Vintage Books

Vintage Bank Ledger Book dated 1918-1922.

Believed to be from a Plattsmouth, Nebraska bank.

302 pages filled running from page 3-302. Missing page 1-2.

This is a hardcover book measuring about 8 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches.

Binding is tight.

The Citizen.

Vintage original 1925 Yearbook for The Citizens’ Military Training Camp at Fort Des Moines, Iowa.

This is a hardcover book measuring about 8 x 10.75 inches with 109 yearbook pages and an additional 19 pages of advertising.

Condition is used with general overall wear. Binding is tight.

There is some age toning to the pages and a few pages with pencil scribbles.

The Black and Gold

Vintage original 1928 Yearbook for the Fremont, Nebraska high school.

This is a softcover book measuring 8 x 10.75 inches with 134 pages.

Condition is used with general overall wear.

There is some age toning to the pages and numerous student inscriptions throughout the book.

Interesting look at student life in the 20s.

Vintage Pilot’s Radio Manual book by Reeder G. Nichols.

U.S. Department Of Commerce, Civil Aeronautics Administration, Washington, D.C.

Civil Aeronautics Bulletin No. 29. September, 1940.

Book measures about 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches with 98 pages. 

Used condition with soiling and wear. First 30 pages have a moisture stain near the bottom edge of the page.

Vintage 75th Anniversary Booklet for First Methodist Church at Daykin, Nebraska. Dated October 11, 1963.

Contains some photos of the church and pastors, member list and brief church history.

Softcover booklet with stapled spine. It measures 5 1/2 inches wide x 8 1/2 inches long, with 16 pages.

Condition is very good with some light soiling and wear.

Vintage Original circa 1980s Cookbook.

Evangelical United Church of Christ, Women’s Guild Cook Book.

This book is by members of the Marysville, Kansas church.

Softcover book, laced spine. measures about 7" x 8 5/8” with approximately 100 pages.

Condition is used with overall wear and some soiling.

Most recipes include the name of the submitter.  

Vintage 1961 Knox County, Nebraska farm directory.

Softcover book measuring about 6” wide x 8 3/4” long, with 36 pages.

Knox county towns include: Bloomfield, Verdigre, Center, Niobrara, Creighton, Wausa, Crofton, Winnetoon, Santee, Verdel, Bazile Mills and Lindy.

Lots of local advertising.

Good used condition with some soiling and wear. Also a vertical crease running down front cover.

Good used condition.

Nice piece of Nebraska history.

Vintage 1967 Knox County, Nebraska farm directory.

Softcover book measuring about 6” wide x 8 3/4” long, with 32 pages.

Knox county towns include: Bloomfield, Verdigre, Center, Niobrara, Creighton, Wausa, Crofton, Winnetoon, Santee, Verdel, Bazile Mills and Lindy.

Lots of local advertising.

Very good used condition with name written on back cover.

Good used condition.

Nice piece of Nebraska history.

The Indian Creeker.

Vintage original 1953 Yearbook for the Diller, Nebraska high school.

This is a hardcover book measuring 8 x 10.75 inches with approximately 80 pages.

Condition is used with general overall wear . No marks or tears to pages, there is some age toning to the pages.

Cover is loose from the pages, although pages are all still bound together. The cover feels somewhat padded and has a horizontal indentation running through the center.

Interesting look at life in the 50s.

The Black and Gold

Vintage original 1926 Yearbook for the Fremont, Nebraska high school.

This is a softcover book measuring 8 x 10.75 inches with 150 pages.

Condition is used with general overall wear . No marks or tears to pages, there is some age toning to the pages. 

Interesting look at life in the 20s.

Alla Rah.

Vintage original 1920 Yearbook for The College of Emporia. Emporia, Kansas.

This is a hardcover book measuring 8 x 10.75 inches with 142 pages.

Condition is used with general overall wear. Owners name written inside front cover. There is some age toning/yellowing to the pages.  

Some wear to the cover.

Many student inscriptions written on the back pages

Interesting look at college life in the 20s.

Syllabus Centennial Edition 1951.

Vintage original College Yearbook for Northwestern University. Evanston, Illinois.

This is a hardcover book measuring 9 1/4 x 12 3/8 x 2 inches thick.

648 pages.

Condition is used with some foxing on the first few pages.  Moisture stain a long the upper right edge of the first 100 pages. There is also some age toning to the pages.  

Some light wear to the cover. 

Interesting look at college life in the 50s!

Vintage 1953 Shamrock yearbook.

Published by the students of Summerfield Kansas High School.

Hardcover book measuring 8 inches x 11 inches with about 48 pages.

Condition is used with some soiling and wear to covers and owners name written inside cover in ink.

The Cornhusker.

Vintage original 1950 College Yearbook for the University of Nebraska.

This is a hardcover book measuring 9 x 12 3/8 x 2 inches thick.

495 pages.

Condition is used with no marks or tears on the pages.  There is some age toning to the pages.  Some wear to the cover. Former owners name written inside cover.

Interesting look at college life in the 50s!

Endicott Redbird Memoir.

Vintage original 1948 Yearbook for Endicott, Nebraska.

This is a hardcover book measuring 8 1/2 x 10.75 inches with approximately 80 pages.

Includes sections for:

• Faculty
• Seniors
• Under Grads
• Activities
• Athletics
• Autographs (blank)
• Advertising

Condition is very good with no marks or tears on the pages.  There is some age toning/yellowing to the pages.  

Some wear to the cover edges.

The Little Blue. Vintage and original 1972 College Yearbook for Fairbury, Nebraska Junior College.

This is a hardcover book measuring 8 x 10.75 inches with 88 pages.

Includes sections for:

• Sights & Signs
• Administration & Faculty 
• Organizations
• Sports
• Students
• Advertising
• Index

Condition is very good with light wear and soiling to covers.  There is some age toning/yellowing to the pages.  On marks or tears to pages.

Interesting look at college life in the 70s!

The Little Blue. Vintage and original 1969 College Yearbook for Fairbury, Nebraska Junior College.

This is a hardcover book measuring 8 x 10.75 inches with 84 pages.

Includes sections for:

• Academics
• Students
• Athletics
• Activities 
• Index

Condition is very good with no marks or tears on the pages.  There is some age toning/yellowing to the pages.  Light wear to the cover.

Interesting look at college life in the 60s!

The Little Blue. Vintage and original 1968 College Yearbook for Fairbury, Nebraska Junior College.

This is a hardcover book measuring 8 x 10.75 inches with 84 pages.

Includes sections for:

• Academics
• Students
• Athletics
• Activities 
• Index

Condition is very good with no marks or tears on the pages.  There is some age toning/yellowing to the pages.  Light wear to the cover.

Interesting look at college life in the 60s!

The Little Blue. Vintage original 1954 College Yearbook for Fairbury, Nebraska Junior College.

This is a hardcover book measuring 8.25 x 10.75 inches with 68 pages.

Includes sections for:

• Administration and Faculty
• Students
• Sports
• Activities
• Advertising 

Condition is good with no marks or tears.  There is some age toning to the pages.  Major wear to the top of the spine.

Cover has minimal wear.

Great look at college life in the 50s!

The Little Blue. Vintage original 1973 College Yearbook for Fairbury, Nebraska Junior College.

This is a hardcover book measuring 8.25 x 10.75 inches with 88 pages.

Includes sections for:

• Administration and Faculty
• Licensed Practical Nursing
• Organizations
• Students
• Sports
• Index

Condition is very good with no marks or tears.  There is some age toning to the pages. 

Cover has minimal wear.

Great look at college life in the 70s!

Vintage original 1960 "The Little Blue" College Yearbook for Fairbury, Nebraska Junior College. This is a hardcover book measuring 8.25 x 10.75 inches with 72 pages.

Includes sections for:

• Administration and Faculty
• Students
• Classes
• Activities and Organizations
• Athletics
• Advertising

Condition is very good with no marks or tears.  There is some age toning to the pages. 

Cover has some wear and light soiling.

Great look at college life in the 60s!

Vintage Little Golden Book.

Santa’s Surprise Book by Joan Potter Elwart. Illustrated by Florence Sarah Winship. 

Original copyright 1966 by Western Publishing Company. This book is Ninth Edition, 1979. 

Hardcover book measuring about 6 3/4” wide x 8” long.

Book is in used condition with cover wear and tear and scuffing. Pages are clean. Last page has a 1” tear at the center bottom. Last few pages have a light vertical crease (please see all photos).

Adorable book!

Vintage Little Golden Book.

The Little Red Caboose

Original copyright 1953 by Western Publishing Company. This edition is 1994. 

Hardcover book measuring about 6 3/4” wide x 8” long.

Book is in used condition with cover wear and tear and scuffing. Pages are clean other than a small soiled spot on the opening page (see all photos).

Adorable book!

Vintage Little Golden Book.

Raggedy Ann and Andy Help Santa Claus.

Fourth Printing, 1980.

Hardcover book measuring about 6 3/4” wide x 8” long.

Book is in used condition with cover wear and tear and scuffing. Pages are clean other thank a small soiled spots on the opening page (see all photos).

Really cute kids book!