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October 8, 2015

Cover Me






 Found this unusual cloth book cover.

It was on "The New Testament" published by the Oxford University Press, 1881.

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Published on October 08, 2015 08:19

October 7, 2015

These Are Days


Colorized portrait photograph, no writing or dates on reverse side.

Found in "Days of our Years" by Pierre van Paassen. Published by Hillman-Curl, 1939.

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Published on October 07, 2015 07:00

October 6, 2015

Meine Liebe



Greeting card, written in German.

Found in "Edward Hopper: 1882-1967 - Transformation of the Real" by Rolf Gunter Renner. Published by Taschen, 2000.

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Published on October 06, 2015 07:09

October 3, 2015

Giveaway winner

This week's winner was @ohdrey89, who entered on Twitter.

Thanks to all who entered, see you here next week.

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Published on October 03, 2015 07:41

October 2, 2015

Friday Giveaway: 13 Vintage Children's Books - contest closed



Contest now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

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Published on October 02, 2015 07:04

Friday Giveaway: 13 Vintage Children's Books



I'm giving away these thirteen vintage children's books this week.

To enter, leave a comment below. You can also enter on Facebook , Twitter or via email .

I will gather up all the entries and select a winner at random tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM Eastern.

Good luck!

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Published on October 02, 2015 07:04

September 30, 2015

I've Got A Bad Feeling About This


Trading card from "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi." This is number 96, Imperial Biker Scout.

Found in "The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin. Published by Collier, 1962.


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Published on September 30, 2015 07:17

September 29, 2015

Spot



Photograph.

On the back is written: "This is Spot, the latest addition to the family."

Found in "Raggedy Ann in Cookie Land" by Johnny Gruelle. Published by M.A. Donohue, 1931.


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Published on September 29, 2015 08:05

September 28, 2015

The Everett


Advertisement card for "The Everett" - a hotel located at 766 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY.

Found in "Family Pride" by Mary J. Holmes. Published by Grosset and Dunlap, no date listed.


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Published on September 28, 2015 07:21

September 26, 2015

Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Debbie , who entered here on the site.

Debbie, I will try and get in touch with you - but if you see this, please email me at fb@forgottenbookmarks.com

Thanks to all for entering, see you again next week.

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Published on September 26, 2015 07:37