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Don't: A Manual of Mistakes & Improprieties more or less prevalent in Conduct & Speech à La 1880
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Subtitled: Improprieties more or less prevalent in Conduct & Speech, this delightful 112-page paperback was originally published in 1880. It is reproduced in authentic style, and is in its 15th printing - although as it is a facsimile reproduction, its cover tells us it is the 2nd edition. Over 150,000 copies sold!
The instructions within are such as:
Don't decorate your shirt front with egg or coffee deposits.
Don't drink from your saucer. Don't play the accordion ... to excess. Don't forget to raise your hat to every lady acquaintance you meet. Don't fail to heed all the Don'ts in this little book.
Perhaps you think the injunctions are not needed in your care. This is true of many of them no doubt; but the rest of us are not perfect in manners any more than anything else.
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Book: Union Pacific Railroad: Across the Continent West from Omaha, Nebraska. 1868.
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This report was originally published in 1868 on the progress of the Pacific Union Rail Road, west from Omaha, Nebraska. It lists everything from the officers of the company through the costs, the benefits and the connecting roads. There are some really great timely illustrations and the chapter titles feature beautiful calligraphy of the times.
On the back, it features an advertisement for the purchase of their mortgage bonds at $1,000 each - imagine! That would be approximately $15,800 each in 2010 dollars!
There are clear and concise descriptions of the difficulties encountered during the construction and their are accounts from many sources from company men to reporters.
Though its aim was to raise mortgage bonds for the company, it reflects the vitality and drive typical of the American spirit, where anything is possible.
This facsimile reproduction is in paperback form, printed clearly on its 48 pages. The book measures 8-1/4 inches by 5-7/8 inches
11July2011
Price: $9.50 each
Reproduction US Civil War Union Currency - Six Different Bills
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When the Civil War started, there were two types of money in circulation in the North: The largest part was "hard" money - silver and gold coins of the United States Government; the rest was paper money issued by prominent state banks. As the war progressed, more and more hard money disappeared as people began to hoard coins.
In 1862, the U. S. Government began issuing "Greenbacks" (as Federal currency became called) to supplement the states' paper money. Greenbacks were soon in widespread use, amounting to more than half of the currency in circulation. Fractional currency ("paper coin") also became prominently used.
The Federal government passed strict banking laws in 1863: these laws along with heavy taxes soon caused most of the paper money of the private banks to disappear. The laws did not become effective in the South until after the Civil War was over in 1865
The reproductions in this set include antiqued parchment reproductions of original banknotes - they even feel old! This set includes:
$1 Pennsylvania 1865, Bank of Montgomery County
$1 Illinois 1861, Bank of Quincy
$1.50 Washington, D.C., 1862, Farmers & Merchants Bank
$1 New York 1862, Merchants Bank
$2 Maine 1861, Sanford Bank
$1 Nebraska 1863, Bank of De Soto
This is a wonderful way to study history and to preserve the knowledge of one of the most horrible periods in American history.
Made in USA
22December2010
Price: $3.99 Per Set
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Album à Colorier - French Reproduction Coloring Book
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How much fun it is to find reproductions of fine old coloring books such as this one! The original was found in a Paris flea market - appropriately names Album à Colorier. Bringing classical French style to the American coloring book, it measures 10-1/4 by 11-1/2 inches.
Originally published in 1942, Album à Colorier boasts excellent design, and is wonderfully evocative of a French child’s life in the mid-20th century. There are beautiful color pictures of children at home, at school and at play. You'll visit homes, parks and the seaside, and see the children cook, play storekeeper, ski and have a picnic. Black and white versions of most of these images allow the user to recreate the loveliness, while at the same time journeying to another place and time.
Printed in China
10October2010
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Model Men - A Facsimile Reproduction of the Original 1847 Volume
First published in 1847, this fun book will entertain and inform. If proof were needed that human nature remains constant the content of the book would be enough. As you might expect Model Men will appeal particularly to women starting with, The Model Husband. Here are the last few lines:
He lets the family go out of town once every year, whilst he remains at home with one knife and fork, sits on a brown holland chair, sleeps on a curtainless bed, and has a charwoman to wait on him. He goes down on Saturday and comes up on the Monday, taking with him the clean linen, and bringing back the dirty clothes. He checks the washing bills. He pays the housekeeping money without suspicion, and shuts his eyes to the "Sundries". He is very easy and affectionate, keeping the wedding anniversary punctually, never complaining if the dinner is not ready; making the breakfast himself if no one else is down; letting his wife waltz, and drink porter before company. He runs all her errands, pays all her bills, and cries like a child at her death.
The other model men covered in this charming little reproduction are: the model Bachelor, Son, Policeman, Waiter, Magistrate, Labourer, Agitator, MP (parliamentary minister), Debtor, the Friend, Fast Man, Clerks, Gentleman, Irish Speaker, Banker, Sponge, Lodger, Beadle, Omnibus Conductor, and a few others added at the end.
This little paper back book is a facsimile reproduction of the original. Its 50 pages are loaded with advertisements, black and white illustrations and lots of laughs!
01June2010
Price: $14.50 each
The Dance of Death with 41 Woodcuts - Reprint of the Unabridged 1538 Edition
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Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), best known now for his insightful portrait paintings, was better known in his own time for his varied and extensive graphic works, the most celebrated of them all was this - The Dance of Death. This work, from the woodblocks of collaborator Hans Lützelburger, was first published in book form in 1538.
We were stunned by the connection of such an old work and the works featuring the Days of the Dead today. We're also taken by the similarities between this theme and the themes in Alan Lightman's Einstein's Dreams.
The theme of the dance of death was a popular one of the 16th century. Holbein captured the feeling of death, the leveler, in its attack on all classes, both sexes and all ages. A stylized skeleton snatches the child from his mother's breast. The skeleton snatches, plays, tugs and cavorts throughout the rest of the book. The King, the Emperor, the Pope, the Cardinal must cease from their functions. The skull is thrust into the face of the astrologer. The hourglass runs out on the floor. Countess, Nun, Sailor, Pedlar, Senator are all stopped by the common force. 41 finely cut, highly detailed woodcuts capture the one motif - Memento mori - "Remember, you will die." Although the them is common, the variety of expressions, social groups, backgrounds, styles of dress, and architecture and calls to death are so varied that each one is unique in its power.
This edition is a reprinting of the unabridged 1538 edition. Besides the woodcuts, the book contains a prefatory letter y Jean de Vauzèle and various quotations, depictions and meditations on death, deaths of men and the necessity of death. A repeated series of the 41 woodblocks follows the reprinted work and contains English translations of the quotations and verses. Art historians and social historians will find this to be one of the best depictions of class life caught at its fateful moment. The collector will find this to be the finest reproduction of one of Holbein's major works.
Unabridged, unaltered reproduction of the 1538 edition of Les simulachres & historiees faces de la mort. The introduction is by W. L. Gundersheimer and English translations have also been added to this wonderful paperbound volume of 146 pages. It measures 5-3/8 by 8-1/2 inches.
Printed in USA
1August2010
Price: $9.95 Each
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Reproduction Parchment - I Have A Dream
I Have a Dream - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech delivered during the famous March on Washington on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the USA capital, Washington, DC. On 28 August 1963, Dr. King spoke these immortal often-quoted words for the first time.
This wonderful document contains the full text of his speech with his portrait on antiqued parchment paper that looks and feels old. The 14 by 16 inch document arrives rolled or flat (not folded) and is suitable for framing.
You might also consider using portions of this in a special collage or assemblage celebrating African Americans, civil rights, etc.
17August2007 Updated
Price: $3.00 Each
Small Facsimile Reproduction Book: The Language of Flowers
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First published in 1865 when flowers and their symbolic meanings played a more important part in life than they do today. The Victorians can teach us a lot about civility, beauty and manner and this little book is a great example of Victorian sensibility.
Most people know that a gift of red roses is a sign of love. But what about all of the other flowers, ferns, and other leafy living things?
The first section of this gives the names of over 680 flowers along with their meanings. Some examples:
Honeysuckle..........Generous & Devoted Affection Endive..........Frugality Peach..........Your qualities, like your charms, are unequalled
The second part associates the flowers to certain words, phrases and saying - over 550 of them, such as,
Maternal Love..........Moss Curiosity..........Sycamore I desire a return of affection..........Jonquil
Although this was originally produced in a larger format, every effort has been made to retain the charm of the original book, together with all the stains and blemishes of the 139 years it has survived.
The little book measures 4-5/16 inches by 3-1/16 inch and is filled with 104 pages that are loaded with illustrations. There is a 4-color paperback cover and frontispiece.
This just delightful book is perfect for a party favor at your next tea.
11March2010
Price: $11.25 Each
Reproduction Children's Book: Old Aunt Elspa's ABC
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We are quite taken with facsimile editions of books and documents. Such fun they are allowing us to pretend that we lived in a different time. And this charming Abecedarium is just so much fun. Originally published in 1884 in London and it's loaded with poems, ABC words and pictures that are quite eccentric:
Then: - A For an Artist a and Alphabet too.
B For Birch-rod, b a Bad Boy, and Boo-hoo!
You need'nt look saucy And shake up your curls, For some o' these B's Do as well for the Girls.
The tons of woodcuts are by Joseph Craw hall (1821-1896). His thick limed woodcut style was in stark contrast to contemporary printers of the time.
This stapled booklet is printed on 24 pages of tannish paper that makes it look old. This load of fun measures 8-1/4 by 7-3/4 inches.
Made in Peru
11January2010
Price: $7.85 Each
Cats - A Facsimile Reproduction book
First published in New York in 1909 this extraordinary book will delight all cat lovers with it's particular insight into the cat world. The amusing way it is written together with the superb illustrations make this a fascinating book to own or bestow upon a feline fancying friend.
This superbly produced trade-sized paperback contains 48 pages of stories, poems and even words composed of cat-letters!
Deadication: To all the Cats that ever meowed On this or any other Sphere,- From the beginning of all time Unto this present year; ...
Price: $11.75
History of the American Steam Fire-Engine
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The steam-powered pumps first brought into use on fire engines in the early 19th century seemed like miracles of modern technology. Before that, the pumps had been operated by hand - yielding such weak streams of water that sometimes the engines were destroyed by fire because their short range made it necessary to move them close t the flames. No wonder that steam fire engines - when they began to be supplanted by newer technology at the century's end - were referred to by firefighters as "good and faithful servants."
This volume, first published over a century ago, includes more than 100 rare illustrations of 70 of these antique fire fighting vehicles - beginning with the very first steam fire engine, the "Novelty," built by George Braithwaite in London in 1829. Other intriguing, picturesque machines include Braithwaite's "Comet," built for the King of Prussia in 1832; the Manhattan No. 8 of New York City, built by Lee & Larned; the Hurricane No. 13 of Philadelphia, by Chapman; the Northern Liberty No. 8 of Boston, by Jucket & Freeman; and many more.
Detailed descriptions include information on const, construction, water capacity, and other data for each engine. The result is a fascinating chronicle that will delight transportation and fire fighting buffs and will be invaluable to artists and craftspeople in need of authentic, copyright-free period illustrations.
This is an unabridged republication of the edition published by the author in 1896. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations.
10May2011
Price: $14.95 Each
Principal High Buildings of the Old World Gift Wrap
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This spectacular textured gift wrap is perfect for framing as poster art; simply elegant as gift wrap; stunning when used in your book art, collage and assemblage projects.
This clever giftwrap is a reproduction of a vintage image of all of the buildings as though they were in the same city! Just imagine!
Just a few of the almost 80 included buildings are:
At the bottom, there is a legend listing all of the buildings and their locations with their Old World names.
Superbly printed on 20 by 28 inch sheets of Italian laid paper. Each sheet arrives rolled in a plastic sleeve.
Printed in Italy
11April2009
Price: $5.00 per sheet
William Blake: Songs of Innocence - Color Facsimile of the 1st Edition
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Songs of Experience by William Blake
William Blake's innovations in engraving techniques brought about his brilliant synthesis of visual and poetic art and signaled the beginning of his famous Illuminated Book, of which the Songs of Innocence was the first and most popular. Unfortunately, Blake's vision is generally known to the world in amputated form: because of the difficulty and expense of reproducing his original conception, most editions of Blake's work offer only the printed text with no trace of the visual counterpart so essential to his "system."
This new, facsimile edition of the Songs of Innocence reproduces Blake's color plates in a fashion which the artist himself would have approved. The 31 plates - printed on facing pages which are the same size as those of Blake's own first edition - offer one of the more brightly colored versions of this significant volume, no tow copies of which are the same. As a special aid to readers. a typographical reprint of the text of the poems follows the plates. Such classic songs as The Lamb and The Chimney Sweeper are now accessible to all in the symbiotic union of poem and picture that is crucial to a total understanding of Blake's mind and art.
There are 31 color plates and the complete printed text of the pomes in this 64-pge paperbound book that measures 5-1/14 by 7 inches.
5April2009
Price: $6.95 each
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Reproduction Parchment - Map of the World in 1651
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How wonderful this reproduction map would be in a special frame - or even for wrapping paper. We love these reproduction documents, not just for their style, but also for their historical value and the perspective they give us - how different the modern world is: even our production style and attention to detail in an artistic manner - is it lost?
This reproduction historical document is created with a proprietary 11-step process to make it look and feel old. We love these documents not just for their intended decorative value, but to use as gift wrap, or to write on the reverse side - a love letter perhaps!
The document will arrive rolled.
10March2009
Reproduction Parchment - Titanic Set - Menu & Stock
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This set of two reproduction documents appear to be made of antique parchment. In reality, they are paper that has been aged to look as though they are really old.
The first is a replica of a menu for the first class passengers for a 10-course meal. This aged parchment replica features a meal full of savory delights such as roast squab (pigeon) and Waldorf pudding.
The second is a reproduction of the stock certificate issued by the International Mercantile Marine Company (owners of the Titanic) in the amount of ten shares before the Titanic’s fateful voyage.
Each of the documents measures 14 by 16 inches. They arrive together rolled in a protective sleeve
You might also consider using portions of this in a special collage or assemblage celebrating the United States.
7January2009
Was: $6.00 Now: $4.00 per Set
Reproduction Parchment - Emancipation Proclamation
The American Emancipation Proclamation consists of two executive orders that were issued by then President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The first one was issued on September 22, 1862. It declared all slaves free that were in any of the Confederate States of America that were not in Union control by January 1, 1863. The second order was issued on January 1, 1863 (100 days later) and named the states where it applied.
The issuance of these orders was amidst much controversy at that time. Slavery was an emotional issue from every angle. The Proclamation itself is widely associated with the freedom declared all Americans in the Declaration of Independence. It has come to represent much, much more than the original document outlined.
30July2008
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Reproduction Parchment - The Declaration of Independence 3 page Set
The United States Declaration of Independence was a document that was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. Basically it announced to the world that the the 13 colonies of the new world (then at war with Great Britain) were no longer part of the British Empire.
Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the document. On July 2, 1776, the Congress had voted to declare independence from Britain, well over a year after the Revolutionary War began.
This wonderful set includes a copy of the final version signed on the Birthday of the United States - July 4, 1776. It also includes a copy of the two page original draft created by Thomas Jefferson - complete with inclusions, scratch-outs and notes.
26July2008
A $9.75 Value only: $6.00 Per Set
Reproduction Parchment - Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe
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It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee; And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me.
Such a gorgeous poem, yet tragic, Annabel Lee. Written by the ever so elegant poet and storyteller, Edgar Allan Poe, the poem speaks of a love passed by that will transcend earth and sky. For the complete text of the poem, please see our More Info page.
26June2008
Reproduction Parchment Pirate Treasure Map
Oh, that it were real! We'd all be rich! This super Pirate Treasure Map measures 13-3/4 by 16 inches. With delightful illustrations, the map shows 67 locations for buried treasure and that on sunken ships, or treasures that the pirates sunk themselves! We can't guarantee that you'll find anything at these locations, but all are based on research, legend and historical writings.
Our maps arrive rolled individually, so there are no folds. Slip it out of the plastic sleeve and add a cord or ribbon for a great party favor at a children's (or adult's) pirate birthday! Sing a chantey or two and enjoy some grog or root beer for an authentic touch.
Or wrap a present up in it - the red map lines add a festive touch!
You might also consider using portions of this in a special collage or assemblage about the sea.
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Reproduction Parchment - The Constitution of the United States of America
The defining document for the United States of America is its constitution, a document in which all citizens take pride. This is the very basis of American freedom.
22February2008
Price: $3.25 Each
Songs of Experience - Facsimile Reproduction
Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry? . . .
One of Blake's most inspired creations, The Tyger mingles the lyric and mystical in an exquisite union. Now you can experience the beauty of this and other poems the way Blake intended them - with his own hand-colored illustrations giving them visual form.
This facsimile edition of one of Blake's celebrated Illuminated Books reproduces a collection of calligraphed poems, each enclosed in a masterful full-color illustration. Twenty-six plates reprinted from a rare 1826 etched edition include "London," " A Little Boy Lost," "Holy Thursday," "The Voice of the Ancient Bard" and other immortal verse. To enhance reading, the texts of all the poems are transcribed separately, following the plates.
Dynamic designs and simplicity of language convey Blake's vision of mankind and his condemnation of a wealthy society insensitive to poverty and unhappiness. Moreover, its universal themes make Songs of Experience just as poignant and profound today. Lovers of literature and fine art will want to add this faithful, inexpensive facsimile of an immortal classic to their libraries.
This charming softbound book measures 5-1/4 by 7 inches and has 48 pages, including the facsimile republication of 26 color plates from Songs of Innocence and of Experience, 1826, and a complete printed text of the poems.
5March2008
Price: $5.95 each
Aunt Sally's Policy Players Dream Book (Facsimile reprint)
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This great little reprint is a curiosity for believers an naught alike. Created initially as a system to understand your dreams and apply the meanings to your gambling for luck, Aunt Aunt Sally's Policy Players Dream Book holds nine alphabetical lists of objects, people and situations that might comprise, or indeed, invade, your dreams. These are accompanied by interpretations and associated lucky numbers for playing policy.
Policy was an illegal (and now obsolete) lottery once popular in the African American community, although certainly many others played as well! The reference was also used for playing the numbers as well, a similar illegal betting game. The cover of the book features a certainly politically incorrect illustration, but it is true to the original.
Also included is a reprint of a 19th century French divination system called the Oraculum (or Napoleon's) Book of Fate, based on an old Arabic system of sand-divination commonly called geomancy. You'll also be able to find your own personal lucky (and unlucky) numbers.
This very useful little reference was first published in the 1890s. Ours is a facsimile reprint of a 1920s edition. The 122 pages are both informative and fun.
26November2006
Price: $7.50 each
Reproduction Parchment - The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe
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Once upon a midnight dreary...
Need we quoth more? or perhaps nevermore? In a reproduction of his own hand, we present an historically beautiful aged parchment copy of the complete text of The Raven. (To read the complete text on our More Info page.)
At approximately 13-3/4 by 16 inches, you can even use it for gift wrapping.
You might also consider using portions of this in a special Hallowe'en collage or one featuring Edgar Allan Poe.
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Reproduction Parchment - Gettysburg address
In Abraham Lincoln's own hand, this 13-3/4 x 10-3/4 inch reproduction antiqued parchment document of the Gettysburg Address looks like original parchment.. It is beautifully made and makes a very nice addition to any Lincoln Room, Civil War collection or even as a gift wrap for a special historical gift. The document arrives rolled or flat (not folded) and is suitable for framing.
You might also consider using portions of this in a special collage or assemblage celebrating Lincoln, the Emancipation, etc.
Hand Shadows - Book One
Most of us will remember something about hand shadows from our childhood. Today this delightful, amusing and educational pastime is sadly neglected. But in this fascinating Victorian facsimile book, the subject is explored in full with charming good size illustrations. It was first published in 1860, but still holds its own today. For children and adults of all ages, here is the perfect antidote to today's rush and bustle.
This paperback is a facsimile reproduction of the original Victorian instruction book. It measures 24 by 19 cm, with 48 pages and lots of illustrations.
20February2008
Price: $12.55 each
Hand Shadows - Second Series
This second series of Hand Shadows was published in the mid 1800s, the first series being a great success a few months before. There are exciting new "Hand Shadows" in this edition.
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