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Vintage Book Covers and Menus

A collection of covers and menus including a 1915 dinner menu, children's literature, and vintage perfume packaging. Each item reflects historical design aesthetics.

Mrs. Browning's Poems, Book Cover

Portada del libro de poesía "Poemes del Port", de Josep Maria López-Picó (Barcelona, 1886-1959). Editado por Estampa de F. X. Altés, en Barcelona 1911.

Book, Illustrations of Design: Based on Notes of Line as Used by the Craftsmen of India; Designed by Lockwood de Forest (American, 1850-1932); Published by Ginn and Company; cloth covered cardboard and printed on coated paper

Pears Soap - by Royal Appointment to the King and Queen. Date: 1911

WASHINGTON TRIP held by THIRTEEN CLUB at "NATIONAL HOTEL, WASHINGTON, D.C." (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1907. Rare Book Division

Take me out to the ball game, Wheeler Earl. 1908. Sheet music covers. Music Division. Songs, Wheeler Earl

The Two Highwaymen, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1896 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards/ booklets from the "Honest Library'" series (N115), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 in 1896 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Each booklet consists of 16 pages of text and illustrations on a theme. Two other cigarette companies released the series in the same year, Gail & Ax (Navy Library) and Whitlock (Cheroots Library).. The Two Highwaymen, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1896. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

Japanese views and characters Vol. I., book, photographs, photographically illustrated books, height 160 mm, width 229 mm, thickness, 10 mm

Photo album with Scottish landscapes, 1865 - 1880 scrapbook Photo album with 20 pages with 10 photos by George Washington Wilson from landscapes in Scotland. Scotland textile materials. cardboard. paper. photographic support decorated paper / albumen print landscapes. landscapes with waters, waterscapes, seascapes (in the temperate zone). road, path. rowing-boat, canoe, etc.. island. mountains Scotland. Loch Lomond. Loch Katrine. Ben Venue

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES Date: First published: 1901-2

Program booklet for Remember the Antilles. Programs, Advertisements, Portraits. 1917-11-11. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Theater , New York (State) , New York, Theater , Production and direction, Charitable organizations, Naval history , Caribbean Area

Rulers of kings.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

Tavern on the Green. 1956. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Tired Lassie, Go to Sleep' is a musical score published in 1892 by Willis Woodward & Co. in New York. The work features lullabies from the United States and consists of one score comprising six pages, measuring 35 cm in height. The additional titles include 'Sleep and Rest' and 'Tired Lassie, Go to Sleep.' The first line of the chorus is 'Sleep and rest, father will come to thee soon.'

Take me out to the ball game, Sam Williams. 1908. Sheet music covers. Music Division. Songs, Williams, Sam

Schutblad A, Johan Antonie de Jonge, 1881 - 1927 Front bract from a sketchbook with 29 sheets. South Holland (Possible) paper

Brochure from 1927 titled 'The Americans' Guide Book in France'.

The Butler's Canvasback Inn. 1955. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

Front cover from the special number of the Illustrated London News, for the coronation of King George VI. This was adapted from a special number prepared in advance for the coronation of his brother Edward who was never crowned; in December 1936 he abdicated from the throne in order to marry the American divorcee, Wallis Simpson. Date: 1937

Stirring Times in Austria Described by Mark Twain in Harper's March. Penfield, Edward, 1866-1925. text. Posters. 1898. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. United States, Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

Picture series Letters and Plants, Bellflower and capital G, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a Liebig collector's picture from the 19th century, exact date unknown

Cape Cod calls : Patriotic of slogan of Cape Cod ,. Graupner and early Boston Musical Scores plus Boston Music Hall Ephemera

DAILY MENU held by LACKAWANNA RAILROAD DINING ROOM at "HOBOKEN STATION, NJ" (REST;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1905. Rare Book Division

A poster titled 'To Have & To Hold,' issued between 1895 and 1911, representing the American publishing industry

Dream Book, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1896 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards/ booklets from the "Honest Library'" series (N115), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 in 1896 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Each booklet consists of 16 pages of text and illustrations on a theme. Two other cigarette companies released the series in the same year, Gail & Ax (Navy Library) and Whitlock (Cheroots Library).. Dream Book, from the Honest Library series (N115) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1896. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

My Darling's Eyes,' 1899. Additional, 'The Story of a Bright or Drear Tomorrow, One May Read in Far Off Western Skies.' First line of song., 1899., New York; Chicago; etc. Publisher, M. Witmark & Sons. Songs, Love songs, Expectation (Psychology)., 6 pages; 31 cm

The legend of the dogwood , Dogwoods, Jesus Christ, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Chap Book: ""Blue Lady"", American Journals - 1890's

Address card with New Year's wishes ADVERTISING of Parisian Ramian Charles Heriot, 15 Rue du Delta Album E. Maindron Les programmes illustres des the theatres et des cafes concerts. Menus, cartes d'Indvitation, pettes estum, etc. Maindron, Ernest (1838 1908), Willette, Adolphe Léon (1857 1926)

A new book, 'An outing with the queen of hearts' by Judge Albion W. Tourgee , Books

Scribner's for May.. Booth, Franklin, 1874-1948. text. Posters. 1899 - 1906. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Book & magazine posters, Mountaineers

Title Page of 'A Series of Sixteen Etchings of Scenes of the Thames and Other Subjects', James McNeill Whistler, 1834-1903, American, active in Britain (from 1859), 1871, Letterpress on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 15 × 9 1/2 inches (38.1 × 24.1 cm), etchings, text, title page, England, London, Thames, United Kingdom

A song sheet titled 'Two Little Orphans,' published in 1899 by Recker, Vogler & Co. in New York. The cover features the first line of the chorus, 'Papa's been dead a year or more, Mamma, she died today,' emphasizing themes of orphans, loneliness, and adoption. The sheet music is designed for waltz accompaniment and spans 6 pages, measuring 35 cm in height

The legend of the dogwood , Dogwoods, Jesus Christ, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The gossiping photographer on the Rhine, page The Drachenfels from Honnef. Title pages, Photographs. 1864. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection. Landscape photography , Rhine River Valley, Landscape photography , Germany (West), Travel photography , Rhine River Valley, Travel photography , Germany (West)

Portada del cuaderno Rondalles, número uno, de Luis G. Constans. Editado en Banyoles, año1952.

George Phillips' Harbor House. 1963. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Ol' South Restaurant and Bar. 1958. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Calligraphic title page with ribbons and ornaments. Chromolithograph by Louis Prang after an illustration by F. Schuyler Mathews from Alice Ward Bailey's Flower Fancies, Boston, 1889. Illustrated by Lucy Baily, Eleanor Ecob Morse, Olive Whitney, Ellen Fisher, Fidelia Bridges, C. Ryan and F. Schuyler Mathews.

The Baron Steuben Treadway Inns. 1963. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

The exploits of Brigadier Gerard.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1896. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

Brochure from 1926 for Grand Hotel, Florence, Italy.

Three new Henty books, 1895. A knight of the white cross. Through Russian snows. The tiger of Mysore. , Soldiers, Knights, Books

Power of the Press, Newspapers & Journals

Front Cover of Mrs Beeton's 'Every Day Cookery and Housekeeping' Date: 1890

The legend of the dogwood , Dogwoods, Jesus Christ, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The legend of the dogwood , Dogwoods, Jesus Christ, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

The April century , Periodicals, Washington, George, 1732-1799

DINNER held by OLD TIME TELEGRAPHERS' & U.S.MILITARY TELEGRAPH CORPS. at "WALDORF-ASTORIA, NY;" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1905. Rare Book Division

Balmoral, c1880. Creator: Unknown.

Living Pictures' is a musical score from 1894, published by T.B. Harms & Co. and Francis, Day & Hunter in both New York and London. It features humorous songs and waltzes, with themes of songs, adultery, and tableaux. The score consists of 6 pages and is 35 cm in size. The additional titles include the first lines of the chorus and a verse that reflect the content of the work

Scottish Widows Fund, 1938. Artist: Unknown

SECOND BLOWOUT held by THE BLIZZARDS at "DELMONICO'S, NEW YORK, NY" (HOT;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1888. Rare Book Division

The widow's, page 17, 1885, New York, Publisher, C. L. Webster, monographic

Vintage Travel Poster: P&O British India, Mail Freight and Passenger Services, 1920s

DINNER held by SHANLEY'S RESTAURANT at "383 6TH AVE.,1476 BROADWAY.,1212 BROADWAY., NY" (REST;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1900. Rare Book Division

London Types: Cover, 1898. William Nicholson (British, 1872-1949). Original cloth portfolio;

The octopus.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

King Gilhooly, 1899 - Song sheet with lyrics and musical notation. The first line of the song reads, 'At the early age of quarter past six, says I to myself says I,' and the chorus begins with 'There's nothing that comes too rich for King Gilhooly.' Published in New York by Weber Fields & Stromberg, the sheet has a total of 6 pages and measures 34 cm. The theme relates to deception and includes elements of Romani culture in Ireland during the 1800s

London Terrace tatler, Vol. 3, no. 3. Periodicals. 1933-02. Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy. Apartment houses , New York (State) , New York

Where angels fear to tread.. text. Advertising, Posters. 1895 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Publishing industry, Posters, American, Book & magazine posters

Reproduction of a painting: Wojciech Kossak (1856-1942), Vive l'empereur!; from: `Tygodnik Ilustrowany`, 02.01.1915, no. 1, p. 1. Tygodnik Ilustrowany (Warszawa ; czasopismo ; 1859-1939), publisher

Photo collection Government information service. Passports. undated

Palmer Cox's famous brownie books , Fairies, Books

'Parsons, Fletcher & Co.'s Ltd. Inks', 1917. Artist: Parsons Fletcher & Co.

Memoirs of Barras, 1895-1911, Publishing industry, Posters, American

Front cover of the book The Way to a Good Table: Electric Cookery, published 1938.

The Castle Square march : Two step for pianoforte ,. Graupner and early Boston Musical Scores plus Boston Music Hall Ephemera

With Lee in Virginia, Civil War - USA

Title page of the 'Boy's own' album 1938

BREAKFAST; held by SINCLAIR HOUSE; at "BROADWAY & EIGHTH STREET, NEW YORK, NY;" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. 1900. Rare Book Division

BANQUET TO MRS WM.McKINLEY held by THE LADIES OF THE OHIO SOCIETY OF CALIFORNIA at "THE CALIFORNIA HOTEL,SAN FRANCISCO,CA" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1901. Rare Book Division

The item is a musical score titled 'In the name of McCann,' published in 1895. The cover features the additional title 'Do you know what it is to be burning with hate for a man that you never have seen.' The first line is noted as 'Terrence McFee was the man (he was) just show him to me if you can (we will).' It is categorized as a humorous Irish song and addresses themes of deviant behavior. The score measures 35 cm and is published by White-Smith Music Pub. Co. in Boston and Chas. Sheard & Co. in London

Little dolly day dream' (Pride of Idaho), 1897. Additional, 'I've waited long to have ma say' (first line). Additional, 'Why does she sit and sigh, dis little lady' (first line of chorus). Issued in 1897, published in New York by T.B. Harms & Co. covering topics such as songs, African Americans, Idaho, flirting, and man-woman relationships., 1 score (10 pages); 35 cm

Simpson's-in-the-Strand Grand Divan Tavern. 1960. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. text. Menus. Rare Book Division

Booklet, 'Cruise No. 189', June 1911, United Kingdom, by The Cruising Co., Ltd. Found in collection, 2011.

The Ballroom of the Hotel Plaza The Wine and Food Society of New York. 1952. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Motion picture record, Vol. 5, no. 7. text. Periodicals. 1928-02-18. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Motion pictures

Our Language as It's Spoken,' published in 1898 by Brooks & Denton Company in New York. The piece features themes related to language, humorous songs, and societal observations, including references to railroad locomotives, soldiers, newspaper vendors, and mothers. It extends to 1 score (6 pages) and measures 35 cm. The first line of the chorus reads, 'And yet we wonder why our speech should be so bent and broken,' and the first line of the additional title states, 'Man is the only animal.'

World War two British, cookery booklet, encouraging recipes from rationed food 1941

Title page of the Almanac of Twelve sports, 1898, by Rudyard Kipling, illustrated by Sir William Nicholson, (1872 - 1949), English painter, known for his work as a wood-engraver, illustrator,

An appeal on behalf of the British Red Cross Society by Queen Alexandra who was patron along with King George V and Queen Mary, asking for help and support in the first few weeks of the First World War. Date: 1914

First aerial post of golden jubilee, postage stamps, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotox

The Scandia Hotel Piccadilly. 1963. Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. Rare Book Division

Picture of Dear Old Ireland, Irish

Edward Penfield, his book - digital file from original item | Library of Congress

Schutter's Old Nick, Candy Boxes

B'nai B'rith messenger, Vol. 41, no. 1. text. Periodicals. 1937-09-03. Dorot Jewish Division. Jews , United States

Cover of the book Chteau et forêt de Fontainebleau

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