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MAYFLOWER MAIL~OFFICIAL ARRIVAL EDITION 1957
This MAYFLOWER II souvenir magazine was produced by Robert A. Durk Associates, Inc. for Mayflower Ltd. N.Y. and published by the National Publishing Company N.Y. (USA). It documents the history of "The Mayflower Project" from first beginnings, construction, financing and eventually sailing it's 55 day journey to the final destination at Plimoth Plantation. The publication offers 10 pages of facts and figures about the ship, its cargo and crew as it made its way to the US in 1957. This is a wonderful piece of history~50+ years old!
Condition: EXCELLENT
Type: SOUVENIR MAGAZINE
Manufacturer: NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO.
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ART
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THE AMERICAN COLORIST
This vintage soft cover illustrated and collectible booklet, "The American Colorist ~ A Practical Guide to Color Harmony and Color Identification" was published by Prang Company Publishers
(c)1939, second edition,1948. It was originally designed to help horticultural groups and garden clubs simplify problems of color harmony and color identification but has also helped in other fields. It is in very good, tight, light shelf wear condition although there is a little discoloration on some pages and staples have rusted. The booklet measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"...previous owners name lightly penciled on inside cover.
Condition: Very Good
Type: Staple
Publisher: Prang Company
Author: Faber Birren
Edition: 2
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HARVARD~YALE FOOTBALL
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HARVARD A-A NEWS ~ NOVEMBER 25,1933
Vintage Harvard A-A News Vol. 8, No. 9 features the annual Harvard/Yale game. The rivalry began on November 13, 1875 and as of November 2007, 124 games have been played...Yale has won 65, Harvard 51 and 8 games ended in ties.
This 11/25/1933 game was their 52nd meeting and won by Harvard 19-6 at Harvard Stadium, Cambridge, MA.
The 100 page softcover booklet measures 9" x 12" with an art deco cover featuring an illustration of people dressed in their best entering the stadium in Sections 30-37 by A.B. Savrann. (Note: the Yale dog in the center) Besides the black and white pictures of the Harvard and Yale team players, there are wonderful articles, one of which features the Harvard Campus 30 Years apart 1903 and 1933 which includes photos of the many improvements.
In addition, there are two pages featuring the Harvard and Yale songs and wonderful period ads from Brooks Brothers, Chesterfield, Prudential Ins. Co., RH Searns, Lucien Lelong, Gunther and Eastman Kodak.
The covers show wear and a few small tears and creasing...the inside pages are in good condition, have not yellowed, although there is some minor water staining at the top right corner of many and creases on the rightside bottom . A wonderful piece of history!
Condition: Used
Publisher: Harvard Athletic Association
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INAUGURATION HISTORY
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AMERICAN AIRLINES~HARRY S. TRUMAN~ INAUGURATION
A wonderful piece of American history from the Administration of President Harry S. Truman and VP-Elect Alben W. Barkley! On January 20, 1949, American Airlines welcomed the public to Washington for President Truman's 2nd term with a timetable of flights. The pamphlet measures 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" and has been folded. Good Condition
Condition: Used
Publisher: American Airlines
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TV GUIDE
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TV GUIDE~WEEK OF AUGUST 11, 1951
This is a TV Guide ~ New England Edition for August 11-16, 1951 Vol. IV, #32. There are 16 pages featuring the TV programs and articles on "How to Keep Cool", "The Show with a Heart" and "What TV Won't Let You See" which quite different from today!! The booklet measures 8-1/4" x 5-1/2". There is some discoloration and some staples have rusted, but overall condition is good.
Condition: Good
Type: Staple
Publisher: TV Guide
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VINTAGE RECIPE BOOKLETS
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BANANAS...HOW TO SERVE THEM
This soft cover, staple bound booklet was printed in 1940 and features delicious menus which include recipes for bananas....pre-Chiquita days! From breads, yummy desserts to salads and sandwiches. It also features "How-To-Do-Its" on the proper preparation of bananas! The booklet measures 9" x 6" with 52 illustrated pages...in very good vintage condition except for a small crease on front cover.
Condition: Very Good
Type: Staple
Publisher: Home Economics Dept. ~ Fruit Dispatch Company ~ 1940
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BANANA SALAD BAZAAR
This is a great little soft cover, 24 page booklet featuring wonderful salad suggestions all containing bananas! In addition, it offers great salad hints including salad greens and dressing recipes... lots of pictures! Published in 1940, the booklet measures 7" x 5" and is in very good vintage condition except for a small tear on back cover.
Condition: Very good
Type: Staple
Publisher: Home Economics Dept. ~ Meoripe Fruit Co. ~ 1940
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