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Vintage Parrot & Wild Bird Items ~~ for the feather-brained!
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$45 USD1940's Bill & Coo Lobby Card - Parakeets
Collectibles:Paper
What a "Coo" item! Bursting with color and Budgies besides is this 1940's lobby card for the famed all-bird film, Bill & Coo, directed by the trainer Ken Murray. In addition to the Parakeets are Lovebirds and a pic of Ken Murray - just in case you're curious as to what kind of man could produce a film like this (an imaginative one, I'm sure!) The card measures 14" x 11" and is in good condition for its age, with a few pin holes at the corner edges where it was hung and a tiny, tiny tear (see ...
$30 USD1911 The American Boy Magazine Cover
Collectibles:Paper
You're going to LOVE this cover, just 'Caws! Dated July, 1911 this 'The American Boy' magazine cover features a Macaw who's almost been startled off of his perch with the legend "Not THAT kind of cracker" written below. It was illustrated by W.W. Clarke and is done primarily in green and red. Measures 15.5" X 10.5" and is in exceptional condition, although I have noted the left side has been trimmed. A superior print for framing or otherwise preserving, you'll be quite pleased, we're sure.
$6 USDAunt Martha's Bird Houses Hot Iron Transfers
Collectibles:Paper
Tis known that birds are crafty creatures but this set of fine fowl by Aunt Martha REALLY are! They come to you as a set of iron transfers, each complete with its own abode, save for our little tester Tit. You'll find seven birds in all, one for each day of the week, along with our lone tester to make sure all is well. They have been trimmed from their original sheet but have not been used, and are contained in their original envelope. A great flock for embroidery, fabric painting, wearable art, ...
$22 USD1920's - 30's German Bookplate w/ Rosebreasted Cockatoo & Boy
Collectibles:Paper
There's nothing like a boy and his bird (save for a girl and hers) and that sentiment is captured exactly in this vintage bookplate by the German artist Willibald Krain. It is titled 'Knabe mit Kakadu' (Boy with Cockatoo) and is dated 1926. The seal on the far left was one used by the communist party prior to WWII, so it's not only sweet, it's historical, ahem, 'Too. Measures 10 1/8" x 6 3/8" at the base. It is in excellent condition for its age, although I have noted the left edge isn't quite ...
$300 USDRare 1920's Gould Ship Menu Souvenirs ~ Complete Set
Collectibles:Paper
Ah, the joys of the ocean cruise: sun-filled days, starlit nights, exotic destinations and ... tropical birds?!? The passengers of one such cruise in the 1920's discovered birds on both land and sea, for each night their dinner menu featured an exotic avian creation by the artist Strom Gould. At the end of the cruise the guests could order a set of these colorful menus and today we bring you one such set. It consists of twelve different specimens, each measuring 8 5/8" x 5.75", which has been ...
$38 USD1930's Parrot Calendar from Germany
Collectibles:Paper
A vintage calendar top from Germany sporting a pair o' friendly Parrots who are seemingly framed in a window flanked by glittered panes, with a mountain scene and butterfly in the background. It has its original 1935 calendar attached (yes, all 12 months are there) and it is made of medium weight cardboard, which has been embossed from the back, giving everything a 3-D aspect and LOTS of detail. For your further delight it is hand colored and rather large too, measuring 12.25" in length and 9 1 ...
$6 USDBird of Prey Stamps from around the World!
Collectibles:Paper
A set of 10 colorful stamps featuring Owls 'n Raptors, all done in great detail with vibrant colors. The stamps come form various places; Mongolia, the Bahamas and Poland among them, and all are in good, unused condition (they do have cancellation markings on them, which were done upon issue). The dates on the stamps range from 1976 to 1995. A great set for framing, crafting or just plain collecting. If you enjoy these miniature works of art then we invite you to browse our shop for others - all ...
$20 USD1800's German Lithograph w/ Girl, Gran & Parrot
Collectibles:Paper
A colorful and crisp lithograph from the German magazine 'Kinder-Garfenlanbe' beautifully illustrated with a little girl, Grandmother, cat and Parrot in attendance (poor Birdie, no wing room or toys but at least he doesn't have a chain on his leg!) It measures 7.5" x 4 7/8" and is blank on the reverse. It shows its age via small tears and a missing piece on the right (see pic), a small tear on the bottom (see that pic, too) and light foxing in the white border and on the back, which isn't bad ...
$35 USD1930's Die-cut Calendar Top w/ Flapper & Macaws
Collectibles:Paper
A large and lovely calendar top from those Deco days featuring a framed lady in the middle flanked by two admiring Macaws. As mentioned, this 'top is LARGE, measuring 13 3/8" wide and 13.5" long. It shows its 70+ years with some bending of the flower petals at the top corners (the left flower petals have come off since the picture was taken, I'll retake the photo later, although it is minor) some bending to the right Macaw's ring (see pic) and age toning on the back. There is a pre-formed hole ...
$18 USDArt Deco Tally Set w/ Parrots
Collectibles:Paper
Tally-Ho (or is that, Tally-Polly?) with this fun set of six Bridge Tallies from days gone by. All are identical and feature a colorful Parrot perched on the front, with an area to keep score above and an attached pink tassel. They are made of lightweight cardboard measuring 5" x 1.5" and all in are excellent, unused condition. One neat thing about 'em is that they can be folded in the middle, allowing the Parrot to stand on his own. Great not only for card parties but for use as bookmarks, ...
$8 USDVintage Bird Themed Labels LOT
Collectibles:Paper
A LOT of three small vintage labels, each with a bird in attendance. The first is of a Golden Pheasant from Sebewaing Beer of Michigan, measuring 2.75" x 3.25", the second of a Peacock from Peisch Gold Top Beer of Springfield, Ill., measuring 4.25" x 3" and the last features a red Bird from Hamburg Broom Works of Pennsylvania, measuring 6" x 3.5+". All of the labels are in good, unused condition and date back from the 1940's or so. Great not only for specific label collections (such as Beer) but ...
$15 USDVintage German Parakeet Booklet Set
Collectibles:Paper
A collection of six soft cover booklets from 1950's-60's Germany, all dealing with the care, breeding, feeding and identification of Parakeets (or Budgies) as well as giving background information on smaller bird species such as Lovebirds, Cockatiels, Asiatic Parakeets, Bourke's Parakeets, Rosella's and some other breeds I don't recognize. The booklets range from 25 to over 100 pages, most with bright, colorful drawings of some of your favorite pet birds that are suitable for framing. Most ...
$15 USDVictorian Scraps 'n Cards w/ Birds
Collectibles:Paper
A fun 'n colorful LOT of Victorian birds, perched on a variety of items including a placecard, cigarette card, advertising pieces and scraps from different media. There are 14 pieces in all, the largest of which measures 4.5" x 3" and the smallest 2" x 1 1/8". Each item is quite colorful, making them perfect for crafting or scrapping, and all are in good condition, especially for their age (around 100 years), although a couple have been repaired. Some of the birds I cannot identify but those I ...
$12 USDWater Birds - A Stamp Collection
Collectibles:Paper
A set of 31 colorful stamps for your collecting pleasure, each with a water bird theme. The stamps come from all over the globe, from such faraway places as Haiti, Vietnam, the Middle East, New Zealand and Cuba, and are dated between 1975 and 1996. With these miniature works of art you'll be able to view such exotic species as Flamingoes, Herons, Cranes, Pelicans, Kingfishers, various Ducks, Ibis and more! All of the stamps are in good condition, some do have cancellation marks on them although ...
$18 USD1955 Liebig Water Birds Card Set
Collectibles:Paper
A set of six different food advertising trading cards from Liebig, each depicting water birds in their natural habitat. The back of each card gives a brief introduction about the pictured birds but, since the text is in German, it might take you a while to get through it! The cards measure approx. 4.25" x 2.25" and are in excellent, unused condition. They are guaranteed to be from 1955 and not reprints, even though they look new. Great for adding to your collection (or starting one) as well as ...
$5 USD1930's Toucan Tallies
Collectibles:Paper
A set of eight Bridge tallies from the 1930's, each featuring a flying Toucan on the front. They measure 3" X 2" and are made of a light card stock. All are unused and in good condition, with a slight dulling that occurs in vintage paper. The back has areas for your score and is marked "Compliments of Chas. M. Henry Printing Company" on the bottom. Kinda different for Toucan lovers and a rare treasure for tallie collectors. You'll like!
$6 USDRaptor Stamps from across the Globe
Collectibles:Paper
A collection of 10 Bird of Prey and Owl stamps, some from Azerbaycan, others from Czechoslovakia, and still others from a place that my keyboard has no characters for! All are in good, unused condition, but do have cancellation marks on them that were done upon issue. Speaking of, the stamps are dated between 1986 and 1994. A fab set for scraping, crafting, framing or just plain collecting! If you enjoy these miniature works of art then we invite you to browse our shop for others, all with birds ...
$10 USDEarly 1900's Ch Leborgne Parakeet Chromo from France
Collectibles:Paper
A well kept and colorful chromo card of a lone green & yellow Budgie perched amid exotic foliage and blooms. It was produced by the Ch Leborgne company around the turn-of-the-century and has info about Budgies (in French) on the back. Measures 4 1/8" x 2.75". Great for framing, crafts, or otherwise admiring and would look charming among a postcard or old advertising collection as well.
$5 USD1990's Birds of Prey Stamps
Collectibles:Paper
A set of 12 colorful stamps from Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia, West of China) and Tanzania (Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Kenya and Mozambique) featuring Raptors galore, all done in great detail with vibrant colors. The set contains six stamps from each nation, all in good condition and unused. They do have cancellation markings on them, which were done upon issue. Speaking of, the Kyrgyzstan stamps are dated 1995, while the Tanzania stamps are dated 1994. A great set for ...
$12 USD1950's Sheet Music : Yellow Bird
Collectibles:Paper
Those familiar with Macaws wouldn't exactly call them musical but that's exactly what this flaxen fellow is and better yet - he can carry a tune! The tune is "Yellow Bird" by Marilyn Keith, Alan Bergman and Norman Luboff and is printed inside this sheet music folder from 1958. It measures 12.25" x 9" and is 3 pages with a mostly plain back. No rips or tears but there is the usual wear along the edges and a bit of soiling on the right bottom corner (see pic). The inside pages also have pitch ...
$30 USD1950's Brooke Bond Bird Portraits Tea Card Booklet
Collectibles:Paper
A super booklet from England completely filled with cards from Brooke Bond Tea, one of which was found in each package of tea. These cards were issued in 1957 and are a series of British Birds, a complete set of 50. Besides the cards, the 20 page booklet includes information on each bird, a forward, various bird facts, and an anatomical representation. The booklet measures approx. 7.25" x 5.25" and is in good condition for its age, having no major problems. It does have bends consistent with ...
$12 USD1925 That Certain Party Sheet Music w/ Lady & Parrot
Collectibles:Paper
A nice piece of Deco inspired sheet music, featuring the song "That Certain Party" by Gus Kahn and Walter Donaldson. The cover, done in orange and blue, features a woman in fancy dress admiring a Parrot in a ring, and by the looks of things, Birdie is admiring her, too!! The sheet music consists of 5 pages and is dated 1925. It is in much used condition - the front cover is separated from the back, there are bends and small tears along the edges, the stamp of the original issuing store is on the ...
$35 USD1850's Book Plate Engraving: Lady & African Grey Parrot
Collectibles:Paper
A mid-1800's engraving by the 17th century Parisian engraver Jean Boulanger titled "Lady & Parrot" or "Dame & Papagei", depicting an elegant woman and babe feeding fruit to an African Grey Parrot nearby. This is an engraving from an 1850's book, which is printed on heavyweight paper and is blank on the back. The total measurement is 7 7/8" in length and 7.5" in width, with the pictured area being 6.5" x 5 5/8". It is in excellent condition with no rips or tears, just a .5" stain on the right ...
$15 USD1936 Listen to the Mockingbird Sheet Music with a .... Macaw?!?
Collectibles:Paper
That's right, here we have piano solo sheet music from the 1930's titled "Listen to the Mockingbird", which conversely has a Macaw pictured on the cover. (Methinks the artist wasn't well acquainted with the avian species.....) The music has 3 pages with advertising on both sides of the back cover, and was written by Moissaye Boguslawski (don't worry, I can't pronounce it either!) It measures 12" x 9.25" and is in good condition for its age, having a name written at the top right, wear along the ...
$22 USD1960 Audubon Advertising Calendar
Collectibles:Paper
Yep, it's time to travel back to the '60's, when gas was cheap and calendars even more so......Given away by the Eddy Mortgage Company in 1959, this vintage calendar was tucked away in its original mailing envelope and saved for the day when the birds would be admired not only for their colors and grace, but their age as well! Measuring 16.5" X 11" when opened (and 8.5" when not) the calendar features four colorful and detailed Audubon prints titled "Purple Heron", "Great Northern Diver or Loon" ...
$10 USDParrots 'n Raptors 'n More...oh my!
Collectibles:Paper
For the lover of all things bird we offer this VERY diverse stamp set - from Parrots to Birds of Prey - and coming from such exotic locals as the Middle East, Cuba, Vietnam, Grenada, Bangkok, Brazil and more. They range in date from 1972 to 1996 and all are in good, unused condition, although some have cancellation marks on them. You'll find 31 stamps in the set, with an African Grey, Military Macaw, Cockatoo, Vulture, Eagle, Pheasant, Bee-Eater, Ostrich, Hawk and Hummingbird among them. Each is ...
$12 USD666 Quartette Advertising Fan w/ Bird 'n Boy
Collectibles:Paper
Here's a fun little vintage fan (well, maybe not so little) advertising 666 Medicines and Salves. On the front of the light cardboard fan you'll find a rosy cheeked baby boy, lustily singing away with a trio of Sparrows. An assortment of 666 medicines appears below, along with the title of the scene "666 Quartette". On the back are advertisements and testimonials extolling the virtues of 666 medications, along with a "Compliments of your Druggist" area (it has been left blank). The fan is ...
SOLDSOLD Aunt Martha's Birds Galore Hot Iron Transfers
Collectibles:Paper
Looking for a fun flock to adorn your towels, pillows, curtains, wood projects or even metal work? Then take a look at THIS crafty bunch! We offer this set of transfers from Aunt Martha, which includes all of your backyard favorites: a Brown Thrasher, Baltimore Oriole, Cardinal, Wren, Robin, Bluebird and Goldfinch, along with an incognito tester bird, potholder design (for perching your fave fowl) and days of the week. They have been trimmed from their original sheet and used once. All are ...| Items 1 - 28 of 28 | Page 1 of 1 |
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