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E.R. Boyce “People We All Know” Macmillan (1955) Illustrated by Norman Meredith

Jon Nix — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:52:48 +0000

Rare, linen bound, children's educational picture book "People We All Know" by E.R. Boyce with illustrations by Norman Meredith. Believed to be published in the mid-1950s, the book features ten full colour plates charmingly depicting various occupations and jobs, ranging from postman to nurses. Each page measures approximately 24.5cm by 18cm (9¾in by 7in.)

The book is generally in fair to good condition considering its age. The outer linen cover has some minor fraying and some creasing and a name at the top right corner, whilst the interior pages are in good condition with good vibrant colours and only very minor discoloration in places.

Offers are invited on this item.

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Delightful This And That Children’s Rhyming Card Game by Piatnik and Sons

Jon Nix — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 07:41:57 +0000

A charming vintage card game called "This And That" which features delightfully illustrated cards and comes with its original box and instructions. The aim of the game, once the 32 cards are dealt, is to match a verse of rhyme to a picture card. The included instruction booklet outlines some variations of the game which may be employed. The typographic error on the "alarm clock" picture card only adds to the charming nature of this item!

Complete and in good condition, the cards are remarkably free of wear and the box, with its neatly hinged lid is also in good shape, bar some discoloration where tape was used to seal it and a couple of very small patches of surface loss.

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Quirky Vintage French “Wet Paint” Sign Dating from the 1950s/1960s

Jon Nix — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 22:50:30 +0000

Made by - and branded - the French paint manufacturers "Usines de la Seigneurie" ("Factories of The Seigneurie") between the 1930s and the 1960s from the district of Pantin, France of the same name. This is a quirky and colourful sign indicating "Wet Paint" in French with a young girl playfully and dutifully illustrating this! It is made of very light cardboard and measures 28cm by 19cm (11in. by 7½in.). and the reverse of the sign is plain. It comes with a hanging string, and probably dates from the 1950s or 1960s. It would make an interesting decorative piece, a humorous gift for an artist, could be mounted and framed easily, or just used "as is" - it's difficult not to smile when seeing it, in whatever way it might be displayed!

There is some wear to the edges and a tear to the sign near the the centre, but one wouldn't expect an item of this age, material and use to be pristine. It's remarkable that is in as good condition as it is, really, and we think its charm and quirkiness overwhelms any imperfections.

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