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So Fun PEANUTS PARADE  'Fly,  You Stupid Kite, Fly!' Book #6~1976, Charles M. Schulz, Holt Rin

$24 USDSo Fun PEANUTS PARADE 'Fly, You Stupid Kite, Fly!' Book #6~1976, Charles M. Schulz, Holt Rinehart Winston

Books:Children's:Fiction
So fun First Edition 1976 printing of the soft cover book, 'Fly, You Stupid Kite, Fly', containing cartoons from 1955-1959 'Your Out Of Your Mind, Charlie Brown' and 1957-1959 'But We Love You, Charlie Brown' previously printed. The book has 196 clean pages with no markings, bright and light ivory in shade. One page has a soil spot. Tight binding. Minor corner creasing/curling at bottom right on covers and cover wear to edges and tips. it is in Very Good condition.
'Handbags and Hats' American Thread Star Handbag Book No. 97~Crochet & Knit Patterns! 1953

$14 USD'Handbags and Hats' American Thread Star Handbag Book No. 97~Crochet & Knit Patterns! 1953

Books:Crafts:Crochet Knitting
Hard to find 1953 American Thread Company, Star Handbag Book #97, packed with 15 pages of patterns for crocheted and knit Hand Bags, Knitting Bags, Shoulder Strap Bags, Belts, Drawstring Bags, Picture Hats, and Lacy Hats. All of the designs are gorgeous, with wonderful color photographs of the finished projects. Directions are easy to follow and well organized, using rug yarn and crochet threads. The book is in Excellent condition, with one chipped bottom right front cover; no other deficits.
'Must Have' SINGER Sewing Skills Reference Book~Machine Maintenance. Stitches, Techniques! FE

$35 USD'Must Have' SINGER Sewing Skills Reference Book~Machine Maintenance. Stitches, Techniques! FE SC 1955

Books:Crafts:Sewing
A 'must have' reference book for every serious seamstress, this 'Singer Sewing Skills Reference Book', published in this 1955 First Edition softcover by the Singer Sewing Machine Company. This book begins with illustrated directions as to how to maintain your sewing machine in a chapter entitled 'Sewing Machine Principles', including proper oiling, removal of dust and lint, removal and replacement of the needle and much more. Next is preparation for stitching with a Fabric, Thread, and Needle ...
HTF Special Issue March 1975 Arizona Highways 'CORAL-Red Gold of Indian Jewelry' Magazine~Nati

$25 USDHTF Special Issue March 1975 Arizona Highways 'CORAL-Red Gold of Indian Jewelry' Magazine~Native American Coral, Turquoise & Silver Jewelry!

Books:Magazines:Arizona Highways:Native American:Gems Silversmithing
Spectacular and hard to find March 1975 Special Edition of Arizona Highways entitled 'Coral~Red Gold of Indian Jewelry' with the complete issue devoted to collecting Native American Coral, Turquoise and Silver jewelry. The 48 pages have superb full color photographs accompanying sections: RED GOLD: A CENTURY OF INDIAN TRADERS AND TRADING POSTS: OLD PAWN~THE REAL INDIAN JEWELRY: THE NEW TRADERS; NEW ART FORMS , NEW SILVERSMITHS , NEW MARKETS: and THE TURQUOISE OSTRICH. The photographs by Ted Hill ...
HTF 'Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown' Book~A Charlie Brown Special, 1976 Scholastic Book Servic

$19 USDHTF 'Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown' Book~A Charlie Brown Special, 1976 Scholastic Book Services, #TJ 3622

Books:Children's:Fiction
Hard to find 1976 Scholastic Book Services Charlie Brown Special soft cover book, 'Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown', allowing young readers to share the humor and excitement as the members of the Peanuts gang swap and do NOT swap Valentines! Based on the television special, the book has 40 clean pages with no markings, bright and light ivory in shade. Tight binding. Very minor corner and cover wear to edges and tips, with less than a 1/16" tear along top edge. it is in Very Good condition.
HTF 'You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown' Book~A Charlie Brown Special, 1976 Scholastic Book Se

$21 USDHTF 'You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown' Book~A Charlie Brown Special, 1976 Scholastic Book Services, #TJ 3851

Books:Children's:Fiction
Hard to find 1976 Scholastic Book Services Charlie Brown Special soft cover book, 'You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown', with 'Chuck' and Peppermint Patty going on a Motor Cross, among the several sporting events featured in this full-cover slim volume. Based on the television special, with crossed-out pencil written name 'Scott' on inside of front cover. The book has 38 clean pages with no markings, bright and light ivory in shade. Tight binding. Very minor corner and cover wear to edges and ...
1949 Diamond Yarn 'Hat and Bag' No. 10 Crochet Patterns Book~Johanne Jensen, 14 Pages

$19 USD1949 Diamond Yarn 'Hat and Bag' No. 10 Crochet Patterns Book~Johanne Jensen, 14 Pages

Books:Crafts:Crochet Knitting
Very hard to find Diamond Yarn crochet book, 'Hat and Bag' No. 10 with designs by Joanne Jensen, published in 1949. The patterns are glorious, with 10 different hat and handbag designs including several drawstring top pouch purses, berets, even a couple of hats with full veils! All designs are illustrated with black and white photos of the finished projects. The small format book has 14 pages and is in amazing, Excellent+ condition, with minor bend to the upper left corner of all pages and ...
Crochet Collection By Columbia-Minerva Book 756~Sophisticated Ensembles! 1962

$12 USDCrochet Collection By Columbia-Minerva Book 756~Sophisticated Ensembles! 1962

Books:Crafts:Crochet Knitting
Great 1962 soft cover crochet book by Columbia-Minerva, Book 756, with 36 pages of 25 crochet designs: 7 suits (one in a stunning afghan stitch); 5 sleeveless tops and shells; pretty coat & skirt set; chic jacket & sheath set; breathtaking long evening skirt & shell; 2 elegant coats; 8 beautiful sweaters. The book has wear, but none of the pattern directions or images are affected. Minor chipping along outer edge of three pages and one paper chunk missing at the top of one page. Upper inside ...
Lot of Two PEANUTS PARADE Books~'There Goes The Shutout' #13 & 'The Beagle Has Landed' #22~197

$15 USDLot of Two PEANUTS PARADE Books~'There Goes The Shutout' #13 & 'The Beagle Has Landed' #22~1978, Charles M. Schultz, As Is

Books:Children's:Fiction
Lot of two First Edition 1977 printing of the soft cover books, 'There Goes The Shutout' and 'The Beagle Has Landed'. The first contains cartoons from 1952-1954 (More Peanuts) and 1952-1956 (Good Grief, More Peanuts!) previously printed; the second, cartoon strips from 1977-1978. Each book has 194 pages. Both have damage, making them suitable for reading copies only. 'Shutout' has damage to both front (missing corner, bends, creases, rub wear) and back (extensive taped repaired tears to center) ...
Vintage Harvest IDEALS Magazine~Love From Hearth & Home~Vol. 26-No. 5, September 1969

$20 USDVintage Harvest IDEALS Magazine~Love From Hearth & Home~Vol. 26-No. 5, September 1969

Books:Magazines:Ideals
Having ceased publication, each issue of the beautiful Ideals Magazine offered page after page of spectacular full-color photographs, wonderful drawings and paintings, as well as heartwarming scenes of seasonal celebration. Poetry, loving personal stories of home and hearth and cherished memories of our ancestors brought comfort and joy to their readers year in and out for over 50 years. This 1969 Harvest issue celebrates the joys of the crisp, cool Autumn season, shared meals and the harvesting ...
HTF Limited Edition 'Indians Arts and Crafts' Book~ARIZONA HIGHWAYS FE HC/DJ 1976

$56 USDHTF Limited Edition 'Indians Arts and Crafts' Book~ARIZONA HIGHWAYS FE HC/DJ 1976

Books:About Collecting:Native Americana:Crafts
Hard to find Limited Edition comprehensive 'Indians Arts and Crafts' book, published Arizona Highways and the AZ Department of Transportation in this glorious, full color First Edition. This 165 page hard cover is one of the most complete overviews of the arts and crafts of the Southwestern Native American tribes, including but not limited to the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Papago, Acoma and Pueblo. Basketry, Weaving, Kachinas, Pottery, and Jewelry all receive in-depth and scholarly treatments, loaded ...
'What The President Does All Day'-Roy Hoopes-SC,1964 JFK Memorial Edition

$20 USD'What The President Does All Day'-Roy Hoopes-SC,1964 JFK Memorial Edition

Books:History:Politics:Presidency
1964 First Dell Printing-Memorial Edition of the book 'What The President Does All Day' by Roy Hoopes. This JFK book was originally published in 1962. Filled with 90 wonderful black and white photos of JFK and the White House, with brief text appropriate for children and adults alike, the book explains what the President of the United States does all day. Because this book is a tribute both to the office of the Presidency and more particularly to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, this Memorial Edition of ...
Special 1961 IDEALS 'Friendship' Poetry & Prose Book~Collectible Signed GEORGE HINKE Flower Pr

$30 USDSpecial 1961 IDEALS 'Friendship' Poetry & Prose Book~Collectible Signed GEORGE HINKE Flower Prints! HC/FE

Books:Magazines:Ideals
Welcome in millions of homes during the 1950s-1980s, Ideals magazine enriched American life with inspiring stories, beautiful poetry, and touching reader contributions. Each issue of Ideals Magazine offered page after page of spectacular full-color photographs, wonderful drawings and paintings, words of wisdom, and quotable quotes as well as heartwarming scenes of seasonal celebration. Every Holiday was honored with its own issue. There were also 'Special' glossy hard cover books such as this ...
RARE 1971 'Sewing Without A Pattern' Little Craft Book Series~Phyllis Ficarotta, HC

$65 USDRARE 1971 'Sewing Without A Pattern' Little Craft Book Series~Phyllis Ficarotta, HC

Books:Crafts:Sewing
Rare and hard to find 'Sewing Without A Pattern' Little Craft Book Series by Phyllis Ficarotta, published in 1971 by Sterling Publishing Company in this hard cover edition. If you have no patience for the measuring, adjusting, pinning and cutting that become necessary when a tissue pattern is used, this book is definitely for you. Just measure, mark and cut! It's that easy when taught by Mrs. Ficarotta in this small volume. Helpful hints that will be appreciated by both beginners and experts ...
'The Big Fisherman' Novel of Apostle Simon Peter~Lloyd C. Douglas, 1948 FE Houghton-Mifflin

$20 USD'The Big Fisherman' Novel of Apostle Simon Peter~Lloyd C. Douglas, 1948 FE Houghton-Mifflin

Books:Religion, Spirituality
The eleventh of Lloyd C. Douglas' beloved religious novels, his devoted readers of 'The Robe' and 'The Magnificent Obsession' will truly appreciate the culmination of his inspired genius in this remarkable book. The Big Fisherman is the story of Simon Peter, the most revered and human of the Apostles of Jesus. He is first revealed at the Sea of Galilee, a powerful, two-fisted, profane and cynical fishing boss, who is forever changed by his encounter with the Christ and lays down his nets to ...
POPE JOHN PAUL II-In The Service of Love' Biography-Kathryn Spink, 1979-HC/DJ First Edition NF

$45 USDPOPE JOHN PAUL II-In The Service of Love' Biography-Kathryn Spink, 1979-HC/DJ First Edition NF/VG+

Books:Religion, Spirituality
Beautiful 1979 First Edition copy of the biography of the life of the late Pontiff, Pope John Paul II, written by respected biographer Kathryn Spink. Authored less than one year after his election to the papacy on October 16, 1978, Ms Spink looks at the life which brought Karol Wojtyla from the small town of Wadowice, Poland to the See of Peter. His future greatness is evidenced in the writings of this most 'complete' of men. With its superb collection of photographs, many in both sepia and ...
1946 Franilla Party Games Book~22 Complete Parties, Games Decorations & Refreshments! Balian I

$15 USD1946 Franilla Party Games Book~22 Complete Parties, Games Decorations & Refreshments! Balian Ice Cream Company

Books:Entertaining:Party Planning
So fun 30-page Franilla Party Games Book, published in 1946 by the Balian Ice Cream Company. This lavishly illustrated book has twenty-two complete parties for children, teen-agers and adults. Section 1 has 10 Children's Parties, including Birthday, Valentines Day, St. Patrick's Day, Bunny Business (Easter), 'Round The Maypole (May 1st), School's Out (Summer Vacation), Jack O' Lantern (Halloween) and Santa's Coming (Christmas). Section 2 has 6 Teen-Age Parties, and Section 3 has 6 Adult Parties ...
'Ultrasuede..And What To Do With It!' Sewing Book~Jane Shaner~Silver Thimble, 1982

$15 USD'Ultrasuede..And What To Do With It!' Sewing Book~Jane Shaner~Silver Thimble, 1982

Books:Crafts:Sewing
Hard to find out of print sewing book to "..help you turn out handsome, practical and exciting clothes" made of Ultrasuede. Sewing with Ultrasuede is far easier than sewing with wovens and knits if the step by step techniques provided in this nifty volume are followed. Jane Shaner is somewhat of a legend in the sewing book, publishing her books in a Silver Thimble series, and her books provide the detailed illustrations and simple 'idiot proof' instructions that devoted home sewers seek out. The ...
1987 Love From The Heart IDEALS Valentine Magazine~Vol. 44, No. 1

$22 USD1987 Love From The Heart IDEALS Valentine Magazine~Vol. 44, No. 1

Books:Magazines:Ideals
1987 Valentine IDEALS Magazine, a from the heart issue that really takes you back in time and is filled with poetry, illustrations, images and stories of Love: being together, the seasons of love, and romantic memories. It even offers recipes for delicious chocolatey treats that can be gifted to your loved one on Cupid's Holiday. Dozens of Victorian-style illustrations throughout this lovely magazine make it a treasure to cherish. The majority of Ideals pages are also suitable for framing and ...
Stunning 'The White House: An Historic Guide' Document & Photo Tour Of The White House~Jackie

$32 USDStunning 'The White House: An Historic Guide' Document & Photo Tour Of The White House~Jackie Kennedy & Lady Bird Johnson Letters, 1966

Books:History:Politics:Presidency
Stunning and totally riveting historic guide to the White House, from Presidents George Washington to Lyndon B. Johnson. The Foreward has reproduced letters endorsing the book, written and signed by Jackie Kennedy and Lady Bird Johnson and the edition is also listed on the fly leaf as copyright 1966. The interior back cover has a handsome glossy color photograph of Lyndon B. Johnson, with reproduced signature, suitable for framing. The 156-page book details the rooms of the White House, with ...
March 1966 Sweet Reminder of Faith Easter IDEALS Magazine~Artist Signed Images of Jesus

$20 USDMarch 1966 Sweet Reminder of Faith Easter IDEALS Magazine~Artist Signed Images of Jesus

Books:Magazines:Ideals
Beautiful March 1966 Easter IDEALS Magazine, with a half dozen full page full color artist signed images of Jesus! This issue really takes you to that time when the Holiday was about Faith, not about candy, and is filled with poems, stories of family, love and heartfelt memories. It even offers prayers just for Easter that can be shared with loved ones on the Holiday. Dozens of colorful illustrations and reader-submitted prose throughout this reverent old magazine make it a treasure to cherish. ...
March 1967 Spring Bursting With Life Easter IDEALS Magazine~Flowers, Kittens, Puppies, Baby Ch

$15 USDMarch 1967 Spring Bursting With Life Easter IDEALS Magazine~Flowers, Kittens, Puppies, Baby Chicks + More!

Books:Magazines:Ideals
Beautiful March 1967 Easter IDEALS Magazine, with lots of pictures of baby chicks, puppies, kittens, adorable little children, huge baskets of flowers and even three full page full color images of Jesus and the Holy Family. This issue really takes you to that time when the Holiday was about family and the rebirth of nature in Spring, and is filled with poems, songs of joy, stories of family, love and heartfelt memories. It even offers prayers just for Easter that can be shared with loved ones on ...
Fashion Highlights Book #743 Knit and Crochet~LARGE HALF SIZE Patterns, Too!~Columbia-Minerva,

$20 USDFashion Highlights Book #743 Knit and Crochet~LARGE HALF SIZE Patterns, Too!~Columbia-Minerva, 1962 SC

Books:Crafts:Crochet Knitting
Fabulous 1962 Columbia-Minerva knit and crochet book #743, its 52-pages filled sophisticated designs for dresses, coats and books in a full range of sizing, 10 to 20, as well as hard to find Half Sizes (10 1/2 to 20 1/2!). There are 21 patterns previewed inside the first two pages, with black and white photos of the finished clothing, all selected by Fashion Director Rosemary F. Winston. Directions are well written, complete and easy to follow, lavishly illustrated with multiple black and white ...
Reflective 1981 IDEALS Mother's Day Magazine~Giving Mom A Hug! Vol. 30, Issue 1

$13 USDReflective 1981 IDEALS Mother's Day Magazine~Giving Mom A Hug! Vol. 30, Issue 1

Books:Magazines:Ideals
Reflective 1981 Ideals Magazine, a charning issue that is filled with memories of Mom, from the slower days of weekly baked cookies and kissed knees, filled with poems, stories of family loyalty and love and wistful childhood memories. It even offers recipes and suggestions of beautiful gifts for Mom and Grandma. Bursting with colorful illustrations and photographs, this wonderful magazine make it a treasure to cherish. Several pages are also suitable for framing and display. The book has 70+ ...
'Thus It Is Written' Biblical Verses & Mottos Book~TWENTY-TWO Illuminated Religious Scrolls by

$78 USD'Thus It Is Written' Biblical Verses & Mottos Book~TWENTY-TWO Illuminated Religious Scrolls by KATE KRAUSE BALL ~ IDEALS Publishing, 1961

Books:Religion, Spirituality
A lifetime resident of El Paso, Texas, recognized artist Kate Krause Ball was a commercial artist, art teacher, fine art painter, and creator of many illuminated religious scrolls of Bible verses, which in 1952 were exhibited at the Library of Congress. Many of these illuminations were reproduced in this book, 'Thus It Is Written', which was the first of many illustrated publications she did for IDEALS. Combined with the religious text, the book is a highly inspiring and truly collectible ...
April May 1970 VOGUE Pattern Book International Magazine~MAD FOR MOD Valentino to Pucci! HTF E

$50 USDApril May 1970 VOGUE Pattern Book International Magazine~MAD FOR MOD Valentino to Pucci! HTF EXC+

Books:Magazines:Sewing:Pattern Books
Fantastic Vogue Pattern Book International for April/May 1970, with 88 pages of the best vintage Mod designs including full color layouts for famous designers such as Guy Laroche, Pierre Cardin, Valentino, Givenchy, Pucci, Bill Blass, Fabiani and many others. The bi-monthly magazine has regular features such as Editor's Notebook and Beauty Bar, in addition to many special features like Couture Touch: How To Sew With Border Designs; The Beautiful Button Conspiracy; 1970s Print Expo; Wedding News: ...
Eight Volumes 'An Evening With..' SHERWIN CODY Nutshell Library~FE 1907, Sherwin Cody School o

$95 USDEight Volumes 'An Evening With..' SHERWIN CODY Nutshell Library~FE 1907, Sherwin Cody School of English Rochester, NY

Books:Series, Sets:Nutshell Library:Sherwin Cody
A critic of traditional English education, Sherwin Cody advocated colloquial style and grammar in the use of the English language. His courses, presented in a patented workbook format which he described as self-correcting, were purchased by over 150,000 students from their inception in 1918. He also published essays, books and articles virtually nonstop from 1893 through 1950. He was respected for both his intellect and his marketing skills. The Nutshell Library was comprised of Cody presenting ...
'The Vogue Sewing Book'~1970 FE W/Slipcase~Patricia Perry~416 Pages!

$25 USD'The Vogue Sewing Book'~1970 FE W/Slipcase~Patricia Perry~416 Pages!

Books:Crafts:Sewing
Comprehensive and truly impressive 'The Vogue Sewing Book', published in this limited edition cloth hardcover with protective slipcase. Its 416 pages are simply PACKED with the knowledge and techniques the ambitious seamstress needs in her pursuit of creative stitchery. The Contents are: Book 1~The Fashion Game, including photographs and bios of some of the most influential designers of the Mid-Century to 1970 period and everything you ever wanted to know about the language of fabrics; Book ...
'The BLUE Book of Birds of America' Bird Guide~1931, Frank G. Ashbrook

$25 USD'The BLUE Book of Birds of America' Bird Guide~1931, Frank G. Ashbrook

Books:Nature:Bird Watching
Wonderful 1931 First Edition birding guide, 'The Blue Book of Birds of America', the second in a series of four books authored by Frank G. Ashbrook and published by Whitman. Small 3" x 5" 'pocket book' printing format allows the book to be carried into the field in the pocket or purse. The birds in this Volume 1 are the more common beloved 'back yard' birds, such as: Goatsuckers, Swifts, Tynant, Flycatchers, Larks, Crows and Jays, Starlings, Icheridae, Finches and more. 96 pages, with beautiful ...
'Antiques Accented By Flowers' Book-Beth Hemingway, 1975 Signed, FE HC

$17 USD'Antiques Accented By Flowers' Book-Beth Hemingway, 1975 Signed, FE HC

Books:Interior Decorating
Elegant 'Antiques Accented By Flowers' Interior Design book by Beth Hemingway, published in this 1975 First Edition by Flower Publications. The book has been personally inscribed by the author to a Peg Murphy on the fly leaf. The inscription reads, "Enjoy the flowers and antiques, a happy combination. Beth Hemingway", the book filled with many beautiful black and white illustrations throughout its 131 pages. From the Foreword: 'The author has treasured for many years her antiques combining them ...
 
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