Michael Popek's Blog, page 22

Friday Giveaway: Signed Copy of my book HANDWRITTEN RECIPES

I'm giving away a signed copy of my book HANDWRITTEN RECIPES today.

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

I'll choose a winner at random tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM Eastern. Good luck!


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Of Mice and Pearls

Drinks coaster with mother of pearl top.


Found in "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. Published by Covici-Friede, 1937.

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Low Notes

Trade card advertising Emerson Piano Co., Boston MA.

Found in "Grasses and Forage Plants: A Treatise" by Charles L. Flint. Published by William F. Gill Co., 1874.


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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Linda Reynolds Moody, who entered on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: Nine Vintage Novels - contest closed

Contest is now closed. Winner will be announced shortly.

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Friday Giveaway: Nine Vintage Novels

I am giving away these nine vintage novels this week. To enter here, 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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Buy In Bulk

Receipt from the J.E. Wood hardware store, Walton NY, dated June 30, 1914.

Found in "The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen" published by Henry Altemus, 1898.




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Giveaway winner

This week's giveaway winner was Amanda Tempel, who entered here on the site.

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

Friday Giveaway: Ten Children's Picture Books - contest closed

Contest is now closed, winner will be announced on the website shortly.

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Friday Giveaway: Ten Children's Picture Books

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

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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