Collectibles and Original Historical Documents

International Order of Odd Fellows. Catalogue of "I.O.O.F. Regalia and Costumes," 82 pp. of impressive collars, robes, coats, helmets, cap...

The Story of the Gems. Precious stones of history brought to life, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Africa, etc., in the book by Herbert P. Whitloc

Flying Marvels. 1945 book for boys and girls of paper dollars for the popular cartoon heroes of the era, Capt. Marvel, Mary Marvel, and Capt. Marvel,

U.S. Patent. Original patent issued to Cornelius Howard, New Haven, Conn., June 8, 1868, for improvement in compression locks. Drawings attached. 8 pp

Diecut Advertising Display Card. Diecut advertising display card. Original chromolitho-graphed stand-up sign, "Uncle John's Syrup - The Rea...

Collection of Stamps and Labels. Stamps and labels (41), embossed seals (10), and postcards of 1903-39 on horse and racing themes. From Germany, Switz

Assorted Covers. Group of nine, with outstanding cachets, 1936-39: 1) Magnificent cachet in metallic gold of five vignettes with small photo of ship...

American Philatelic Association. Three membership cards for years 1901, 1902, and 1903. Unused. Mint.

Fire Department Certificate. In center of text, "Exempt Certificate," excusing the fireman named from doing further service as a fireman. ...

Billheads. Lot of about 185, early 1900s, for wide variety of products: saddles, foods, dry goods, teas and coffees, socks, pig iron, and much more, f

Orange County Family Bible. Of Turl family, 1820-1902, recording births, marriages, and deaths. 9 x 111/2 x 31/4, gilt edges, leather covers detached.

Relief for Deaf and Dumb. Group of five A.Ls.S., 1830-47, 7 pp. in all, all with integral address-leaves, to New York Deaf and Dumb Asylum. One letter

Dionne Quintuplets. 1941 brochure, 4 pp., with pictures of the famous little girls and Dr. Dafoe, who supervised their care in Canada. Facsimile signa

Christmas Catalogue. For bicycles, sleds, wagons, clothing, washing machine, roofing, barbed wire, stoves, heaters, and a myriad of products for farm

El Chino y la Mulata. Very rare mention of a "Chinese man and a Mulatto woman" in this document, 1668-73, at port of Callao (Peru). Claim ...

Hudson-Fulton Celebration. Official program of the 1909 event, Newburgh, N.Y. Illustrated book, 144 pp., 9 x 12, commemorating discovery of the Hudson

Uniforms and Insignia. Set of about 120 leaves, 81/4 x 101/2, color illustrations of uniforms and insignia from World War II, numerous foreign army an

Matchbook Covers of World War II. Group of 26 different, attractive colors, including: U.S. Army, Camp Edwards, Officers' Mess, Fort Sam Houston...

War Ration Books. Group of six (three No. 3, three No. 4), only partially used. Nostalgic reminder of life on the home front.

Over a Century of Schooling. In this lot of about 65 pieces, 1849-1968. Including: 11 commencement programs, 30 report cards, 10 teacher hirings and f