -------- Antique steel engraved print. Engraved by J. Le Keux; Drawn by F. R. Farrren ---------- Matted 10 by 8 inches. Engraving 6 by 4.75 inches on larger sheet. Provenance: "Memorials of Cambridge"; Engraved by J. Le Keux, by Thomas Wright; Published by David Bogue, London. ------------ Robert B. Farren 1832-1912 "The figurative painter and engraver, Robert Farren, was born on 5 March 1...
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Etching by R. Farren- Cambridge, England c1840 - A Lane in Cambridge showing the Cathedral

By: N/A

Price: $19.95

Publisher: London, David Bogue: 1840

Seller ID: 010652

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

A finely engraved and attractive 19th century view of A Lane in Cambridge showing the Cathedral, England which appeared in Le Keux's Memorials of Cambridge (London: Tilt & Bogue, 1841/42) -------- Antique steel engraved print. Engraved by J. Le Keux; Drawn by F. R. Farrren. Matted 10 by 8 inches. Engraving 6 by 4.75 inches on larger sheet. Provenance: "Memorials of Cambridge"; Engraved by J. Le Keux, by Thomas Wright; Published by David Bogue, London. ----------- Robert B. Farren 1832-1912 "The figurative painter and engraver, Robert Farren, was born on 5 March 1832 in Cambridge. ...
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Etching by Le Keuz- Cambridge, England; c1840 - Clare College: Interior of the Chapel

By: N/A

Price: $19.95

Publisher: London, David Bogue: 1840

Seller ID: 010653

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

A fine steel engraved and attractive 19th century view of Clare College: Interior of the Chapel, Cambridge, England which appeared in Le Keux's Memorials of Cambridge (London: Tilt & Bogue, 1841/42) ------- Antique steel engraved print. Engraved by J. Le Keux; Drawn by F. R. Farrren ---------- Matted 10 by 8 inches. Engraving 4 by 4.5 inches on larger sheet. Provenance: "Memorials of Cambridge"; -------- Engraved by J. Le Keux, by Thomas Wright; Published by David Bogue, London. Ref: [Copperplate]
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Trip to Oregon 1936 Scrapbook page. United Airlines Three Postcards 1936

By: N/A

Price: $29.95

Publisher: Unknown: 1936

Seller ID: 011616

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

Trip to Oregon 1936 Scrapbook page. United Airlines Three Postcards 1936. Mounted on a "scrap book page" with caption: "Plane We Flew to Oregon July 14, 1936". Card measures 9 by 12 inches.
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Inondations de Janvier 1910. Paris Et Ses Environs. [Floods of January 1910] [Paris And Its Surroundings]

By: N/A

Price: $29.95

Publisher: France, A. Taride, Editeur: 1910

Seller ID: 005226

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

15 full plate black and white photographs, Picturesque views of the streets flooded. Oblong 12.5 by 9.5 inches. Light paper wrappers. Stapled bindings. Handling wear to outer wrapper. Interior very good.

The 1910 Great Flood of Paris (French: Crue de la Seine de 1910) was a catastrophe in which the Seine River, carrying winter rains from its tributaries, flooded the Paris conurbation, France. The Seine water level rose eight metres above the ordinary level.
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Official Fight Program Welter Weight Championship of the World Sugar Ray Leonard WBC Champion Versus Thomas Hearns WBA Champion

By: N/A

Price: $35.00

Publisher: 1981

Seller ID: 012509

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Stapled pictorial cardstock, mild handling with a bumped lower corner. Interior clean but for the scorecard.

Promoted as "The Showdown" Leonard (30-1 with 21 KO) fought Hearns (32-0 with 30 KO) on September 16, 1981 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, to unify the world welterweight championship in a scheduled fifteen-rounder. They fought before a live crowd of 23,618 and a worldwide TV audience of some 300 million. -

Leonard, with a badly swollen left eye, came out roaring for the thirteenth round. After hurting Hearns with a right, Leonard exploded with a combination of punches a...
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NASCAR Racing Album 8 by 10 Signed Photos plus Race Photos from the Late 90s

By: N/A

Price: $225.00

Publisher: 0

Seller ID: 012579

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

The 2.5 inch spine 3-ring binder. The photos and cards are held in mylar covered sleeves with a stiff card backing.

The Album has a front racing sticker decoration, Gift inscription inside on the front board. Mild handling wear. 26 signed 8 by 10 photos [all but one in color] Most with information on rear. 4 unsigned 8 by 10 color photos: Jeff Gordon [2]; Rusty Wallace; and Terry Labonte. 9 personal photos of racers signing autographs. 15 personal photos of racing and racetrack festivities.

Signed Photos: Rusty Wallace [2 each unique one unsigned]; Kenny Wallace, Morgan She...
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Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Hispaniola, or St. Domingo.

By: N/A

Price: $225.00

Publisher: Philadelphia, Carey & Lea.: 0c1822

Seller ID: 010803

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

Philadelphia: Published by Carey & Lea. c.1822. 16 1/2 x 20 1/2" (420 x 518 mm) including text, plus margins. Hand-colored.

A fine map from Carey and Lea's "A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas." . The text describes the boundaries, climate, rivers, chief towns, civil divisions and population. The map was drawn by F. Lucas Jr. and engraved by Young & Delleker. A nice, bright impression with typical age toning.

The best atlas of nineteenth-century America.

With the French part of the island, to the west, shown in pink and the Spanish par...
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The Great Sanitary Line AB Gas Range

By: A-B Stove Company

Price: $45.00

Publisher: Battle Creek, Michigan, A-B Stove Company: 1920

Seller ID: 012524

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

Description: 24 pages: illustrations; 16 cm Recipes Gas Stoves Manufacturers' catalogs -- Michigan -- Battle Creek -- 20th century Two copies are in Universities, University of Michigan and Virginia Tech; OCLC 49726121 Ref. Gas Age, Volume 36 Harbrace Publications, 1915 Look at it for info on the company Includes summaries of proceedings and addresses of annual meetings of various gas associations. L.C. set includes an index to these proceedings, 1884-1902, issued as a supplement to Progressive age, Feb. 15, 1910.
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Baja California [Automobile Club of California]

By: Automobile Club of California

Price: $24.00

Publisher: Los Angeles:, Automobile Club of California; Travel Publications Department: 1985

Seller ID: 010503

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good

A lavishly illustrated guide to points of interest, tourist facilities and recreational opportunities along major highways and side roads in Baja California.

Bindings tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate handling wear. 8.25 inches tall; 132 pages with index. Vintage b/w photographs and maps. 4 copies located in universities [OCLC 13394339]

Other features of this tour book: highway signs, useful Spanish words and phrases, lots of travel hints tucked away in sidebars, highway distances and average temperatures.
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The Mother Lode [California Gold Rush Sites Guide Book]

By: Automobile Club of California

Price: $21.95

Publisher: Los Angles, Automobile Club of California: 1985

Seller ID: 010504

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

The guidebook focuses on the 267-mile stretch of SR 49 between Mariposa and Sierraville with additional descriptions of the most rewarding side-trips.

Bindings tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate handling wear. 8.25 inches tall; 74 pages with brief biographies of several notable persons from the era. Vintage b/w photographs and maps.
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Image for Chisholm's All Round Route and Panoramic Guide of the St. Lawrence: the Hudson River; Saratoga; Trenton Falls; Niagara; Toronto; Thousand Island, and the River St. Lawrence; Ottawa; Montreal; Quebec; the lower St. Lawrence and the Saguenay Rivers; the White Mountains; Portland; Boston; New York.

Chisholm's All Round Route and Panoramic Guide of the St. Lawrence: the Hudson River; Saratoga; Trenton Falls; Niagara; Toronto; Thousand Island, and the River St. Lawrence; Ottawa; Montreal; Quebec; the lower St. Lawrence and the Saguenay Rivers; the White Mountains; Portland; Boston; New York.

By: Barham, Richard Harris

Price: $775.00

Publisher: Montreal, C.R. Chisholm & Bros.: 1874

Seller ID: 011901

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

A railroad expedition guide for the rising middle class of vacationers from 1874 when steamboats and railroads were making vacation and travel an option. -

The frontispiece is a folding panorama by Alfred E. Waud. It is a full 11.5 feet long with 40 engraved panels displaying both sides of the river from Quebec to Cape Vincent, there is an additional section showing the Niagara River and Falls.

Bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Cloth has sun-faded on the spine and front. Three-inch break in cloth at the top front j...
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Image for Mauretanien Gaetulien, Melanogaetulien Garamantien und Nigritien. [1756 German Map of North Africa from Strait of Gibraltar to Niger River]

Mauretanien Gaetulien, Melanogaetulien Garamantien und Nigritien. [1756 German Map of North Africa from Strait of Gibraltar to Niger River]

By: Baumgarten, Siegmund Jacob

Price: $29.95

Publisher: Germany:, Halle, Joham, Gebauer: 1756

Seller ID: 005294

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Very Good

The map originally found in a German Text c1756. From a history by Siegmund Jacob Baumgarten, Samlung von Erleuterungsschriften und Zusätzen zur algemeinen Welthistorie published by Halle, Joham, Gebauer,

The Heading: Mauretanien Gaetulien, Melanogaetulien Garamantien und Nigritien.

Showing the Mediterranean coast of what is now Algeria and Tunisia, to the Niger River and the Atlantic coast. Folding map laid flat on foam board. Some toning, wrinkling left side bottom 3 inches from edge. Measuring aprox. 14.5 inches by 9.75 inches.

Probably concerning the conflicts in...
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Karte von dem Eigentlichen Africa und von Numidien [1756 German Map of North Africa from Tunisia to Sicily.]

By: Baumgarten, Siegmund Jacob.

Price: $34.95

Publisher: Germany, Halle, Joham, Gebauer: 1756

Seller ID: 005595

Binding: No Binding

Condition: Good

[The map originally found in a German Text c1756.] Laid-out folded map. From a history by Siegmund Jacob Baumgarten, Samlung von Erleuterungsschriften und Zusätzen zur algemeinen Welthistorie published by Halle, Joham, Gebauer, and probably was to illustrate some part of Hannibal's campaign. Folding map laid flat on foam board. Some toning. Measuring aprox. 14.75 inches by 9.75 inches. Folds nearly invisible.
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Image for What I Saw in California: Being the Journal of a Tour by the Emigrant Route and South Pass of the Rocky Mountains, Across the Continent of North America, the Great Desert Basin, and Through California, in the Years 1846, 1847

What I Saw in California: Being the Journal of a Tour by the Emigrant Route and South Pass of the Rocky Mountains, Across the Continent of North America, the Great Desert Basin, and Through California, in the Years 1846, 1847

By: Bryant, Edwin (1805 - 1869)

Price: $450.00

Publisher: Santa Ana, CA, Fine Arts Press: 1936

Seller ID: 012291

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

First published in 1848, What I Saw in California has long been recognized as the foremost trail guide for the Forty-niners. Almost overnight, Edwin Bryant became their authority on how to survive the grueling passage from Independence, Missouri, to San Francisco, and how to prosper in the Promised Land. He also served as a literary model for the diarists among them. ------------- His popular book was based on journals describing fully his "tour" west in 1846. For the Kentucky newspaperman, it had been an undertaking with an uncertain outcome, since the overland trail was still faint a...
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Category: MATERIAL & POPULAR CULTURE, EPHEMERA

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