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2012 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY & LEAP YEAR SUPER SPECIAL!!
10% DISCOUNT on all items priced $40 or greater purchased from February 1, 2012, through February 29, 2012!
This promotion applies ONLY to NEW orders placed from February 1, 2012, through February 29, 2012.
All items MUST be paid-in-full by February 29, 2012, to receive the 2012 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY & LEAP YEAR promotional discount.
BEST WISHES TO ALL!!!
C1900 J.L. Hammett's Kindergarten Dexterity ActivityBox
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Pre 1920 item# 854821 (stock# G592)
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860-712-9565
$28.00
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This circa 1910, wooden box with slide lid retains its original paper label: "Hammett's Kindergarten Material, Fifth Gift" made by the J.L. Hammett Company of Brooklyn, New York and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The wooden box, now empty, was once filled with many 1 inch square wooden cubes, the purpose of which was to provide development of fine motor control in kindergartners through their play and manipulation. This box represents one of a series of "gifts" produced by J.L. Hammett designed for use in schools for the above stated purpose. The box is in very good condition with subtle evidence of use and measures 4 inches in length, width and height. Displays quite nicely!
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RARE 1859 California Teacher School Principal Diploma
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Pre 1900 item# 129975 (stock# G126)
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860-712-9565
$175.00
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An ornately detailed, historical graphic of the California State Seal adds to the importance of this authentic and extremely rare, museum-quality, 1859, TEACHING and PRINCIPAL’s LICENSE / DIPLOMA issued by the STATE OF CALIFORNIA, and the City and County of SAN FRANCISCO, DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
Text indicates that this early diploma was awarded to Mr. O. P. Sarle on January 5, 1859. This “Certificate of Approval” found him qualified “with respect to Learning Utility and Moral Character” to not only teach but administer as Principal at the Grammar School Grade for “one year unless sooner revoked by the board”. Signed by five individuals constituting the Examining Board and the President of the Superintendent of Schools.
With the exception of early fold lines, condition is mint! Measures 14 inches X 16.5 inches.
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C1920-30 Vintage School Hanging Chalk Board Slate
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Pre 1940 item# 1065649 (stock# G619)
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860-712-9565
$95.00
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Offered is a primitive, 1920-30s, wood-framed, child's school hanging slate. This wonderful, double-sided slate measures 17.75 inches wide x 19.75 inches high and is in fine condition. The slate retains its original metal hanging brackets, and is ready to be hung once again, and put into active use! A very sturdy piece that weighs about 6 pounds. Comes with an old piece of chalk that has been attached to the slate via a piece of string. Charming!
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1930 Child's School Book "Science of Things"
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Pre 1940 item# 130323 (stock# B118)
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860-712-9565
$27.00
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Originally published in 1926 by Little, Brown & Co: Boston, this 1930 version of the school science reader, 'The Science of Things About Us', is filled with all manner of scientific subjects. It provides a 'simple yet scientific explanation for everyday occurrences of home and school life, and by its method of development encourages children to think intelligently about matters which are more remote' (Condon, Introduction).
This children’s text is 318 pages in length, is further enhanced with numerous black and white photographs, is in never-used, near mint condition, and comes complete with the original, fine-condition, exterior paper wrapper.
Sample topics covered are: How the Wasp Taught us to make Paper, Of What are Pastes and Glues Made, The Mystery of Melted Sand, Wall Paper Designs, From Banana to Cactus Plants to Rope, Harnessing the Sparks of Heaven, The Cloth that Will Not Burn, The Mechanical Eye that Excels our Own, How Mother Nature uses her Paint Pot Underground, Pins and Pin Money, Tears of the Helliades, etc, etc. Chock full of scientific trivia from years gone past!
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19thC Mid-Western Town School Church Photo
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Pre 1900 item# 131050 (stock# G290)
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860-712-9565
$25.00
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This wonderful, 19th century photograph of an entire Mid-Western community posed in front of their newly constructed church / schoolhouse measures 12 x 9 inches including mat. Actual size of the sepia toned photo is 8 x 6 inches. Photo condition is wonderful- no rips or creases. Original mat board has seen much handling with rough edges and rips. This can be remedied through re-matting and re-framing. The full view photo appears faded or lighter on the right hand side, but this is camera flash glare only- tones/coloration are uniform throughout as seen in close-up photo.
A delightful and early schoolhouse /church collectible!
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1920 Germany School Pencil Box Abacus Snow White Dwarfs
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Pre 1930 item# 435589 (stock# G557)
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860-712-9565
$58.00
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Measuring 8 3/4 inches long x 2 1/2 inches wide x 1 3/4 high, this charming wooden pencil box remains in pristine condition despite the fact that it dates to pre-WWII Germany! (Marked "Made in Germany" on cover, lower right side of design) To set it apart from other vintage pencil boxes, this one contains a surprise when the lid is opened-- a diminutive working abacus!! Very, very unusual!! To add to its charm, the pencil box cover bears a sweet early stencil of Snow White + the Seven Dwarfs! The scene depicts 5 of the dwarfs as well as Prince Charming, sadly escorting Snow White who is lying in her clear glass coffin, having already bitten into the evil witch's poisonous apple and fallen into a deep sleep. Apparently, Prince Charming does not yet realize that all it will take to wake Snow White is a kiss on the lips from him! The pencil box retains its original hinges and latch and remains in wonderful condition albeit for the signature of a former owner written in black ink in the interior "Susan Smith".
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1885 Albemarle Female Institute Certificate Virginia
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Pre 1900 item# 1057611 (stock# G611)
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860-712-9565
$110.00
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A detailed and historical, 19th century, school "Certificate of Distinction" from the "Albemarle Female Institute of Charlottesville, Virginia! Text indicates that the certificate was awarded to Emma Shannon on June 12, 1885 (Or 1883--difficult to read as the date is partially concealed under the frame edge). The certificate recognizes that Emma excelled in Latin, Arithmetic, History of France, Rhetoric, and English Literature. Signed by W. P. Dickinson, President of the Faculty. With the exception of early fold lines, a water stain in the upper left corner, and two small circular age stains on the lower left and within the word "distinction", condition is quite nice! Measures 16.25 inches X 12.25 inches framed. The piece is framed in wood and is grain-painted in brown and black tones with cream-toned, chip-carved stems and leaves at each of the four corners. Original wood backing remains in place.
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1930 EVERSHARPE RedTop School Pencil-Lead Display
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Pre 1940 item# 596276 (stock# G572)
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860-712-9565
$45.00
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Measuring 4.25 x 4 x 1 inches, this all original cardboard display contains 24, full, bakelite capsules or tubes of EVERSHARPE RED TOP pencil-lead! Interestingly, this display was found among the contents of an old North Carolina country store. This product was made in the 1940's in the USA with tubes originally selling for 15 cents per tube. Each bakelite capsule or tube contains 45 sticks of "Q-15 Soft Standard" pieces of pencil-lead. As seen in the photos, the red caps of the bakelite containers are brittle from age and are in varying states of "wholeness"--some intact and some not. An interesting and unusual item to add to one's advertising or olde school collection!
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