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The round plaque features a complex scene depicting a castle under siege or celebration, populated by numerous figures including knights, royalty, and commoners, some with ladders and weapons. The relief has a metallic or gilded appearance with accents of color, evoking a romanticized view of the Middle Ages.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.446Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26194,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26195/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26195/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26195/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26195/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26195/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26195/006/006.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a 1975 metal relief plaque depicting the polish and american revolutionary war hero tadeusz kosciuszko, mounted on a rectangular wooden backing. the figure is rendered in profile wearing military attire with visible orders and a high cravat, based on a 1794 portrait by joseph grassi. the relief is executed in a copper-toned metal with a dark, mottled patina. a raised cursive inscription reading tadeusz kosciuszko is present at the base of the metal relief. in the lower left corner of the metal relief, there is an incised artist signature that is not legible as a name. the reverse of the wooden mount bears two adhesive labels. a white rectangular label is printed with tadeusz kosciuszko wg. portretu j. grassiego z 1794 roku. a larger green and yellow label features a stylized animal logo within a letter c above the word cepelia. this label also bears the printed header spoldzielcze zrzeszenie wytworcow przemyslu lud. i artyst. w warszawie. handwritten ink notations on this label include plakieta kosciuszko, w-20-159-74, szt 1, wrzesien 1975, and 228. a circular purple ink stamp is present on the label but the characters are not clearly legible. a small metal d-ring hanger is attached to the top center of the reverse. 13 1/8 inches x 9 1/8 inches. the metal relief plaque exhibits a dark, mottled patina with scattered areas of surface oxidation and minor surface wear (photo 1). the wooden mount shows several shallow scratches and scuffs across the reverse side (photo 2). both labels on the reverse show age-related yellowing and light edge wear but remain fully adhered and legible (photos 3 and 4). no major dents or structural losses are observed."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"9","title":{"en":"1975 tadeusz kosciuszko metal relief plaque after joseph grassi for cepelia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26195/view","tags":["usdecor_walldecor","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a metal relief plaque from 1975, depicting Tadeusz Kościuszko, created after an original by Joseph Grassi for Cepelia. The rectangular plaque features a bust portrait of Kościuszko in relief, facing slightly right, with a detailed depiction of his hair, facial features, and a medal on his chest. The metallic material, possibly copper or bronze, exhibits a dark patinated finish, adding depth to the historical subject.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.450Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26195,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26196/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26196/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26196/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26196/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26196/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26196/006/006.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a mid-20th-century cast sculpture of the madonna and child, produced by kram-kastl as a museum-style reproduction of a late baroque peasant madonna associated with the bogenberg pilgrimage site in lower bavaria. the figure is cast from a dense material, likely a heavy resin or plaster, and finished with a dark reddish-brown patina to emulate aged terracotta. the madonna is depicted wearing a tall, textured crown and a heavy cloak intricately decorated with relief-molded floral motifs and a large draped rosary with a pendant cross. the christ child is perched on her left arm, also wearing a crown and holding a globus cruciger. the figure stands on an integral rectangular base featuring a central relief-carved winged cherub head within a scrolled frame. the reverse of the piece is flat and finished with a vibrant orange-red pigment, featuring an attached braided gold-tone hanging cord. an adhesive paper label is affixed to the reverse with a decorative black cartouche logo reading kram-kastl. below the logo, the text in german reads madonna mit kind followed by a descriptive paragraph: diese spätbarocken bäuerlichen muttergottes-darstellungen waren beliebte andenken an wallfahrten in altbayern und österreich. die original-tonmodel befindet sich im heimatmuseum am bogenberg in niederbayern, ein bemalter tonabdruck im volkskundemuseum wien. 11.5 x 4.25 x 1.75 inches. the sculpture is in very good condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs to the cast figure (photos 1, 2, and 4). there is minor surface wear and small losses to the orange-red finish along the sharp edges of the flat reverse (photo 3). the paper label on the reverse shows some light adhesive staining and yellowing consistent with age (photos 3 and 5)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"10","title":{"en":"mid-20th-century kram-kastl madonna and child cast religious sculpture"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26196/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a mid-20th-century Kram-Kastl religious sculpture, depicting the Madonna and Child. The cast sculpture is rendered in a reddish-brown material, possibly terracotta or a similar composition. It shows the Madonna, crowned and ornately draped with a patterned gown and beaded chains, holding the Christ Child who is also crowned and adorned. The figures stand on a rectangular base with a carved decorative element.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.454Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26196,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26197/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26197/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26197/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26197/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26197/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26197/006/006.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a mid-to-late 19th-century tintype, also known as a ferrotype, featuring a seated portrait of a black man. the subject is dressed in formal period attire, including a dark hat with a rounded crown, a light-colored jacket, a waistcoat, a white shirt, and a dark bowtie. the man is posed in a three-quarter length view, seated with one arm resting and his gaze directed toward the camera. the photograph is an original period image produced on a thin rectangular sheet of black-enameled iron. the reverse of the plate is plain and bears no photographer's marks, signatures, or inscriptions. the item is unmounted and presented as a single metal plate. across the widest point: 2.5 inches across the highest point: 3.5 inches. the photograph is in fair to poor condition. the entire surface exhibits extensive crazing and fine cracking of the collodion emulsion layer (photo 1). there are large, irregular losses to the image layer along the right side and the top edge, exposing the black iron support beneath (photo 2). general fading and surface abrasions are present throughout, although the facial features of the subject remain legible (photo 4). the edges of the metal plate show some minor oxidation and wear. the reverse side shows minor surface scuffing but no structural damage to the metal (photo 5)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"mid-to-late 19th century tintype portrait of a black man"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26197/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a mid-to-late 19th-century tintype portrait. The subject is a Black man, depicted seated in what appears to be a formal pose. The photograph exhibits significant cracking and wear across its surface. The man is wearing a suit or jacket, and the background suggests an outdoor or studio setting. This item is a historical photographic artifact.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.665Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26197,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26198/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a large format mid-19th-century american family bible bound in full brown leather. the spine is detailed with four raised bands and a darkened leather label featuring the gilt-stamped title holy bible. the volume includes several supplemental sections characteristic of the period, including a chronological index of the years and times from adam unto christ, a table of time, and a table of offices and conditions of men. the book contains extensive handwritten genealogical records for the hill family. a front endpaper bears the hand-inked inscription harvey hill, 58 lynn st, new whatcom, wash, and 1151 high st, new whatcom wash, identifying provenance in the settlement that merged to form bellingham, washington, in 1903. the family record section documents the marriages of the children of eber and l. m. hill between the years 1853 and 1873. the records list eleven children: angeline, delilah, mary, harvey, willard a., sarah e., hannah, john, catherine, seliny, and almenzo b. hill, alongside their respective spouses, including members of the conley, squire, squires, ellison, lynn, olney, drake, darkin, yester, and lutver families. the volume is in poor condition. the leather binding is heavily distressed with severe scuffing, cracking, and deep peeling across both boards and the spine (photos 1, 2, and 3). there are major losses of leather at the spine ends and at all four corners (photo 2). the internal text block shows heavy foxing and significant water staining throughout (photos 4, 11, and 12). the early and late leaves, including the supplemental tables and family records, exhibit heavy edge chipping, fraying, and large irregular tears that in some cases affect the text (photos 5 and 12). the binding is structurally weak at the joints."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"12","title":{"en":"1853-1873. the holy bible. mid-19th century family bible with hill family records."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26198/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a mid-19th century family Bible, published between 1853 and 1873. Titled 'The Holy Bible,' it contains historical records pertaining to the Hill family. The book features a well-worn, presumably leather or similar material, cover in a dark brown tone, reflecting its age and use. It serves as both a religious text and a genealogical artifact.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.670Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26198,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26199/013/013.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this set consists of three paperback volumes from the foxfire series, edited with introductions by eliot wigginton and published by anchor books. the collection includes the foxfire book, foxfire 2, and foxfire 3, which document southern appalachian heritage, folklore, and traditional crafts. each volume is bound in a flexible cardstock cover and the set is housed in a coordinating yellow cardstock slipcase. the books include numerous black and white photographic plates and diagrams illustrating topics such as log cabin building, hog dressing, and mountain crafts. the copyright page of the first volume indicates an anchor books edition dated 1972 with isbn 0-385-07353-4. the second volume is an anchor books edition dated 1973 with isbn 0-385-02267-0. the third volume is an anchor press edition dated 1975 with isbn 0-385-02272-7. the slipcase and each book spine feature the anchor publisher logo. the original cardstock slipcase shows significant shelf wear, including rubbing to the surface, small tears at the edges, and minor soiling (photos 1 and 4). the individual paperback covers exhibit light wear to the edges and corners (photos 5, 8, and 11). there is noticeable fading to the spines of all three volumes (photo 3). the interior pages and illustrations appear to be in good condition with no visible markings or significant discoloration (photos 7, 10, and 13)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"13","title":{"en":"1972-1975 a trio of anchor books foxfire series paperbacks in original slipcase"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26199/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a trio of Anchor Books from 'The Foxfire Series,' published between 1972 and 1975. The paperbacks are housed in their original tan-colored slipcase. The series focuses on traditional Appalachian culture, covering subjects such as mountain crafts, hunting tales, wild plant foods, log cabin building, moonshining, faith healing, and folk music instruments like banjos and dulcimers, providing insights into plain living.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.674Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26199,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26200/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26200/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26200/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26200/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26200/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26200/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26200/007/007.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"an antique late 19th-century promotional souvenir book in an accordion-fold (leporello) format titled around the world. the item was manufactured by the e. p. best mfg. co. of new haven, connecticut, as indicated by a small printed line of text at the bottom edge of the back cover: the e. p. best mfg. co., new haven, conn. the front cover features a lithographed design in red and grey, showcasing the title around the world in a diagonal banner between a cliffside castle scene and a desert scene with figures and camels. the back cover serves as a trade card advertisement for a clothing retailer. it is framed by a red printed border with floral motifs and contains centered black text that reads: from j. w. carroll, manufacturer of fine custom and ready-made clothing, hats, caps and men's fur- nishing goods, 111, 113 and 115 railroad avenue, elmira, n. y. it also lists locations at no. 125 main st., hornellsville, n. y., athens, pa., and knoxville, pa.  the interior consists of multiple connected cardstock panels that unfold to reveal monochrome lithographic views of international cities and landmarks. the illustrations include captions in english, french, and german. notable views include london from the thames, houses of parliament, westminster abbey, brooklyn bridge, melbourne, sydney, madrid the royal castle, escorial, lissabon (lisbon), roma the fort adrian, napoli (naples), firenze (florence), bern, luzern, thun, bruxelles (brussels) the exchange, amsterdam, stockholm, copenhagen, st. petersbourg, constantinople, jerusalem, teheran, peking (beijing) the emperors palace, mexico city the cathedrale, and rio de janeiro. the item is in fair to good condition, consistent with its age as an 1890s ephemeral piece. the covers show significant chipping and paper loss along the edges and corners (photos 1 and 2). the left spine edge of the front cover displays substantial paper loss and partial separation from the interior panels (photo 1). the interior paper panels exhibit light foxing, age-related toning, and minor creasing along the vertical fold lines (photos 3 and 7). a small tear is visible at the top edge of the fold between the second and third interior panels (photo 4). the accordion structure remains intact."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"late 19th century around the world promotional accordion-fold souvenir book for j. w. carroll by the e. p. best mfg. co."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26200/view","tags":["uscollectibles_promotional","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a late 19th-century promotional accordion-fold souvenir book titled 'Around the World.' It was produced for J.W. Carroll by the E.P. Best Mfg. Co. The cover features an ornate design in red and white, depicting various landscapes, architecture, and figures, with the title diagonally across the front. This item represents historical advertising and souvenir publishing.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.681Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26200,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26201/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a pair of mid-19th century religious pocket books bound in decorative embossed cloth. the first volume is titled the traveller's prayer: a discourse on the third collect for grace, in the morning service of the liturgy of the church of england, authored by adam clarke, ll.d., f.a.s. the title page identifies it as being \"from the fourth london edition\" and published in new york by g. lane and c. b. tippett for the methodist episcopal church at the conference office, 200 mulberry-street, 1844. it was printed by j. collord. the volume is bound in publisher's brown cloth with a blind-embossed scrolled border. the second volume is a pocket-sized edition of the new testament. it lacks a primary title page, but includes a list of contents titled \"the names and order of the books of the new testament, and the number of chapters in each book,\" followed by the text beginning with \"the gospel according to st. matthew.\" this volume is bound in dark grey cloth with elaborate blind-embossed foliate and scrollwork designs on the boards and spine. both volumes were produced for the american religious market and reflect the popular pocket-sized devotional formats of the era. left volume measures 4.5 inches by 3 inches. right volume measures 4.25 inches by 2.75 inches. both volumes exhibit significant age-related wear. the cloth bindings show fraying and small losses at the spine ends and corners (photos 2, 4). there is visible surface soiling and staining to the covers of both books (photos 1, 7, 8). internally, the pages of both volumes show moderate to heavy foxing and dampstaining (photos 3, 5, 6, 9, 10). the new testament lacks the main title page (photo 3). the bindings remain secure despite the exterior cloth deterioration."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"15","title":{"en":"1844-c.1845. two volumes. clarke, adam. the traveller's prayer and the new testament."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26201/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot includes two volumes published between 1844 and approximately 1845. The books are by Adam Clarke and are titled 'The Traveller's Prayer' and 'The New Testament.' Both volumes feature embossed covers, one in a dark color and the other in a lighter brown, with decorative, possibly religious, patterns. They are bound books from the mid-19th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.685Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26201,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26202/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26202/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26202/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26202/004/004.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this mid-19th century ninth-plate daguerreotype features a bust-length portrait of a young woman with a serious expression. she is depicted with her hair in a center part, wearing a period-appropriate off-the-shoulder patterned dress. the photograph is a unique image on silver-plated copper, a hallmark of the daguerreotype process. the portrait is housed in a decorative brass mat featuring foliate corner scrolls and a textured oval inner border, all secured by a brass preserver. this style of casing is characteristic of the mid-victorian era, which also saw the rise of similar formats like the ambrotype. no signatures, maker marks, or labels are visible on the object. width measures approximately 1 5/8 inches and height measures approximately 2 inches. the image surface shows significant oxidation spotting and tarnish, particularly visible in photos 1, 3, and 4. the protective glass seal appears to have failed, leading to these surface defects. the brass preserver frame is dented and warped, with notable damage to the reverse as seen in photo 2."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"16","title":{"en":"mid-19th century ninth-plate daguerreotype portrait of a young woman"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26202/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a mid-19th century ninth-plate daguerreotype portrait of a young woman. The woman is depicted from the waist up, with her hair styled and wearing a light-colored dress with a textured pattern. The daguerreotype is housed within an ornate, oval-shaped golden frame. This item is a historical photographic piece, presented in a decorative period frame.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.689Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26202,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26203/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26203/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26203/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26203/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26203/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26203/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26203/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26203/008/008.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a mid-19th century sixth-plate cased daguerreotype featuring a seated portrait of an elderly woman in a bonnet alongside a young child. the photographic image is set behind a gilded metal mat with an octagonal opening and a textured surface. the assembly is contained within a hinged wood case covered in an embossed material, likely leather or paper, which displays a central floral and foliate scrollwork design. the interior lid is finished with a coral-colored silk cushion. there are no readable maker marks, signatures, or inscriptions visible on the case, mat, or interior lining. measurements: the case measures 3.75 inches in height. when open, the case measures 7.5 inches in width. when closed, the case measures 3.25 inches in width. the photographic image exhibits heavy white spotting and extensive surface degradation across the entire portrait area (photos 1, 3, 4, and 5). the exterior case shows significant rubbing and loss to the surface finish along all edges and corners (photos 6 and 7). the interior coral silk lining is faded and shows minor wear and fraying at the margins (photos 1 and 2)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"17","title":{"en":"circa 1850s sixth-plate daguerreotype portrait of a woman and child in embossed case"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26203/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a circa 1850s sixth-plate daguerreotype portrait featuring a woman and a child. The subjects are positioned centrally in the image, with the woman wearing a head covering and the child seated in front of her. The daguerreotype is presented in an embossed case that opens like a book, revealing a red fabric lining on one side. 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One figurine is clearly visible and depicts a red-colored wild boar or pig, standing on a rectangular base. The creature is rendered with detailed texture suggesting fur and features, possibly representing a zodiac animal or a symbolic figure. 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It includes a penal cross, which features a crucified Christ figure and the letters 'INRI' at the top, presented in its original packaging. Also included are two smaller pins, one labeled 'Celtic Warrior' and the other 'Celtic Hero,' each in its own package. 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Comstock's 'A System of Natural Philosophy.' Published by Robinson, Pratt, & Co., this particular volume is stereotyped from the fifty-third edition. The book has a worn, brown cover with a darker spine showing some text. It represents a historical textbook on natural science from the early 19th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:39.708Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26206,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26207/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26207/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26207/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26207/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26207/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26207/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26207/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26207/008/008.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a greek hand-made cast composite wall plaque featuring a relief frieze of nine theatrical masks representing characters from classical drama. the front face is inscribed with the names of prominent greek playwrights in greek script: θεσπις (thespis), αισχυλος (aeschylus), ευριπιδης (euripides), σοφοκλης (sophocles), and αριστοφανης (aristophanes). the upper edge of the rectangular plaque is ornamented with seven stylized palmette motifs. the object is finished with a dark, bronze-effect patinated coating over a lighter substrate. the reverse is unfinished and contains two integral mounting points joined by a knotted leather hanging cord. several impressed marks are visible on the back, including a circular seal containing the characters g g and four dots, a rectangular stamp containing the characters pelo and attika, a rectangular mark reading handmade in greece, a model number № 88, and a production date stamp reading 17 σεπ. 1979. width: 10.75 inches at the widest point. the plaque is in good condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. there are small chips to the dark finish on the protruding relief elements, specifically the noses and brows of the masks (photo 2 and 4), and along the lower edge and corners (photo 1), revealing the lighter-colored composite material beneath. the reverse shows minor surface abrasions and staining (photo 5)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"21","title":{"en":"1979 greek pelo attika cast composite plaque of theatrical masks"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26207/view","tags":["usdecor_walldecor","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 1979 Greek Pelo Attika cast composite plaque featuring theatrical masks. The rectangular plaque depicts a row of eight distinct, expressive masks, suggesting a comedic or dramatic theme. Above the masks, Greek script is incised along the length of the piece, adding to its authentic ancient Greek aesthetic. The composite material gives the plaque a weathered, aged appearance, mimicking historical artifacts. A small wire or loop at the top suggests it may have been designed for hanging.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:36.971Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26207,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26208/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26208/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26208/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26208/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26208/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26208/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26208/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26208/008/008.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this vintage japanese soroban, or abacus, features a dark wood frame with wooden rods and light-colored wooden beads. the abacus follows the 1:4 bead configuration, which became the japanese standard around 1935, with one bead in the upper deck and four beads in the lower deck across 21 columns. the central wooden divider displays incised characters with dark pigment: hashimoto shukuei (or toshihide) followed by another smaller inscription to the right. the beads have a classic double-cone shape, typical of japanese soroban design. the frame is constructed with traditional joinery and features a simple, functional aesthetic.  length: 10.5 inches. the abacus is in fair to good vintage condition. the dark finish on the wooden frame shows significant wear, especially along the edges and on the central divider, where the natural wood is exposed. there are surface scratches, nicks, and small chips consistent with age and regular use. the wooden beads and rods have accumulated dust and light surface grime. the overall structure remains sound and intact."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"22","title":{"en":"vintage japanese wooden soroban abacus"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26208/view","tags":["usasian_japanese","usasian","usasian_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a vintage Japanese soroban abacus, crafted from wood. The calculator features multiple columns of light-colored wooden beads, typical of this traditional Japanese arithmetic tool. It has a central dividing bar and a darker wooden frame, with a small rectangular section in the middle of the bar that appears to have some Japanese characters inscribed. The wooden construction gives it a classic, tactile quality, suitable for display or use.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:36.976Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26208,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26209/012/012.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"an 1819 philadelphia imprint of a treatise on the parties to actions, the forms of actions, and on pleading by joseph chitty, esq. this is volume i of a three-volume set, identified as the third american from the second london edition, featuring corrections and additions by john a. dunlap. the volume was printed for i. riley at no. 8 decatur street in philadelphia. the book is bound in full brown leather with a hubbed spine and two gilt-lettered leather labels. the upper label is red and reads chitty's pleading, while the lower label is black and reads vol. i. a faded handwritten ink inscription in cursive script at the top right of the front cover appears to read c. howell. a small rectangular green paper adhesive label is affixed to the upper left corner of the front pastedown, which reads j. katz, bookbinder, no. 8 decatur st., phila. the interior includes a full title page, a preface to the first edition, an extensive alphabetical index, and text pages with voluminous legal footnotes. a final page contains advertisements for other practical treatises by joseph chitty in the press for isaac riley. the volume is in distressed condition. the front cover is completely detached from the spine and text block (photo 5). the leather binding shows pervasive scuffing, staining, and surface loss consistent with red rot, particularly visible on the front and rear covers (photos 1, 3). there is heavy chipping and loss of leather at the head and tail of the spine, and the leather is cracked along the rear joint (photo 2). the corners are severely bumped and worn through to the boards. internal pages exhibit heavy foxing, pervasive dampstaining, and overall toning throughout (photos 6, 7, 8, 12). there is visible warping and undulation of the paper consistent with historical moisture exposure (photo 5). this lot consists of volume i only of an originally three-volume set."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"23","title":{"en":"1819 joseph chitty a treatise on the parties to actions and on pleading volume i"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26209/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is Volume I of an 1819 legal treatise titled \"A Treatise on the Parties to Actions and on Pleading,\" authored by Joseph Chitty. The book is bound in a worn, light brown cover, indicative of its age and use. The binding shows signs of distress, particularly along the spine and edges. Handwritten script is visible at the top right of the front cover, likely an owner's mark or shelf identification. 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The image captures a man and a woman, both dressed in period attire, seated side by side. The daguerreotype is housed within an ornate, hinged case with a gilded decorative frame surrounding the image. The inside of the case lid is lined with red velvet, featuring an elaborate embossed floral or geometric pattern, characteristic of mid-19th century photographic presentation.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:36.985Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26211,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26212/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26212/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26212/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26212/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26212/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26212/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26212/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26212/008/008.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this nineteenth century quarter plate daguerreotype features a formal double portrait of a man and a woman. the image is housed in a hinged, dark-toned case with an intricate embossed design on both the front and back covers, centered with a scrollwork cartouche against a textured background. the interior lid is lined with a red velvet pad featuring a pressed floral motif. the image plate is secured behind a protective glass pane and framed by a decoratively shaped brass mat with a beaded edge and a thin brass preserver. the subjects are posed formally; the man wears a dark frock coat, a light-colored vest, and a wide necktie, while the woman is dressed in a dark, high-collared bodice with a decorative bow. the image exhibits characteristic mirrored silvering along the edges. the case measures approximately 3 3/4 inches by 3 1/4 inches. the case hinge is completely broken, and the two halves of the case are detached. the exterior shows light wear to the corners and edges. the interior velvet lining is faded and worn. the brass mat and preserver show minor surface oxidation and tarnishing. the daguerreotype plate itself has significant silvering/oxidation around the perimeter of the oval window, consistent with its age, along with some minor surface dust and debris under the glass. no other visible faults."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"26","title":{"en":"nineteenth century quarter plate daguerreotype of a couple in embossed case"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26212/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a nineteenth-century quarter-plate daguerreotype of a couple, presented in an embossed case. The image depicts a man and a woman, both facing forward, with the man on the left and the woman on the right. They are dressed in formal attire typical of the mid-19th century. The daguerreotype is framed by an ornate gilt mat and is housed within a hinged case lined with red velvet, featuring a decorative embossed pattern on the lid interior. 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the text block is completely detached from the binding (photo 21) and shows a split at the hinge. the front cover has significant surface loss, scuffing, and edge wear (photo 13). an interior illustration on page 112 has been colored in with orange, green, and blue crayon (photo 20). there are pencil markings on the internal back cover (photo 21). both volumes exhibit heavy tanning to the page edges and general shelf wear to the extremities."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"27","title":{"en":"1908 and 1939. baum, l. frank. dorothy and the wizard in oz and the land of oz. reilly & lee co."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26213/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of two books by L. Frank Baum: \"Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz\" (1908) and \"The Land of Oz\" (1939). \"Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz\" features a yellow cover with a colorful illustration of Dorothy, the Wizard, and other characters. \"The Land of Oz\" (a Popular Edition) has a green cover with a vibrant illustration of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and other characters, indicating it is a sequel to \"The Wizard of Oz.\" Both books were published by Reilly & Lee Co. and are written in English, representing classic children's literature.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:36.993Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26213,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26214/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26214/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26214/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26214/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26214/005/005.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a rectangular high-relief wall plaque cast from a molded composition material, possibly a resin or polymer, finished with a mottled olive-green and gold-toned patina. the relief depicts a traditional alpine or bavarian interior scene featuring three figures: a man in traditional dress seated on a bench playing a zither or lap dulcimer, a woman seated beside him resting her head in her hand, and a second woman standing behind her. a small dachshund-style dog is seated in the lower-left foreground. the background is filled with rustic details, including kitchenware hanging on the wall, a rifle, and harvested game birds. the plaque is set within a shallow integral molded frame. the reverse is flat with a marbled green and white appearance. a small square white adhesive label is affixed to the lower-left corner of the reverse, bearing the handwritten characters 7/2. the reverse also shows remnants of white adhesive tape and surface discoloration. 11.5 inches by 8 inches. the plaque is in good overall condition. a small chip is visible on the upper-right edge of the molded frame (photo 1, photo 4). light surface wear is present on the gilded highlights across the raised portions of the relief (photo 2). the reverse side shows significant remnants of white adhesive tape and general surface discoloration (photo 3)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"28","title":{"en":"20th century high-relief composition wall plaque depicting an alpine interior scene"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26214/view","tags":["usdecor_walldecor","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 20th-century high-relief composition wall plaque, depicting an alpine interior scene. The plaque features three figures within a rustic cabin setting: two women and a man, with a small dog at their feet. The man is seated, seemingly engaged in a craft or task, while the women stand near him. Details such as hanging utensils, a rifle, and timber walls create a genre scene of daily life. The composition material is cast with a greenish-gold finish, highlighting the raised elements and giving it a decorative appeal.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:36.997Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26214,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26215/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26215/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26215/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26215/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26215/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26215/006/006.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a circular hand-carved wooden butter mold featuring high-relief decoration. the central motif is the agnus dei, or lamb of god, depicted in profile with a circular nimbus and holding a vexillum flag bearing a greek cross. the lamb stands on a textured punch-decorated ground, with two five-petaled flowers carved in the left field. the composition is enclosed within a wide carved rope-twist border. the reverse of the piece is flat and features a faded oval stamp in black ink reading made in switzerland over the word brienz. a small rectangular white adhesive label is also present on the reverse, printed with the alpha-numeric code m.e.5259. an oxidized iron screw-eye loop is mounted to the top edge. as measured against the ruler in the sixth photograph, the diameter of the mold is approximately 5.25 inches. the item shows a significant vertical crack through the wood grain on the left side of the carved face. there is notable chipping and a section of loss to the right side of the rope-twist border. the surface exhibits various minor abrasions, nicks, and small grain fissures consistent with age and functional use. the metal hanging loop displays surface oxidation."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"29","title":{"en":"late 19th century swiss brienz carved wood agnus dei butter mold"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26215/view","tags":["usdecor_kitchen","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a late 19th-century Swiss Brienz carved wood Agnus Dei butter mold. The circular mold features a detailed high-relief carving of the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) symbol. The lamb is depicted with a cross-adorned banner, surrounded by foliage and grapes within a decorative twisted rope border. The natural wood material shows distinct grain and texture, and a metal ring at the top suggests it was intended for hanging as a decorative piece when not in use. This piece represents traditional European folk art and kitchenware.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:36.999Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26215,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26216/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26216/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26216/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26216/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26216/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26216/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26216/007/007.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a circular novelty wall plaque cast in a natural cream-colored wax with a matte finish. the central high-relief decoration features a pastoral scene depicting a male and female figure in 18th-century courtly shepherd attire. the male figure on the left is shown playing a violin, while the female figure on the right plays a harp. they are flanked by a central flowering tree and additional small animal figures including a dog and sheep. the entire composition is enclosed within a wide, ornate border consisting of pomegranates, various floral blossoms, and acanthus leaf scrollwork. a vertical inscription is impressed into the trunk of the central tree in uppercase serif letters, reading r v e e t m e i n s c h e f e r i n m t m. the plaque is equipped with an integrated wire loop at the top edge for hanging. the reverse side is flat and solid with minor textural variations from the casting process. approximately 8.125 inches in diameter at the widest point. a small chip to the wax is present on the upper outer rim near the wire hanger attachment point (photo 2). minor surface abrasions and superficial nicks are visible along the circular perimeter (photo 1). a light accumulation of dust and fine debris is present within the deeper recesses of the relief carving throughout the piece (photos 3, 4, and 5). the back surface shows light smudging and minor superficial scratches (photo 6)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"30","title":{"en":"20th century reproduction wax novelty wall plaque with musicians and pastoral scene"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26216/view","tags":["usdecor_walldecor","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 20th-century reproduction wax novelty wall plaque depicting a pastoral scene with musicians. The circular plaque features a central high-relief tableau within a floral and fruit border. The scene shows figures, including one playing a harp, alongside a written inscription that includes \"HVET MEIN SCHER FRAV MT.\" The wax material gives the plaque a distinctive smooth finish and a slightly antique appearance, replicating historical decorative items. A small loop at the top indicates it is designed for wall mounting.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:37.001Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26216,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26217/012/012.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a 1910 edition of the romance of tristram and iseult by joseph bédier, translated from the french by florence simmonds. the volume is bound in olive green cloth featuring ornate gilt-stamped decorations. the front board displays a central circular gilt illustration of two intertwined birds below the title in a stylized gothic-style font. the spine is elaborately decorated in gilt with medieval-inspired motifs, including a knight's helmet and a sword, and bears the names joseph bedier, maurice lalau, and j.b. lippincott co. the back board features a small blind-stamped circular medallion in the center. the title page reads the romance of tristram and iseult by joseph bédier translated from the french by florence simmonds illustrated by maurice lalau published in philadelphia by j. b. lippincott company and in london by william heinemann mcmx. an interior page carries the printed text printed in england. the book contains twenty color plates by maurice lalau, each tipped onto heavy gray paper mounts. several plates feature a printed signature and date in the lower corners reading maurice lalau 1908. the opening text page begins with a decorative initial letter s depicting a medieval figure holding a staff. the cloth binding shows moderate shelf wear consistent with age. the upper-left corner of the front board is bumped and frayed (photo 1). the spine shows significant fraying and loss of cloth at both the head and foot (photo 2). the gilt on the front board remains relatively bright, while the gilt on the spine exhibits darkening and rubbing (photo 2). internally, the pages show age-related toning, particularly at the margins (photo 8). there is minor offsetting from the illustration mounts onto the adjacent text pages. the tipped-in color plates are well-preserved, though there is a small tear on the edge of one gray mounting sheet (photo 10)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"31","title":{"en":"1910 joseph bédier the romance of tristram and iseult illustrated by maurice lalau"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26217/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 1910 edition of \"The Romance of Tristram and Iseult\" by Joseph Bédier, illustrated by Maurice Lalau. The book is a work of romantic literature, recounting the classic tale. It features a dark green cloth binding with gold lettering for the title and author. A notable visual feature is the central gold illustration of two doves embracing, encircled, on the front cover, making it an attractive collectible for book enthusiasts.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:35.041Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26217,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26218/010/010.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this 1859 volume, titled milch cows and dairy farming, was authored by charles l. flint, who is identified on the title page as the secretary of the massachusetts state board of agriculture. the book was published in boston by phillips, sampson and company, located at 13 winter street. the comprehensive text addresses the breeds, breeding, and management of dairy stock, including an explanation of guenon's method, the culture of forage plants, and the production of milk, butter, and cheese. it also includes a treatise on the dairy husbandry of holland and horsfall's system of dairy management. the book is liberally illustrated with wood engravings depicting various cattle, anatomical details like teeth for age estimation, and dairy equipment such as a cool-bath and butter packing barrels. the volume is bound in brown cloth with blind-stamped decorative borders and a central cow silhouette on the front and back boards. the spine is finished with gilded text reading milch cows and dairy farming, flint, and a cow head emblem. the cloth binding exhibits wear consistent with age, including fraying and losses at the head and foot of the spine, bumped corners with exposed binder's board, and surface scuffing to the cloth (photos 1, 2, 3). the interior pages show heavy foxing and prominent moisture staining throughout, notably on the title page and several illustrated plates (photos 4, 5, 8, 9). some edge wear and minor chipping are visible to the paper (photo 4). the binding shows some strain but the text block remains attached."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"32","title":{"en":"1859 charles l. flint, milch cows and dairy farming, phillips, sampson and company"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26218/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a book titled \"Milch Cows and Dairy Farming\" by Charles L. Flint, published in 1859 by Phillips, Sampson and Company. The genre is agricultural literature, specifically focusing on dairy farming practices and animal husbandry. The book has a worn, light brown, textured hardcover, indicative of its age. The cover appears to have faint, possibly debossed, design elements that are no longer clearly discernible.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:35.044Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26218,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26219/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"an american mid-19th century thermoplastic union case of rectangular form. the exterior is molded in high relief on both the front and back with a central pastoral vignette titled alone at the rendezvous. this scene depicts a woman in 18th-century style dress riding a horse side-saddle, accompanied by a dog in a wooded landscape. the central image is bordered by an elaborate scrolling foliate and rococo-style frame. the case is constructed from a dark brown/black thermoplastic material. the interior houses a quarter-plate portrait of three children. the image is set behind glass within a decorative gilt-brass mat featuring a pebbled texture and scalloped inner edge, secured by a foliate-stamped brass preserver frame. the opposite interior side features a deep burgundy velvet pressure pad with a centrally embossed scrolling floral and geometric design. the case is joined by two original brass hinges. there are no maker's marks or manufacturer labels visible on the exterior, the interior velvet, or behind the photograph. the case measures approximately 4 3/4 inches wide by 3 3/4 inches high. 4 3/4 inches (w) x 3 3/4 inches (h) x 3/4 inches (d). the thermoplastic case shows several areas of loss and chipping. significant chips are visible at the upper left corner of the front cover (photo 1) and the lower right corner (photo 3). additional small chips and edge wear are present along the perimeter of the interior frame (photo 6 and 7). the original brass hinges are intact but show tarnish and slight misalignment when the case is closed (photo 4). the interior velvet pad shows minor compression and localized wear at the top edge where a small portion of the backing is visible (photo 6). the gilt-brass mat and preserver exhibit typical oxidation and tarnish (photo 8). the photograph shows moderate surface spotting and dust accumulation under the glass (photo 5)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"33","title":{"en":"mid-19th century thermoplastic union case with equestrian scene and quarter plate portrait"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26219/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a mid-19th century thermoplastic union case, likely used for daguerreotypes or ambrotypes. The case is black or very dark in color, made from a molded thermoplastic material. It features an elaborate equestrian scene on the exterior, depicting a woman riding a horse with a dog alongside, set within an ornate, scrolling border. The interior holds a quarter plate portrait, though details are not provided.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:35.046Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26219,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26220/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26220/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26220/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26220/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26220/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26220/006/006.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this lot features a piece of black americana folk art consisting of a two-piece hand-painted container and a miniature doll. the container is constructed of paper mache, molded into an ovoid form and painted to represent a stylized watermelon. one half serves as a lid and is decorated with a caricature face featuring large white eyes with blue pupils, an orange bulbous nose, and a wide red mouth with painted white teeth. the exterior of the shell is finished in a dark green hue with darker striations to mimic rind texture. the interior of the shell is finished in a plain tan or salmon-colored wash.  the interior contains a dark-toned miniature doll made of celluloid. the doll features molded hair, facial features, and is articulated with pin-jointed shoulders and hips. it is dressed in a simple cream-colored cloth diaper fastened with a small metal safety pin. there are no maker marks, labels, or country of origin markings visible on either the paper mache shell or the doll. the paper mache shell shows signs of age and wear, including paint loss and chipping along the joining edges of the two halves (photo 3). the interior doll has sustained significant structural damage; there is a large vertical fracture and loss of material to the center of the face and forehead (photo 4 and 6). the right arm is detached from the shoulder joint but remains present (photo 6). the cloth diaper shows minor fraying and discoloration consistent with age."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"34","title":{"en":"vintage painted paper mache watermelon form case with jointed celluloid doll"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26220/view","tags":["uscollectibles_dolls","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a vintage, hand-painted paper mache watermelon-form case that contains a jointed celluloid doll. The case is oval-shaped and painted dark green, resembling a watermelon. A prominent visual feature is the painted face on the watermelon, featuring large white eyes, a red nose, and a wide, toothy red smile. The item exhibits signs of age, including some cracking on the painted surface.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:35.050Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26220,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/018/018.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/019/019.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/020/020.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26221/021/021.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a victorian-era photograph album featuring a brown embossed leather binding with a deeply recessed, ornate foliate and geometric design. the spine is detailed with gold-embossed floral motifs and the word album printed in a decorative gothic font. the album is secured with a hinged brass clasp featuring an engraved diamond and scroll pattern. the interior pages are composed of heavy cardstock with gilt edges and die-cut window mounts, several of which contain original 19th-century portraits including tintypes and carte-de-visite (cdv) photographs. the subjects include men, women, and children in period dress. the interior endpapers feature a blue and white geometric diamond pattern. one window mount contains a printed identification card that reads: n. jenks, over manchester & wilson's book store, boonville, n. y. negatives preserved. affixed to this same mount is a blue two-cent u.s. internal revenue stamp with a handwritten black ink x cancellation. the leather binding shows visible scuffing, surface wear, and loss of material at the corners and along the top and bottom edges of the spine (photos 1, 2, and 3). the internal cardstock pages exhibit toning and foxing consistent with age (photo 5). several of the paper photograph mounts show small tears and wear around the insertion slots (photos 6 and 18). the brass clasp remains functional but shows minor surface oxidation and wear (photo 4). the photographs themselves show varying degrees of surface wear and fading typical for 19th-century media (photos 7-19)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"35","title":{"en":"19th century victorian leather bound photograph album with tintypes and cdvs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26221/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 19th-century Victorian-era leather-bound photograph album, designed to hold tintypes and CDVs (cartes-de-visite). The album features a rich brown leather cover with an ornate, debossed quatrefoil pattern and decorative scrollwork. A notable visual feature is the prominent, ornate brass clasp on the fore-edge, which adds to its antique aesthetic and functionality. The album showcases typical Victorian decorative binding styles.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:35.053Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26221,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26222/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26222/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26222/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26222/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26222/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26222/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26222/007/007.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a modern religious icon reproduction plaque featuring the image of christus der lebensspender (christ the life-giver). the piece is a printed reproduction mounted on a solid wood-composite board, designed to replicate a 14th-century byzantine icon. the central figure is depicted in the pantocrator pose, holding a jeweled gospel book in his left hand while gesturing in blessing with his right. the printed surface includes artificial distressing, such as faux craquelure and simulated gold leaf loss, to mimic the appearance of the 1394 original located in the art gallery of skopje. the upper registers feature printed greek abbreviations ic and xc. on the reverse, a yellow rectangular adhesive label is present, containing a stylized church logo above the word laach. the text on the label reads: christus der lebensspender / 1394. kunstgalerie skopje (jugoslawien) / ars liturgica / kunstverlag maria laach (west-germany) / nr. 13095 / distributed by printery house, conception / mo 64433. the reverse also features a pre-drilled circular hanging hole near the top center. the item measures approximately 13 inches in height and 8.5 inches in width. the item is in good overall condition with some visible wear consistent with use and age. there is significant chipping and loss to the printed surface along the bottom edge, most notably at the bottom left and bottom right corners (photo 3 and photo 7). minor scuffing and small points of surface loss are visible on the black garment of the figure (photo 3). the wooden substrate shows some light edge wear but remains structurally sound. the faux craquelure and distressed gold background are intentional design features and not defects."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"36","title":{"en":"maria laach west german mounted icon plaque of christus der lebensspender"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26222/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a mounted icon plaque from Maria Laach, West Germany, depicting \"Christus der Lebensspender\" (Christ the Life-Giver). The icon is a religious artwork, likely a reproduction or a traditional painting on a wooden panel. It features a frontal portrait of Christ, holding a bejeweled book in his left hand and raising his right hand in a gesture of blessing, set against a gold background with faint inscriptions. 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collection of vintage color-lithographed movie lobby cards for the mexican market, featuring johnny weissmuller as tarzan. the set includes promotional materials for four separate theatrical releases, characterized by vibrant orange, red, and green color palettes combined with black-and-white film stills.  the first card is for tarzan contra el mundo (tarzan's new york adventure) and includes credits for maureen o'sullivan, john sheffield, and virginia grey. a block of text at the bottom left describes tarzan facing the modern jungle of new york city. the bottom right bears a red printed credit reading una produccion de metro-goldwyn-mayer sinaloa no. 20 mexico, d. f.  the second card promotes tarzan y su hijo (tarzan finds a son!) and lists maureen o'sullivan and john sheffield among the cast. it features a green jungle motif and a central still of a couple with a baby. this card also bears the metro-goldwyn-mayer sinaloa no. 20 mexico, d. f. production credit at the bottom.  the third card is for el tesoro de tarzan (tarzan's secret treasure) with credits for maureen o'sullivan, barry fitzgerald, and tom conway. it depicts various jungle scenes, including elephants and lions. it features the same metro-goldwyn-mayer sinaloa no. 20 mexico, d. f. credit at the bottom.  the fourth card is for tarzan y la cazadora (tarzan and the huntress), featuring brenda joyce and johnny sheffield. the artwork shows tarzan wrestling and swinging on vines against an orange background. the bottom center bears a black printed distribution mark reading dist. por distribuidora sotomayor, s. a. reforma 503. the versos of the cards are plain paper, showing age-related toning. one verso (photo 9) features a circled handwritten 1 in black ink. another (photo 18) has a handwritten b69 in the upper corner. a third card (photo 27) has a small, aged adhesive paper label reading tarzan and the huntress in blue ink. measurements: width: 16.5 inches height: 12.5 inches. the collection shows heavy signs of age and original theatrical use throughout. all cards exhibit numerous pinholes in the corners and margins from display (visible in photos 7, 15, and 30). significant edge wear is present, including creasing, fraying, and small tears along the margins, most notably on the right edges of the tarzan contra el mundo (photo 13) and el tesoro de tarzan cards (photo 5). there is light surface scuffing and minor handling soil across the group. the versos show uniform yellowing and local notations in pencil and ink (photos 9, 18, and 27)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"38","title":{"en":"an assortment of vintage spanish language tarzan film lobby cards starring johnny weissmuller"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26224/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_entertainment","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an assortment of vintage Spanish language Tarzan film lobby cards, starring Johnny Weissmuller. The collection consists of multiple movie promotional posters, each featuring different action scenes and portraits of Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan. The lobby cards are characterized by vibrant colors and dramatic imagery, typical of vintage film advertising. All text on the cards is in Spanish, making them appealing to collectors of international movie memorabilia.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:35.066Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26224,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26225/010/010.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a first edition copy of the seven cities of cibola by aileen nusbaum, published in 1926 by g.p. putnam's sons at the knickerbocker press, new york and london. this hardcover volume is bound in the publisher's red cloth with gilt-stamped lettering to the front board and spine, featuring a circular floral or solar motif in gilt on the upper cover. the work is a collection of zuni folklore, notably featuring color and black-and-white illustrations by margaret finnan that depict zuni ceremonial figures, deities, and traditional narratives. the title page bears the full title, author, and illustrator credits above the g.p. putnam's sons imprint and the date 1926. the copyright page confirms the 1926 date and includes a printer's device for the knickerbocker press, consisting of a sailing ship above a banner reading the knickerbocker press new york. the interior includes illustrated endpapers in a native american motif and decorative borders on the title page. notable chapters include the serpent of the sea and the dragon fly, the latter featuring a black-and-white header illustration of a stylized dragonfly and tadpole-like figures. the binding shows significant wear and age-related degradation. the spine is heavily sun-bleached and faded to a tan color, with some fraying and softening at the head and tail (photo 3). the red cloth boards exhibit moderate shelf wear, rubbing at the corners, and several dark stains and areas of discoloration, particularly to the front cover and edges (photo 1, 2). the gilt lettering on the front board remains mostly bright, though there is some dulling to the central motif. internally, the pages show light age-toning but appear generally clean. the illustrated plates and line drawings remain vibrant. a small vertical scratch or mark is visible on the lower front board (photo 1). no dust jacket is present."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"39","title":{"en":"nusbaum, aileen. the seven cities of cibola. g.p. putnam's sons, 1926. first edition."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26225/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"The Seven Cities of Cibola\" by Aileen Nusbaum, published in 1926 by G.P. Putnam's Sons. The book is likely a work of historical fiction or folklore, centered on the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola. The cover is a deep reddish-brown with gold lettering for the title and author. A prominent decorative feature is the central gold circular emblem resembling a stylized floral or mandala design on the front cover.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:35.069Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26225,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26226/013/013.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a single softbound issue of the strand magazine, dated may 1928 and identified as vol. lxxv, no. 449 on the spine. the front cover features a large color illustration by will owen depicting a character in a wide-brimmed hat, alongside text promoting a new night watchman story by w. w. jacobs. a small yellow printed advertisement for oxo is located in the upper left corner of the cover. the back cover carries a full-page color advertisement for waterman's ideal fountain pen, showcasing a display case of the no. 7 ripple rubber models with color-coded nib options (pink, blue, red, purple, green, and yellow), priced at 37/6 and distributed by l. g. sloan, ltd., the pen corner, kingsway, london, w.c.2. the interior contains short fiction including love-letters by w. w. jacobs with illustrations by will owen, the female of the species by sapper, and by her brother. period advertisements are interspersed throughout, featuring products and retailers such as punkt roller hand massagers, h. samuel jewelry and watches, irish linen frocks by hutton's, horlick's, and hovis bread. the publication is bound with two metal staples and constructed from newsprint-grade interior paper with a heavier weight illustrated paper cover. the magazine is in fair condition with significant signs of age and handling. the front and back covers exhibit a prominent horizontal band of paper loss and white residue, likely resulting from the removal of an adhesive tape (photos 1, 3, and 4). the spine is heavily worn with paper loss at the head and foot, and the cover is partially detached from the binding (photo 5). the metal staples show heavy oxidation and rust, which has migrated to cause brown staining on the surrounding paper of the cover and interior pages (photos 6, 12, and 13). edge wear, creasing, and small chips are visible along the perimeter of the covers (photos 1 and 2). interior pages show uniform age-related toning and minor foxing, though the text and illustrations remain legible."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"40","title":{"en":"the strand magazine may 1928 issue featuring w. w. jacobs and waterman ideal fountain pen advertisement"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26226/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is the May 1928 issue of \"The Strand Magazine.\" This vintage magazine features a new story by W.W. 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The collection comprises multiple individual seals, some still attached to their original paper or card backings. The seals vary in color, including red, brown, and black waxes, and display various heraldic designs. Each seal impression is a unique piece of historical documentation, showcasing a range of sizes and shapes. The lot presents an opportunity for collectors of historical ephemera and heraldry.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.648Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26227,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26228/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a first edition, landscape quarto-sized volume titled three operettas, authored by henry c. bunner with music composed by oscar weil. the work features libretti and full sheet music for three children's musical plays: the three little kittens of the land of pie, the seven old ladies of lavender town, and bobby shaftoe. the book is bound in the publisher's original tan pictorial cloth with a wrap-around illustration of black cats. the front cover depicts three cats wearing gold crowns and orange ruffs behind a wooden fence, with a fourth cat seated in the foreground facing away. the spine features stylized orange and green lettering.  the title page includes a printed device featuring a hand holding a torch within a laurel wreath, surrounded by greek text, and bears the imprint of harper & brothers publishers, new york, with the date 1897. the interior is illustrated with black and white drawings by c. d. weldon and c. j. taylor. notable internal content includes the score for a \"tempo di polacca\" and a trio for the characters jeems, the countess, and the earl. page 82 contains non-contemporary pencil marginalia in a cursive hand, listing various historical figures such as \"julius caes,\" \"geo washy,\" \"alex,\" \"henry viii,\" \"napoleon,\" and \"confuse,\" appearing to designate casting or notes for a performance of the seven old ladies of lavender town. the cloth binding shows significant shelf wear and darkening, particularly at the corners and along the edges of the boards (photos 1, 2, and 3). there is visible foxing and irregular brown staining to the title page and several interior leaves (photos 4, 5, and 8). a small corner fold or crease is present on the lower right of the title page (photo 4). pencil marginalia is present on the right margin of page 82 and 83 (photos 8 and 9). the paper shows overall age-toning typical for the period."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"42","title":{"en":"bunner, henry c. three operettas. harper & brothers, 1897. first edition."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26228/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"Three Operettas\" by Henry C. 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Sullivan, published by William Heinemann in 1915. The book features a muted gray-green cover adorned with a dark, ornate garland design, likely composed of thistles or similar thorny plants, encircling the title. The word \"Cartoons\" is inscribed below the garland, indicating the book's content. The author's name, Edmund J. Sullivan, is prominently displayed in a stylized script at the bottom, making it a notable piece of wartime political commentary.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.676Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26229,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26230/012/012.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a first year of publication hardcover copy of the san francisco calamity by earthquake and fire, edited by charles morris, ll.d. this octavo-sized volume serves as a contemporary historical record of the 1906 san francisco earthquake and subsequent fires. the title page identifies charles morris as a member of the geographical society of philadelphia and provides a lengthy subtitle detailing the account of the disaster, the plight of 300,000 homeless residents, and the global rescue efforts. the text includes eyewitness accounts and scientific explanations of volcanic and seismic activity. the copyright page features a printed statement in a three-line border reading: entered according to act of congress in the year 1906 by w. e. scull, in the office of the librarian of congress, at washington, d. c. all rights reserved. the book is bound in the publisher's light blue-grey cloth with pictorial stamping on the front board and spine. the cover art, rendered in black, orange, and gold, depicts the ruins of the san francisco city hall and other buildings engulfed in flames. the spine features similar decorative motifs and gold-stamped lettering. the work contains nearly 100 illustrations, primarily black-and-white plates depicting the devastation, including views titled the magnificent city hall shattered by earthquake, looking up california street, and millionaires escaping in automobiles. internal pagination includes a section on submarine volcanoes, mud volcanoes, and geysers, beginning on page 424. the binding shows significant age-related wear, including fraying and loss of cloth at the spine head and tail and at the corner tips (photo 3). the spine is heavily toned and sunned to a tan color, contrasting with the blue-grey of the boards (photo 3). there is general shelf wear, light soiling, and rubbing to the pictorial stamping on the front cover (photo 1). the rear board shows uniform fading and a diagonal scratch or scuff mark near the center (photo 2). internally, the pages exhibit standard age-toning but remain clean and free of significant foxing. the hinges appear intact, though the cloth at the outer joints shows some thinning. no dust jacket is present."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"44","title":{"en":"1906. morris, charles. the san francisco calamity by earthquake and fire. w. e. scull, 1906."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26230/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a book titled \"The San Francisco Calamity by Earthquake and Fire\" by Charles Morris, published by W. 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The artwork uses orange and black accents to convey the inferno, making it a vivid historical document.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.690Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26230,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26231/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26231/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26231/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26231/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26231/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26231/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26231/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26231/008/008.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a 19th century eastern orthodox religious icon depicting the virgin mary and christ child, following the iconographic style of the theotokos. the piece is constructed with a hand-chased and repoussé metal oklad, also known as a riza, featuring a scrolling and foliate textured background. the metalwork is finished with gold-tone gilding and silver-tone accents on the nimbuses and the raised border. cutouts in the metal reveal the faces and hands of the figures, which are painted onto the underlying wood panel. the metal oklad is secured to the sides of the wood panel with small nails. to the upper left, the metal is embossed with the greek letters μρ, and to the upper right, the monogram δυ, which are traditional abbreviations for mother of god (μήτηρ θεοῦ). the back of the thick wooden panel is wrapped in a red textile. a modern metal sawtooth hanger is attached to the upper rear. no legible maker's marks or stamps are visible on the metal surfaces or the exposed wood. based on the ruler in the provided photographs, the icon measures approximately 8.5 inches in height and 6.5 inches in width. the icon shows signs of age and wear consistent with its 19th century origin. the metal oklad exhibits scattered oxidation, tarnish, and small indentations, particularly visible in the lower right corner and near the figures' hands (photos 1, 2, and 8). the painted surfaces visible through the cutouts show significant craquelure and areas of pigment loss, specifically on the face of the christ child and the hands of the virgin (photos 3 and 7). the red textile backing is heavily worn with fraying, staining, and several losses, including a large tear at the top where the hanger is mounted (photo 4). the silver-tone finish on the border is partially rubbed away in several locations (photos 5 and 6)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"45","title":{"en":"19th century eastern orthodox repoussé metal and painted wood icon of the theotokos"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26231/view","tags":["usdecor_general","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 19th-century Eastern Orthodox icon depicting the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) and child. The icon is crafted from repoussé metal, forming a relief image, with painted wood elements for the faces and hands. The metalwork, likely brass or a similar alloy, has a golden hue, contrasting with the silver-painted halos and accents. 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The lot consists of several colorful cards, each featuring different scenes and character portrayals from the movies. The images often include Johnny Weissmuller as Tarzan, alongside other characters and jungle animals like monkeys and elephants. The vibrant designs and Spanish text make these notable examples of international cinematic ephemera.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.697Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26232,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26233/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a hardcover edition of jungle tales of tarzan by edgar rice burroughs, published by grosset & dunlap in new york. the title page features a black-and-white illustration of tarzan wrestling a lion above a boxed notice stating the book was produced under wartime conditions in compliance with government paper conservation regulations. the copyright page carries a 1919 date for edgar rice burroughs and notes the work was copyrighted in great britain and made in the united states of america. the text is printed on age-toned paper and includes a table of contents listing twelve chapters. the volume is illustrated throughout with black-and-white line drawings at the head of chapters, including depictions of tarzan with apes and various jungle animals. the front flyleaf bears a handwritten ownership inscription in blue ink reading: david scudder / painted post / n.y. / 2 (photo 4). the dust jacket features a full-color illustration on the front cover of tarzan being carried through the air by a large eagle, with the title in red stylized lettering. the rear panel of the dust jacket advertises madison square books, listing works by contemporary authors including agatha christie, dashiell hammett, and pearl buck. the spine of the dust jacket is cream-colored with blue printed text. the dust jacket is in poor condition with significant paper loss at the head and tail of the spine and along the top edges of the front and rear panels (photos 1 and 2). there are multiple tears, including a large triangular tear on the rear panel (photo 2) and a small puncture on the spine (photo 3). the jacket is currently housed in a clear protective plastic sleeve. the internal pages exhibit heavy browning and oxidation consistent with the acidic paper used during wartime production (photos 5-11). general shelf wear and bumping are visible to the corners and spine ends. the front flyleaf contains a four-line handwritten inscription in ink (photo 4). there is visible adhesive residue or staining on the interior flaps of the dust jacket."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"48","title":{"en":"1919. burroughs, edgar rice. jungle tales of tarzan. grosset & dunlap. wartime edition (dj)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26233/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a wartime edition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' \"Jungle Tales of Tarzan,\" published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1919. The book features an eye-catching dust jacket with a vibrant yellow and orange background. The central illustration depicts a powerful eagle with spread wings, clutching a human figure, presumably Tarzan, in its talons. The title is prominently displayed in a stylized font, with \"Tarzan\" in a bold red, making it a classic piece of adventure literature.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.702Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26233,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26234/013/013.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a personal archive and scrapbook compiled within a repurposed commercial ledger. the volume is constructed with red cloth-covered boards featuring a rectangular gilt-stamped label on the front cover reading day book in script. the spine is reinforced with a wide strip of light-colored, textured cloth tape. the interior contains numerous black-and-white vernacular photographs, greeting cards, and handwritten correspondence primarily associated with the badger and moore families of rushville, new york.  internal ephemera includes a handwritten letter dated june 3, 1943, on blue-printed stationery headed rushville lodge no. 377, f. & a. m. featuring a masonic square and compasses emblem, and a printed christmas card from elizabeth and ernest badger. the photographic content includes wedding portraits, a series of images documenting horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles, group portraits of women in period swimwear and sun hats, and childhood snapshots, including one labeled billy and paul. several photographs are accompanied by handwritten captions, such as one identifying bob moore at death rock and another noting types of transportation. the ledger pages, numbered up to at least 235, show original blue and red ruled accounting columns and occasional handwritten financial entries. a printed product label for bartlett pairs is also pasted to an interior page. the archive is in well-used, as-found condition. the exterior binding shows heavy scuffing and loss to the red cloth, particularly at the corners and edges (photo 1). the makeshift cloth spine repair is frayed and shows dark staining (photo 2). the interior exhibits significant scrapbook flare, causing the text block to distend and the covers to sit unevenly (photo 13). pages show toning, foxing, and numerous edge tears and creases (photo 3). many photographs and cards are adhered to the pages with visible adhesive residue, and some inserts are loose or protruding from the text block edges. fading and silvering are visible on several black-and-white photographs (photo 7). the overall structural integrity of the binding is fragile."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"49","title":{"en":"circa 1930s-1943 antique rushville, new york family scrapbook and ephemera archive"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26234/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot is an antique family scrapbook and ephemera archive from Rushville, New York, dating from approximately the 1930s to 1943. The scrapbook itself is a \"Day Book\" with a worn reddish-brown cover and a gold embossed title. The front cover shows significant wear, including exposed binding material on the left side. The archive contains various ephemeral items, offering a personal glimpse into family life and local history from the specified period.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.705Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26234,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26235/017/017.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a historical collection comprising two softcover publications and a related postal artifact documenting the transition from the german invasion of poland to the allied occupation of germany. the primary item is a large-format commemorative pictorial book titled mit dem xiii. armeekorps in polen. the front cover is printed in black fraktur script and features a black-and-white photograph of adolf hitler and general johannes blaskowitz. the name paul heger is handwritten in the upper right corner of the cover. interior pages include a poem titled vormarsch in polen by hauptmann max matheis and several photographic plates documenting military advances and parades. page 59 includes a caption starting with die siegreichen deutschen truppen ziehen in warschau ein.... accompanying the book is an original heavy-paper mailing envelope. it features a printed sender label reading absender: stellv. general-kommando xiii. nürnberg (hauptbüro). a circular violet ink dienststempel (service stamp) is present on the lower left, depicting the national eagle and swastika with the text stellv. generalkommando xiii. a.k. - dienststempel. a circular black ink postmark from nürnberg dated 16. 2. 40 is visible over the feldpost printed text. the recipient address lines are redacted with heavy black ink, and the word lie is handwritten in blue ink. the third item is an instructional booklet titled occupation: united states forces european theater, issued for american personnel. the color-illustrated cover depicts a u.s. soldier in an m1 helmet holding an m1 garand rifle. the back cover features a color map of the allied occupation zones in germany and austria and bears the printed code agps-3946-4-46 in the lower right corner. the interior contains sections such as europe's unfortunates, discussing the liberation of concentration camps and displaced persons (dps), and a section titled if germany had won... providing justification for the occupation. the german commemorative book shows significant wear to the paper covers, including heavy foxing, staining, and numerous edge tears (photo 3, 5). the spine exhibits paper loss at the base (photo 6). interior pages show age-toning and fraying at the edges (photo 11). the mailing envelope is in tattered condition with heavy creasing, staining, and significant edge tears consistent with period postal transit (photo 2). the u.s. occupation booklet is in generally good condition with light edge wear, minor surface staining on the back cover map, and standard age-related yellowing of the paper (photo 12, 13)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"50","title":{"en":"1939-1946 german wwii xiii army corps commemorative book with field post envelope and usfet occupation booklet"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26235/view","tags":["uscollectibles_militaria","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises a collection of World War II-era German and American military ephemera, dating from 1939 to 1946. It includes a German commemorative book titled \"Mit dem XIII. Armeekorps in Polen\" (With the XIII Army Corps in Poland), featuring historical photographs. Also included are a German field post envelope and a United States Forces European Theater (USFET) occupation booklet. This collection offers insights into both German wartime campaigns and post-war American occupation efforts.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.710Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26235,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26236/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26236/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26236/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26236/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26236/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26236/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26236/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26236/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26236/009/009.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a collection of armorial, heraldic, and monogrammed wax seal impressions mounted on two antique paper sheets. the collection features impressions executed in red, black, and brown wax, displaying a variety of european heraldic devices, including coats of arms with lions rampant, crowned shields, and ornate mantling. the sheets are organized in a hand-drawn grid with graphite and ink numbering. sheet a is marked with a capital letter a in the top left corner and contains spaces numbered 1 through 35. the second sheet continues the sequence, numbered 36 through 55. several seals feature identifiable heraldic elements: position 27 shows a crown above a large capital letter a, and position 33 bears a shield with a motto at the base that appears to read virtute corde et manu, though the texture of the wax makes the characters difficult to decipher fully. the paper exhibits characteristics consistent with 18th and 19th-century manufacture, including visible aging and hand-ruled margins. the sheets measure approximately 15 1/8 inches in height. the collection shows significant signs of age and loss. multiple impressions are missing from their original positions, including positions 5, 7, 8, 14, 20, 29, 30, 31, 35, 45, 47, and 50 (photos 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9), leaving behind residual wax and circular adhesive staining. the paper is affected by widespread foxing, age-toning, and significant oil or grease staining concentrated around the wax mounts (photos 1, 2, and 4). several remaining seals exhibit structural damage, including chips and cracks, notably at positions 2, 11, 18, 22, 41, and 48 (photos 2, 3, 4, and 7). the edges of the paper sheets are uneven with minor fraying and small tears (photo 1)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"51","title":{"en":"late 18th to mid-19th century two paper sheets containing a collection of armorial wax seal impressions"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26236/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of two paper sheets, dating from the late 18th to mid-19th century, containing a collection of armorial wax seal impressions. Each sheet presents multiple individual wax seals, varying in color (red, black, and white/cream) and size. The seals exhibit distinct heraldic designs, indicating coats of arms or personal emblems. The arrangement of the seals on the sheets, with some numerical notations, suggests an organized collection, possibly for reference or display, offering insights into historical heraldry and documentation.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.714Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26236,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26237/013/013.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"an assortment of paper ephemera consisting of approximately 30 to 40 greeting cards and corresponding envelopes, primarily documenting mid-century american social stationery. the collection focuses on christmas themes, featuring illustrations of santa claus, snowmen, winter landscapes, church architecture, and animals such as rabbits and reindeer. stylistic elements characteristic of the 1950s are present throughout, including die-cut edges, embossed details, and applied textured glitter. one envelope features a circular black ink postmark reading trenton jun 13 11 am 1951 n.j. and carries a purple adhesive united states postage stamp printed with 3 cents 3 and the profile of george washington.  personalization is visible on several items. one interior bears the handwritten signature kay and lou in black ink. another card is inscribed in blue ink effie's friend, rose pozzi. a printed card features a sleigh scene with a blue panel reading the larkins and the names virginia and eddie printed below. one card with a rabbit illustration includes the printed verse i've wrapped the presents and tied the bows, have trimmed the tree and so it goes..... the cards utilize a variety of printing techniques typical of the era, from four-color process illustrations to simpler two-tone graphics. the collection shows signs of age and previous handling consistent with mid-20th-century paper ephemera. a red santa claus card has a significant vertical tear extending through the top center of the hat (photo 7). envelopes exhibit general toning, edge wear, and scattered creasing (photo 2). occasional soft corners, light foxing, and minor loss to applied glitter materials are visible across the group (photos 9 and 11). one card has a small adhesive or surface abrasion on the snowman's hat (photo 11)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"52","title":{"en":"1951 and mid-century collection of holiday and seasonal greeting cards with envelopes"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26237/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a collection of holiday and seasonal greeting cards with envelopes, predominantly from 1951 and the mid-century period. The collection includes a variety of designs, covering themes like Christmas, New Year, and general holiday greetings. Visual features include festive imagery such as Christmas trees, holly, winter scenes with snow, candles, and traditional figures like Mary. The cards are made of paper, and many show vibrant, colorful illustrations indicative of mid-century graphic design.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:46.147Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26237,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26238/014/014.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a polish-language historical volume titled biografia bylych wiezniow politycznych niemieckich obozow koncentracyjnych (biography of former political prisoners of german concentration camps), designated as tom i (volume i). this commemorative hardcover publication serves as an early post-war record of polish survivors and their experiences within the nazi concentration camp system. the front cover features a black-framed monochromatic illustration centered on the german phrase arbeit macht frei set in a stylized banner. the scene depicts a wooden guard tower, multi-strand barbed wire fencing, a prisoner silhouette, and a sign showing a skull and crossbones over the word halt. the word biografia is printed in large block lettering at the base.  internally, the title page identifies a komitet wykonawczy (executive committee) consisting of dr. inz. antoni gladysz and andrzej szymerski. one introductory page features a graphic of the polish national eagle emblem in black over a red rectangular ground. the spine is printed with the full title and a circular logo at the base containing a globe and the word promyk.  the content includes numerous historical photographs, including views of the camp at gusen, electric fencing, and liberated survivors. it features individual testimonies and portraits of former prisoners including feliks rafał jedrzejak and kazimierz odrobny. several pages contain graphic archival imagery from the liberation of camps such as bergen-belsen, showing deceased prisoners and captured guards. a handwritten blue ink inscription appears on a front flyleaf reading: to harmon from joseph szerynski [illegible] parkway 1960. the book exhibits wear consistent with age and handling. the white hardcover shows generalized yellowing, scattered surface staining, and minor scuffing to the front and rear boards (photos 1 and 2). the spine and corners show light bumping and shelf wear (photo 3). internal pages are intact but display typical oxidation and tanning throughout, along with minor handling creases at the edges (photos 7-14). a small dark stain is visible on the lower right of the back cover (photo 2). the binding remains stable and secure."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"53","title":{"en":"1960 biografia bylych wiezniow politycznych niemieckich obozow koncentracyjnych tom i"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26238/view","tags":["uscollectibles_militaria","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 1960 book titled \"Biografia byłych więźniów politycznych niemieckich obozów koncentracyjnych tom I\" (Biography of former political prisoners of German concentration camps, Volume I). The book's cover features a stark illustration of a concentration camp, depicting a guard tower, barbed wire, and a smokestack, with the infamous German phrase \"Arbeit Macht Frei\" (Work Sets You Free) prominently displayed at the top. 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The album features a richly decorated brown leather binding with deeply embossed geometric and floral patterns. It is secured by two ornate brass clasps, adding to its antique aesthetic. The overall design suggests a Victorian-era piece, intended for preserving valuable photographic daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, or cartes de visite.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:46.153Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26239,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26240/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this octavo-sized hardcover volume is a reprint edition of edgar rice burroughs' science fiction novel, swords of mars, published by grosset & dunlap in new york. the work is bound in the publisher's red cloth with the title and author's name printed on the spine. the volume is accompanied by its original illustrated dust jacket featuring wrap-around artwork by j. allen st. john. the front flap of the dust jacket contains a promotional synopsis of the plot, which features the protagonist john carter on the nearer moon of mars, thuria; the number 7575 is printed at the top left of this flap. the rear flap contains a bibliography titled the books of edgar rice burroughs, listing various tarzan, mars, and venus titles. the interior includes several black-and-white plates by j. allen st. john, with captions such as i took ozara in my arms and jumped and a sword flashed inward. the title page credits j. allen st. john as the illustrator and bears the grosset & dunlap imprint. the copyright page states copyright, 1936, by edgar rice burroughs, inc. and includes a reservation of rights statement. the dust jacket shows significant wear including chipping and small losses at the head and tail of the spine (photo 3) and along the top edge of the front panel (photo 1). there is visible toning and surface soiling to the jacket spine (photo 3) and light foxing to the flaps (photo 4). the red cloth binding shows minor bumping and rubbing at the corners and spine ends (photo 3). internally, the pages exhibit age-related toning, particularly at the margins, and occasional foxing is present on the preliminary leaves and plates (photo 5, photo 7). the binding remains structurally sound and the plates are intact."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"55","title":{"en":"1936. burroughs, edgar rice. swords of mars. grosset & dunlap. 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This science fiction novel is part of Burroughs's popular Barsoom series, known for its pulp adventure themes.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:46.156Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26240,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26241/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26241/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26241/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26241/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26241/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26241/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26241/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26241/008/008.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a mid-19th century half-plate ambrotype featuring a group portrait of four women. the subjects are arranged in two rows, exhibiting characteristic victorian fashions including dark dresses with white lace and open-work collars, a light-colored dress with a ruffled collar, and braided hairstyles. the image is housed in a decorative brass frame featuring a foliate-embossed border. the interior scalloped mat has a textured gilt finish. the reverse shows the dark copper-colored backing plate secured with remnants of paper tape around the edges. there are no maker's marks, studio stamps, or signatures present on the image or housing. frame: 3 1/8 inches x 2 5/8 inches. the image is in poor to fair condition. there is significant and widespread surface deterioration, appearing as micro-flaking or \"snowing\" across the entire emulsion (photo 1). notable silvering and loss of detail is evident on the subjects in the foreground (photo 2). the brass frame shows tarnishing and minor deformation at the corners (photo 4). the reverse shows significant wear to the backing plate and old adhesive residue from degraded paper tape (photo 5)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"56","title":{"en":"circa 1855-1865 half-plate ambrotype group portrait of four women"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26241/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a half-plate ambrotype, dating from circa 1855-1865, depicting a group portrait of four women. The ambrotype is housed within a decorative gold-colored frame, which has an ornate scalloped inner border. The women are dressed in period attire, with visible hairstyles and collars typical of the mid-19th century, creating a significant historical photographic record.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:46.158Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26241,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26242/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a historical collection of ten individual sigillographic specimens consisting of red, dark grey, and light brown wax and lead seal impressions. each specimen is individually mounted on a paper or card stock backing with hand-written descriptive annotations in dutch and latin. the collection encompasses religious, noble, and administrative motifs, primarily from the netherlands. the assembly includes: a circular light brown wax impression featuring a lozenge-shaped coat of arms, annotated at the bottom with a purple stamp reading arm gen blz. a circular red wax impression with a crowned coat of arms, bearing a legend that reads commissaris der koningin in friesland. hand-written at the top is commiss. d. koningin friesland 1900. a vesica-shaped red wax impression depicting three figures under gothic arches. the card is annotated vrouwenklooster kusenmeer gron. and ice. marie in kusenmere., along with a purple collector stamp for coll; kapt-ihemann. a vesica-shaped red wax impression depicting a figure standing before a gridiron, likely st. lawrence. annotations read s. capituli eccle beate laurenci de tonivilla and tonivilla. a circular red wax impression showing a monument with figures, annotated 1799. bat. rep. gewapende burgermacht and or. lak coll. v. d. muelen. 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assortment of eight mid-century mass market paperback books featuring illustrated wraps. the collection includes a diverse range of genres including science fiction, mystery, and literary anthologies. the titles and readable publication data are as follows: the beat generation by albert zugsmith, published by bantam books (a bantam book). the title page and copyright page (photo 5) state copyright 1959 by albert zugsmith. the spine carries the number 1965 and the front cover indicates a 25 cent price. the reverse cover (photo 3) notes it is based on an mgm motion picture release. lesbian love in literature: an anthology of short stories, selections from novels and poetry, edited by stella fox. published by avon book division, the hearst corporation, 572 madison avenue, new york 22, n.y. (photo 10). the front cover lists authors including dostoevsky, d.h. lawrence, and sappho with a 50 cent price and catalog number g-1128. the secret of sylvia by lee borden. a gold medal book published by fawcett publications, inc. the copyright page (photo 15) indicates copyright 1958 and first printing, february 1958. the spine (photo 14) and cover carry the catalog number 744 and a 25 cent price. the trouble twisters by poul anderson. published by berkley medallion books, berkley publishing corporation, 15 east 26th street, new york, n.y. 10010 (photo 20). the copyright page notes a berkley medallion edition, june 1967. the cover price is 60 cents with catalog number x1417. the circus of dr. lao and other improbable stories, edited by ray bradbury. published by bantam books (a bantam giant). the copyright page is not shown in detail, but the front cover indicates a 35 cent price and catalog number a1519. authors listed on the cover include roald dahl, shirley jackson, and e.b. white. away and beyond by a. e. van vogt. published by berkley books. the copyright page (photo 30) states copyright 1952 with a berkley edition date of february 1959. the cover price is 35 cents with catalog number g-215. postmark murder by mignon g. eberhart. published by dell publishing company, inc., 261 fifth avenue, new york 16, n.y. (photo 35). the copyright page indicates copyright 1955, 1956 and first dell printing\u2014august, 1957. this is an abridged edition with a 25 cent price and catalog number 955. the forgotten planet by murray leinster. published by ace books, a division of a. a. wyn, inc., 23 west 47th street, new york 36, n.y. (photo 40). this is an ace special edition with a 35 cent price and catalog number d-146. the collection is in generally fair to good condition with common signs of age and use. all volumes exhibit significant tanning to the internal paper stock. specific defects observed include: the beat generation shows minor edge wear and light spine creasing (photo 2). lesbian love in literature has visible rubbing and creasing to the spine and cover edges (photo 9). the secret of sylvia has light edge wear and a small corner crease on the front cover (photo 12). the trouble twisters has a major loss to the top left corner of the back cover and significant spine creasing (photo 18, 19). the circus of dr. lao has a small chip at the top center of the front cover and spine rubbing (photo 22, 24). away and beyond shows light shelf wear and rubbing to the spine edges (photo 27, 29). postmark murder has multiple heavy creases across the front cover and spine wear (photo 32, 34). the forgotten planet shows the most significant damage with heavy chipping and loss to the head of the spine and general edge rubbing (photo 37, 39)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"63","title":{"en":"1954-1967 a collection of eight vintage mass market paperback books including science fiction and mystery titles"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26248/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a collection of eight vintage mass market paperback books, published between 1954 and 1967. The genres include science fiction and mystery titles, with one prominent cover visible for \"The Beat Generation\" by Albert Zugsmith. The books exhibit typical wear for vintage paperbacks, including softened spines and some edge wear. The covers showcase classic mid-20th-century paperback artwork, with vibrant illustrations and typography characteristic of the period.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.682Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26248,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26249/012/012.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a 1912 first edition copy of the fetish folk of west africa by robert h. milligan, published by the fleming h. revell company. the volume is bound in olive green cloth with vertical ribbing, featuring decorative orange and black stamped illustrations and typography on the front board and spine. the front cover displays a central graphic of a horned mask flanked by two stylized spears, with the title and author name positioned above. the spine carries the title and the author surname milligan above a smaller version of the mask motif, with the publisher name revell at the foot. a copyright page states copyright, 1912, by fleming h. revell company. a separate page lists publication offices in new york at 158 fifth avenue, chicago at 125 north wabash ave., toronto at 25 richmond street, w., london at 21 paternoster square, and edinburgh at 100 princes street. the interior is illustrated with numerous black and white photographic plates, including a portrait captioned amvama, a fang catechist, a group social scene titled an mpongwe wedding, and a vessel named the dorothy. the work also contains musical transcriptions, such as the dance song of mpongwe and the canoe song of gaboon, as well as several pages of text including a chapter titled missions and social progress. the book shows signs of age and handling consistent with its publication date. there is minor bumping and fraying to the cloth at the spine ends and corners (photo 1, photo 3). the interior pages show typical light toning, and there is visible foxing and a dark stain on the endpapers (photo 5). the binding remains intact, though there is a small separation starting at the interior hinge (photo 7)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"64","title":{"en":"1912 robert h. milligan the fetish folk of west africa hardcover book"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26249/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 1912 first edition hardcover book titled \"The Fetish Folk of West Africa\" by Robert H. Milligan. The book's cover is a textured tan or light brown, featuring bold orange and black typography. The design incorporates two vertical spear motifs on either side of the title and a stylized, horned mask illustration at the bottom center. The aesthetic suggests an early 20th-century anthropological or travelogue genre, with a focus on African culture.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.685Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26249,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26250/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26250/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26250/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26250/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26250/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26250/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26250/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26250/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26250/009/009.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a 1930 edition of the biographical reference work rus: a biographical register of rural leadership in the united states and canada, compiled by l. h. bailey and ethel zoe bailey. this volume is identified on the copyright page as the fourth issue. the book is bound in the original tan buckram cloth with black stamped titles and a decorative border featuring agricultural scythe motifs on the front cover. the spine features the title rus, four stars arranged in a square, and the date 1930 between parallel black lines. the interior contains a printed title page stating the work was published in ithaca, new york, in october 1930. the copyright page specifies that the copyright was held by l. h. bailey and the text was printed by the mason printing corporation of syracuse and new york. the content consists of an alphabetical biographical register of individuals involved in rural and agricultural leadership, including academics, farmers, and government officials. the endpapers contain period handwritten pencil marginalia consisting of various subtraction calculations used to determine ages, such as 1945 minus 1873 equals 72. the cloth binding shows light shelf wear with minor fraying and softening at the spine ends and corners (photo 3). there is light surface staining and general handling soil to the tan cloth covers (photo 1). the internal pages exhibit typical age-toning but remain clean and legible (photos 6, 7, and 8). the front endpaper contains several handwritten pencil calculations (photo 9). no dust jacket is present."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"65","title":{"en":"1930. bailey, l. h. and ethel zoe bailey. rus: a biographical register of rural leadership."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26250/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 1930 hardcover book titled \"Rus: A Biographical Register of Rural Leadership,\" authored by L. H. and Ethel Zoe Bailey. The book features a plain, light brown cover with a black graphic design. The design includes a large, decorative scroll motif, within which the title \"RUS\" is prominently displayed. Below the scroll, four stars and the year \"1930\" are centered, giving it the appearance of an almanac or directory.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.690Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26250,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26251/013/013.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a cloth-bound volume of aesop's fables published by grosset & dunlap, new york. the work is illustrated throughout with black and white wood-engraved plates by john tenniel. the volume contains an introductory text titled introduction to the life and fables of aesop. the text includes numerous classic fables such as the vain jackdaw, the wolf and the lamb, the lion in love, the travelers and the hatchet, and the ass in the lion's skin. the book is presented in its original illustrated dust jacket featuring a color illustration signed arthur rackham 1912 on the front panel. the dust jacket reverse lists other titles in the famous stories for young people series published by grosset & dunlap. the book features pictorial endpapers in teal with white animal motifs and a publisher's green cloth binding with yellow stamped lettering and decoration to the spine. the copyright page states printed in the united states of america. the dust jacket shows significant wear including chipping and small losses at the corners and spine ends (photo 1, 2, 3). there is visible rubbing and light creasing to the jacket edges and a small closed tear on the front panel (photo 1). the internal pages show light age-toning and occasional minor foxing spots (photo 5). a small damp stain is visible at the bottom edge of the front endpaper and flyleaf (photo 6). the cloth binding appears generally sound with some shelf wear to the bottom edges (photo 3)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"66","title":{"en":"1930s. aesop. aesop's fables. grosset & dunlap, n.d. illustrated by john tenniel (dj)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26251/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 1930s edition of \"Aesop's Fables\" by Aesop, published by Grosset & Dunlap. The hardcover book is notable for its illustrations by John Tenniel, whose name is prominently featured on the black dust jacket. The cover illustration depicts a scene with anthropomorphic animals, including a frog, foxes, and chickens, indicative of the fable genre. The dust jacket is worn but clearly displays the classic artwork and title, suggesting a collectible children's literature item.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.695Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26251,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26252/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a first edition local history titled the wyoming valley in 1892 by s. r. smith. the title page indicates publication by the scranton republican print, wilkes-barre, pa, dated 1892. the volume is bound in the publisher's dark green cloth, featuring decorative blind-stamped greek key borders on the front and back covers and gilt-stamped lettering on the front. the spine is finished in cloth with a small white rectangular adhesive label at the base printed with the library classification 974.8 s. the interior is printed on heavy paper stock and contains numerous black-and-white plates. these include a frontispiece portrait of the author, s. r. smith, and several collage plates featuring landscapes such as the susquehanna river, mill hollow, and local landmarks including the wyoming monument and wyoming seminary. the text includes historical accounts of the wyoming valley and various townships, specifically featuring a section on kingston. a significant portion of the work is dedicated to biographical sketches of local figures, accompanied by composite portrait plates of prominent citizens. identifiable biographies include those of henry evans, c. ben. johnson, cyrus straw, and d. k. spry. the publication serves as both a primary historical record and a genealogical resource for luzerne county, pennsylvania. the book is in fair to good condition, consistent with an ex-library copy. the cloth binding shows significant shelf wear, particularly at the corners and spine ends where the fabric has frayed (photo 1). the front cover exhibits several areas of white spotting and circular staining (photo 1). the spine is sun-faded and bears an adhesive library call number label (photo 3). internally, the pages show light age-toning. there is a visible tear in the paper at the lower gutter of the title page and the preceding leaf (photo 4). the portrait plates and text remain generally clean, though occasional handling smudges are present in the margins (photo 7). the binding appears tight despite the external wear."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"67","title":{"en":"1892. smith, s. r. the wyoming valley in 1892. the scranton republican print. first edition."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26252/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an 1892 first edition hardcover book titled \"The Wyoming Valley in 1892\" by S. R. Smith, printed by The Scranton Republican Print. The book has a dark, possibly grey or black, cloth cover with gold-colored text. The title and author are centrally embossed, and decorative horizontal lines adorn the top and bottom of the cover. This book likely falls into the genre of local history or regional studies, documenting the Wyoming Valley during the late 19th century.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.697Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26252,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26253/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a collection of antique wax and paper-press seals, primarily of dutch origin, dating from 1501 through 1741. the assortment serves as a sigillographic study, documenting the armorial bearings of prominent individuals and families. the seals are individually mounted on card stock with detailed handwritten annotations in dutch, providing genealogical and historical context. the collection includes: *  **1501 red wax seal:** a large armorial \"contrazegel\" (counter-seal) for philip i of castile, also known as philip the handsome (philips v. oostenrijk). the seal displays a detailed coat of arms surmounted by a crown. *  **1659 dark wax seal:** mounted on tan card, identified as belonging to jan dierte kromhout. *  **1695 dark wax seal fragment:** a partial seal identified as \"bosch jacob,\" featuring a small attached paper tab with a matching inscription. *  **1713 dark wax seal:** associated with abraham simonsz drolenvaux of leiden. the card includes a printed illustration of the family crest, a lion rampant on a striped field. *  **1720 dark wax seal:** attributed to adriaan v. d. does. *  **1741 dark wax seal:** identified as jan anthony v. underwater, showing an intricate armorial design with a crown and supporters. *  **undated red vesica seal:** a pointed oval wax seal mounted on black card depicting a standing ecclesiastical or noble figure, surrounded by a gothic script legend starting with \"s'\". *  **cornelis van merendonc red wax seal:** a circular seal with a readable legend in the border: \"cornelis van merendonc,\" featuring a grid-patterned shield. *  **verchoor red wax seal:** dated \"1601\" in the upper left, showing a coat of arms with three fleur-de-lis. *  **imhoff paper-press seal:** a blind-embossed white paper seal showing a finely detailed coat of arms, mounted with a vertical paper strip bearing the name \"imhoff.\" the mounting cards vary in color (tan, white, and black) and feature systematic cataloging notations such as \"n. zegel,\" \"c.z. 202,\" and \"arm gen blz,\" suggesting they were once part of a larger formal heraldic archive. the collection shows varying degrees of preservation consistent with age. the red wax seals, particularly the philip of castile (photo 7) and the van merendonc (photo 9) examples, remain largely intact with high-relief details. the darker wax seals show more significant signs of age; the 1695 jacob bosch seal (photo 8) is fragmented, and the 1741 underwater seal (photo 6) and 1713 drolenvaux seal (photo 10) exhibit surface cracking and minor perimeter losses. the mounting cards show typical age-related toning, minor edge wear, and some old adhesive staining from the mounting strips (photo 1). the paper-press seal (photo 3) remains in good condition with sharp embossed details."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"68","title":{"en":"16th to 18th century dutch heraldic wax seal collection"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26253/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This collection features Dutch heraldic wax seals dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. The seals vary in color, primarily red, brown, and off-white, and are affixed to individual paper or card backings. Many of the seals are accompanied by handwritten notes on their backings, likely identifying their origin or subject. The collection represents historical documents or artifacts related to Dutch aristocracy, trade, or legal matters, demonstrating the intricate art of historical wax sealing.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.703Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26253,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26254/013/013.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this is a hardcover edition of kenneth grahame's classic children's novel, the wind in the willows, featuring illustrations by ernest h. shepard. the title page is printed in black ink and reads: the wind / in the willows / by / kenneth grahame / illustrated by / ernest h. shepard / [illustration of mr. toad smoking a cigar] / new york / charles scribner's sons / 1933. the copyright page states: copyright, 1908, 1913, 1933, by / charles scribner's sons / printed in the united states of america. the volume is bound in light blue publisher's cloth and retains the original yellow pictorial dust jacket. the jacket features red script lettering for the title and black line illustrations by shepard. the front flap of the dust jacket is unclipped and shows a printed price of $1.00 in the upper right corner. the interior features illustrated map endpapers printed in blue ink, depicting the various locations from the story, such as toad hall, wild wood, and mole's house. the text is accompanied by numerous black-and-white line illustrations by ernest h. shepard throughout. a handwritten inscription in black ink on the front flyleaf reads: to charles / from / billy schulze / christmas - 1937. the book is an octavo-sized volume with deckle-edged paper. the dust jacket is in fair to good condition, showing significant shelf wear. notable defects include a large loss at the tail of the spine (photo 3), chipping and small tears along the top and bottom edges (photos 1, 2, and 4), and general toning and light staining to the front and rear panels (photos 1 and 2). the blue cloth binding is stable, though the spine ends are bumped and show light rubbing (photo 3). the interior pages exhibit light, uniform toning consistent with age, but no significant foxing, marks, or tears are visible in the provided images. the gift inscription is clear and does not bleed through to the surrounding pages (photo 5)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"69","title":{"en":"1933. grahame, kenneth. the wind in the willows. charles scribner's sons. illustrated (dj)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26254/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 1933 edition of \"The Wind in the Willows\" by Kenneth Grahame, published by Charles Scribner's Sons. The hardcover book is accompanied by its original dust jacket, which prominently features illustrations by E. H. Shepard. The dust jacket is yellow with red typography and depicts several of the story's beloved animal characters, including a toad, badger, and rat. The condition suggests a well-loved copy of this classic children's literature, known for its whimsical animal tales.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.707Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26254,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26255/010/010.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a 1997 hardcover edition of fighting the flying circus by captain edward v. rickenbacker, published as part of the lakeside classics series by r. r. donnelley and sons company. the volume is bound in dark brown cloth with a gilt-stamped emblem centered on the front cover. this emblem is a circular seal featuring a profile of a native american in a headdress, surrounded by the words r·r·donnelley & sons company · the lakeside press ·. the spine is finished with gilt lettering reading fighting the flying circus, rickenbacker, and the lakeside press. the interior title page identifies the work as a december 1997 edition edited by w. david lewis with a foreword by laurence la tourette driggs, printed at the lakeside press in chicago. the publication includes a black-and-white frontispiece portrait of rickenbacker standing before a biplane, a diagram of aerial maneuvers titled illustration of aerial maneuvers from the original edition of fighting the flying circus, and several color plates, including a patriotic 1917 illustration titled forward america!. a copyright statement is printed on the verso of the title page reading copyright 1997 by r.r. donnelley & sons company all rights reserved. the book is in excellent overall condition. the cloth binding remains tight and clean. there is a small area of white shelf wear or light scuffing on the mid-section of the spine (photo 3). the interior pages appear crisp, white, and free of markings or creases (photos 4-10). the gilt stamping on the front cover and spine remains bright and complete (photos 1 and 3)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"70","title":{"en":"1997 r. r. donnelley and sons fighting the flying circus lakeside press edition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26255/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 1997 R. 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DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY\" and \"THE LAKESIDE PRESS.\" This edition likely represents a special or collectible printing, often associated with fine press or limited editions.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.711Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26255,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26256/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26256/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26256/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26256/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26256/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26256/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26256/007/007.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a 20th-century original painting on paper executed in an opaque medium, likely gouache or tempera. the composition depicts a whimsical, stylized blue bird in profile, facing right. the bird features a light blue body, a vibrant orange beak, and a dark blue wing rendered with visible brushstrokes and fine-line detailing to suggest plumage. a crest of dark, curled feathers with small circular motifs at the tips adorns the head, and the tail is composed of a light blue teardrop shape with a dark blue chevron pattern. the subject is set against a solid, muted grayish-blue background. a signature in small, dark block letters reading katya is painted at the lower right edge of the bird's tail. the artwork is presented in a white mat under glass, housed in a thin, silver-toned metal frame with a cardboard backing and a corded hanging wire. the matted opening measures approximately 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. the exterior frame dimensions are approximately 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. the artwork appears to be in good overall condition. there is minor yellowing visible on the inner bevel of the matting (photo 1). the metal frame shows light surface wear and minor scuffing consistent with age (photo 5). no tears, stains, or losses are visible to the painted surface under glass."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"71","title":{"en":"20th century katya 'stylized bird' (signed)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26256/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 20th-century signed artwork by Katya, depicting a stylized bird. The piece is framed in a silver-toned metal frame with a light-colored mat. The central artwork features a plump, blue bird with a prominent orange beak and dark blue, textured wing and tail feathers. The bird's form is simplified and whimsical, with small stick-like legs, characteristic of folk art or modern illustrative styles. The dark blue background within the matting highlights the bird's vibrant colors.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.713Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26256,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26257/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26257/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26257/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26257/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26257/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26257/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26257/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26257/008/008.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this lot features a cast resin relief plaque depicting christ in majesty (majestas domini), created as a museum-authorized reproduction by the staatliche museen berlin. the central composition is based on a late 10th-century ivory carving from trier, germany. the scene portrays christ enthroned within a rope-bordered mandorla, his right hand raised in a gesture of blessing and his left hand holding a book of gospels. he is surrounded by the four tetramorph symbols representing the evangelists: the angel (matthew), the lion (mark), the ox (luke), and the eagle (john). two additional angels flank the central figure. the rectangular plaque features a stylized foliate border. the reverse of the plaque is unfinished with a coarse, textured surface. it contains a circular, recessed brown medallion featuring a centered eagle symbol surrounded by two rings of text. the outer ring reads stiftung preussischer kulturbesitz and the inner ring reads staatliche museen berlin. below this medallion, the number 4428 is incised into the casting material. the plaque is fitted with a small metal hanging bracket at the top reverse. 8 3/8 inches x 5 5/8 inches. the plaque is in good condition overall. there is noticeable yellowed discoloration to the resin material on the face, hands, and feet of the central figure (photo 2). the surface exhibits scattered dark pitting and small brown spots throughout the relief and on the reverse (photo 5). there are minor casting irregularities along the edges and some wear to the textured finish on the back (photo 5). no cracks or significant structural losses are visible."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"72","title":{"en":"late 10th century style cast resin relief plaque of christ in majesty, staatliche museen berlin reproduction"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26257/view","tags":["usart_sculpture","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a cast resin relief plaque, a reproduction in the late 10th-century style, originally from the Staatliche Museen Berlin. The plaque depicts Christ in Majesty, seated with a halo and gesturing with his right hand, enveloped within a mandorla or glory formed by a twisted rope-like border. Surrounding Christ are various angelic and figural representations, including smaller busts of figures and winged creatures. The material is cast resin, mimicking an aged, light-colored material like ivory or stone, with visible texture and detail.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.220Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26257,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26258/014/014.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a two-volume set titled anthology and bibliography of niagara falls, authored by charles mason dow, ll.d., former commissioner of the state reservation at niagara. this comprehensive historical and bibliographical reference was published by the state of new york and printed by the j. b. lyon company, printers, in albany, 1921. the set is bound in the original blue cloth with gilt-stamped lettering and decorative borders on the spines. volume i features a black and white frontispiece portrait of the author. the work is heavily illustrated throughout with black and white plates, engravings, and photographs depicting the falls in various seasons and historical periods, including scenes from the 1780s through the late 19th century. volume i contains a color plate titled view of the american fall taken from goat island, noted as painted and engraved by w. j. bennett and published by henry i. megarey. a large fold-out diagram titled section along niagara river from above the falls to below queenston is included at the rear of one volume, showing geological elevations in feet above mean sea level. the text includes travelers' original accounts, seneca legends, and scientific data regarding the preservation of the falls. the set is in good antiquarian condition. the blue cloth bindings show shelf wear, with fraying and minor loss of material at the spine heads and tails (photo 1). the corners are bumped and rubbed with some exposure of the underlying boards. gilt lettering on the spines remains legible but shows minor dulling. internally, the pages exhibit light toning consistent with age and occasional foxing, primarily visible on the edges and endpapers. the color plate in volume i is bright and well-preserved (photo 9). the fold-out geological section is intact with original fold lines (photo 7). there is a small area of surface abrasion or adhesive residue on the upper right corner of the front board of volume ii (photo 15). no significant tears or missing pages are observed in the provided images."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"73","title":{"en":"1921. dow, charles mason. anthology and bibliography of niagara falls. state of new york. two volumes."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26258/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of two volumes of 'Anthology and Bibliography of Niagara Falls' by Charles Mason Dow, published in 1921 by the State of New York. These are non-fiction books, specifically an anthology and bibliography focusing on the subject of Niagara Falls. The books feature plain dark blue cloth bindings with gilt lettering on the spines, indicating the title, author, and volume number. They appear to be in good condition for their age.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:34.231Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26258,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26259/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a photoplay tie-in edition of mata hari: courtesan and spy by major thomas coulson, o.b.e., published by blue ribbon books of new york. the title page is enclosed in a decorative border and bears the publisher's brb logo, transcribing as mata hari / courtesan and spy / by / major thomas coulson, o.b.e. / blue ribbon books / new york. the copyright page states copyright, 1930, by harper & brothers / printed in the u. s. a. and notes the printer as the cornwall press, inc., cornwall, n.y. this hardcover volume is bound in red cloth and features an illustrated dust jacket promoting the 1931 metro-goldwyn-mayer film starring greta garbo. the text is supplemented by several black-and-white film still plates, including greta garbo seated in a robe before a mirror and garbo in costume appearing before a man at a desk. an interior page features a handwritten ownership inscription in black ink reading miss helen ann harvey / 406 lake ave. / rochester, n.y. the rear dust jacket flap contains an advertisement for the rainbow bindings series from blue ribbon books. the dust jacket is in poor condition with significant loss at the head and foot of the spine, numerous tears, and creases along the edges (photo 1, 2, 3). the spine of the jacket shows a large section of loss at the top, partially obscuring the title (photo 3). the interior pages exhibit age-toning and scattered foxing, most notably visible on the title page and the page bearing the ownership inscription (photo 5, 7, 8). there is a vertical tear to the outer edge of the page bearing the ownership inscription (photo 5). the binding appears stable but shows wear consistent with the jacket's condition."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"74","title":{"en":"1930. coulson, major thomas. mata hari: courtesan and spy. blue ribbon books. 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(18th century). a specimen for bentes, hillebrand, identifying him as schepen v. amsterdam (alderman of amsterdam), dated 1707. a specimen for schoenmaker, jacobus johannes, dated 1777. a specimen for dirk verrijst, with genealogical or collection reference numbers. the seals are secured to the mounting cards with paper hinges and tabs. each card includes a protective mylar dust jacket cover. the collection shows a range of conditions characteristic of aged wax. several seals exhibit significant structural damage, including the van marken specimen which is fractured into multiple pieces (photo 9) and the egmond specimen which has a horizontal crack through the center (photo 8). the bootsman seal is incomplete, missing approximately the upper third of the impression (photo 5). other specimens show varying degrees of edge chipping, surface dust, and loss of fine detail. the paper mounting cards exhibit age-related toning, corner wear, and some foxing. the mylar covers show light handling wear."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"77","title":{"en":"18th century and early 19th century dutch heraldic wax seal specimens"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26262/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises multiple 18th and early 19th-century Dutch heraldic wax seal specimens. 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The book features a rigid, textured cover, possibly a composite material or faux wood, with a metal or embossed plaque displaying the profile of a classical figure, labeled \"Goddess of Wisdom.\" The title \"Encyclopedia\" is embossed below, along with the name \"KARDIE NORMAN.\" The spine and edges show signs of wear consistent with an older volume.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.015Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26269,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26270/014/014.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a single hardcover volume entitled the book of old silver: english, american, foreign by seymour b. wyler. this comprehensive reference work focuses on the history and identification of silver and sheffield plate, featuring a guide to more than 20,000 hallmarks. the title page identifies the publisher as crown publishers, inc., new york, and notes the work is profusely illustrated. the copyright page indicates an original copyright of 1937 and specifies this copy is the twenty-fifth printing, issued in april 1972. the volume is bound in dark publisher's cloth and is accompanied by a pictorial dust jacket which lists a price of $6.95 on the front flap. the interior contains numerous black and white photographic plates showing various silver objects including a dublin tea set (1718), an edinburgh sugar bowl (1784), an old sheffield soup tureen (c. 1790), and a covered cup by fred kandler (1778). extensive tables of hallmarks and makers' marks are organized by region, including sections for dundee, perth, youghal, galway, belfast, american silversmiths, and various european countries. the back of the dust jacket features advertisements for other titles in the crown collector's library. the dust jacket shows significant wear, particularly at the top edge of the spine where there is heavy chipping, paper loss, and multiple closed tears (photo 1, 3, and 4). the plastic protective sleeve is wrinkled and shows signs of age (photo 3). the top edge of the text block has a small, rectangular white adhesive label and some light foxing or spotting (photo 4). the interior pages and plates appear generally clean with some expected toning to the paper edges consistent with age (photo 10 and 11). the binding remains intact, though the dust jacket is fragile at the hinges and edges (photo 5 and 13)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"85","title":{"en":"1972. wyler, seymour b. the book of old silver. crown publishers, inc. twenty-fifth printing (dj)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26270/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is the 1972 twenty-fifth printing of \"The Book of Old Silver\" by Seymour B. 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Each seal is attached to a small, labeled card, showcasing a variety of shapes and colors including dark wax and a bright red wafer seal. The impressions display different heraldic crests and designs, indicative of their historical and familial significance. 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The album has a dark cover with a decorative gold illustration of swans and lily pads in a natural setting, with the words \"Post Cards\" embossed at the top. 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The plaque features a stylized crucifixion scene with a central figure with outstretched arms, flanked by two smaller figures below and two angelic figures above. The design incorporates intricate Celtic knotwork patterns, particularly around the central figure and cross. 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Each frame is a dark, molded thermoplastic with a curvilinear, scrolled design, featuring decorative floral and acanthus leaf motifs characteristic of the mid-Victorian period. The tintypes themselves are monochromatic portraits, with one depicting a seated man in a suit and the other a seated woman in dark attire. The frames' elaborate designs contrast with the simplicity of the photographic images, enhancing their display.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:40.538Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26280,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26281/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26281/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26281/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26281/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26281/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26281/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26281/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26281/008/008.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a first edition artist's book titled the camera never lies by michael peel, published by circle press in 1979. this work is a folio-sized hardcover bound in burgundy leatherette with the title stamped in gold on the front cover, housed in a matching gray cloth-covered clamshell presentation box. the interior consists of conceptual plates featuring various media including photographs, collage elements, and printed handwritten text. one plate depicts a red capital e overlaid on a black-and-white photograph of a telephone receiver, while another shows a plane taking off above a parking structure. included with the book is a loose color print titled but...... depicting a hand reaching for torn photographic fragments. a limitation page at the rear features printed black text reading this is no. 5. of a signed limited edition of 300 books plus 30 artist proof copies and 5 marked h.c. a further 10 books are reserved for presentation. this page bears a signature in black ink reading michael peel. the loose print is also numbered 5/300 in pencil and signed michael peel. in black ink in the lower margin. the book and accompanying print appear in excellent condition. the burgundy binding shows no visible wear or scuffing (photo 1). the clamshell box is structurally sound with no fraying to the cloth (photo 2). the interior pages are crisp and white with no evidence of foxing, toning, or thumbing (photo 4). the loose print shows a slight curl to the left edge but remains free of creases or tears (photo 3). the signatures and numbering are clear and unfaded."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"96","title":{"en":"1979. peel, michael. the camera never lies. circle press. signed limited edition no. 5/300 (signed)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26281/view","tags":["usart_mixedmedia","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a signed limited edition of the book \"The Camera Never Lies\" by Michael Peel, published by Circle Press in 1979, numbered 5/300. 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The book features a striking black and white dust jacket with bold, graphic illustrations. The front cover prominently displays the title \"Guerrilla Television\" in a stylized font, accompanied by a dynamic illustration of film or television cameras and hands holding equipment, indicative of counterculture or independent media movements of the period. 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marked revised to 1925 in manuscript. the 1883-84 edition features a heavy cardstock cover with an illustration of a greek figure painting a vase marked 85. the title page identifies the editors as edward hermon bostwick, bertrand hand fisher, albert ankeny hartzell, alfred mitton mosscrop, henry collier olmsted, george barlow penny, and wilbur hazleton smith. it contains a portrait of andrew dickson white, the first president of cornell, with a printed facsimile signature reading and. d. white. the volumes include historical documentation such as statistics of the senior class, which lists student data on politics, religion, and views on co-education. they also feature local ithaca and national period advertisements for companies including the guion line steamships, wm. s. kimball & co. tobacco, and local businesses like howard & clement furniture and undertaking and white & burdick fountain drug store. a decorative graphic at the end of one volume identifies hosford & sons of new york as the makers of the cornelian. the collection is in fair to good condition, consistent with age and softcover construction. the 1881 edition shows significant water staining and tidelines along the bottom margin of the interior pages (photo 5, 8). the 1882 edition has light creasing and edge wear to the burgundy covers (photo 12). the 1883-84 edition shows the most substantial wear, with significant chipping, tears, and losses to the paper covers at the edges and corners (photo 19), and paper loss along the spine (photo 20). toning and light foxing are present throughout the set."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"115","title":{"en":"1881-1884 a trio of cornell university the cornelian yearbooks"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26300/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a trio of Cornell 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Each book is a historical record of the university's academic year, printed in English. 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(photo 26). the copyright page indicates a first printing of april 1971 (photo 28). the second book, preferred risk, is a science fiction novel by edson mccann, a pseudonym for frederik pohl and lester del rey. this volume is noted as the winner of the galaxy-simon and schuster science-fiction contest. the front cover and spine bear the printed mark dell r114 (photo 2). the interior copyright page indicates this is the first dell printing from march 1962 (photo 5). the third book is date with death by leslie ford. this volume is a dell mystery edition, number 547 (photo 10). it features a distinctive map back design on the rear cover illustrating locations in annapolis, including the u.s. naval academy (photo 11). the interior features endpapers with a repeating blue pattern of keyhole motifs (photo 16). the title page lists the publisher as dell publishing company, inc., new york (photo 13). the fourth book is a science fiction anthology titled the other side of the moon, edited by august derleth. the front cover lists featured authors including a. e. van vogt, theodore sturgeon, and murray leinster. it bears the printed mark berkley books g249 35c (photo 17). the title page identifies it as a berkley book published by berkley publishing corp. (photo 20). the fifth book is titled frogman! (suicide mission) by j. e. macdonnell. the front cover bears a yellow corner mark g473 pyramid 35c (photo 31). the title page notes the book was published by arrangement with horwitz publications inc. pty. ltd., with a pyramid books edition date of january 1960 (photo 34). the collection shows typical signs of age and wear for mass-market paperbacks of this era. thx 1138 shows heavy creasing and several small tears at the head and tail of the spine (photo 25) along with significant surface rubbing and corner bumping to the covers (photo 23). preferred risk exhibits extensive spider-web style cracking and creasing to the cover lamination (photo 2) and significant toning to the page edges (photo 5). date with death shows creasing along the length of the spine and a vertical crease on the front cover near the hinge (photo 12). the other side of the moon displays moderate edge wear, a slanted spine with creases, and heavy oxidation/toning to the internal pages (photo 19). frogman! has a prominent diagonal corner crease at the bottom right of the front cover (photo 31) and minor spine wear (photo 33). all volumes show varying degrees of page yellowing."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"116","title":{"en":"1951-1971 group of five vintage science fiction and mystery mass-market paperbacks"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26301/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises a group of five vintage mass-market paperbacks, published between 1951 and 1971, featuring science fiction and mystery genres. Each book is printed in English and showcases characteristic mid-20th-century paperback cover art. Notable visual features include titles like \"PREFERRED RISK\" by Edson McCann and vivid, illustrative covers common to vintage pulp fiction.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:46.837Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26301,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26302/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a group of ten historical armorial and institutional seal impressions and paper labels, primarily of dutch origin. the collection is mounted on cardstock and features extensive handwritten annotations in dutch detailing the provenance and identification of each piece.  the collection includes four red wax impressions, two dark wax or lacquer impressions, one green lacquer impression, one embossed silvered paper seal, and two printed paper labels. several wax impressions feature elaborate heraldic designs. one red wax impression on a card labeled van brabant jan. 1425 (photo 8) displays a central crest flanked by lions with a marginal inscription reading dei. gra. b. et. lymb. ducis. sacri pii marchion hanon holl coitis doni frisie 162. a second red wax impression is annotated 69. philips. (karel)? v. bourgondie 1469 (photo 3). a third red wax seal is mounted to a card annotated a 1567 egmond johan graaf (photo 2) with a transcription reading s. johan greef. tot. egmun t. end. heer. tot. baz. the fourth red wax seal is annotated 447. philips v. bourgondie 1407 (photo 7). institutional items include an orange and white printed circular paper label featuring the dutch lion and text reading directeur der hoogere krijgsschool, with a handwritten note s hage (photo 4). a blue and white printed scalloped paper label is inscribed territoriaal bevelhebber in overijssel enz. and features two mitered crests (photo 9). a silvered hexagonal embossed paper seal is annotated raad van state a 1624 (photo 5) and depicts a lion holding a sword and arrows. two dark wax impressions are present: one recessed in a card annotated 1766: pan gerard (photo 6) and another with a parchment tag annotated 1728 schoemaker jacobus (photo 10). the final item is an unmounted green lacquer impression featuring a seated figure and marginal text reading sigillvm rectoris (photo 11). the collection shows wear consistent with age and materials. the red wax impression for jan van brabant (photo 8) has significant cracks and losses at the lower edge. the schoemaker dark wax seal (photo 10) shows peripheral chipping and a horizontal crack. the unmounted green seal (photo 11) has deep surface cracks and peripheral losses. the cardstock mounts exhibit light toning, minor corner bumps, and adhesive residue from previous label placement (photos 1, 9). the paper labels show minor handling creases."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"117","title":{"en":"15th to 20th century collection of dutch armorial and institutional seal impressions"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26302/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a collection of Dutch armorial and institutional seal impressions, spanning a significant period from the 15th to the 20th century. 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The impressions display various heraldic designs and institutional emblems, reflecting historical Dutch administrative and noble identities.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:46.840Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26302,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26303/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26303/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26303/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26303/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26303/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26303/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26303/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26303/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26303/009/009.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a copy of blab! number 10, an oversized trade paperback anthology published by fantagraphics books. the cover date is fall 1998. the publication is square-bound with a red spine that features the printed text b l a b ! fantagraphics ten punctuated by two black stars. the front and back covers feature color illustrations by christian northeast. the back cover depicts a stylized figure against a red circular background with white stars, including the printed text made in the usa and fantagraphics books. a printed barcode on the back cover shows the isbn 1-56097-323-4 and a price of $19.95 / $27.95 canada. the interior contents page confirms the volume was edited and designed by monte beauchamp, with the copyright notice reading entire contents ©1998 by monte beauchamp. the anthology includes illustrated stories and graphic art by various contributors, with visible sections including black jack: the legend of jack johnson by greg cwiklik and randee ladden, sunday is not necessarily the best day of the week with story by agnes muckensturm and art by walter minus dated 1998, and i never promised you a rose garden by peter hoey. other listed contributors include chris ware, gary panter, richard sala, al columbia, and archer prewitt. the interior pages feature a mix of full-color and black-and-white printing. the book is in very good condition. the spine is square and tight with no visible creasing or cracking (photo 3). the covers retain vibrant color with only minor shelf wear and light blunting at the corners (photo 1, 2). the interior pages appear clean and bright with no visible foxing, staining, or tearing (photos 4-9). a small white price or inventory sticker is present on the back cover near the barcode (photo 2)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"118","title":{"en":"1998 blab! number 10 fantagraphics books anthology"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26303/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_comicbooks","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is \"Blab! Number 10,\" a Fantagraphics Books anthology published in 1998. The book is a contemporary art and comics anthology, presented in English. The cover features a vibrant, pop art-inspired illustration with bold colors (red, yellow, blue) and stylized characters, including a clown-like figure and various whimsical motifs, with the title \"BLAB!\" prominently displayed.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:46.842Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26303,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26304/015/015.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a pair of vintage auction catalogs from galerie gerda bassenge, located at erdener str. 5a, 1000 berlin 33. the set includes the catalog for auction 46, held on saturday, november 16, 1985, and the catalog for auction 47, held on saturday, april 26, 1986. both catalogs feature a distinctive cover design with a printed collage on transparent acetate over a white cardstock base. the collage includes the text the voyage, a large numeral 2, and circular graphics containing the words funf finger and er. one artwork on the cover is signed in the print jan voss 76. the catalogs are bound with two hole-punches for a ring binder.  the interior pages are printed on brown and white paper stock. the contents include detailed listings for significant 20th-century art and artist books, with entries for joseph beuys, markus lupertz, anna blume, and others. several entries specify limited editions, signed works, and original contributions. a laid-in transparency featuring an abstract graphic is marked with the name markus in the margin (photo 11). another transparency depicts a photographic portrait (photo 14). the catalogs provide information on 20th-century art, including works by fluxus-associated artists. the catalogs show signs of handling consistent with age. there is general toning to the paper stock, visible on the interior pages (photo 3). minor creasing and softening of the corners are evident on both volumes (photo 1). the transparent acetate covers show light surface scratching and dust soiling (photo 8). there is a small tear or nick to the edge of the transparency in photo 11 near the top hole punch. the hole punches appear well-defined with minimal tearing to the paper edges. no significant losses or heavy staining are visible."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"119","title":{"en":"1985 and 1986 galerie gerda bassenge auction catalogs auction 46 and 47"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26304/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot includes two Galerie Gerda Bassenge auction catalogs, specifically Auction 46 and 47, from 1985 and 1986. 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the characters appear to be a name and a date, such as '11/08', but are not fully distinct. the interior contains biographical entries accompanied by numerous archival illustrations. the collection is in overall very good condition. freak show shows minor edge wear and light rubbing to the orange covers (photo 2). secrets of the sideshows retains sharp corners and a clean spine (photo 15). american sideshow exhibits light shelf wear and a vertical crease to the spine (photo 20); as noted, there are black ink inscriptions on the exterior covers (photo 19, 21). the interior pages of all three volumes appear clean and well-preserved, with no visible tearing or significant foxing to the plates (photos 7, 10, 18, 23)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"124","title":{"en":"1988-2008. a trio of softcover books on american sideshow history and human oddities."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26309/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a trio of softcover books published between 1988 and 2008, focusing on American sideshow history and human oddities. 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This adventure novel is from the Tarzan series. The book's dust jacket features an iconic illustration of Tarzan, a muscular man holding a spear, alongside a golden lion, against a jungle backdrop. The text is in English. This edition is a notable piece of early 20th-century pulp fiction.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:48.045Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26311,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26312/018/018.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this lot features two hardcover better little books by edgar rice burroughs, published by the whitman publishing co. of racine, wisconsin. the volumes are characterized by the big little book format, featuring a square, thick-paper text block with a full-page black and white line-art illustration accompanying every page of text. the first book, tarzan and the golden lion, shows a copyright page stating copyright, 1930, 1931, 1948, by edgar rice burroughs, inc. printed in u. s. a. the spine is marked with the series number 1448. the interior front flyleaf contains a handwritten inscription in black ink reading clarabell morgan oct. 13, 1943 from mother. the second book, tarzan\u2019s revenge, features a copyright page reading copyright, 1938, by edgar rice burroughs, inc. tarzana, calif. printed in u. s. a. its spine is printed with the series number 1488. both volumes are bound in pictorial boards and retain their original dust jackets, which are currently housed in protective clear covers. the back cover of tarzan and the golden lion features a yellow promotional list titled your favorite characters in better little books including names such as dick tracy, mickey mouse, and the lone ranger. internal illustrations include captions such as tarzan spent hours in training, kraski explained the expedition, and the ape picked a captive in the golden lion volume, while tarzan's revenge includes ben alleu bey joined his safari and the reed party waited. both books exhibit heavy wear consistent with age and high-acid pulp paper construction. tarzan and the golden lion shows significant paper loss and fraying to the spine edges (photo 4) and bumped, exposed corners on the boards (photo 2). the interior pages are heavily toned to a dark tan color throughout. tarzan\u2019s revenge shows visible moisture damage and dark tide marks along the upper edge of the text block and interior pages (photos 13, 14, 15, and 16). the spine strip of tarzan\u2019s revenge has significant rubbing and surface loss at the head and foot (photo 12). both dust jackets show edge wear, small tears, and surface rubbing visible through the protective covers (photos 1 and 2)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"127","title":{"en":"1930s-1940s two tarzan better little books by edgar rice burroughs with original dust jackets"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26312/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot includes two vintage 'Better Little Books' by Edgar Rice Burroughs, dating from the 1930s to 1940s, both with original dust jackets. The titles are \"Tarzan and the Golden Lion\" and \"Tarzan's Revenge.\" These small-format books are a genre of collectible children's literature, featuring adventure stories. The covers display vivid illustrations of Tarzan with lions or tigers, reflecting the jungle adventure theme. 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These are early forms of photography, typically presented in decorative cases. The collection features various framed portraits, often with velvet linings in colors such as red and purple, and some with gilded embellishments. The subjects are individuals, providing a visual record of 19th-century portraiture and fashion. The materials include metal plates and glass, encased in small, hinged frames.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:48.050Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26313,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26314/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a collection of ten separate archival mounting cards featuring historical wax seal impressions (cerae) from various municipal and regional entities, dating from 1416 to 1823. the collection primarily focuses on the netherlands, with additional specimens from scotland and east friesland. each specimen is mounted on cardstock and accompanied by detailed handwritten ink notations identifying the location, date, and transcribing the latin or vernacular inscriptions found on the seals. the seals are executed in red, dark green, and white paper-covered wax. the collection includes: bergen op zoom (netherlands): red wax seal, circa 1750, inscribed sigillum causae forum oppidi bergennii ad zoman. brabant (netherlands): paper-covered white wax seal featuring a lion rampant, circa 1650, inscribed sigillum consilii ordinum brabantiae. muiden (netherlands): dark green wax seal depicting a medieval cog ship, inscribed sigillv - oppidi - mudensz. enkhuizen (netherlands): dark green wax seal depicting a ship, inscribed sigillvm - ad - cavsas - civitatis enchvysis 1565. de beemster (netherlands): red wax seal depicting a bull, circa 1612/1695, inscribed segel mvcxii. beemsterlands. goes (netherlands): three impressions in red and maroon wax, including a 1416 design and a later seal featuring a swan inscribed gemeente bestuur van goes. edinburgh (scotland): large red wax seal depicting a castle, circa 1478, inscribed communi. burgi-de-edinburgh. ad causas. amsterdam (netherlands): large red wax seal with the municipal coat of arms, circa 1807, inscribed gemeente bestuur der hoofdstad. kampen (netherlands): large red wax seal depicting a multi-towered fortification, inscribed sigillum civitatis campensis. o. friesland (east friesland): oval red wax seal depicting the upstalsboom tree, dated 1823, inscribed sig: popular: fris: orient: 1823 upstals boom. the set is housed in a protective mylar dust jacket cover. the collection is in good archival condition. the wax seals exhibit varying degrees of age-related fine cracking, most notably visible on the amsterdam (photo 9) and edinburgh (photo 10) specimens. the mounting cards show light toning and minor corner wear consistent with age and handling. the handwritten ink notations remain dark and highly legible across all cards. one red seal on the o. friesland card shows a small loss to the bottom right edge (photo 7)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"129","title":{"en":"15th to 19th century collection of ten dutch, scottish, and german municipal wax seal impressions"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26314/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This collection comprises ten municipal wax seal impressions, dating from the 15th to the 19th century, originating from Dutch, Scottish, and German locations. These historical artifacts are a type of sigillography, demonstrating administrative or official marks. The seals are various shades of red and green wax, impressed onto paper or parchment. Each impression exhibits distinct heraldic or civic designs, reflecting the specific municipality's emblem. They provide a tangible link to historical governance and record-keeping practices.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:48.052Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26314,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26315/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26315/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26315/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26315/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26315/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26315/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26315/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26315/008/008.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a color lithograph poster designed by david lance goines for the fourth anniversary of the chez panisse restaurant. the artwork features a stylized arts and crafts style floral arrangement with terracotta-colored roses in a dark blue vase, set against a cream background within a double-lined arch. a printed artist's mark appears in the lower right quadrant of the image area consisting of a square grid of letters reading david lance goines with the date 1975 printed directly below it. the bottom section of the poster features stylized typography reading chez panisse fourth birthday followed by a menu listing french dishes including olives, brandade de morue, and sabayon, ending with the date 28 august and a price of $10. the print is housed in a thin metal frame and is protected by a mylar dust jacket cover. based on the provided scale, the framed work measures approximately 18 1/4 inches wide by 24 1/4 inches high. the poster is in good overall condition with no visible foxing, staining, or fading to the paper (photo 1). the metal frame shows minor surface scratches and wear consistent with age (photo 6). there is a significant diagonal crack in the glazing at the bottom center, approximately 1 1/2 inches in length (photo 5). the piece is fitted with a hanging wire on the reverse (photo 6). the item has not been examined out of the frame."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"130","title":{"en":"1975 david lance goines chez panisse fourth birthday lithograph poster"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26315/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a 1975 David Lance Goines lithograph poster created for Chez Panisse's Fourth Birthday. It is an example of graphic art, specifically a promotional poster. The poster features a stylized vase filled with a bouquet of reddish-brown roses, set within an arched white border against a light background. Below the main image, text details the event and restaurant in a decorative font. The artwork is framed and exemplifies the distinctive style of David Lance Goines.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:48.055Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26315,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26316/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26316/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26316/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26316/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26316/005/005.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a detached double-sided historical cast of a state seal, composed of red sealing wax or shellac and mounted to a heavy paper tag. the obverse features a central figure, likely a monarch, seated on a throne under a gothic-style architectural canopy, flanked by two smaller standing figures. the reverse features a heraldic lion rampant centered within a circular border. an impressed latin inscription in uppercase characters follows the border of the reverse. readable portions of the circumscription include vm, supremi, concilii, and, and com. the seal is attached to a vertically oriented, light-colored paper tag that is folded over at the top. the impression is cast in high relief with irregular edges characteristic of poured wax. the wax seal measures approximately 2 3/4 inches across the widest point. the paper tag extends approximately 3 1/2 inches above the seal. the wax impression shows surface dirt and minor abrasions to the raised details on both sides (photos 2 and 4). a small diagonal fissure or crack is visible on the obverse near the bottom left edge (photo 4). the paper tag shows significant toning, heavy creasing from previous folding, and scattered light foxing (photo 1). no other visible faults are present."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"131","title":{"en":"19th century double sided red sealing wax impression supreme council"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26316/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a 19th-century double-sided red sealing wax impression from the Supreme Council. This historical artifact is a form of sigillography, used to authenticate documents. The large, circular wax seal is vibrant red and features a detailed, raised design on both sides, including what appears to be a lion rampant. It is attached to a piece of aged, rolled parchment, indicating its original function as an official seal for a significant document. 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(photo 4), a handwritten ink call number on the front board (photo 5), and a library stamp and ink notation on the title page (photo 6). the dust jacket for this volume shows minor edge wear and light surface scuffing. pilgrim's progress shows light toning to the dust jacket edges and minor shelf wear (photo 11). the red cloth binding has slight sunning to the top and bottom edges (photo 14). they were strong and good has a vertical strip of clear adhesive tape applied to the rear of the dust jacket (photo 20) and minor shelf wear to the jacket edges. across all three volumes, internal pages appear clean and free of significant foxing or tearing. all dust jackets are preserved under clear mylar covers."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"134","title":{"en":"1939-1966 a trio of robert lawson illustrated hardcover books in protective mylar dust jacket 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the jacket shows minor chipping at the head and tail of the spine and light edge wear (photo 1). the tan cloth binding is clean with sharp corners. adam of the road includes a pictorial dust jacket showing visible creasing, edge wear, and a small tear at the top of the front panel (photo 13). the turquoise cloth binding remains bright. from the horn of the moon lacks a dust jacket and shows shelf wear to the spine ends and corners (photo 23). there is an ownership signature on the front endpaper (photo 24) and minor toning to the pages. the interior pages of all three volumes appear generally clean with occasional light foxing or thumbing consistent with use."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"135","title":{"en":"1937-1967. three volumes illustrated by robert lawson. various publishers. 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trio of mid-century hardcover books from the modern library series, published by random house, inc. and the modern library, new york. the collection includes virgil\u2019s works (1934), the complete writings of thucydides (1934), and introduction to st. thomas aquinas (1948). each volume is bound in publisher\u2019s red cloth with a black-stamped title block on the spine featuring gold-stamped lettering. the front boards are decorated with an impressed torchbearer logo within a rectangular border.  virgil\u2019s works features translations by j. w. mackail and an introduction by charles l. durham. the title page bears the modern library logo and identifies the publisher as the modern library, new york. the copyright page states introduction copyright, 1934. the volume contains extensive handwritten marginalia and underlining in pencil throughout the text, including notes such as golden age prophecy and greeks rush in, slaughter everyone. the complete writings of thucydides presents the 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The second item is a catalog specializing in miniature books, a niche area of collecting. 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These catalogs are publications promoting fashion and intimate apparel, typical of the early 1980s aesthetic. One cover features a stylized illustration of a woman in an animal print dress against a yellow geometric background, while the other shows illustrated figures of a woman and man, promoting 'Frederick's Sizzling Sale'. 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The impressions are primarily in red wax, with one dark brown example, and many are mounted on paper with handwritten labels. The subject matter is historical, reflecting governmental or personal seals from the Napoleonic period in Dutch and French territories. Notable features include variations in size, shape (round, oval, octagonal), and the distinct designs of the seals, some exhibiting legible script or imagery.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:50.333Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26341,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26342/017/017.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a first edition copy of intimate china: the chinese as i have seen them by mrs. archibald little (alicia little). the volume was published in 1899 simultaneously in london by hutchinson & co. and in philadelphia by j. b. lippincott company. this octavo-sized work is bound in the publisher\u2019s original red cloth with elaborate pictorial decorations. the front board features a large gilt-stamped scene of a figure bowing at a doorway and a vertical title panel in blue and gilt with stylized east asian architectural motifs. the spine is similarly decorated with gilt lettering and two distinct east asian inspired motifs. the interior contains 615 pages and is profusely illustrated with 120 black and white illustrations, including numerous photographic plates and text illustrations taken by the author and mr. willett. subjects depicted include the pavilion of the moon, brick-tea carriers, confucius\u2019 grave, and everyday life in late 19th-century china. the text concludes with a printer's mark stating printed by hazell, watson, & viney, ld., london and aylesbury. the binding shows significant wear consistent with age and handling. there is heavy fraying and loss of cloth at the head and foot of the spine (photo 3). the corners are bumped with exposure to the underlying boards (photo 1). the red cloth shows light staining, fading, and general shelf wear to the boards (photo 2). internally, the pages exhibit light toning. a prominent circular indentation or pressure mark is visible on the preliminary leaf preceding the title page (photo 5). there is occasional foxing and handling marks to the edges of the text block and margins (photo 7, 9)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"157","title":{"en":"1899 little, mrs. archibald. intimate china. hutchinson & co. / lippincott. first edition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26342/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"Intimate China\" by Mrs. Archibald Little, published in 1899 by Hutchinson & Co. / Lippincott. 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17 3/4 inches long. the collection shows wear consistent with age and the fragile nature of newsprint. beef free (spring 1986) exhibits significant toning and fraying with small tears along the right vertical edge and corners (photo 2). control (1983) shows extensive moisture staining and tide marks across the back cover and several interior pages (photos 13, 14, and 15). a horizontal closed tear is visible on the center-left edge of the back cover (photo 14). the village voice art mediators insert (1981) displays heavy uniform toning and minor chipping at the edges (photo 7). all items are unbound as issued."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"159","title":{"en":"1981-1986 trio of underground art and culture zines and inserts"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26344/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a 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america by daniel jacobson, published by franklin watts in 1983 as part of the reference first book series. the spine is printed with the title and the name watts, and the back cover includes the library edition number 531-04647-8. the fourth volume is a plastic comb-bound softcover titled the art of building the pennsylvania longrifle by c. g. dixon. the title page indicates this is a revised third edition, ninth printing of the first edition, bearing a 1978 copyright and a 1980 introduction date. it was published by dixon muzzleloading shop inc. in kempton, pennsylvania. the title page includes a faint, illegible pencil signature. the collection is in overall good to very good condition. league of the iroquois shows minor shelf wear to the edges and a small dark stain on the back cover (photo 3). the bottom edge of the text block has a blue ink owner name (photo 4). indians in pennsylvania exhibits the most significant wear, with chipping and paper loss along the spine (photo 12) and general toning and creasing to the covers (photo 10). indians of north america is in very good condition with clean boards and a tight binding (photo 18). the art of building the pennsylvania longrifle shows light handling wear to the covers and a faint pencil signature on the title page (photo 23). internal pages across all volumes appear clean and intact."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"164","title":{"en":"1961-1983 a group of four books on native american history and pennsylvania craftsmanship"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26349/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a group of four books published between 1961 and 1983, covering Native American history and Pennsylvania craftsmanship. One prominent title is \"League of the Iroquois\" by Lewis Henry Morgan, featuring illustrations of two Native American men in traditional attire. Another book is titled \"The Art of Building.\" The books are textual works in English, exploring historical and cultural subjects. 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The collection consists of multiple black and white photographic prints. The subject matter includes military scenes, soldiers in trenches, cavalry, and landscapes, likely depicting battlegrounds or encampments. These are historical documents, offering visual insights into the period of the First World War. The photographs are monochrome, typical of early 20th-century photography.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:53.980Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26350,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26351/014/014.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a group of american and czechoslovakian pencils and stationery supplies featuring original graphic packaging. the collection includes a yellow cardboard slide-out box for eberhard faber mongol no. 482 pencils, featuring a circular black printed logo of a profile portrait and stylized text. pencils within are yellow hexagonal barrels marked eberhard faber u.s.a. 482 no. 2 with black and gold-tone ferrules and red erasers. two red cardboard boxes for eagle mikado pencils are present; one features a color lithograph portrait in a gilded oval cartouche with a 1912 copyright date, and the other is a flat box with a printed graphic of a pencil and text reading finest graphite specially prepared lead. the mikado pencils are marked 174 eagle mikado no. 2. a black box for seneca pencils manufactured by the united states pencil company in philadelphia features a color lithograph lid of an indigenous figure in a canoe; it contains yellow hexagonal pencils marked seneca 525 - no. 2. a green box from the koh-i-noor pencil factory l. & c. hardtmuth in czechoslovakia contains a dozen mephisto no. 73b hard copying pencils with purple-lacquered barrels. also included are pencils held by a yellow paper band printed with the script mark johann faber new york, including red-lacquered pencils marked faber's forget-me-not no. 475-2. an assortment of loose advertising pencils is included, featuring printed text for kallfelz bros. baking co., inc. syracuse, n.y., shelly brand, and one white pencil printed with your safety depends on you. one gold-tone mechanical pencil is also part of the group. the collection is in vintage condition with visible signs of age and use. the mongol box shows a significant tear on the side flap (photo 1). the eagle mikado boxes show shelf wear, edge fraying, and minor surface staining (photo 4, photo 11). the seneca box lid displays edge wear and minor scuffing to the lithograph (photo 2). the johann faber paper band is brittle with visible tearing and creases (photo 13). the koh-i-noor mephisto box exhibits corner crushing and surface abrasions (photo 8). most pencils appear unsharpened, though the erasers have hardened and show surface cracking consistent with age (photo 6, photo 7). several loose advertising pencils are sharpened and show varying degrees of finish loss (photo 14)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"166","title":{"en":"early-to-mid 20th century collection of eberhard faber, eagle, and seneca pencils"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26351/view","tags":["uscollectibles_deskaccessories","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features an early to mid-20th-century collection of pencils from various manufacturers including Eberhard Faber, Eagle, and Seneca. The collection includes different types of lead pencils. Many pencils are yellow-bodied, and the lot contains several original boxes, such as 'Eberhard Faber Mongol Lead Pencils 482' and 'Eagle Mikado Pencils'. The packaging features period graphics, including a portrait of a man in military uniform on the Mikado box and a snake design on the Seneca box. 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These molds are kitchenware or baking tools, specifically designed for making springerle cookies. The larger mold features a grid of twelve distinct rectangular relief carvings, including various animals like ducks, roosters, and squirrels, as well as floral motifs. The smaller mold has six circular relief carvings, depicting scenes and animals such as a duck. 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The front cover includes a central framed image of a woman with long hair, wearing a floral-decorated dress. This piece serves as a historical collection of advertising and miscellaneous paper items. 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[illegible] b[illegible] (photo 2). the internal text includes an index to statutes (photo 8), an index to instructions (photo 12), and a dedicated errata page (photo 13). the content covers various aspects of mid-19th-century educational governance, including the distribution of school funds, the duties of superintendents, and the establishment of district libraries (photo 10). the volume is in poor to fair condition. the front board is completely detached from the text block (photo 4). the spine leather is entirely missing, leaving the binding cords and sewing exposed at the joints (photo 4). the tan sheep leather covers are heavily scuffed and worn, with a large, dark brown irregular stain covering a significant portion of the rear board (photo 3). internally, the pages exhibit moderate foxing and spotting throughout (photo 5, 6). there is evidence of dampstaining at the page margins and some curling at the corners (photo 7, 9). the text block remains largely intact despite the external structural failure."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"169","title":{"en":"1847. statutes of the state of new-york relating to common schools. albany: c. van benthuysen."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26354/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an 1847 legal publication titled \"Statutes of the State of New-York Relating to Common Schools.\" The book was published in Albany by C. 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The title and author's name are prominently displayed above and around the illustration, characteristic of early 20th-century illustrated books.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:54.632Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26366,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26367/016/016.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"a first edition copy of the mississippi river and its wonderful valley by julius chambers, published by g. p. putnam\u2019s sons in 1910. this antique octavo-sized volume is bound in the publisher's original navy blue cloth, featuring the title and author\u2019s name stamped in gilt on the front board and spine. the front cover includes a rectangular photographic paste-down depicting a river bluff scene. the title page identifies the author as a fellow of the royal geographical society and a member of the national geographic society, and notes the work covers \"twenty-seven hundred and seventy-five miles from source to sea.\" the text was printed by the knickerbocker press in new york and london. the work is extensively illustrated with 80 black-and-white plates, maps, and diagrams. internal content includes detailed historical and geographical chapters, such as \"dawn of the era of credibility\" and \"lewis and clark,\" alongside maps of the routes of groseilliers and radisson, the itasca lake region as surveyed by hopewell clarke in 1886, and the mississippi river above pokegama fall. photographic illustrations include views of minnehaha fall (copyright 1908 by t. w. ingersoll), itasca park lodge, and general pemberton's headquarters at vicksburg. the rear of the volume contains a selection from the publisher\u2019s catalogue. this antique book is in fair to good condition, showing signs of wear consistent with its age. the navy blue cloth binding exhibits significant shelf wear, rubbing, and white scuffing to both the front and back boards (photos 1 and 2). the spine shows heavy wear with visible fraying and loss of cloth at the head, and rubbing at the foot (photo 3). the gilt stamping on the spine and front cover remains largely legible despite some dulling. internally, the pages show light toning throughout. the binding remains intact, and the numerous maps and illustrations are present and generally clean, with some evidence of handling and light foxing at the edges (photos 4-16)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"182","title":{"en":"chambers, julius. the mississippi river and its wonderful valley. g. p. putnam\u2019s sons, 1910. first edition"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26367/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"The Mississippi River and Its Wonderful Valley\" by Julius Chambers, published by G. 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Bellamy, published in 1989. The book is an automotive history text focusing on cars manufactured in upstate New York. The cover is light-colored and features an outline illustration of an antique car in red, with the title and author's name also in red script. 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The print is a landscape scene, capturing the natural beauty of the waterfall and its surrounding rocky cliffs and foliage. The image primarily features the multi-tiered waterfall cascading into a body of water below. It is presented in a dark, possibly metallic, frame with a rope-like texture on the inner edge, and a light-colored mat board.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:54.392Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26369,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26370/012/012.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"an assortment of historical sigillographic items and related archival ephemera, primarily of dutch origin, dating from the 15th through the 17th centuries. the collection features several wax seal impressions mounted on annotated cardstock. notable items include a red wax seal fragment identified by a handwritten note as jan van beyeren, dated 1417, which bears a legible notation in dutch regarding a lion and two women. a circular red wax seal on a card labeled vasraedt features a standing figure holding a staff with the legible inscription sigillum in redictionis de vasraedt and a border legend including rectionis de vaes. the collection also contains a large red wax seal relating to grol and bredevoort, dated 1607, accompanied by a typed transcription of its latin legend celebrating the recovery of territory by maurice of nassau from the spanish. other items include a red wax seal with the legible border text sigel convent s. gerlach, a dark brown seal on a card marked arnemuiden 1574, and a mounted dark green wax seal with a legend ending in ad cavsa. a dark metallic seal fragment is mounted on a card identifying it as van persyn, dated circa 1600. the lot is completed by a photo-lithographic print of an interior floor pattern from amsterdam featuring an attached paper tag reading willem bijl 1700. the materials are antique. these items are antique. the collection shows varying states of preservation consistent with age. several seals exhibit heavy cracking and fragmentation, specifically the st. gerlach red seal (photo 7) and the large dark green seal (photo 8). the jan van beyeren seal (photo 2) and the van persyn seal (photo 5) are partial fragments. the cardstock mounts show light toning, minor corner wear, and adhesive staining from old tape (photo 5). the 1607 grol seal shows surface crazing and minor losses to the wax at the edges (photo 11)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"184","title":{"en":"collection of dutch historical wax seal impressions and archival ephemera"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26370/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a collection of Dutch historical wax seal impressions and archival ephemera. The collection includes various red and dark-colored wax seals, some attached to or accompanied by paper documents with handwritten notes. The seals feature different heraldic or symbolic designs, suggesting their use in official or personal correspondence over time. 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Goodwin, published by R. Hart Towner in 1835. The book is a historical biography of the former U.S. President Andrew Jackson. The cover is a plain, aged brown, suggesting a leather or similar binding. 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the inner hinges are cracked, with the mesh lining and binding structure exposed at the gutters (photo 5, 19, 25). internally, the pages show marginal toning and scattered light foxing throughout (photo 7, 9, 20)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"194","title":{"en":"mackey, albert g. an encyclopedia of freemasonry. the masonic history company, 1920. two volumes."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26380/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot presents a two-volume set of 'An Encyclopaedia of Freemasonry' by Albert G. 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The book compiles a selection of personal correspondence from former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt to his sister, Anna Roosevelt Cowles. It is bound in a dark green cloth cover with gold lettering for the title and author, presented in a clean, straightforward typeface. 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volume 4: hunting trips of a ranchman and hunting trips on the prairie and in the mountains; volume 5: the winning of the west, volume one; and volume 12: the strenuous life, containing his april 10, 1899, speech before the hamilton club. the title pages are printed in black and red ink and bear the tr monogram device. internal pages show copyright dates for the individual works ranging from 1885 to 1897. these antique volumes show wear and aging consistent with their period. the blue cloth bindings exhibit heavy staining, fading, and scuffing to the front and back boards (photos 2, 3, 11, 12). the spines show significant fraying and cloth loss at the heads and tails, and the gilt lettering has dulled or worn away in several areas (photos 4, 13, 22, 27). corners are bumped and rubbed through to the boards (photo 1). the interior pages show light toning and occasional small spots of foxing (photos 8, 18, 30). the hinges remain stable, and the text blocks and plates are generally intact."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"197","title":{"en":"roosevelt, theodore. the works of theodore roosevelt. p. f. collier & son, ca. 1900. executive edition."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26383/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a multi-volume set of 'The Works of Theodore Roosevelt,' published by P. 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The subject matter features a figure dressed in period attire, including a long wig and a coat with numerous buttons, consistent with Baroque fashion. The plaque itself is dark in color, likely brown or black wax, and is presented as a rectangular relief sculpture. 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horace n. bill in rome; and others in utica. a significant feature is a large, multi-fold lithographed property map of the east river area in brooklyn, dated march 1836. the map was surveyed by silas ludlam and depicts historical landmarks including the fulton ferry, the original low water line, and the layout of furman street. the volumes contain extensive contemporary provenance and association interest, with handwritten ink inscriptions on various upper margins including a.b. dickinson 21st oct 84, a.b. dickinson 18th oct 43, and legal notations such as argued postponed. further marginalia include citations to legal authorities like chitty on bills and paley on agency. these antique volumes exhibit significant age-related wear consistent with their period and use. the leather on the spines and corners is heavily perished, dry, and chipped, with substantial loss to the leather surface and several exposed binding structures (photos 4, 15, 17). the paper-covered boards show heavy edge wear, surface staining, and bumped corners (photos 1, 2, 3). internally, the pages remain clear and legible with occasional light foxing, handling soil, and toning (photos 5, 8, 12). the fold-out lithographed map remains intact with typical creasing along the original fold lines (photo 23). the red leather spine label on one volume is partially lost, though the gilt lettering remains readable (photo 4)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"203","title":{"en":"new york state court for the correction of errors. cases and points, 1834-1843. multiple volumes."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26389/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of multiple volumes from the New York State Court for the Correction of Errors, specifically \"Cases and Points\" from the period 1834-1843. These are legal texts, likely bound in a functional style typical of court records or law reports of the early 19th century. The covers appear to be light blue or grey with exposed brown leather or similar material on the spines and corners, indicating a common binding method for legal volumes of that era. 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two-volume antique set of sir william blackstone's commentaries on the laws of england, published in philadelphia by robert h. small in 1825. this edition features the last corrections of the author and includes notes and additions by edward christian, esq., alongside analyses and an epitome of the whole work by john frederick archbold, esq. the volumes are octavo format and bound in full brown calf leather. the spines feature maroon leather labels with gilt lettering reading blackstone's commentaries and blackst / commenta. the interior contains several large typographic fold-out charts titled analysis i, analysis iv, analysis xxii, and analysis xxv, which provide categorical breakdowns of the municipal law of england, rights of persons, and public wrongs. the text is printed on period paper with frequent marginal references to statutes and case law. these volumes represent a significant american printing of the foundational text of english common law, which heavily influenced the legal systems of the united states. this antique set shows significant wear consistent with its age and use. the full leather bindings exhibit heavy rubbing, scuffing, and loss of leather at the corners and edges (photos 1, 2, 3). the spines are severely degraded with extensive cracking, drying, and surface loss (photos 4, 17). the spine labels remain partially legible but show wear and gilt loss (photos 4, 17). internally, the pages show moderate to heavy foxing and scattered water staining throughout, particularly visible on the title pages and the edges of the text block (photos 5, 6, 18, 19). the fold-out charts exhibit creasing, minor toning, and small tears at the folds and outer edges (photos 7, 10, 20, 24). there is a dark ink inscription or owner's name partially visible on the upper corner of the rear board of one volume (photo 15). despite these defects, the text remains complete and legible, and the binding remains structurally 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[mid 18th century; german or austrian]. inscriptions on the front of the plaque correspond to the label: the letters f and e are located below the male figure, an s is visible on the back of the right-hand chair, and a j appears on the back of the left-hand chair. diameter: 5.5 inches. the wax plaque is in good condition with crisp relief details. there is a small chip on the outer rim at the 4 o'clock position (photo 1). surface dust and minor abrasions are present, consistent with age and material. the hanging wire on the reverse shows surface oxidation (photo 4). the adhesive paper label on the reverse is yellowed with minor wear at the edges (photo 5)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"212","title":{"en":"german or austrian mid-18th reproduction century style relief molded wax plaque"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26398/view","tags":["usdecor_general","usdecor","usdecor_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a German or Austrian style relief-molded wax plaque, described as a mid-18th century reproduction. 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comprehensive historical archive documenting the urban and industrial development of cohoes, new york, alongside regional documentation of vermont and massachusetts. the collection is housed in over fifty brown paper envelopes, many featuring handwritten descriptive titles and dates by the original compiler. the archive contains a mixture of original color snapshots, black and white photographic prints, and reproduced historical materials. significant subject matter includes the 1974 demolition of the n&s shirt factory at the corner of saratoga and ontario streets, extensive exterior views of the harmony mills complex from 1974 and 1980, and color documentation of a large city-block-wide fire on remsen and howard streets in the spring of 1988.  other documented events and locations include a june 1975 fire at the roma restaurant, the interior of the cohoes theater in 1979, and an antique flea market at the stoneleigh-burnham school in greenfield, massachusetts from 1977. several envelopes contain biographical clippings and prints, such as those regarding gertrude nealand. a set of black and white prints reproduced in 1976 features movie advertisements from 1924 cohoes newspapers. several color prints bear a vertical black ink edge stamp reading dec \u2022 78. additional envelopes are labeled for regional interests including bennington and danby, vermont, and williamstown, massachusetts. a wooden ruler is visible in one photograph, showing the archive is contained within a cardboard box measuring approximately 16 inches in width. the collection is in good archival condition. most photographs have been stored within envelopes, preserving image clarity (photo 1). the 1970s color snapshots exhibit a typical age-related color shift toward magenta and red tones (photos 10, 11, 14, 15). minor curling is visible on the edges of several color prints (photo 12). the brown paper envelopes show expected toning and occasional minor creases at the corners consistent with a 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The collection dates from 1971 to 1988, falling within the late 20th century. Materials include various paper items, such as photographs and documents, many housed in brown paper envelopes with handwritten labels. 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collection of vintage glass lantern slides used for theater projection during the early 20th century. the slides feature hand-colored illustrations and typography advertising silent motion pictures, theatrical attractions, and commercial products. the slides are constructed of glass plates bound with paper and tape, featuring printed graphics and hand-applied tints. several slides include a white margin for handwritten theater schedules. the collection includes slides with the following printed text: a slide for goldwyn presents tom moore in hold your horses, directed by e. mason hopper, with a label for unique slide co., 717 seventh avenue, n.y. a slide for the flaming hour starring frank mayo, a universal attraction directed by ed. sedgwick, with a label for excelsior illustrating co., 219 sixth ave, n.y. city. a slide for anita stewart in rose o' the sea, directed by fred niblo, a first national attraction, with a label for excelsior illustrating co. a slide for universal attraction extraordinary presents herbert rawlinson in one wonderful night, directed by stuart paton. a slide for william fox presents june caprice in a small town girl, directed by john g. adolfi. a slide for murder in trinidad starring nigel bruce and heather angel, with a label for national studios, inc., 228-232 west 56th street, n.y., dated july 1, 1924. a slide for the dangerous age, a john m. stahl production presented by louis b. mayer, with a label for excelsior illustrating co. a slide for conquest pictures edison studios presents the customary two weeks, distributed by george kleine, 63 e. adams st., chicago. a slide for goldwyn presents the dust flower with helene chadwick, directed by rowland v. lee. a slide for fighting blood, distributed by film booking offices of america, inc., with a label for excelsior illustrating co. a slide for paramount pictures featuring charlotte walker, with a label for long & heller, inc. slide makers, 124 east 23rd street, new york. a slide for yale university press presents columbus from the chronicles of america, a pathe distributor. a slide for bluebird photo-plays presents undine with ida schnall, with a label for novelty slide co. new york. a slide for goldwyn presents rex beach's the spoilers, a jesse d. hampton production directed by lambert hillyer. a slide for goldwyn presents mary roberts rinehart's the glorious fool, directed by e. mason hopper. a commercial slide advertising big ben & baby ben alarm clocks for frank m. douglas, with a label for advertising slide co., st. louis. an intermission slide with a woman in a floral frame reading good night, with a label for the new england lantern slide co., 224 tremont st., boston, mass. width: 4 inches height: 3.25 inches. the condition of the collection varies across the lot. the columbus slide is severely cracked with a large triangular section of glass detached (photo 8). the rose o' the sea slide has a significant break at the lower right corner (photo 3). edge chips and cracks are visible on the undine and small town girl slides (photos 4 and 9). the murder in trinidad slide shows substantial emulsion loss and peeling in the upper left section (photo 4). several slides exhibit silvering, dust, and foxing between the glass plates, and some paper tape bindings are brittle or partially detached. handwritten notations are present in the lower margins of multiple slides (photos 2, 4, 7, and 8)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"214","title":{"en":"collection of vintage hand-colored glass lantern slides for silent films and advertisements"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26400/view","tags":["usmemorabilia_entertainment","usmemorabilia","usmemorabilia_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a collection of vintage hand-colored glass lantern slides. 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One visible slide features pink and orange coloring, with text \"TOM MOORE 'Hold Your Horses'\" and \"SELZNICK\" indicating a film advertisement, printed in English, with \"UNIQUE SLIDE CO.\" and \"717 SEVENTH AVENUE, N.Y.\" on its borders.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-06T15:40:59.837Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":26400,"estimateMin":5},{"startPrice":5,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/palmersauctionco/cloned-images/26401/011/011.jpg"],"available":true,"description":{"en":"this mid-century tabletop radio features a brown bakelite cabinet with a dark woodgrain marbleized finish. the front of the unit displays a horizontal slide-rule dial face with a stylized gold-tone script reading bendix. below the frequency scale, the text reads aviation corporation. the dial is calibrated in kilocycles from 54 to 170 and includes a designated police band at the high-frequency end. the lower front features two brown control knobs for volume and tuning, flanking a vertical-slatted speaker grille. the rear of the chassis is protected by a metal plate and displays a comprehensive paper identification label. the top left of the label reads model 0526 a, superheterodyne, 117 volts dc or 50-60 cycle ac, 30 watts, and range: 535-1725 kcs. a diagram on the top right titled location of tubes details the placement for five vacuum tubes: 35z5gt, 12sa7, 12sk7, 12sq7, and 50l6gt, alongside a #47 dial light. the bottom right section contains a warranty statement and reads product of bendix aviation corporation, bendix radio division, baltimore, maryland, u.s.a. with the code lh 278007 b. a circular gold and black adhesive label bearing the underwriters' laboratories ul monogram is affixed to the left of the main label. the metal chassis is also stamped in red ink with ext. ant. and remove red screws to replace tubes. the radio is equipped with a two-prong power cord and an external antenna wire. the radio works. height: 7 inches. the bakelite cabinet is intact without visible cracks or chips, though it displays overall surface wear including scuffs, scratches, and a dull finish consistent with age (photos 1, 4, and 5). dust and grime accumulation is visible within the speaker grille louvers (photo 3). the rear cabinet cover is missing, leaving the chassis plate and internal components exposed (photo 7). the external antenna wire is frayed at the terminal end (photo 10). the power cord appears to be a composite of older cloth-insulated wiring and more recent plastic-jacketed segments joined with a white plastic zip tie (photo 2)."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"215","title":{"en":"bendix model 0526 a bakelite tabletop superheterodyne radio"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/palmersauctionco/source/catalog/auction/81630/lot/26401/view","tags":["uscollectibles_electronics","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":5,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a Bendix Model 0526 A bakelite tabletop superheterodyne radio. 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