Love this detail from Barbie’s Dream House – 1962
I’m pretty sure she has Dune on the shelf. Photo by Go2Girlz.
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Cook Book by Reddie Wilcolater (1946)
Per a bookseller, the “Wilcolator automatically regulates the oven flame and maintains any selected temperature”. TIL thermostats date back well into the 19th century. Photo… Read More »Cook Book by Reddie Wilcolater (1946)
Look, Timmy, a present from Aunt Lydia!
Photo by Stellar.
I pity the fool who can’t solve a crossword puzzle
Photo by Stellar.
The Raven, illus. Dore, 1884
Even with the dismal shape of the binding, this book is probably worth a grand. Photo by Antiques and Chatchkes. Cover below:
I think you mean the Commanders
“Here is a story of Daniel Boone’s escape from Red Men, who hated him as probably they hated no white man.” Photo by Grasons.
European Daggers 1300-1800
Apparently published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1929, but that doesn’t appear to be the original binding. Photo by Grasons.
Perfect for Storing your Grimoires and Forbidden Books
Photo from a private sale.
Vitalogy (1910) (aka Pearl Jam’s 3rd album)
I didn’t know the story, but I certainly recognized the inspiration for the album cover. Per Wikipedia: The title Vitalogy, which literally means “the study of… Read More »Vitalogy (1910) (aka Pearl Jam’s 3rd album)
International Spy & Flash Gordon – 1930’s Big Little Books
Photo by Pickers Estate.