Whimsy
Scherenschnitte, Paper Cuttings, Hans Christian Andersen, Whimsy
Sandy Hook, CT: Caroline Stokes, [1980]. The whimsy and fantasy found in many of his stories can be seen in these reproductions of works originally created by Andersen. In the first scherenschnitte you will see a character in his likeness unable to attain the ballerina at the top of the.....
Price: $425.00
au bon marche, mechanical trade card, movable trade card,
A 3” x 4 1/2” advertising trade card for Au Bon Marche department store in Paris. A first glance it has the appearance of a die-cut card of a child in a high chair. By pushing the base upwards and side flaps inward it creates a 3D chair with a......
Price: $125.00
Pop-Up Books, Koalas
Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Co., 1935. First edition of an adorable children's book starring a mischievous koala named Blinky Bill, with three two-page spread pop-ups: one in the middle, and one on each paste down opening. The final pop-up shows a shopkeeper catching Blinky Bill sitting in a large jar.....
Price: $125.00
Victoriana, Paper Doilies, Social History, Larkin Co.
Buffalo, NY: Larkin Co., c1890s. An 8" circular boxed set of graduated size embossed die-cut linen paper doilies for household decoration and craft design. The box cover has an applied doily replicating the pattern with the addition of the embossed logo and Larkin Co. Buffalo USA imprint. The sizes measure.....
Price: $150.00
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Humor, Gambling, Playing Cards,
Spitalfields [London]: Taylor. A moralistic tale disguised as a humorous tale about a soldier caught playing cards in church, only to be caught by his superior; in order to evade punishment, the soldier spins a story about how each playing card teaches him a different bible story. Single leaf (11".....
Price: $550.00
Magic Tricks, Arithmetic, Math Games
Lancaster, Pennsylvania: M-M-A, Inc., c.1910. A whimsical guessing game produced for M-M-A, Inc., a Lancaster-based manufacturer of industrial tools and air-operated vacuum cleaners. To play, one asks a friend to choose a number between one and sixty; then, using basic arithmetic and the cards provided, the player is able to.....
Price: $85.00
Aesthetic Movement, Lithography.
Witsch & Schmitt, [1890]. A thought provoking Aesthetic Movement influenced art for art sake piece of art designed as a cigar label for Witsch & Schmitt. A play on the oft seen long haired Oscar Wilde with his sunflower accessory as seen in one of the women's hair. Striking imagery.....
Price: $500.00
ephemera, whimsey
c1900. Diecut in the shape of a man in a derby, this is a felt hat cleaner, a loop on the back through which one slips fingers, for gripping the cleaner and; Instructions can’t be read, though the words “Philadelphia Store, 605 Market” can be read.; In very good condition.;.....
Price: $75.00
Articulated paper toy, articulated paper doll, jointed paper doll, whimsy, hand made paper doll
A truly fanciful fellow with a printed face,and card stock body parts that have been decorated with applied and layered polished and foiled papers. His exaggerated hat has a large applied flower. His bodice begins with pleated paper dickey and velvet bow tie; a crest is applied beneath the dickey.....
Price: $750.00
Patent Medicines, Marketing, Dream Analysis, Etiquette, Laugh and Grow Fat
Baltimore, Maryland: Kohler Manufacturing Co., c.1890. Four (4) pocket-sized booklets in original illustrated wrappers, published together as a clever "collect-them-all"-type marketing scheme advertising Kohler Remedies. The booklets contained everything from jokes to dream symbols. The titles include: "Forget-Me-Not Rhymes". Baltimore: Kohler Manufacturing Co., c.1890. 32mo (5.25" by 3.25"), pp. [8].....
Price: $225.00
Die-cut,
C. G. & S. Ltd. (Chas Goodall and Son), [1930]. Twenty-three (23) different die-cut lithograph whist badges with images of characters from literature. Also includes original box that held four dozen badges. Includes 23 of the 24 different designs. Includes Fatima, Blue Bear, Ali Baba, Sister Anne, Pantaloon, Clown, Aladdin.....
Price: $850.00
friendship, photography
1888. Two (2) photographs taken of a group of young people while sitting on a porch. It appears as though they are on a holiday or picnic, as several people are holding lawn tennis rackets. The first photo shows a group of thirteen (13) people, some appearing quite affectionate or.....
Price: $150.00
Typewriters and Typewriting,Glyphs and Symbols,Typographic Design,Humor
United States: 1960s? A veritable "emoji incunable": three sets of whimsical shapes formed by typewriter keystrokes, including: The Parade of the "Wooden Soldiers", "Prussian Guard", and "Peter Rabbit." Note the clever use of quotation marks for rabbit ears and military hat plumes. A nice reminder that people have been making.....
Price: $85.00
Vaudeville, Parties, Colleges and Universities, Ivy League
New Haven, Connecticut: The Whaples-Bullis Co., 1916. Printed poster (14" by 11", verso blank) promoting the Yale Class of 1916 Senior Smoker, a raucous party held at Byers Hall, then part of the Sheffield Scientific School and now incorporated into Silliman College. According to the message at the foot of.....
Price: $150.00
watercolor folk art, 1880s, Victoriana, friendship album, eclectibles, paper dolls, paper americana, ephemera, paper toy, menus, travel americana, children's books, valentines, documents, correspondence
Hand Made Birthday Album - A Tribute to Our Grandmother on her Eightieth Birthday, January 12, 1886 from her ever affectionate Grandchildren Velvet covered album with handmade works demonstrating penmanship, stitchery, watercolor Acrostic Prayer surrounded by a watercolor of the Holy Bible Three (3) pen and ink drawings of.....
Price: $600.00
Made by Hand, Victoriana, Flora,
[1860s]. An 8 3/4" x 9 1/4" cut in the shape of a leaf with a silk ribbon tie. The cover has a shield shaped opening backed with silk mesh. Fern fronds and leaves arranged in a decorative display. Heavy stock covers. Six (6) interior blank pages. Sandwiched between the.....
Price: $475.00
Paper with a Secret, Watercolor
c1830. A 9" x 7" card that at first appearance looks like a watercolor of Cruikshank's Comicalities. Upon closer view it opens to reveal a watercolor of a curmudgeonly sort. It is captioned "THE PATIENT" What train of maladies has led To this your very sad condition... Has laid you.....
Price: $925.00
Original Art, Made by Hand, Poetry and Verse, Anthropomorphism
[1930s]. Ten (10) original hand penned verses, each with charming relevant drawings. All are on a single 12" x 9" art board except for the tale of A Mouse and a Beetle and a sweet baby Sausage who lived together. This particular tale, written in five verses has a sad.....
Price: $1,750.00
Original Art, Comic Art
United Kingdom: c1860s. The tone is set for this album containing 59 pen and ink and/or watercolor drawings by the verbiage on the image on the inside cover of a scroll with a whimsical lad at top reads: In Truth it is not every Book, That's suited to the Mind.....
Price: $750.00
Whimsy, Fantasy, Adventure
London: The Nonesuch Press, 1927. Second impression. Unpaginated. Illustrated paper litho on board. Twenty (20) full page color illustration. Rhyming text verso facing illustration. The adventures of Mr. Tootleoo and Mrs Cockyollybird on land, sea and in the air. Measures 7 3/4" x 10 1/2"...
Price: $150.00
Zoo Animals, Interactive
New York, New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1941. A very charming interactive children's book starring Mr. Luke, a harried zookeeper who needs help putting the animals back in their cages at the end of the night. Each of the eight die-cut animals, ranging from "Trunko" the elephant to "Humpo".....
Price: $125.00
sketch book, water color, art, drawing, music, friendship, whimsy
England: 1908-1947. A humorous sketch book and friendship album owned by Madgie Varney, given to her by Bob (Robert) Varney in 1908. The album has over 65 original art work, with 3 photographs, and two music scores. Approximately 10 pieces are done either by Madgie or R M Varney. The.....
Price: $600.00
Historical Memorabilia, Civil War,
Cincinnati, Oh: Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. Lith. 1862. This discharge paper was given to George Eagg for his service as a "Squirrel Hunter". Also signed by Malcolm McDonnell and Major A. D. C. Vignettes of General and Govenor at top and a frail gent with a musket at his side.....
Price: $250.00