Author Archives: lindasnyder

We Have Loads of Military History Books!

My husband John was an avid military history fan, driven in part by his decades of work as a subcontractor for the Navy (he installed & repaired survival systems on Navy ships, and also trained sailors on those systems). So … Continue reading

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This Stunning Chaise Lounge Is Just Meant for Comfort!

  This chaise has gotten lots of attention over the past couple of years, but is still looking for its permanent home.  The main reason our customer have offered for not rushing it right into that special space in their … Continue reading

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SOLD! Nice Red & White Wingback

This classic red & white wingback is a great accent piece, and despite the somewhat lumpy cushion, is actually surprisingly comfortable once one settles in to it. Condition:  Structurally, the chair is in very good condition.  It has definitely faded … Continue reading

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Four Gun Books – Buy All and Save Over 20%

Here are some of the titles we have in stock: Ammunition, by Melvin M. Johnson Jr and Charles T. Haven – Its history, development and use, 1600-1943 – .22 BB Cap to 20 mm Shell.  Hardcover.  360+ pages.  Includes foldout … Continue reading

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SOLD! A Big Chunk of the History of Westbrook, Maine – S D Warren Paper Mill’s Centennial

Westbrook area citizens know how important the S D Warren paper mill (now owned by SAPPI) has been to the community…. at one time the mill employed over 3,000 workers. The May 19, 1954 issue of the Westbrook American devoted … Continue reading

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SOLD! Nice Little Telephone Stand, or Bookcase, or End Table, or What-Have-You

As the title says, here’s a nice little telephone stand / bookcase / end table / what-have-you.  It would do well as a bookcase for over-sized coffee table type books or other tall items.  There’s a second shelf down below … Continue reading

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SOLD! Vintage Folk Art Farm Scene on Canvas with Barnboard Frame

Gotta love folk art… it’s so simple and homey.  And the farm scene just warms my heart because as they say, you can take the girl off the farm but you can’t take the farm out of the girl.  (Right? … Continue reading

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SOLD! 27 Original “Oxford Democrat” Newspapers from 1894-1901

  We were excited to acquire 27 original issues of the old “Oxford Democrat” dating from November 13, 1894 to July 16, 1901!  This was especially fun for me, as some of my family has lived in the Oxford Hills … Continue reading

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“Mutual Moments” – 19 Newsletters Dated 1947-1957 from What is Now Known as Mutual of Omaha

Dating back to 1947, these 19 separate newsletters from the Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association of Omaha, Nebraska are a fun mix of data, jokes, letters to the company, data and other facts & figures! The newsletters apparently were … Continue reading

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SOLD! Reproduction: Maine Central Railroad – Via Bangor & Piscataquis, and Monson Railroads

We just aquired 4 of these reproduction copies of the “Maine Central Railroad – Via Bangor & Piscataquis, and Monson Railroads”.  I’m not sure when the original was published as the only date I can find (1889) may be the date … Continue reading

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