Michael Popek's Blog, page 134

Sterling

Bracelet. The only markings I can find is a simple "STERLING" stamp.

Found in "History of World War II" by Francis Trevelyan Miller. Published by Universal Book and Bible House, 1945.


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Giveaway Winner

This week's winner was Roze Wolownik, who entered on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: 12 Vintage Classics - contest closed

Contest is now closed. I will be back to announce the winner in a moment.

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Friday Giveaway: 12 Vintage Classics

I'm giving away these twelve 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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December, 1964

Photograph, stamped "December 64."

I love this picture. I'm not sure if the book in the photograph is the same one.

Found in "Mister Penny's Circus" by Marie Hall Ets. Published by The Viking Press, 1961.


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Give Em A Hand

Tag, looks like a baggage ticket:

HOWARD HAND
AUSTIN, TEXAS

Found in "Crazy Weather" by Charles McNichols. Published by Macmillan, 1944.

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According To My Calculations

Solar powered calculator. Still works.

Found in "Honeymoon" by James Patterson and Howard Roughan. Published by Warner Books, 2006.

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Giveaway Winner

This week's winner was Lisa Pauley, who entered on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: 16 Children's Series Books - contest closed

Contest now closed. Winner will be announced shortly.

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Friday Giveaway: 16 Children's Series Books

I'm giving away these sixteen 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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