Handwritten poem, dated August 30, 1875, Long Branch, New Jersey. Found in "The Gospel of Saint John" published by The Ame...

Typed and mimeographed poem: Rejected A stranger stood at the Gates of hell And the Devil himself answered the bell. He looked him ...

Note, titled "A Gift to Santa." I Sent dear Santa Claus a note: "Please bring me a sled." I wrote; "I love ...

Yesterday, I was sorting some books and I came across this little fellow: It's a little book of poetry, still in its original gift bo...

Here's a charming poem and note: To Mummy dear To Mummy A little package of Lavendar sweet. For when you want to dress u...

Typed poem: NEVER ALONE One is never alone in the world, There is always the Friend that's most dear; And when Life's roug...

A little note, in the form of a poem: Scout Camp '28 As you sail down the river In you little canoe, Think of the girl Who ...

I apologize if the following is in poor taste, but I couldn't resist posting what is likely the only poem ever written about the humble ...

A poem, attributed at the bottom to Mary Field: Jumbo Jumbo is my baby, Great big elephant calf, He fat, slow, and lazy, But sure...

Typed poem titled "Abraham Lincoln." With a little searching, I discovered it's by Charles Monroe Dickinson. This paper doe...

Illustration with a short poem: The sweetest flower that e'er was planted By the hand of our great Creator, In the lovely garden to ...

Handwritten copy of a Longfellow poem: I shot an arrow into the air It fell to earth I know not where, For so swiftly it flew, the sight...

Poem (could be lyrics): Daddy said that I might tell you, Just what he told to me. But he said I must be careful Just as careful as cou...

There is a forgotten bookmark in today's post, but I think the book it was found in is just as interesting. The book is "The Elf-...

Today's post comes courtesy of Samuel, who sends this find along from the Wellington Square Bookshop in Exton PA: Samuel informs us tha...

Burton poem on thick stock card: Pass It On Have you a kindness shown? Pass it on; 'Twas not given to you alone, Pass it on. Let it trav...

Handwritten poem: Youth is the time to improve the mind In things that is to us inclin'd And may our thoughts be ever rais'd To God ...

Poem (ed: it's James Whitcomb Riley, some of the verses are left out) Salutation To Benj. F. Johnson The Old Man Lo! steadfast and seren...

Poem on pink paper: They Don't Speak English in Paris I wish that I could get in line And shout the praise of Gertrude Stein In any high...