Ephemera

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  • letter from Yokohama Grand Hotel by HARRIS, A.
    HARRIS, A.
    letter from Yokohama Grand Hotel

    Yokohama, Japan: N/A. Letter in German to M. Buffault. From A. Harris, Grand Hotel, Yokohama, January 8, 1911, 4 pages. The first page bears a coloured photo of three geisha. Binder holes at bottom of document. An attractive piece of early 20th Century Japanese ephemera. 180 by 120mm (7 by 4¾ inches). Yokohama Grand Hotel opened in 1873 and was seen as one of the finest in Japan. (it closed in 1923 due to damage from the Great Kanto Earthquake).

    . Lettre en allemand à M. Buffault. De A. Harris, Grand Hotel, Yokohama, 8 janvier 1911, 4 pages. La première page porte une photo en couleur de trois geishas. Trous de reliure au bas du document. Une belle pièce…

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    Yokohama, Japan: N/A. Letter in German to M. Buffault. From A. Harris, Grand Hotel, Yokohama, January 8, 1911, 4 pages. The first page bears a coloured photo of three geisha. Binder holes at bottom of document. An attractive piece of early 20th Century Japanese ephemera. 180 by 120mm (7 by 4¾ inches). Yokohama Grand Hotel opened in 1873 and was seen as one of the finest in Japan. (it closed in 1923 due to damage from the Great Kanto Earthquake).

    . Lettre en allemand à M. Buffault. De A. Harris, Grand Hotel, Yokohama, 8 janvier 1911, 4 pages. La première page porte une photo en couleur de trois geishas. Trous de reliure au bas du document. Une belle pièce d'éphémère japonaise du début du 20e siècle. 180 x 120 mm (7 x 4¾ pouces). Le Grand Hôtel de Yokohama a ouvert ses portes en 1873 et était considéré comme l'un des plus beaux du Japon. (Il a fermé en 1923 en raison des dégâts causés par le grand tremblement de terre de Kanto).

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    Book ID: 4620
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  • Secret compartment book box by GRANDVILLE, J.J.
    GRANDVILLE, J.J.
    Secret compartment book box

    Paris: H. Fournier Ainé, 1840. A lovely secret compartment box, created from the Complete works of Béranger, illustrated by Grandville, from 1840. The work contains 65 pages of Bérenger's poetry, richly illustrated. There are 17 full page caricatures present. The secret compartment has been created from the rear half of the box, where the page edges have been pasted and lined with paper. To the base of the box is another illustration by Grandville. The outside is blue marbled boards, with a neat and tidy blue leather spine and gilt titles. An attractive curiosity or safe for special objects. 240 by 140mm (9½ by 5½ inches).

    . Une jolie boîte à compartiments secrets, créée à partir des Œuvres complètes…

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    Paris: H. Fournier Ainé, 1840. A lovely secret compartment box, created from the Complete works of Béranger, illustrated by Grandville, from 1840. The work contains 65 pages of Bérenger's poetry, richly illustrated. There are 17 full page caricatures present. The secret compartment has been created from the rear half of the box, where the page edges have been pasted and lined with paper. To the base of the box is another illustration by Grandville. The outside is blue marbled boards, with a neat and tidy blue leather spine and gilt titles. An attractive curiosity or safe for special objects. 240 by 140mm (9½ by 5½ inches).

    . Une jolie boîte à compartiments secrets, créée à partir des Œuvres complètes de Béranger, illustrées par Grandville, datant de 1840. L'ouvrage contient 65 pages de poésie de Béranger, richement illustrées. On y trouve 17 caricatures en pleine page. Le compartiment secret a été créé à partir de la moitié arrière de la boîte, où les bords des pages ont été collés et doublés de papier. À la base de la boîte se trouve une autre illustration de Grandville. L'extérieur est composé de planches marbrées bleues, d'un dos en cuir bleu soigné et de titres dorés. Une curiosité attrayante ou un coffre-fort pour des objets particuliers. 240 x 140 mm (9½ x 5½ pouces).

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    Book ID: 4611
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  • Silk Menu 1905 by MAISON MICHEL-TURCAUD
    MAISON MICHEL-TURCAUD
    Silk Menu 1905

    Nantes: Maison Turcaud, 1905. A pink silk menu, with an attractive stitched design to the top third, and a menu printed in brown to the bottom two thirds. The stitched design shows an art nouveau image with a woman with a headpiece surrounded by bunches of flowers. The menu is in a poor condition, with a little fraying to the left edge, but more importantly, has a split to the middle where the item has been folded. A few small marks and stains. Still attractive. 290 by 90mm (11½ by 3½ inches).

    . Un menu en soie rose, avec un joli motif cousu sur le tiers supérieur, et un menu imprimé en marron sur les deux tiers inférieurs. Le…

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    Nantes: Maison Turcaud, 1905. A pink silk menu, with an attractive stitched design to the top third, and a menu printed in brown to the bottom two thirds. The stitched design shows an art nouveau image with a woman with a headpiece surrounded by bunches of flowers. The menu is in a poor condition, with a little fraying to the left edge, but more importantly, has a split to the middle where the item has been folded. A few small marks and stains. Still attractive. 290 by 90mm (11½ by 3½ inches).

    . Un menu en soie rose, avec un joli motif cousu sur le tiers supérieur, et un menu imprimé en marron sur les deux tiers inférieurs. Le motif cousu représente une image art nouveau avec une femme portant une coiffe entourée de bouquets de fleurs. Le menu est en mauvais état, avec un léger effilochage sur le bord gauche, mais surtout une fente au milieu où l'article a été plié. Quelques petites marques et taches. L'ensemble reste attrayant. 290 x 90 mm (11½ x 3½ pouces).

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    Book ID: 4386
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  • Spricht im Wormser Stadion der Führer der Nationalsozialisten. by SCH, R.
    SCH, R.
    Spricht im Wormser Stadion der Führer der Nationalsozialisten. Advertising ticket for Adolf Hitler speech in 1932.

    Worms: NSDAP, 1932. First edition. A small advertising ticket / flyer for a speech by Adolf Hitler held in the football stadium at Worms on Saturday 12 June 1932. This small ticket is based upon a larger poster by R. Sch, printed by gebruder Hoffman of Worms. This is printed on heavy recycled paper stock. Clearly printed, and cut with a serrated edge (or perhaps torn from a larger perforated sheet?). 70 by 100mm (2¾ by 4 inches). Very good, clean condition with no significant marks. A tiny hole just in from the right edge (perhaps a printing flaw?) A rare piece of ephemera, we can find no other copies for sale. Hitler spoke before 30,000 people on this,…

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    Worms: NSDAP, 1932. First edition. A small advertising ticket / flyer for a speech by Adolf Hitler held in the football stadium at Worms on Saturday 12 June 1932. This small ticket is based upon a larger poster by R. Sch, printed by gebruder Hoffman of Worms. This is printed on heavy recycled paper stock. Clearly printed, and cut with a serrated edge (or perhaps torn from a larger perforated sheet?). 70 by 100mm (2¾ by 4 inches). Very good, clean condition with no significant marks. A tiny hole just in from the right edge (perhaps a printing flaw?) A rare piece of ephemera, we can find no other copies for sale. Hitler spoke before 30,000 people on this, his only visit to Worms. The football stadium was originaly called the "Wormatia Stadium" but was henceforth (after 1933) proudly called the "Adolf Hitler Stadium" (or later the "Kampfbahn").

    . Première édition. Petit billet publicitaire / flyer pour un discours d'Adolf Hitler tenu dans le stade de football de Worms le samedi 12 juin 1932. Ce petit billet est basé sur une affiche plus grande de R. Sch, imprimée par gebruder Hoffman de Worms. Il est imprimé sur du papier recyclé épais. Il est clairement imprimé et coupé avec un bord dentelé (ou peut-être déchiré d'une feuille perforée plus grande ?). 70 x 100 mm. Très bon état, propre et sans marques significatives. Il s'agit d'un document éphémère rare, dont nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autres exemplaires à vendre. Hitler s'est exprimé devant 30 000 personnes lors de sa seule visite à Worms. Le stade de football s'appelait à l'origine le "Wormatia Stadium" mais fut désormais (après 1933) fièrement appelé le "Adolf Hitler Stadium" (ou plus tard le "Kampfbahn").

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    Book ID: 4364
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  • The Selector or Say's Sunday Reporter by VINT, Mary
    VINT, Mary
    The Selector or Say's Sunday Reporter

    London: Mary Vint, 1810. First Edition. Say's Sunday Reporter was a weekly newspaper published from 1799 until at least 1810. By this issue, it was published by Mary Vint - formerly Mary Say of London. The newspaper includes summaries of military news from the London Gazette, other London news. There was also an account of the capture of Guadaloupe from the London Gazette Extraordinary of March 15th. (this is a lengthy account of two full pages). The Sunday news, included an account of a flag of Truce being delivered from General Buonaparté of France. News of European conflicts was also summarised. News of fires in London, movement of ships etc. An account of Parliamentary Intelligence give summaries of proceedings…

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    London: Mary Vint, 1810. First Edition. Say's Sunday Reporter was a weekly newspaper published from 1799 until at least 1810. By this issue, it was published by Mary Vint - formerly Mary Say of London. The newspaper includes summaries of military news from the London Gazette, other London news. There was also an account of the capture of Guadaloupe from the London Gazette Extraordinary of March 15th. (this is a lengthy account of two full pages). The Sunday news, included an account of a flag of Truce being delivered from General Buonaparté of France. News of European conflicts was also summarised. News of fires in London, movement of ships etc. An account of Parliamentary Intelligence give summaries of proceedings in the House of Lords and the House of Commons. This includes and account of the conduct of ministers. There is also an account of a mutiny in India (which had happened in September 1809). The paper ends with lists of officers to be cour martialled, and lists of deaths and marriages. And of course, an advert for Doctor Harvery's anti venereal pills! A fascinating summary of life in England in 1810. 8 pages. Clean and tidy, with just a tiny amount of nicking to the page edges, and a couple of light foxing spots. Small tax paid stamp to the front cover - not affecting text. In excellent condition for age. Mary Vint / Say is a fascinating character. She married the publisher Charles Green Say, who produced three regular newspapers. When he died in 1775 she continued to publish alone. She later remarried becoming Mary Vint, but continued as a female newspaper proprietor! She was prosecuted for libel several times and in 1781 sentenced to six months in prison for libelling the Russian ambassador. Following libels of William Pitt in 1788, there were debates in parliament and she was prosecuted once more. Despite this, she continued publishing, eventually dying in 1832. 355 by 240mm (14 by 9½ inches).

    . Première édition. Le Say's sunday Reporter était un journal hebdomadaire publié de 1799 à au moins 1810. Dans ce numéro, il était publié par Mary Vint - anciennement Mary Say de Londres. Le journal comprend des résumés des nouvelles militaires de la London Gazette, d'autres nouvelles londoniennes. On y trouve également un compte rendu de la prise de la Guadeloupe, tiré de la London Gazette Extraordinary du 15 mars. (il s'agit d'un long compte rendu de deux pages entières). Les nouvelles du dimanche comprenaient un compte rendu de la remise d'un drapeau de trêve par le général français Buonaparté. Les nouvelles des conflits européens sont également résumées. Des nouvelles des incendies à Londres, des mouvements de navires, etc. Un compte rendu des renseignements parlementaires résume les délibérations de la Chambre des lords et de la Chambre des communes. Cela inclut un compte-rendu de la conduite des ministres. Il y a également un compte rendu d'une mutinerie en Inde (qui s'est produite en septembre 1809). Le journal se termine par des listes d'officiers devant être traduits devant la cour martiale et des listes de décès et de mariages. Et bien sûr, une publicité pour les pilules anti-vénériennes du docteur Harvery ! Un résumé fascinant de la vie en Angleterre en 1810. 8 pages. Propre et bien rangé, avec juste quelques petites entailles sur les bords des pages, et quelques légères rousseurs. Petit timbre fiscal sur la couverture avant - n'affecte pas le texte. En excellent état pour son âge. Mary Vint / Say est un personnage fascinant. Elle a épousé l'éditeur Charles Green Say, qui produisait trois journaux réguliers. Lorsqu'il mourut en 1775, elle continua à publier seule. Elle s'est ensuite remariée, devenant Mary Vint, mais a continué à être une femme propriétaire de journal ! Elle a été poursuivie plusieurs fois pour diffamation et, en 1781, condamnée à six mois de prison pour avoir diffamé l'ambassadeur de Russie. À la suite de diffamations de William Pitt en 1788, des débats ont eu lieu au parlement et elle a été à nouveau poursuivie. Malgré cela, elle continue à publier et meurt en 1832. 355 x 240 mm

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    Book ID: 4288
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  • Calendar of the Seasons 1878 by ANON
    ANON
    Calendar of the Seasons 1878

    London: Marcus Ward & Co, 1877. First Edition. Small calendar booklet with a delicately sewn binding. (The thread appears to be recent). Comprises four colour and gilt full-page illustrations, depicting the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Many of these calendars were attributed to the illustrator Kate Greenaway, but we are not sure these illustrations are hers. Nonetheless, they are beautiful! On verso of each is information for that coming year. Includes the moon's phases, legal holidays, church days, eclipses, and information about foreign and domestic postage rates. Bottom left of each illustration is the publisher's name: Marcus Ward & Co. Bottom right of each it reads: Ent. Sta. Hall - abbreviated version of Entered at Stationers' Hall.…

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    London: Marcus Ward & Co, 1877. First Edition. Small calendar booklet with a delicately sewn binding. (The thread appears to be recent). Comprises four colour and gilt full-page illustrations, depicting the four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Many of these calendars were attributed to the illustrator Kate Greenaway, but we are not sure these illustrations are hers. Nonetheless, they are beautiful! On verso of each is information for that coming year. Includes the moon's phases, legal holidays, church days, eclipses, and information about foreign and domestic postage rates. Bottom left of each illustration is the publisher's name: Marcus Ward & Co. Bottom right of each it reads: Ent. Sta. Hall - abbreviated version of Entered at Stationers' Hall. Booklet is in fine condition. 100 x 70 mm (4 x 2¾ inches).

    . Petit livret-calendrier à la reliure délicatement cousue. Comprend quatre illustrations pleine page en couleurs et dorées, représentant les quatre saisons : Printemps, Été, Automne et Hiver. Beaucoup de ces calendriers ont été attribués à l'illustratrice Kate Greenaway, mais nous ne sommes pas sûrs que ces illustrations soient les siennes. Quoi qu'il en soit, elles sont magnifiques ! Au verso de chaque calendrier figurent des informations sur l'année à venir. Elles comprennent les phases de la lune, les jours fériés, les jours d'église, les éclipses et des informations sur les tarifs postaux étrangers et nationaux. En bas à gauche de chaque illustration figure le nom de l'éditeur : Marcus Ward & Co. En bas à droite de chaque illustration, on peut lire : Ent. Sta. Hall - version abrégée de Entered at Stationers' Hall. Le livret est en bon état. 100 x 70 mm

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    Book ID: 4171
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  • The Advantages of Saccharin in the Manufacture of Aerated Waters, Cordials, &c by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Advantages of Saccharin in the Manufacture of Aerated Waters, Cordials, &c

    London: Wilson, Salamon, & Co., Ltd, 1894. Scarce reprint (improved and revised 10th edition) of the original business pamphlet had become necessary as, within three years of the original, the contents were viewed more as a practical text book than a promotional item. At the time, saccharin was considered be a good inclusion, as - to quote this booklet - it never creates acidity or heartburn, and is, in these respects, far healthier than sugar! Blue soft covers are a little creased at edges, and inside the staples holding the booklet together are somewhat rusted. Overall good. 48 pages. 210 x 135 mm (8¼ x 5¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3115
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  • A collection of four deeds and legal documents connected with the Paddington Estate, London. by PADDINGTON ESTATE
    PADDINGTON ESTATE
    A collection of four deeds and legal documents connected with the Paddington Estate, London.

    1903. Four documents concerned with the Paddington Estate in West London. The monks of Westminster had land in Paddington from the 11th Century. After the Reformation, these rested with the Bishop of London. From the late 19th Century, these were gradually sold of through holding companies, the last being sold in the 1980's. These documents comprise: July 1903 - A counterpart licence for 14 Cleveland Square with permissions to renovations and changes to the property. 4 pages. April 1913 - A counterpart licence to add a garage for private motor cars to 7 Chilworth Mews. 3 pages and a large drawn handcoloured architectural plan of the front of the building and ground floor (on glassine). July 1926 - A licence…

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    1903. Four documents concerned with the Paddington Estate in West London. The monks of Westminster had land in Paddington from the 11th Century. After the Reformation, these rested with the Bishop of London. From the late 19th Century, these were gradually sold of through holding companies, the last being sold in the 1980's. These documents comprise: July 1903 - A counterpart licence for 14 Cleveland Square with permissions to renovations and changes to the property. 4 pages. April 1913 - A counterpart licence to add a garage for private motor cars to 7 Chilworth Mews. 3 pages and a large drawn handcoloured architectural plan of the front of the building and ground floor (on glassine). July 1926 - A licence and deed of covenant to turn 40 Cleveland Square into 3 maisonettes. 12 pages. plus a large folding architectural plan of the proposed changes, with seals and tagged seal. February 1929 - A lease from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners to A. H. Heath for a lease on 110 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington. 6 pages and glassine coloured plan of property. A nice bundle of London related legal documents.

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    Book ID: 3011
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  • Ex libris - Ibis - van Dominicus van Hoytema. by HOYTEMA, Theo Van. [1863-1917]
    HOYTEMA, Theo Van. [1863-1917]
    Ex libris - Ibis - van Dominicus van Hoytema.

    1903. An image of an ibis bird including Egyptian hieratic script. Olive green print on paper. In fine condition. Tipped on to cream card; perfect for framing. 126 mm × 95 mm

    Book ID: 2967
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  • Bladwijzer - NV Magazijn De Bijenkorf by VAN DE VECHT, Nicolaas
    VAN DE VECHT, Nicolaas
    Bladwijzer - NV Magazijn De Bijenkorf

    Amsterdam: NV Magazijn De Bijenkorf, 1928. Attractive Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) design. 160 x 50 mm (6¼ x 2 inches). The letters SPG stand for Simon Philip Goudsmit, the founder of the Dutch department store chain 'De Bijenkorf' (The Beehive). Nicolaas Johannes van de Vecht was a Dutch watercolorist, draftsman and lithographer. He was a student at the Arts and Crafts School Quellinus Amsterdam and the State School for Arts and Crafts Amsterdam. In addition to watercolor painting, drawing and lithography, he was a book binding designer.

    Condition: In a very good condition.

    Book ID: 2487
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  • Early Edwardian Loose leaf Advertisement for Lifebuoy Soap by OWEN, Will
    OWEN, Will
    Early Edwardian Loose leaf Advertisement for Lifebuoy Soap

    Port Sunlight: Lever Brothers Limited, c. 1910. Loose leaf, in full colour, that appears to have formerly been tipped into another publication. Illustration of a man in a bath holding a bar of Lifebuoy soap with a box of soaps on the floor and a portrait of the Lifebuoy fisherman on the wall. Text reads "LIFEBUOY SOAP. Specially prepared for HANDS & BATH. Gives you that Healthy Feeling". Verso has the advertising text for Lifebuoy. Very good condition and still bright coloured, as it was kept enclosed in a book or magazine for most of its time. Clean and without creases etc. 160 x 115 mm (6¼ x 4½ inches).

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    Port Sunlight: Lever Brothers Limited, c. 1910. Loose leaf, in full colour, that appears to have formerly been tipped into another publication. Illustration of a man in a bath holding a bar of Lifebuoy soap with a box of soaps on the floor and a portrait of the Lifebuoy fisherman on the wall. Text reads "LIFEBUOY SOAP. Specially prepared for HANDS & BATH. Gives you that Healthy Feeling". Verso has the advertising text for Lifebuoy. Very good condition and still bright coloured, as it was kept enclosed in a book or magazine for most of its time. Clean and without creases etc. 160 x 115 mm (6¼ x 4½ inches).

    Lever Brothers and other firms often commissioned many (now important) artists to produce their advertising for them. Will Owen (1869 – 1957) was an English book illustrator, cartoonist, caricaturist and a commercial and poster artist, possibly best known for his iconic images of the Bisto Kids, Bovril, Lux and Lifebuoy.

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    Book ID: 2340
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  • Wonderful British vintage postcard
    Vintage Comic Postcard - Old Man on Tricycle with Charabanc full of daytrippers behind by Dennis Mallet
    Dennis Mallet
    Vintage Comic Postcard - Old Man on Tricycle with Charabanc full of daytrippers behind

    London: Raphael Tuck & Sons, c. 1940. Tuck's Postcard No. 58. In an excellent condition. Shows an elderly gentleman on a country road, slowly riding his tricycle in front a charabanc full of people eager to be on their way either to or from a seaside day out. One is holding a 'Kiss Me Quick' sign, some are shouting to get his attention, one has a horn and others have rattles. He seems oblivious to their eagerness to get past. Simply saying to himself (presumably in response to a vague level of noise) "'Ello! Sounds like they danged old pedals be wantin' another drop of oil". 80 x 135 mm (3¼ x 5¼ inches). AS THIS IS EPHEMERAL - PLEASE CONSULT US ABOUT THE POSTAGE COSTS.

    Condition: In an excellent condition. Has not been written on or ever posted. Blank to verso.

    Book ID: 2339
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  • Share certificate 005682 by ISLAS DEL GUADALQUIVIR S.A.
    ISLAS DEL GUADALQUIVIR S.A.
    Share certificate 005682 An original signed share certificate with 40 accompanying numbered shares

    Seville: Islas del Guadalquivir, 1926. An original share certificate for this Spanish company. Signed in ink by the administrator to the certificate, and stamped with the validation / tax stamp. Now lightly mounted on mounting board, and covered in protective cellophane. Certificate measures 14" x 161/2" Mount is 171/2" x 201/2"

    Condition: A little darkening to the paper, and the stamp / signature have faded a touch. light creasing, but nothing significant. A nice example of this certificate.

    Book ID: 1704
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  • Institution for the Propogation of the Faith by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Institution for the Propogation of the Faith To aid the Foreign Missions of the Old and the New World

    Paris: E. J. Bailly, 1850. First edition. A lovely clean copy of this prospectus. No flaws. A brief outline to the work of the institution. Although undated, this would seem to have been printed in 1850. 8 pp. 4 leaves (2 sheets) unbound.

    Book ID: 1035
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