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June 15, 2012
Friday Giveaway: 14 Vintage Books - contest closed
Giving away these 14 books this week. Nothing special, just thought they had a nice shelf look.
Contest now closed, winner announced shortly.
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Friday Giveaway: 14 Vintage Books
Giving away these 14 books this week. Nothing special, just thought they had a nice shelf look.
If you want to enter, leave a comment below.
You can also enter over on Twitter or Facebook . You can also enter by email: fb@forgottenbookmarks.com
I'll take all the entries and pick a winner at random tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM EST.
Good luck!
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June 14, 2012
The Tabard Inn Library
Today I learned about the
Tabard Inn Library
.
I found that site after finding one of the bookplates:
It was in a copy of "The Minx" by Mrs. Mannington Caffyn, published by Stokes, 1899.
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The Tabard Inn Library was founded in 1902 by Seymour Eaton. It was administered by the Booklovers Library, another Eaton enterprise. Eaton was a remarkable entrepreneur and promoter who was also an author, journalist, and educator. He was the author of the "Teddy Bear Books".
The Tabard Inn Library was a membership library with stations in the form of revolving bookcases located in drug stores and other commercial establishments throughout the United States. In an initial advertisement for the library, Eaton indicated that 10,000 of these bookcases would be manufactured at a rate of 25 and then 50 a day.
I found that site after finding one of the bookplates:
It was in a copy of "The Minx" by Mrs. Mannington Caffyn, published by Stokes, 1899.
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Gone Fishin'
Postcard, dated August, 1954:Dear Doris and Bill,
Daddy has gone fishing. We are having a good time. Will see you Mon. or Tuesday.
Mom and Dad
Found in "Zing!" magazine, September 1949 issue.
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June 13, 2012
Not Forgotten
Not everything I find in books is good enough to post here on the site. I try and give you guys the most interesting bookmarks, and that means a lot of stuff gets set aside. That doesn't mean I toss them - here's a little sample of some of the things I've found:
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June 12, 2012
Lady Jane
Business card for the "Lady Jane" hair salon of Baltimore, Maryland.
Found in (what else?) "Persuasion" by Jane Austen. Published by Dent/Readers Union, no date, circa 1950.
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June 11, 2012
Authentic
Hand-colored illustrated, titled "Godey's Authentic Fashions - Lady's Book, Oct. 1845"
Found in "Maternity: A Book for Every Wife and Mother" by Mrs. P.B. Saur. Published by Monarch Books, 1889.
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June 9, 2012
This and That Winner
This week's winner was Pixel Berry Pie, who entered right here on the site. Thanks to everyone who entered, we'll do it again next week.
June 8, 2012
Friday Giveaway: This and That: Contest closed
Giving away these eight books; some poetry, vintage picture books, short stories... this and that.
Contest closed, winner announced shortly.
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Friday Giveaway: This and That
Giving away these eight books; some poetry, vintage picture books, short stories... this and that.
To enter, leave a comment below. You can also enter over on Twitter or Facebook , or by sending me and email:
fb@forgottenbookmarks.com
I'll sort through entries and pick a random winner tomorrow at 11:00 AM EST.
Good luck!
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