Medicine, Science & Technology
Family Medicine, Homemaking, Marketing to Women
New York, New York: The Centaur Company, 1880. A Housekeeper's Receipt Book for the year 1880, published for homemakers by The Centaur Company, producer of family medicines. Includes: calendars for the years 1880 and 1881; dozens of recipes ranging from soups and sauces to croquettes and pates; tips for curing.....
Price: $150.00
Public Health, Breast Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland: American Cancer Society, c.1975. Printed tri-fold pamphlet (9" by 3.75" folded) with an illustrated three-step guide to performing a self breast exam. Encourages the reader to perform a self examination monthly, and details warning signs and what to do if a lump is located. Includes black ink.....
Price: $85.00
Springs, Taking the waters, Health and wellness, Geology, mineral water, Diet and Nutrition
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Crazy Water Hotel Company, 1933. A pamphlet advertising the laxative Crazy Water Crystals, with directions for use and a special emphasis on proper diet. The pamphlet not-so-subtly begins with a disclaimer ("Do not expect a miracle ... Do not be alarmed if the first reaction from your.....
Price: $200.00
History of the Flute,Woodwind Instruments,Music
New York, New York: A.G. Badger, 1853. An illustrated history of the flute, with a description and celebration of the new Bœhm Flute developed and patented by Bavarian court musician and inventor Theobald Bœhm (1794-1881) in 1847. The Bœhm fingering system formed the foundation of the modern flute. Published by.....
Price: $375.00
Bitters, Rheumatism, Liver and Kidney Diseases
Attleboro, Massachusetts: James M. Solomon, Jr., 1890s. Illustrated advertising card for "Old Doctor Jas. M. Solomon's Indian Wine Bitters", which claims here to be "The Greatest Blood Purifier and Liver and Kidney Cure in the World". Promoted by James M. Solomon, Jr., "The seventh son of Old Dr. James M......
Price: $150.00
Remedies, Medicine, Advertising and Promotion
1884. 24 pp. Illustrated wrap with image of R. C. Flower on the front cover and "Hygeia of the 19th Cent" on reverse. A free to the public narrative introducing the company, the science in the preparation and skillful combinations. This is followed by detailed information on each of the.....
Price: $60.00
Religious Science, New Thought, History of Los Angeles, Metaphysical Thought , ABAA-RBMS-2023
Los Angeles, California: Institute of Religious Science and Philosophy, Inc., 1936. A mailing circular promoting the Institute of Religious Science and Philosophy, Inc., and its February 1936 calendar, featuring a series of talks by its founder, Ernest Holmes, speaking on the following subjects: "Religious Science is Life in Action"; "Mind.....
Price: $150.00
Marine Biology,Laboratories and Institutes,Aquariums
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: University of Pennsylvania, c.1890. A prospectus promoting a new laboratory of marine biology to be affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, located at Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The aims of the new laboratory were to furnish free facilities to marine biologists, as well as to furnish an.....
Price: $225.00
Steel Wheelbarrows, Warehouse Trucks, Russel Paper Truck, Stone Car, Forge Shop Truck, Cotton Trucks
Truck Catalogue No. 11-T Lansing - Company. Formerly Lansing Wheelbarrow Company. Lansing Company. Philadelphia. 1913. Soft cover. 86 pp. with 6 additional pages dedicated to coal cars. Handtrucks and carts. Contains Steel Wheelbarrows, Warehouse Trucks, Russel Paper Truck, Stone Car, Forge Shop Truck, Cotton Trucks and more. Black & white.....
Price: $95.00
Colonics, Health and wellness, Public health, Proprietary medicines, Constipation
New York: Tyrell's Hygienic Institute, 1917. Printed promotional pamphlet with over one hundred thirty testimonials lauding the effectiveness of the J.B.L Cascade treatment (a proprietary colonic) in treating or curing afflictions ranging from acne and heartburn to Bright's Disease and Malaria. Titled "Leaves of Gold", the pamphlet is not shy.....
Price: $150.00
Transportation, Mobilization, Welding
The Indianapolis Switch & Frog Co., 25-Nov-19. A letter from the Indianapolis Switch & Frog Co. to the Maintenance Official of Manchester St. RY (Rail yard) in Manchester, NH, promoting their new high speed mounting device for their Portable Electric Welder. This 'mounting device' was essentially a new trailer for.....
Price: $125.00
correspondence, bath house, dipsy baths, travel and tourism, letterhead,
Kennebunk Beach, ME: 4-Sep-25. A brief letter written on a letterhead from The Dipsy Baths in Kennebunk Beach, ME. A printed black and white photograph of the bathhouses with an American Flags blowing in the wind and several cars in front. The letter is written to Hiram from an unknown.....
Price: $60.00
Springs, Taking the Waters, Geology, Mineral Water, Health and Wellness Tourism
Saratoga Springs, New York: Lincoln Spring Co., c.1900. Illustrated advertising pamphlet for "America's Greatest Water", sourced from Saratoga Springs "with its remarkable cluster of mineral fountains and invigorating climate". Includes photographs of the Lincoln Spring Plant's grounds, bottling department, engine room, and a horse and buggy getting ready to ship.....
Price: $150.00
Sign language letters, Sign Letters word, The Lord's Prayer
Hartford, CT: The Connecticut Magazine Co., 1899. 32 pp. (unpaginated) lightly coated stock illustrated wraps. The two page preface discusses Dr. Gallaudet and the development of sign language and includes the Manual Alphabet. This is followed by a 6pp. introduction describing the required movements for each word of the Lord's.....
Price: $150.00
Masculinity,Venereal Disease,Public Health,Sex Education,Eugenics
Washington, D.C. U.S. Public Health Service, 1937. A government-issued public health pamphlet on sex education and venereal disease for American men in the armed forces in 1937, featuring an image of a rugged man climbing a mountain on the upper wrapper with the word "MANPOWER" in all caps. Covers the.....
Price: $200.00
remedy,cancer cure,hydrophobia,rabies
A 10" x 6" page that appears to have been removed from a ledger or journal with two entries that appear to be in different hands. The first is a cure for hydrophobia that entails mixing elecampane root, a puff of madder and a quart of new milk brought to.....
Price: $110.00
boat, ship, mileage, transportation, journal, code, myer's code, flag signal, Massachusetts
Boston, MA: F. W. Barry, Beale & Co., 1911. An unknown boatman's journal detailing the mileage, expenses, and trips taken on a launch (an open motor boat) named Polaris. The journal has been divided into several sections, with one side of the journal being used as a "Mileage and Cash".....
Price: $175.00
Physical Fitness,Men's Health,History of Body Image and Body Building
Chicago, Illinois: Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago, 1897 (and dated 1900 in ink). A custom physical fitness chart dated 1900 for a Mr. F.R. Schalck, filled out for him at the Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago. Data points include strength and size/measurements for different parts of the boy.....
Price: $125.00
Prisons,Healthcare and Imprisonment
Washington, D.C. Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, [1953]. First edition of an overview of the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Missouri, one of only a few institutions "dedicated solely to the purpose of caring for the diseased and broken bodies and minds of offenders against the law".....
Price: $225.00
menu, medical conference, international allegory, patriotism
Philadelphia: Bailey Banks & Biddle, A 4 page heavy stock with gilt fore edge menu with a red, white and blue grosgrain ribbon binding. The front cover is an illustration of Lady Liberty with the American shield and the Eagle atop the world. The stars below represent the states of.....
Price: $150.00
Social Hygiene, sexual education, medicine, family & education
Milwaukee, WI: The Milwaukee Social Hygiene Society, 1916. A short booklet announcing the formation of the the Milwaukee Social Hygiene Society, its goals, current members, constitution and by-laws. 10 pgs. Printed cream wrappers. Staple bindings. OCLC 1 (Sept. 2020). Measures 6 1/4" x 3 1/4" The society was a part.....
Price: $125.00
Advertising & Promotion, Advertising to Children, Patent Medicine, J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass: J. C Ayer & Co., 1880s. Four (4) different miniature stand-up die-cuts of various Ayre's products. The image of the box on front and product advertising--essentially miniature trade cards that could have been displayed on a toy store or dollhouse shelf. Scarce items. The largest is 2 1/2".....
Price: $125.00
Die-cut Pamphlet, Evans & Co., Treatments and Remedies
Liverpool, England: Evans, Sons & Co., c.1900. Chromolithographed die-cut pamphlet in the shape of a bottle, advertising Montserrat Lime-Fruit Juice, "A most delightful, healthful, and economical beverage for any season. Lime-Fruit Juice is beneficial in all cases of gout, rheumatism, and blood impurity, also dyspepsia. Guaranteed free from alcohol" (back).....
Price: $125.00
medicine, paper doll, advertising directed a children
Chicago: J. B. Carroll Co, c1900. Two pieces of advertising materials for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. The first item is a 16 pp (including covers) booklet advertising Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, as well as other products sold by the manufacturer, including Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf (a.....
Price: $110.00