Michael Popek's Blog, page 77

Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Patricia Byron, who entered on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: 11 Vintage Children's Books - contest closed

Off to pick this week's winner, back in a moment.

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Friday Giveaway: 11 Vintage Children's Books

I'm giving away these eleven vintage children's books 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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Tad

Small photograph of Abraham Lincoln and his son Tad. From an original photograph by Anthony Berger.

Found in "The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin" published by Appleton, 1896.

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Pen Is Mightier

Looks like someone was using this book for target practice.

"The Throne of David" by Rev. J.H. Ingraham. Published by G.G. Evans, 1860.


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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was David Aubrey, who entered via email.

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'm giving away these eight vintage 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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The Best

 Note:

Some are confused -

they look for perfect

there is no perfect. Look instead for the best!

I have it!

Found in "The Mobs and Mafia" by  Hank Messick. Published by Galahad Books, 1974.

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Preserved

Dried and pressed flower.

Found in "Synopsis Ethices" by Stephani Curcellaei. Published by H. Dickinson in London, 1684.

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