Michael Popek's Blog, page 57

April 10, 2018

Let All The People Sing


Small key.

Found in "Ocean Grove Christian Songs" published by Tali Esen Morgan, 1902.

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Published on April 10, 2018 07:27

April 9, 2018

1812



Dried and pressed plant.

Found in "The Authentic History of the Second War for Independence" by Samuel R. Brown. Published by J.G. Hathaway, 1815.

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Published on April 09, 2018 08:24

April 7, 2018

Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Kelly Martin, who entered on Facebook.

Thanks to all who entered, I will see you here on Monday.

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Published on April 07, 2018 08:00

April 6, 2018

Friday Giveaway: Nine Antiquarian Children's Books - contest closed



Contest now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

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Published on April 06, 2018 07:35

Friday Giveaway: Nine Antiquarian Children's Books



I'm giving away these nine vintage kid'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 (April 7th) at 10:00 AM Eastern.

Good luck!

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Published on April 06, 2018 07:35

April 5, 2018

Homemade



Homemade bookmark.

Found in "The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise" by Victor Durham. Published by Saalfield, 1910.







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Published on April 05, 2018 07:18

April 4, 2018

Season Ticket


Season ticket for the 1904 Deposit NY fair.

Found in "Easy Lessons in Einstein" by Edwin E. Slosson. Published by Harcourt, Brace, 1920.


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Published on April 04, 2018 09:24

April 3, 2018

Snapshot


Photograph, no date or writing on reverse side.

Found in "That Mainwaring Affair" by A. Maynard Barbour. Published by Grosset and Dunlap, 1928.

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Published on April 03, 2018 07:07

April 2, 2018

How To Open A Book


Printed note, "How To Open A Book."

Found in "History of the United States" by E. Benjamin Andrews. Published by Scribners, 1927.

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Published on April 02, 2018 06:42

March 31, 2018

Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Martin Harding, who entered via email.

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

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Published on March 31, 2018 07:44