Happy Father's Day

Note:

Dad,

Matt and Amanda both read this book and said it is great. Happy Father's Day.

Love, Pat

Found in "Truman" by David McCullough. Published by Simon and Schuster, 1992.
-Click to enlarge photos-

Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Sarah Martin, who entered on Facebook.

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

If you enjoy the bundles I put together for the weekly giveaways, I am currently running a 15% off sale on all the stacks I have in stock in the Etsy shop: https://etsy.me/2zAWTta

Friday Giveaway: Ten Vintage Children's Books - contest closed

Contest is now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

-Click to enlarge photos-

Afterlife

Collection of dried and pressed leaves.

All found in "The History of England: Vol II" by Rapin de Thoyras. Printed for James, John and Paul Knapton, London, 1733.

-Click to enlarge photos-

This Is To Certify

 Membership card, dated 1902:

This is to Certify

That Bro. Jno. H.C. Rowland was duly admitted to membership in Court Spruce Run, No. 3405 at a stated meeting held Sixth of March, A.D. 1902.

Found in "The Helmet of Navarre" by Bertha Runkle. Published by The Century Co., 1901.

-Click to enlarge photos-

A Dry Subject

Dried and pressed flower.

Found in "The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through The Action of Worms" by Charles Darwin. Published by D. Appleton,  1892.

-Click to enlarge photos-

Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Allison Gammons, who entered on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: 14 Modern Literature Books - contest closed

Contest is now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

-Click to enlarge photos-

Another Nail In My Heart

One rusty nail.

Found in "Steps in the Expansion of Our Territory" by Oscar P. Austin. Published by D. Appleton and Co., 1903

-Click to enlarge photos-

Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Rebecca Daniels, who entered on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: Eight Vintage Children's Books: Contest Closed

Contest is now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

-Click to enlarge photos-

To Our Graduate

Small letter in envelope:

Walter Hillis

To our graduate

To remind you of your visit to Scotland and to make you want to go again.

With love,
Ann

Found in "A Book of Scotland" edited by G.F. Maine. Published by Collins, 1956.
-Click to enlarge photos-

Compliments Of

Handsome embossed bookmark, advertising F.D. Wilcox of Deposit, NY.

Found in "An Original Belle" by Edward P. Roe. Published by Dodd, Mead, 1885.

-Click to enlarge photos-

Kindest Regards

Inscription, dated December 25, 1912:

Mr. H.J. Wilber -

Accept this little gift as a token of kindest regards. Wishing you all good things for the coming year and many more years to come.

Mrs. Helen L. Shaul

Written in "The Daughter of Anderson Crow" by Goerge Barr McCutcheon. Published by Dodd, Mead, 1907.


-Click to enlarge photos-

Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Carol Scheina, who entered on Facebook.

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

Friday Giveaway: 17 Vintage Children's Books - contest closed

Contest is now closed, winner will be announced shortly.

-Click to enlarge photos-

From The Author

Typed letter, dated May 10, 1950:

Dear Miss Hopson,

Thank you for your letter of April fifth.

I am very glad to hear you enjoyed The Peabody Sisters of Salem. I consider your letter an especial compliment, coming from a person in your position who has a chance to read some many fine books.

Thank you so much.


Sincerely,
Louise Hall Tharp

Found in "The Peabody Sisters of Salem" by Louise Hall Tharp. Published by Little, Brown and Co., 1950.

-Click to enlarge photos-

Just Like Mom Used To Make

 Recipe for "My Mother's Sour Cream Pie."

My Mother's Sour Cream Pie (good)
Uncle Roger's favorite

1 c. sour cream
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped raisins
Yolk of two eggs
2 tbs flour
1 tsp vanilla

Mix

Bake in one crust. Beat egg whites, add 3 tbs sugar, top and brown.

Found in "The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor" published by The Heritage Press, 1949.

-Click to enlarge photos-