Claudette

Black and white portrait of Claudette Colbert, with what looks like her pre-printed signature.

Found in"Nicholas II - The Last of the Tsars" by Marc Ferro. Published by Oxford, 1990.

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Portrait Of A Lady

 Photograph, printed by the Silkworth studios, Brooklyn NY. No writing on reverse.

Found in "The History of the United States of America" by Richard Hildreth, Volume One. Published by Harper and Brothers, 1849.

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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was @shipleywriter, who entered on Twitter.

Thanks to all who entered, see you here on Monday.

Friday Giveaway: Six Decorative Antiquarian Books - contese closed

Contest now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

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Friendly Skies

Plane ticket for United Airlines flight 6214, Chicago to Ottawa. Date is June 10th.

Found in "Transformation" by Anne Sexton. Published by Mariner Books, 1999.


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One Small Step

Found at the bottom of a box of books, the July 21, 1969 issue of The New York Times.

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The Lord Bless You

Two cards, one is printed with a color illustration and the name "Sadie J. Madden."

The other is handwritten:

The Lord Bless You,
and Keep you, and
Make His face to shine up(on) you
and give you peace.

Found in "Hosannas To The King: High Class Gospel Music" edited by Clarence B. Strouse. Published by Pepper Publishing, 1901.

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A Hundred Bucks And A Snowman

Drawing. Looks like it is dated "12/12" at the bottom.

Found in "The Everything Word Games Challenge Book" by Charles Timmerman. Published by Adams Media, 2005.

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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Faith Rollins, who entered on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: Four Leatherbound Classics - contest closed

Contest now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

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