Lot 235 - Pair Of "St. Nicholas" Antique Illustrated Children's Collected Literature Books, Vol. XIX Part II (May–October 1892) And Vol. XX Part II (May–October 1893), Conducted By Mary Mapes Dodge, Published By The Century Co., New York

Lot 235 - Pair Of "St. Nicholas" Antique Illustrated Children's Collected Literature Books, Vol. XIX Part II (May–October 1892) And Vol. XX Part II (May–October 1893), Conducted By Mary Mapes Dodge, Published By The Century Co., New YorkPair of antique bound volumes of "St. Nicholas", the illustrated childrens periodical conducted by Mary Mapes Dodge. Each book is profusely illustrated, bound in crimson covers with gilt designs and lettering on the covers and spines. Subscribers could send in six issues to be bound into these hardback volumes for a small fee. 1892 Volume: Splitting along the seam at the title page, with several pages coming loose throughout. Blue marker inscription

Pre-Auction Notes: heavy patina

including blue paint on shirt and red paint on wheels and cap

ink and moisture staining on back and on bottom fore-edge

Please note that the glass tray also has some minor scratching

of 2639 Mission Street

Here is a lovely pair of antique solid brass candlesticks that feature a push up mechanism that allows for candles of varying heights to be fully burned

There is something loose jiggling around inside the camera

The kit includes several vials for powders and fragrances

this example retains its original hardware and finish

with surrounding deities

with only the occasional mark here or there

Vintage snapshot photograph album containing more than 225 black and white photographs documenting travel and family life in New England and beyond between 1925 and 1945