Gremlins

You all seemed to enjoy yesterday's inscription, here's another for you:

I've decided you needed a Gremlin in your house - and I'd like to share my favorite one with you. Hope you enjoy him!

Margaret

Written in "Barnaby" by Crockett Johnson. Published by Henry Holt, 1943.

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Singly or Doubly

An inscription for you today, this one comes from the author of the book, Laurence McKinney:

For Ted Sadler

Who singly or doubly is a swell box beater

From his admirer
Laurence McKinney
Oct 1944<

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The book is "People of Note: a Score of Symphony Faces" published by Literary Classics, 1943.

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The Ferocious Concierge

Postcard, dated February 7, 1990:

Dear Jeanne -

Thanks for your thoughts about lunch/tea. (I went to dinner again at Pond House on Lattingtown Rd. last Fri. night but drove alone Dosoris Lane far too late for tea). The invitation to come and sip in your handsome house is alluring; I'll be sure to propose a date before too long. (This weekend I'm in Atlanta and environs). I'm not likely to have a residence of any length in London this year but I've mentioned Mr. Blewett's flat and others. Sounds attractive. I presume the ferocious "Concierge" does not come with it.

Love, Bill

Found in "Our House in the Last World" by Oscar Hijuelos. Published by Persea Books, 1991.


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This week's winner was Sarah Dunham, who entered here on the site.

Sarah, please get in touch with me here:

fb@forgottenbookmarks.com

Thanks to all who entered.

Friday Giveaway: 16 Antiquarian Books - contest closed

Contest now closed, back with a winner shortly.

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Remember Me With My Books

Tintype photograph.

Found in "Memoir of Catherine Brown, A Christian Indian of The Cherokee Nation" published by American Sunday School Union, Philadelphia, 1831.


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To The Lady Of The House

Trade card for "Northern Queen" washboards.

Found in "Aspects of Fiction and Other Ventures in Criticism" by Brander Matthews. Published by Harpers, 1896.

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When Life Gives You Lemons

Recipe for Lemon Jelly Filling

1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 T water
1 t flour
1 lemon, grated rind and juice
Butter size of a small egg

Mix all ingredients well. Cook in boiler or in a sauce pan over low heat, stirring constantly if pan is used. Remove from fire when it thickens.

Found in "The Book On The Shelf" by Henry Petroski. Published by Knopf, 1999.

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A Stitch In Time

Silk bookmark with the stitched initials "JB."

Found in "The Book of Psalms" published by American Bible Company, 1857.

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Giveaway Winner

This week's winner was @Papergreat, who entered over on Twitter. Many thanks to all of you who enter - see you again next week!