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Edmeston, 1869

Handwritten receipt of funds, dated 1869:

Edmeston - May 15th 1869

This may certify that I have received of Samuel Munro ten dollars, it being in full of all demand (?) for my share of (????) + Deborah Woolly's property (???) for which I am to give said Munro a (??) claim deed when called for this being for value received.

Mariah Brown

In witness of Mary Munro

Found in "Sunday Tales True and Strong" by Mrs. Marshall. Published by E.P. Dutton, 1880.

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Perfect Color

One page out of what I believe was a television manual published by Popular Science, no date that I can find. Seeing the fine-tuning instructions on the second page made me think of how people today will never fiddle with dials to get the perfect picture in the same way.

Found in "The Plays of Samuel Beckett" edited by Eugene Webb. Published by the University of Washington, 1972.



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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was @LoopholeStacie, who entered on Twitter. Thanks to everyone who entered!

Friday Giveaway: 27 Modern Lit Titles (contest closed)

I know I generally give away old dusty classics, but I don't want anyone to think I'm some sort of book snob who believes no real literature has been written since 1930.

Contest now closed, winner announced shortly.
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Friday Giveaway: 27 Modern Lit Titles

I know I generally give away old dusty classics, but I don't want anyone to think I'm some sort of book snob who believes no real literature has been written since 1930.

To celebrate the modern novel, I'm giving away these 27 books today.

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

I'll gather up all the entries and select a random winner tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM EST.

Good luck!

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Passed

Second grade report card, no date. Here's the other side with the happy news:


Found in "Swiss Family Robinson" by Johann David Wyss. Published by F.M. Lupton, no date listed, circa 1890.

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Among The Living

Postcard, dated Auguest 22, 1913, featuring Plaza Sotomayor, Valparaiso, Chile.

As it has been some time since (since) you have heard from me, thought I would inform you that I am still among the living. Have you had your vacation yet?

Charles

Found in "Elizabeth and Her German Garden" by Marie Annette Beauchamp. Published by Macmillan, 1900.

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Two More

You all seemed to enjoy yesterday's finds so much, I went through that box and found a couple more for you:


Found in "Ruy Blas" by Victor Hugo. Published by D.C. Heath, 1894.



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Portrait Of A Lady

I'm not sure what I like better, today's bookmarks or the book they fell out of:


A collection of five illustrations, it looks like some came from advertisements and were trimmed. Here's a scan of the back:



Found in "Old-Fashioned Fairy Tales" published by Roberts Brothers, no date listed, circa 1890.



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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Melody , who entered right here on the site. I see your email is in your profile, so I'll go ahead and send you a message in a moment.

Thanks to all who entered!