J. W. Gorman’s Vaudeville Stars
J. W. Gorman’s Vaudeville Stars Specimen Type: Paper Brochure Estimated Age: TBD Purchased from a bookstore in Boston, MA.
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King’s Chapel – Historical Notes
Historical Notes, Guide to the Monuments, Present Activities Specimen Type: Booklet Estimated Age: August 25, 1935 King’s Chapel, Founded A. D. 1986, Historical Notes, Guide to the Monuments, Present Activities. –Compiled by Rev. Harold E. B. Speight, D. D. Printed for the Warden and the Vestry of King’s Chapel by the Riverdale Press, Brookline, Boston, Mass. This booklet … [Read more…]
Meteorite Fragments
Stony Iron Meteorite Fragment Sahara Desert, Morocco Specimen Type: Stony Iron Meteorite Fragment Estimated Age: 10,000 and 50,000 years old Exact location of these meteorites is difficult to determine since they are gathered by nomads and sold in bulk to traders. Shifting sands unearthed many meteorites that were buried on impact. Meteorite falls occured between 10,000 and … [Read more…]
Picturesque World’s Fair – Chicago
Picturesque World’s Fair May 5, 1894 Volume 1, Number 13 An elaborate collection colored views. Fine art series. Purchased from the Chicago Field Museum in 2014. Published with the Endorsement and Approval of George R. Davis, Director General World’s Columbian Exposition W.B. Conkey Company Publishers, Chicago. Copyright 1894
Beatrix Potter – Letters to Children
David and I procured this book from a small bookstore in Boston, Ma. It’s officially titled Beatrix Potter – Letters to Children. It is included in the Harvard College Library – Department of Printing and Graphic Arts and Walker and Company. New York 1966. Copyright 1966 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Library … [Read more…]
Little Orphan Annie – and The Haunted House
We obtained this book in bookstore on Luke’s first adventure to Boston. It’s cover is not in the best shape as you can see but the pages within are all in good ape and readable. The inside page has a publisher of Cupples & Leon Co. Publishers – New York and Reg. U.S. Pat, Off, … [Read more…]
The World of Sex
The World of Sex by Henry Miller We obtained this no. 47 book from a bookstore in Boston, MA. There are several notations in the book by the renowned poet, translator, two time National Book Award winning author, Clayton Eshleman. Printed in France Copyright by Henri Miller, 1959.
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Oldest Matter Ever Collected Specimen Type: Meteorite Estimated Age: 4,568,200,000 years old We might call this item the stuff that the universe is made of. After all, Carbonaceous Chondrites are the oldest matter humans have collected so far! Carbonaceous Chondrites comprise a class of meteorites containing the earliest, most primitive matter ever found. Carbonaceous chondrites … [Read more…]