The Bachelor

If you can provide a backstory to this illustration, you have more imagination than I do.

Found in "Reveries of a Bachelor" by IK Marvel. Published by Optimus Printing Co., circa 1894.

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6 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Oh boy.... I love old books so glad I found your site on FB.

    By the way I also make personalized original bookmarks, check out my work at www.ast-aspecialtouch.com.

    Thanks Debby

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  2. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I collect old books with my Daughters name either in the title or in the book "Emily". The oldest one I have is 4"x2 1/2, I have never seen the paper it is on before and it is from 1839. The name is "A Book for Emily", Providence Geo F. Daniels. It is amazing. I keep it in a special holder so not to have it fade. Awesome right!

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  3. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    I collect old books with my Daughters name either in the title or in the book "Emily". The oldest one I have is 4"x2 1/2, I have never seen the paper it is on before and it is from 1839. The name is "A Book for Emily", Providence Geo F. Daniels. It is amazing. I keep it in a special holder so not to have it fade. Awesome right!

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  4. TamiJune 25, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Is there anything on the back? I am thinking it is a Valentine's Day card, because of the top hat on the male chick and the presentation of 'going off together'.

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  5. Michael PopekJune 25, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Nothing on the back, Tami - at least not anymore.

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  6. TamiJune 26, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    But I have to admit the monkeys and the flag have me confused. Hmm.

    I was delighted to find your book Forgotten Bookmarks in our local bookmobile and checked it out. Well done, and thank you for an enjoyable read.

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