Some great fireworks posters for the holiday.
Antique Folding Maps
Large scale maps for the classroom, traveler or library were sometimes printed in segments and mounted on canvas to be folded. This method saved space and allowed for easy storage in a file, teacher's desk or a glove compartment. They were a practical alternative to the heavier wooden dowel or metal bracket wall-mounted maps.
The folding classroom maps often had grommets along the top to allow for easy display on a wall when the map was in use. Many companies- such as Nystrom, Denoyer-Geppert and Cram's produced sets of folding maps. Many came in elegant cases. Maps that were made for school or university libraries often had attached file folders, as well as grommets, for quick filing.
These unusual and rare maps look lovely framed or unframed.
New World Series World Map with Shipping Routes c.1930s
Cram's Map of New York State c.1910s
Cartes Taride Travel Map of Morocco c.1920s
Stylish Hydration
This is a unique collectible for the cycling enthusiast. It was created in 1897 and was carried as a portable cup. It is a "telescoping" collapsible silver cup. The style was patented on February 23, 1897 by John Lines. This particular cup is embossed on the lid. It says Cyclist's Cup. There is an image of two people riding a tandem bicycle (bicycle-built-for-two.) It was made in the U.S.A. It is a somewhat rare item and is worth about $75 if you can find one.
This gent might have carried one in his pocket
Massive Industrial Map of Europe
I will have a few large-scale German-made school maps with me this Sunday at the Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg. The one in the photo is over 8 feet wide. It is a super-cool Dr. Evil inspired, mid-20th century industrial map of Europe. I had to hang it from my back deck in order to fully unroll it. If you need to spectacularly cover a large wall, these may be the maps for you. I also have maps this size of the U.S., Southeast Asia and the World. Please inquire for availibilty and prices.
Memorial Day Weekend! Vintage Local Breweriana!
Check out this NYTimes article on a new exhibit about the history of breweries in NYC at The New York Historical Society. It reminded me of all the vintage breweriana that I sell at the Brooklyn flea. I will have some great stuff for sale tomorrow in my booth. Ballantine's, Piel's, Schaeffer. Ahhhh summer….
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