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vintage world war ii era military service photo album, featuring content from the panama canal zone and the italian campaign. the suede-like cover is embossed with \"service album,\" a heraldic emblem, a u.s. army emblem, and a hand-colored illustration of a soldier in a tropical setting labeled \"ft. davis, c.z.\" the album is bound with a cord, with one side of the cord detached. it contains numerous black and white photographs mounted on black paper pages using various metal and tri-color (red, white, and blue) photo corners. the initial sections depict landscapes from oregon and the panama canal zone, including specific locations such as fort davis, claytonia, madden dam, san lorenzo, and old panama ruins, alongside portraits of individuals and naval vessels. later sections document world war ii era scenes from the italian campaigns, showing widespread destruction, damaged aircraft, soldiers, the eruption of mount vesuvius, and ancient roman ruins including pompeii, the colosseum, and st. peter's basilica. post-war european cityscapes are also present, notably a sign prohibiting movement in \"cassino.\" the album also includes newspaper clippings, such as \"pupfent poets,\" and \"vittel\" ephemera. handwritten captions throughout the pages identify various people, places, and events, including one instance of an offensive racial slur."},"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"vintage wwii military service photo album, panama canal zone & italian campaign, fort davis"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20630/view","tags":["uscollectibles_militaria","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Visible cover wear, including scuffing and discoloration. One side of the binding cord is detached. Internal pages show expected age-related wear, minor discoloration around photographs, and some page bending."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:22.370Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20630},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20631/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20631/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20631/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20631/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20631/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"a substantial quantity of loose, unframed vintage black and white and sepia-toned photographic prints, likely silver gelatin prints, depicting various aspects of american life and industry. subjects include early automobiles, vintage trucks and heavy machinery, landscapes, and portraits of individuals and groups in period attire. one image prominently features a gas station with \"atlantic\" and \"atlantic luxor\" branding, displaying \"gasoline\" and \"lubrication\" signage. an early aircraft is depicted in another image, and a partial sign reading \"continental divide\" is visible in a landscape photograph. the collection offers a glimpse into american life and technological advancements, likely dating from the 1920s through the 1950s."},"lotNumber":"12","title":{"en":"a collection of vintage american life and industry photographs, circa 1920s-1950s"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20631/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The prints exhibit characteristic signs of age, including some curling, minor creasing, edge wear, and overall toning. 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collection comprises approximately 100-150 vintage photographic prints and postcards, predominantly black and white or sepia-toned silver gelatin prints on paper, with a few colorized or later color photographs and cardstock postcards. the items broadly span from the early 20th century (circa wwi) to the mid-20th century (post-wwii era). subjects include military personnel, various aircraft (biplanes, helicopters, jets), artillery, early automobiles, civilian scenes, family portraits, architectural views, and cityscapes. visible text and markings identify locations such as \"hornellsville, n. y.\", \"hotel ormond, fla.\", \"camp gordon, ga.\", \"fort stevens, ore.\", and \"fort monroe, va.\". specific items include a wwi-era postcard from \"france jan 25, 1918\" marked \"y.m.c.a. on active service with the american expeditionary force,\" a photo marked \"baych 10 min burst fort detrick, md 1968,\" and another depicting a \"12-inch mortar, fort stevens, ore.\" a portrait of a native 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volume from \"the works of charles dickens, household edition,\" presenting *the life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit*. this green cloth-bound hardcover book was published in new york by harper & brothers, franklin square, in 1872. the binding features an elaborate victorian-era design with extensive gold gilt lettering and decorative motifs on the front cover and spine. the rear cover is embossed with an \"h & b\" monogram. the title page confirms \"fifty-nine illustrations by j. barnard.\" the volume contains numerous black and white illustrations integrated with the text. a handwritten inscription \"una 201\" is present on the front endpaper."},"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"charles dickens, *the life and adventures of martin chuzzlewit*, household edition, harper & brothers, 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The exterior exhibits visible signs of age including shelf wear, edge rubbing, corner bumps, and surface scratches to the cloth. The gilt lettering and decorative motifs show some dulling. Internally, the pages exhibit age-toning consistent with age. There is a visible separation in the binding at the front endpaper hinge."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:22.411Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20633},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/038/038.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/040/040.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/041/041.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/042/042.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/043/043.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/044/044.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/045/045.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/046/046.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/047/047.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20634/048/048.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"a collection of turn of the century west texas professional portrait photography. this collection features a late 19th to early 20th-century photographic album with a black leather (or faux leather) cover, a brass clasp, and decorative gilded-edge pages featuring embossed and gilded borders. the album contains numerous studio portraits, primarily albumen prints or similar processes, depicting individuals and families in period attire. alongside the album are approximately ten loose photographs, including several tintypes or ferrotypes, various mounted paper prints (likely cabinet cards or carte de visites), and at least one later black-and-white gelatin silver print depicting a boating scene. visible cursive text on one mounted print reads \"jule heco.\""},"lotNumber":"15","title":{"en":"turn of the century west texas professional portrait photography collection, comprising a photographic album and loose photographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20634/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Album: Fair to poor condition. Significant external wear to the cover, including scuffs, scratches, and losses to the leather/faux leather. The brass clasp is present but shows wear. Internal pages exhibit discoloration, foxing, and some tears, with some prints faded. Loose Photographs: Varying conditions from fair to good. Exhibit fading, surface scratches, oxidation, and creasing commensurate with age and handling. Some mounted prints show edge wear and minor losses."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T05:44:02.349Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20634},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20635/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20635/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20635/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20635/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20635/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"this collection features two photo albums with dark-paged inserts, containing numerous inserted vintage postcards. the albums primarily house sepia-toned and early colorized postcards depicting american landscapes, cityscapes, and architectural views, with visible printed text identifying locations such as \"little rock, ark.,\" \"denver, colorado,\" \"georgetown loop,\" and \"carthage, mo.\" several postcards within the albums bear handwritten messages and specific dates, including \"april 2-1901,\" \"aug 3-1901,\" and \"may 6-1921.\" accompanying the albums is a significant quantity of loose photographic prints and additional postcards. the loose materials consist of various black and white and sepia-toned photographic prints and postcards, ranging from individual and group portraits, family scenes, and residences, to an early aircraft and a train station. one studio portrait among the loose items is marked \"beele's studio, 17 seneca st. hornellsville, n. y.\" a loose handwritten note dated \"4-14-06\" provides context regarding an \"old home.\" the overall style, dating, and subject matter strongly suggest an early 20th-century period."},"lotNumber":"16","title":{"en":"a collection of early 20th century photo albums, postcards, and photographic prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20635/view","tags":["uscollectibles_stamps","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The items appear to be in generally good, aged condition with expected minor wear, some fading, and typical signs of age."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:22.454Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20635},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20636/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20636/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20636/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20636/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20636/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20636/012/012.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lot comprises a substantial collection of vintage boy scouts of america literature, primarily from the mid-20th century. the collection includes numerous 'merit badge series' pamphlets covering diverse subjects such as 'electricity,' 'forestry,' 'camping,' and 'fishing.' also present are various hardbound scouting handbooks, including 'scoutmasters handbook,' 'scout field book,' and 'handbook for boys.' a selection of cub scout materials is included, such as 'how book of cub scouting' and 'lion-webelos' and 'bear' cub scout handbooks. a notable inclusion is a blue binder-style scrapbook containing period ephemera, including photographs, postcards, newspaper clippings, and a guide to the corning glass center. taped inside the scrapbook are two small feathers and a handwritten german note dated \"wroich, 8.12.44,\" which translates to: \"dear mrs. faune! to you, as well as your husband, much luck in the new year! yours ruth gallus. did you receive my last mail?\""},"lotNumber":"17","title":{"en":"a collection of vintage boy scouts of america literature and ephemera, mid-20th century"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20636/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The overall condition of the collection ranges from fair to good vintage. Items exhibit typical age-related wear, including discoloration, shelf wear, and some handling marks consistent with the paper and cardboard materials."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":35,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:22.466Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20636},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20637/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20637/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20637/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20637/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20637/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20637/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20637/014/014.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"a collection comprising a 1942 curtiss-wright corporation airplane division production award medallion and four associated enameled metal pins. the large circular bronze-toned medallion's obverse features \"army\" and \"navy\" banners flanking an \"e\" award within a wreath, positioned above two aircraft and a propeller. the rim text reads \"curtiss-wright corporation airplane division buffalo, n.y. plants one and two\" and is dated \"august 20, 1942.\" its reverse is inscribed, \"presented in appreciation of your participation in the earning of this production award curtiss-wright corp. airplane division buffalo, n.y.,\" along with a winged curtiss-wright logo. the four smaller enameled metal pins are of varying winged designs, centrally featuring the \"curtiss wright\" logo, and bear text such as \"production soldier,\" \"production soldier 100%,\" and \"production award.\" one pin's reverse is marked \"sterling b.b. co. roch, n.y.\""},"lotNumber":"18","title":{"en":"1942 curtiss-wright corporation airplane division wwii production award medallion and four pins"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20637/view","tags":["uscollectibles_militaria","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"All items exhibit signs of age consistent with mid-20th century industrial award style. The medallion shows surface wear and minor scratches. The pins show surface wear, minor scratches, and some enamel loss or tarnishing."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":115,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:22.482Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20637},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20638/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20638/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20638/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20638/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20638/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20638/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20638/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20638/016/016.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"a substantial collection of diverse paper ephemera, predominantly dating from the mid-20th century, with a focus on the world war ii and immediate post-war periods. the lot includes numerous vintage postcards, both black and white and color, depicting various american landmarks such as the white house, ausable high falls gorge, and gettysburg, pa (one featuring a confederate flag). also present is a broad array of european scenes including cities like rome (\"ricordo di roma\" - souvenir of rome), naples (\"napoli\"), livorno (\"livorno\"), pompeii (\"pompei acquarelli artistici\" - pompeii artistic watercolors), capri, sorrento, stuttgart (\"stuttgart\" with german text indicating \"a book about the city and landscape... and art collections\"), and paris. a significant component is a stack of \"the stars and stripes\" newspapers, identified as \"paris edition\" and \"mediterranean\" editions, bearing headlines such as \"here\u2019s gi discharge,\" \"2nd of berlin taken,\" \"erlin is taken,\" \"nazis surrender in italy,\" and \"mussolini and his followers dead in milan.\" the collection also contains various travel brochures and souvenir booklets in english, german (\"italien\" - italy), and italian, one green booklet emblazoned with the u.s. national motto \"e pluribus unum.\""},"lotNumber":"19","title":{"en":"a collection of world war ii era and post-war paper ephemera, including 'the stars and stripes' newspapers, postcards, and travel brochures"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20638/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Good overall condition, consistent with age and material. Expected yellowing, minor creasing, and edge wear are present across the paper items. No major tears, significant losses, or repairs observed."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":35,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:22.497Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20638},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20639/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20639/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20639/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20639/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"anonymous (also known as \"1811 the backwoodsman's christmas\"), oil painting on \"academy board,\" depicting a nocturnal winter landscape. the scene features a snow-covered path, a bare, gnarled tree, and a distant red-roofed church with illuminated windows under a full moon, with a lone figure walking towards the building. the reverse bears a manufacturer's label for \"f. w. devoe & co.\" from \"cor. fulton and william sts., new york,\" identifying them as suppliers of \"artists' tube colors\" and \"millboards.\" the painting is housed in a dark stained wooden frame with a gilded inner trim."},"lotNumber":"20","title":{"en":"anonymous (also known as \"1811 the backwoodsman's christmas\"), oil on academy board, winter landscape"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20639/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Overall age-appropriate wear. The paint surface exhibits fine craquelure consistent with age. There is surface grime present. 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Several pages exhibit substantial tears and missing portions of both text and illustrations."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":45,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:22.566Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20643},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/018/018.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/019/019.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/020/020.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/021/021.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/022/022.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/023/023.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20644/024/024.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"an early 20th-century cloth-bound sample book or trade catalog, dated 1902 on the front cover. the blue fabric-covered board features gold-embossed text, including \"finest austrian made,\" a palm tree emblem with \"trade mark registered manufacture,\" \"tree make,\" \"ivory buttons,\" and \"superior quality.\" the interior comprises several cardstock pages with numerous actual buttons affixed, categorized under headings such as \"newest designs,\" \"patent cloth shanks,\" and \"warranted fast dye.\" the buttons, described as \"ivory buttons,\" display a range of colors from dark browns and tans to olive, blue, and grey, with various designs, sizes, and shank types. each button space includes a model number (e.g., t 1880) and price markings. the item is identified as being of austrian manufacture."},"lotNumber":"25","title":{"en":"a 1902 austrian 'tree make' ivory buttons sample book"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20644/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The cover is heavily worn, faded, soiled, and scuffed, with significant fraying along the edges and spine, and shows loss of material revealing the underlying board. The interior cardstock pages are discolored and soiled. Numerous button spaces are empty, indicating loss of samples. The internal binding is compromised, with pages separating from the spine."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":45,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:22.581Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20644},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/018/018.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/019/019.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/020/020.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/021/021.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/022/022.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/023/023.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/024/024.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/025/025.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20645/026/026.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"a group of multiple sheets from an 18th-century american newspaper, identified as the \"middlesex gazette,\" published by t. dunning in middletown, connecticut. the prominently visible issue is dated \"friday, december 7, 1798,\" and marked \"vol. xiv., numb. 681.\" the pages display characteristic period typography, laid out in multiple columns, featuring a variety of content including foreign intelligence, reports such as a \"remonstrance\" from switzerland by john caspar lavater, shipping news, government notices, and numerous local advertisements for goods like \"blankets, banzes,\" \"candles,\" and \"flax seed.\" the paper is printed with black ink."},"lotNumber":"26","title":{"en":"an 18th-century american newspaper, the middlesex gazette, december 7, 1798"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20645/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The newspaper exhibits significant signs of age, including widespread yellowing and browning, numerous creases and folds, and several small tears or losses along the edges and fold lines. 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The larger print exhibits significant damage to its mounting board, including extensive tears, losses, creasing, and discoloration. The photographic image of the larger print also shows some fading."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T05:44:02.352Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20646},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20647/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20647/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20647/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20647/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20647/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"a vintage advertising booklet/catalog from the le roy plow company, le roy, n.y. this small, oblong booklet features a soft paper cover and a red fabric or tape spine. the covers and interior pages prominently display black-and-white illustrations of various agricultural plows, accompanied by text advertising \"le roy steel beam plows,\" \"le roy patent reversible plow,\" \"le roy cast beam plow,\" and generally \"le roy plows\" by the \"le roy plow company, le roy, n.y.\" the content includes printed tables such as \"popular and electoral vote 1900\" and \"the presidential succession,\" suggesting a late 19th or early 20th-century american origin, likely functioning as an almanac or farmer's guide. one internal page contains handwritten ledger-style entries detailing hours worked and financial figures."},"lotNumber":"28","title":{"en":"le roy plow company advertising booklet / farmer's guide, c. 1900"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20647/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Fair to poor condition, exhibiting significant wear, creasing, discoloration, and some paper loss on the covers, consistent with its age and utilitarian nature. The red fabric spine shows fraying and wear. Interior pages show age-toning and minor foxing. 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The mats show typical age-toning and edge wear. 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substantial collection of american printed periodicals and promotional materials. the majority consists of numerous issues of \"the american horologist & jeweler\" magazine, identifiable by its varying colorful covers (orange, teal, green, pink, blue, black) and featuring visible publication dates ranging from the early 1950s (e.g., august 1953, 1954) through the late 1960s and early 1970s (e.g., october 1969, july 1970, march 1969). these trade publications, printed on paper, contain advertisements for watch bands (e.g., jacoby-bender), horological tools, business systems (e.g., c. & e. marshall co., july 1955), and watch brands (e.g., elgin, hamilton, bulova), alongside articles on watch and jewelry repair, and historical horology. the collection also includes two distinct issues of \"number nine news,\" one dated \"1926\" with a bold red art deco-style design, and another earlier-looking edition (volume 1, number 2) with a green art nouveau illustration of trees, which appear to be 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The frame and mat are in intact, clean condition consistent with their age. 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There is some toning to the photographic pages, but the images themselves appear largely intact."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":55,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T05:44:07.201Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20726},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20727/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20727/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20727/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20727/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20727/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20727/012/012.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"an antique cast iron flyball governor, mounted on a conical wooden base. the apparatus features a central metal spindle with a rotating assembly. the upper section comprises two curved cast iron arms, terminating in spherical cast iron weights. the conical wooden base exhibits prominent vertical cracking and visible grain, suggesting considerable age and exposure. the metal components show extensive surface rust and pitting. the overall condition indicates a utilitarian object with significant wear and patination consistent with a vintage or antique piece. a wooden ruler used for scale displays the text 'biggest bank opening ever'. \n height: 7.5 inches (approximate)"},"lotNumber":"114","title":{"en":"antique cast iron flyball governor on wooden base"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20727/view","tags":["uscollectibles_scientific","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The wooden base shows significant weathering, prominent vertical cracking, and losses consistent with age and exposure. The metal components exhibit extensive surface rust and pitting throughout. All parts show wear commensurate with age and use. 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The loose receipt and handwritten notation are present as described."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":15,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:24.416Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20785},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/020/020.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/021/021.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/022/022.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/023/023.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/024/024.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/025/025.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/026/026.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/027/027.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/028/028.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/029/029.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/030/030.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/031/031.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/032/032.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/033/033.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/034/034.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/035/035.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/036/036.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/037/037.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20786/038/038.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"a pair of antique or vintage textile quilts, both constructed from various patterned and solid cotton fabric scraps in a traditional folk art style. the first quilt features a \"postage stamp\" or \"patchwork square\" design, composed of numerous small, individually pieced squares in diverse patterns including checks, stripes, florals, and solids, secured by visible red yarn ties and backed with a plain, faded blue fabric. the second quilt exhibits a \"flying geese\" pattern, made up of many triangular fabric pieces in a primary palette of red, blue, pink, grey, and cream, also tied with yarn (some green/brown) and backed with a light pink patterned fabric. both pieces are indicative of late 19th or early 20th-century production. \n quilt 1 (postage stamp): approximately 85 x 70 inches. \n quilt 2 (flying geese): approximately 65 x 50 inches."},"lotNumber":"175","title":{"en":"a pair of late 19th/early 20th century american folk art patchwork quilts"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20786/view","tags":["usdecor_textiles","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Overall condition for both quilts is consistent with age and extensive use. Both display signs of wear, fading, discoloration, and minor fraying. 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General shelf wear, scuffing, and minor fading are present to the cover and edges. 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Edges are frayed and unbound in multiple areas. There is localized fabric thinning and fading throughout, consistent with prolonged use. Some small areas of discoloration are present. 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Exhibiting significant wear, fading, and discoloration throughout. Numerous fabric patches, particularly the more delicate silk and satin elements, show fraying, tears, and losses. Some decorative stitching is loose or missing."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":65,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:24.488Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20790},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20791/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20791/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20791/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20791/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20791/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20791/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20791/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20791/016/016.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"an older, cloth-bound hardcover book titled \"addresses at the watkins convention, \" with a.j. holbrook listed on the spine and g.w. bennett, new york, as the publisher. the front cover features subtle embossed decorative elements in the corners. the interior \"contents\" page lists various speeches and remarks, including \"description of watkins glen, \" \"proceedings of the convention, \" \"the arrests, \" and \"address of g. l. lomas.\u2014the religion of common sense.\" \n height: 7.5 inches"},"lotNumber":"180","title":{"en":"addresses at the watkins convention by a.j. holbrook, published by g.w. bennett, new york"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20791/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Worn condition. 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Noticeable foxing and staining on the visible internal pages."},"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-15T16:38:24.502Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":20791},{"startPrice":5,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20792/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20792/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20792/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20792/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20792/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20792/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20792/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/20792/016/016.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-05","available":false,"description":{"en":"a vintage handmade patchwork quilt, identified as an \"ocean waves\" pattern, dating to the 1930s. the quilt centrally features a grid of varying triangular-pieced blocks, including patterns resembling \"flying geese\" and \"pinwheel\" motifs, separated by red and white patterned sashing. the construction utilizes a diverse collection of cotton fabrics in solids, plaids, stripes, and small-scale prints across a broad color palette, consistent with feedsack prints of the era. the quilt is backed with a turquoise fabric adorned with a repeating small red and white dot pattern. visible green yarn ties secure the quilting. \n approximately 75 x 65 inches."},"lotNumber":"181","title":{"en":"vintage 1930s handmade \"ocean waves\" patchwork quilt"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/67656/lot/20792/view","tags":["usdecor_textiles","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"Good overall condition, exhibiting vibrant colors consistent with age and use. 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