Diary of an Early American Boy: Noah Blake 1805 by Eric Sloane, copywrite 1963.
Eric Sloane uses the actual diary of Noah Blake to give us a glimpse of rural life in early 19th C. America. Highlighted by Sloane's illustrations, this book is a must for anyone who loves reading about early American life.
MRA-02711$45
The Cracker Barrel by Eric Sloane, copywrite 1967.
Eric Sloane brings the early American country store to life, through his illustrations and his witty commentary.
MRA-01313$45
American Country: The Country Kitchen. Published by Time-Life Books, copywrite 1989.
MRA-01518$14
We have a large selection of Harper's Weekly engravings, dating from the 1860s and 1870s. Please call us for available subjects.
Double page: $40
Single page: $33
Partial page: $10 - $22
A rare, handwritten four page patent, dated 1852 issued to Henry Vine of Hartford, CT for an improvement to a machine to beat gold leaf. Vine is listed in the 1850 census as a 52 yr old machinist, living with his wife Sarah and 19 yr old daughter. In 1859 he also received a patent for a meat slicer.
MRA-03864$850
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An early 1820s copy of An Act for the Government and Regulation of Seamen in the Merchants' Service. The agreement is signed by Master Henry Barnard and the seamen of the Brig Sea Island, which was bound for Bermuda and the Bahamas. The Seamen's Act was approved on July 20, 1790 by George Washington and this copy of the form was printed by George Goodwin & Sons, Hartford. The brig Sea Island had gained notoriety a few years earlier when it was said to be responsible for the transmission of yellow fever in Middletown, CT, and it became the subject of a published study on the matter.
MRA-04356$1,750
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Circa 1920s fruit crate labels from S. C. Teats in Williamson, NY. They were found in the wrapping that the printer shipped them in and are in excellent condition, with bright, crisp colors. They meaure 7 1/2" wide and 3 7/8" high.
$3 each
Early 20th century hand colored postcard by Gartner & Bender of a woman in dungarees and pumps reading a book. It's signed by Farkas, has a divided back and measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2". There is some foxing on the front.
MRA-03117$8
Early 20th century hand colored postcard by Schlesinger Bros. of a woman on the phone. It has a divided back and measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".
MRA-03162$10
Early 20th century hand colored postcard of a Glamour Woman by Gartner & Bender. It measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" and has some glue damage on the back.
MRA-03113$8
Early 20th century hand colored postcard by Gartner & Bender of two women. It has a divided back and measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".
MRA-04442$10
Early 20th century postcard by Schlesinger Bros. of a hand colored Glamour Woman, signed by A. Toniolo with a copywrite date of 1911. It has a divided back and measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".
MRA-04441$10
Early 20th century hand colored postcard of a woman with a book, signed W. Darr. It has a divided back and measures 3 1/2" x 5 1/2".
$45
