Antiquarian Books, Ephemera, and Arts Collection

By Palmer's Auction Co

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Dec 4, 2025
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Step into history with our exclusive auction featuring a fresh-to-market collection of antiquarian books, ephemera, and local arts. This diverse assortment includes rare volumes, photos, vintage postcards, and captivating artworks. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike, each piece offers a glimpse into the past and provides an opportunity to own a unique piece of history. Join us for this extraordinary opportunity to enrich your collection!


Pre-bidding starts 11/12. Live bidding and Online Auction starts 7 pm EST 12/4/25

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Spalding's Athletic Library: "Bag Punching" by Jules Franks, 1895. An original late 19th-century
Sold for: $20
LOT 1:

Spalding's Athletic Library: "Bag Punching" by Jules Franks, 1895. ...

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$ 5
"The Yellowstone National Park" by Herman Haupt Jr., J.M. Stoddart, 1883. A late 19th-century
Sold for: $65
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"The Yellowstone National Park" by Herman Haupt Jr., J.M. ...

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$ 5
Early American Fourth Edition Masonic Chart by R. W. Jeremy L. Cross, 1826, Leather-Bound. An
Sold for: $45
LOT 3:

Early American Fourth Edition Masonic Chart by R. W. Jeremy L. ...

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$ 5
Three Vintage Raggedy Ann Hardcover Books by Johnny Gruelle, c. 1931-1942. A collection of three
Sold for: $20
LOT 4:

Three Vintage Raggedy Ann Hardcover Books by Johnny Gruelle, c. ...

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$ 5
Victorian-Era Astronomy Simplified Illustrated Book, 1875, J. A. S. Rollwyn. An antique
Sold for: $100
LOT 5:

Victorian-Era Astronomy Simplified Illustrated Book, 1875, J. A. ...

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$ 5
Mid-19th Century 1/6th Plate Daguerreotype of an Elderly Couple in a Union Case, St. John N.B. A
Sold for: $95
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Mid-19th Century 1/6th Plate Daguerreotype of an Elderly Couple ...

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$ 5
A Collection of Four Mid-19th Century Cased Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes in Union and
Sold for: $135
LOT 7:

A Collection of Four Mid-19th Century Cased Daguerreotypes and ...

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$ 5
A Collection of ten 19th Century Cased Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Tintypes. A collection of
Sold for: $120
LOT 8:

A Collection of ten 19th Century Cased Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes ...

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$ 5
An Early 20th-Century Art Nouveau Postcard Album, Dated 1906. An early 20th-century Art Nouveau
Sold for: $50
LOT 9:

An Early 20th-Century Art Nouveau Postcard Album, Dated 1906. An ...

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$ 5
John James Audubon, *The Birds of America*, 1942 Macmillan Reprint with Wild Turkey Dust Jacket.
Sold for: $50
LOT 10:

John James Audubon, *The Birds of America*, 1942 Macmillan ...

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$ 5
Vintage WWII Military Service Photo Album, Panama Canal Zone & Italian Campaign, Fort Davis. A
Sold for: $90
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Vintage WWII Military Service Photo Album, Panama Canal Zone & ...

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$ 5
A Collection of Vintage American Life and Industry Photographs, circa 1920s-1950s. A substantial
Sold for: $55
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A Collection of Vintage American Life and Industry Photographs ...

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$ 5
A Collection of Vintage Photographs and Postcards, Military, Aviation, and Civilian Scenes
Sold for: $120
LOT 13:

A Collection of Vintage Photographs and Postcards, Military ...

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$ 5
Charles Dickens, *The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit*, Household Edition, Harper &
Sold for: $25
LOT 14:

Charles Dickens, *The Life and Adventures of Martin Chuzzlewit* ...

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$ 5
Turn of the Century West Texas Professional Portrait Photography Collection, comprising a
Sold for: $60
LOT 15:

Turn of the Century West Texas Professional Portrait Photography ...

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$ 5
A Collection of Early 20th Century Photo Albums, Postcards, and Photographic Prints. This
Sold for: $70
LOT 16:

A Collection of Early 20th Century Photo Albums, Postcards, and ...

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$ 5
A Collection of Vintage Boy Scouts of America Literature and Ephemera, Mid-20th Century. This
Sold for: $35
LOT 17:

A Collection of Vintage Boy Scouts of America Literature and ...

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$ 5
1942 Curtiss-Wright Corporation Airplane Division WWII Production Award Medallion and Four Pins.
Sold for: $115
LOT 18:

1942 Curtiss-Wright Corporation Airplane Division WWII Production ...

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$ 5
A Collection of World War II Era and Post-War Paper Ephemera, including 'The Stars and Stripes'
Sold for: $35
LOT 19:

A Collection of World War II Era and Post-War Paper Ephemera ...

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$ 5
Anonymous (also known as "1811 The Backwoodsman's Christmas"), Oil on Academy Board, Winter
Sold for: $100
LOT 20:

Anonymous (also known as "1811 The Backwoodsman's Christmas") ...

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$ 5
Mary Rutherford 'Log Cabin' Signed and Numbered Embossed Print. A framed contemporary embossed
Sold for: $5
LOT 21:

Mary Rutherford 'Log Cabin' Signed and Numbered Embossed Print. A ...

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$ 5
WWII 'Let's Pull Together' Uncle Sam Hanging Hitler Pin Button. A World War II era circular
Sold for: $145
LOT 22:

WWII 'Let's Pull Together' Uncle Sam Hanging Hitler Pin Button. A ...

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$ 5
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Photographic Album with Historical Portraits and Scenic Views. A
Sold for: $55
LOT 23:

Late 19th to Early 20th Century Photographic Album with ...

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$ 5
Massacres of the Mountains: A History of the Indian Wars of the Far West by J. P. Dunn, Jr. An
Sold for: $45
LOT 24:

Massacres of the Mountains: A History of the Indian Wars of the ...

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$ 5
A 1902 Austrian 'Tree Make' Ivory Buttons Sample Book. An early 20th-century cloth-bound sample
Sold for: $45
LOT 25:

A 1902 Austrian 'Tree Make' Ivory Buttons Sample Book. An early ...

Start price:
$ 5
An 18th-Century American Newspaper, The Middlesex Gazette, December 7, 1798. A group of multiple
Sold for: $20
LOT 26:

An 18th-Century American Newspaper, The Middlesex Gazette ...

Start price:
$ 5
A Pair of Late 19th / Early 20th Century Photographs, Including Niagara Falls with Bicyclists. Th
Sold for: $25
LOT 27:

A Pair of Late 19th / Early 20th Century Photographs, Including ...

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$ 5
Le Roy Plow Company Advertising Booklet / Farmer's Guide, c. 1900. A vintage advertising
Sold for: $30
LOT 28:

Le Roy Plow Company Advertising Booklet / Farmer's Guide, c. 1900. ...

Start price:
$ 5
1922 The Story of Theodore Roosevelt by M.G. Brumbaugh, F. A. Owen Publishing Company
Sold for: $25
LOT 29:

1922 The Story of Theodore Roosevelt by M.G. Brumbaugh, F. A. ...

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$ 5
A Collection of Four Color Art Prints by Philip R. Goodwin, 'Tales of the North Country'. A
Sold for: $85
LOT 30:

A Collection of Four Color Art Prints by Philip R. Goodwin ...

Start price:
$ 5
Vintage Black Americana 'Mammy' Bell Doll Souvenir, Alexandria, LA. A vintage Black Americana
Sold for: $15
LOT 31:

Vintage Black Americana 'Mammy' Bell Doll Souvenir, Alexandria, LA. ...

Start price:
$ 5
Vintage Reiss Game Farm Cuba New York American Bison Felt Pennant. A vintage felt pennant from
Sold for: $20
LOT 32:

Vintage Reiss Game Farm Cuba New York American Bison Felt Pennant. ...

Start price:
$ 5
Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Series 'Indian Lore' Pamphlet, Copyright 1932, Printed May 1937.
Sold for: $15
LOT 33:

Boy Scouts of America Merit Badge Series 'Indian Lore' Pamphlet ...

Start price:
$ 5
Vintage City and Vicinity Map of Corning, Steuben County, New York, 1951-1956. A vintage black
Sold for: $5
LOT 34:

Vintage City and Vicinity Map of Corning, Steuben County, New ...

Start price:
$ 5
L. Wright, The Practical Poultry Keeper, Twelfth Edition. A Twelfth Edition hardcover book
Sold for: $45
LOT 35:

L. Wright, The Practical Poultry Keeper, Twelfth Edition. A ...

Start price:
$ 5
Early 20th Century Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Wild West Official Review and History Booklet. This
Sold for: $490
LOT 36:

Early 20th Century Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Wild West Official ...

Start price:
$ 5
Victorian Tooled Leather Carte de Visite Album with Gilt Metal Mounts. An antique Victorian-era
Sold for: $80
LOT 37:

Victorian Tooled Leather Carte de Visite Album with Gilt Metal Mounts

Start price:
$ 5
The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night and Supplemental Nights, translated and annotated
Sold for: $180
LOT 38:

The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night and Supplemental ...

Start price:
$ 5
J. Plankenhorn (20th Century), Landscape with Castle and River. An oil painting on canvas by J.
Sold for: $15
LOT 39:

J. Plankenhorn (20th Century), Landscape with Castle and River. An ...

Start price:
$ 5
Small Arts and Crafts Patinated Metal Plaque with Landscape Scene, 'Fidelis'. A rectangular
Sold for: $50
LOT 40:

Small Arts and Crafts Patinated Metal Plaque with Landscape Scene ...

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$ 5
Clayton's Octavo Diary for 1879 with Extensive Handwritten Entries. An antique "Clayton's Octavo
Sold for: $60
LOT 41:

Clayton's Octavo Diary for 1879 with Extensive Handwritten Entries. ...

Start price:
$ 5
The Holy Bible, 1844, Published for the Methodist Episcopal Church, Leather-Bound. A large
Sold for: $115
LOT 42:

The Holy Bible, 1844, Published for the Methodist Episcopal ...

Start price:
$ 5
A Collection of Eight Early 20th Century Japanese Documentary Photographs by The Philadelphia
Sold for: $30
LOT 43:

A Collection of Eight Early 20th Century Japanese Documentary ...

Start price:
$ 5
Annual Reports of the Forest, Fish & Game Commission of the State of New York for
Sold for: $35
LOT 44:

Annual Reports of the Forest, Fish & Game Commission of the State ...

Start price:
$ 5
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Commemorative Print, Late 19th Century. A late 19th-century
Sold for: $25
LOT 45:

Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Commemorative Print, Late 19th ...

Start price:
$ 5
Mid-20th Century Military Photo Album of SGT. Richard H. Giles, 917 F.A.BN., with Images from
Sold for: $70
LOT 46:

Mid-20th Century Military Photo Album of SGT. Richard H. Giles ...

Start price:
$ 5
A Collection of Cased Mid-19th Century Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Tintypes. A collection of
Sold for: $135
LOT 47:

A Collection of Cased Mid-19th Century Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes ...

Start price:
$ 5
Three Photographic Items: A Civil War Stereoview, Carte de Visite, and Military Cabinet Card. Com
Sold for: $50
LOT 48:

Three Photographic Items: A Civil War Stereoview, Carte de Visite ...

Start price:
$ 5
Mid-19th Century Leather-Cased Ambrotype of a Couple. A mid-19th century cased ambrotype
Sold for: $25
LOT 49:

Mid-19th Century Leather-Cased Ambrotype of a Couple. A mid-19th ...

Start price:
$ 5
Mid-19th Century Ambrotype in Gutta-Percha Union Case, Portrait of a Gentleman. A mid-19th
Sold for: $40
LOT 50:

Mid-19th Century Ambrotype in Gutta-Percha Union Case, Portrait ...

Start price:
$ 5
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