Michael Popek's Blog, page 80

The Center Garden

Dried and pressed plant.

Found in "Courtney of the Center Garden" by Burt L. Standish. Published by Barse and Hopkins, 1915.

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Nickel and Dimed

Small black velvet jewelry pouch. Inside were five very clean and shiny 1957 nickels.

Found in "The Nestorian Monument in China" by P.Y. Saeki. Published by The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1916.


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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Nose Deep In A Book, who entered right here on the site. I will try and get in touch with you via your profile. You can also reach me at fb@forgottenbookmarks.com

Thanks to all that entered, see you next week.

Friday Giveaway: Eight Vintage Books - contest closed

Giveaway is now closed, winner will be announced shortly.


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Friday Giveaway: Eight Vintage Books

I'm giving away these eight vintage 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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Mystery

Photograph, no date or writing.

Found in "Mystery Coach" by Matt Christopher. Published by Little, Brown, 1973.

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Really Fresh

Flatted box for Curly-Top Popcorn from the 1939 New York World's Fair featuring Shirley Temple. Temple starred in the 1935 film "Curly Top."

Found in "The Martyred Towns of France" by Clara E. Laughlin. Published by G.P. Putnam's, 1919.



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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Susan Wattson Kenney, who entered on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: Ten Vintage Books - contest closed

Contest closed, winner will be announced shortly.

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Friday Giveaway: Ten Vintage Books

I'm giving away these ten vintage 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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