Astronomy from a Dipper | Eliot C. Clarke | 1909Charming childrens guide to astronomy from 1909 with the sweetest dedication featuring a photo of the authors daughter. Its bound in soft blue cloth boards with constellations on the cover and blue illustrations of constellations inside. Condition is fair with some soiling to the covers; otherwise good.

the back seals are intact

An outstanding piece- very rare to find one in such good shape that was never affixed to a box

The shelf measures just under 19“ tall & the display platform measures about 11 “ x 5“ at widest

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Officially the oldest mourning print I’ve had in the shop to date: This stunning black and white engraving dates to 1790 and depicts a mourner beside a funeral urn and weeping angel

this title is so frequently requested

Late 19th century guide to etiquette for ladies

hairline crack where the handle meets the mouth

plaster plaques

Some truly fabulous architectural salvage: Two antique cast iron panels from a fence with a serpent (or dragon) motif beneath a lit torch

These are great pieces for new collectors

This one features a gold-toned antique heart locket with paste jewel at the center