May 2010

New listings - 1950 Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook, 1964 Falstaff Ad, and more

We have been posting some more interesting items from our archives via auction.
Take a look:
1950 Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, First Edition - SOLD

This cookbook is sought after by many collectors. In five ring binder, filled with interesting recipes.

1964 Falstaff Beer Full Page Newspaper Ad - Still available. Contact us at bottom of page for details.

Attractive ad showing a man being offered a beer as he puts on ice skates. Original ad from the Shreveport Journal. On back of ad is the editorial page.

We also have some vintage Volkswagon, Toyota, and Honda motorcycle owner's manuals.
See our other current ebay listings available.

We also have available many town and county history books and old yearbooks available. Here are a few available:
- History of Eastern Kerr County Texas (we have this available at a special limited time price on auction here.)
- History of Williamson County Texas
- History of Josephine County, Oregon
- History of Luna, New Mexico
- History of Deadwood, South Dakota
- History of McCook, Nebraska
- Caney Valley Ghost Towns
- Texas Tech yearbooks
- History of Arizona State football

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History of Eastern Kerr County, Texas - Signed First Edition

This rare First Edition by Nortex Press was published in limited quantities in 1986. Signed and Inscribed by Author.

Includes detailed sections on the Texas Rangers, Kerr County family histories, the town of Center Point history, the town of Camp Verde history, History of local churches, schools, clubs, 1860 Federal Census, Short Stories, with a thorough surname and subject index.

Read here for further details and to order now.

New auctions - Frazetta poster, Garcia fishing ad +

We have just listed some more interesting items from our archives just posted on ebay, including:

A Princess of Mars - 1970 Frank Frazetta poster - UPDATE - This poster has sold.

This talented fantasy artist has fascinated many with his renditions over the years of Edgar Rice Burroughs characters like John Carter, Thuvia, and Tarzan.

A vintage 1963 large ad for Garcia fishing tackle - This vintage ad is still available, plus we have several other vintage fishing tackle and misc. ads.

This is only a partial snapshot of the full ad, which has details of their 1963 rod and reel line in vivid color. Would look great framed.

See these auctions and more items listed now. If the above items do not appear, we may stiill have available. Inquire via our website form.

Have an interest in ephemera - old magazines, ads, on particular subjects? Let us know here and we can notify you when we have available.

Texas Almanacs from Texas Senator's Estate

We have acquired some vintage Texas Almanacs from the estate of former Texas Senator Ralph Yarborough.
These are available for sale at only $12 each (includes Texas tax if mailing within Texas). Shipping is extra and will depend on where shipped.
Several of these almanacs were signed by Senator Yarborough, who was the Texas senator when President Kennedy made his fateful trip to Dallas. The President came to Texas due to the feud that was going on with Vice President Johnson and Senator Yarborough.
Almanacs are in very good condition overall with minor cover edge wear.
Dates available are 1939, 1943, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1966, 1970, and 1972.

Includes vintage ads, photos, information on existing Tx. towns, ghost towns, and businesses. Most include foldout map and are over 650 pages. Great as gift.


If wanting, let us know here and include your confirmed and verified address with Paypal. We can email you a secure Paypal link, and can confirm availability as we only have 1 of many of these.

We are also listing several new auctions, including for vintage history books and Canon AE-1 cameras.