T. WHALEN TOBACCO DEALERS : SALESMAN CALLING CARD : POSTCARD (PRE 1907)

This vintage postcard is an interesting example of both Tobacciana and Postal history. This postcard was a calling card sent by Tobacco salesmen to their tobacconist customers. More specifically, the postcard would inform shopkeepers as to the exact date they could expect the salesman to call on them. This postcard was sent by a salesman employed by T Whalen. The firm was located in Rochester, New York. It manufactured Tobacco and Cigars and dealt in Pipes and Leaf Tobacco. The business was established in 1840 by Abraham Van Slyke. In 1864 the firm became Woodbury & Whalen, and a year later,the company evolved into R & T Whalen. This postcard likely dates back to pre 1907, as it is undivided and allows for no message on the address side of the card. SOLD

GALLIPOLIS, OHIO : STREET SCENE : COCA COLA AND AAA SIGNS : CLASSIC CARS : RPPC

This lithographic postcard features a street scene in Gallipolis, Ohio. The town is located in Southeast Ohio along the Ohio River. There is a lot happening on Second Avenue as seen on this postcard. Note the classic cars, AAA sign, 2 Coca Cola signs, American flag, and Lafayette Pool Room sign. This postcard was published by Wayne Paper Box & Printing Corporation (Fort Wayne, Indiana). (SOLD)

TWO INK BLOTTERS : RISQUE CHEESE CAKE PIN-UP : THE ABLE SUPPLY GIRL : K O MUNSON

INK BLOTTER 1 (SOLD)

INK BLOTTER 2 (SOLD)

Vintage ink blotter 1 advertises the Able Supply Company. Well known pin-up artist, K O Munson, did the artwork for this risque cheese cake advertising blotter. The blotter has been trimmed, likely, to fit a frame. The item has no stains, rips, or creases. The ink blotter measures about 3 7/8″ x 5″. SOLD

Vintage ink blotter 2 also advertise the Able Supply Company and the artistry is done by K O Munson.This blotter was published by Brown & Bigelow. The publishing firm was founded in 1896 and it still exists today. It is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The ink blotter measures about 3 7/8″ x 5 3/8″ and dates back to the 1950’s.  SOLD

INK BLOTTER 1 (SOLD)

INK BLOTTER 2

THE MUMMY AND THE HUMMINGBIRD : JULES MURRY COMPANY : ORGAN GRINDER : (1915)

This undivided vintage theatrical postcard features advertising for the play, “The Mummy And The Hummingbird”.The play was performed by the Jules Murry Company. Murry’s obituary appears in the New York Times (12/31/39). The newspaper reports that Murry was in charge of booking for the Shubert theatrical enterprises. He was born in Germany but lived in the United States for 50 years. HIs show business career began with his working as an independent manager and producer. He then joined the Shuberts. “The Mummy And The Hummingbird” was also a silent film. It was released in 1915 by Paramount Pictures. This vintage theatrical postcard is in good condition (see scans). (SOLD)

SALTINA BISCUIT : NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY : UNEEDA BAKERS : TRADE CARD

This trade card is advertising Saltina Biscuits made by the National Biscuit Company. Appearing on the card is the company’s slogan, “Uneeda Bakers”. The first name-brand saltine cracker was introduced in 1876. The Nabisco Company was known for its advertising slogan “Polly wants a cracker?” Note that this advertising piece is not printed on card stock paper. Instead, it is on thin stock paper. This trade card was a premium that customers could send off to the company and receive a free booklet which provided suggestions of how to use “Uneeda Bakers” products in “choice recipes”. This advertising premium has vivid colors. This advertising item measures about 4″ x 2 1/2″. (SOLD)

MRS. BRYANT’S KITCHEN : LINEN POSTCARD : STATESBORO, GEORGIA

This linen postcard is an advertisement for Mrs. Bryant’s Kitchen. The restaurant was located in Stesboro, Georgia. Note the AAA logo on the front of the card.  (SOLD)

VERSANI : ADVERTISING POSTCARD WITH BEAUTIFUL AFRICAN AMERICAN MODEL

This advertising postcard was published for Versani Jewelry. The pretty African American model is wearing jewelry from the company and little else. The jewelry is pretty and unique. It is made in New York. The company’s advertising slogan is “Stay Cool Be Strong”. Stores in New York City and Miami are cited as retail locations. Ara is the founder and jewelry designer. The company was established in 1992 as a contemporary jewelry firm. (SOLD)

TWO ADORABLE LITTLE GIRLS : BIG DOG : MINI TRADE CARD ADVERTISING COFFEE AND TEA

This mini trade card is advertising J. Baldon coffee and tea. The company was located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The card features two adorable young girls sitting under an umbrella alongside their large dog. The dog dwarfs them in size.  Note that this advertising piece is not printed on thick card stock paper. Instead, it is on thinner stock paper. This trade card was a premium that likely accompanied the purchase of one of Baldon’s products. This advertising item measures about 1.5″ x 2 25″. (SOLD)

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO : MAIN STREET VIEW (1950’S CARS, ADVERTISING SIGNS)

Welcome to Twin Falls, Idaho. You are looking down Main Street and you have view of the business district of town. Twin Falls is located in a farming region of southern Idaho known as “Magic Valley”. This postcard is from the 1950’s. Note the advertising signs for the Dumont TV Network, two pharmacies, the Roxy, and an investment company. The postcard also features a number of cars from the 1950’s. The photograph was taken by Bob Williams and the postcard was published by Otto News Agency, located in Twin Falls. The printer, Colourpicture Publishers (Boston, Ma.) employed a “Plastichrome” process. This postcard is in very good condition (see scans).

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INK BLOTTER : RISQUE CHEESE CAKE PIN-UP : THE ABLE SUPPLY GIRL : K. O. MUNSON

This vintage ink blotter advertises the Able Supply Company. Well known pin-up artist, K O Munson, did the artwork for this risque cheese cake advertising blotter. This blotter was likely published by Brown & Bigelow. This blotter was found in a group of other risque Able Supply blotters that credited Brown & Bigelow as their publishers.  The publishing firm was founded in 1896 and it still exists today. It is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This blotter has issues. It’s top edge is significantly crimped. It’s bottom edge may have been trimmed. (See scans).The blotter is in overall fair condition. The ink blotter measures about 3 7/8″ x 5 3/4″ and dates back to the 1950’s.  (SOLD)