Michael Popek's Blog, page 15

The Lesson

Trimmed illustration.

Found in "The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow" published by Houghton Mifflin, 1882.

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Giveway winner

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

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

Friday Giveaway: Signed Copy of FORGOTTEN BOOKMARKS - contest closed

Contest is now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

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Friday Giveaway: Signed Copy of FORGOTTEN BOOKMARKS

I'm giving away a signed copy of my book FORGOTTEN BOOKMARKS today.

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

I will pick a winner at random tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM Eastern.

Good luck!

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Pay To The Order

 Cancelled check from the Farmer's National Bank of Deposit, NY dated April 20, 1921.

Found in "The Nature of the Beast" by Ruth Crosby Noble. Published by Doubleday, 1945.

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The Thread

Trade card advertising J & P Coats Thread.

Found in "Flat Iron For a Farthing" by Juliana Horatia Ewing. Published by Donohue and Co., no date.

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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Alice Cole, who entered on Facebook.

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

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

Contest now closed, winner will be announced shortly.


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Friday Giveaway: Eight Vintage Children's Books

I am giving away these eight children's books today.

To enter, leave a comment below. You can also enter on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram 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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Distressed For Success

Not a creature was stirring, except the mouse who was chewing the corners off this book.