This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for Studebaker – Wartime Builder of Wright Cyclone Engines for Boeing Flying Fortress. The end of World War II was still several months away, so all major companies were supporting the war – making parts for planes and other equipment. The ad features nice artwork by Frederic Tellander (1878-1977).

The reverse side features advertising for Burlington Lines – Everywhere West...

This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, Magnavox Radio Phonograph – The choice of great artists. The illustration shows Stephen Foster on the Cincinnati waterfront...

This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for Greyhound Bus. The end of World War II was still a few months away. The message: "Highways will be Happy ways again – if we keep faith in our fighting men!" Note the German helmet tied to the returning soldier’s backpack.

The reverse side features advertising for Pullman Railroad Company. A waiting bride is talking to her soldier fiancée by phone. He is desperately trying to get home for the wedding...

This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for the National Dairy Products Corporation...

This is a nice vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for the Association of American Railroads – "All United for Victory." "Another billion dollar highway program."

The reverse side features advertising for Ford Motor Company – 1st to use infra-red rays for drying. "Expect The ‘Firsts’ From Ford!"

The page measures 6 7/8" x 10"...

This is a very interesting advertisement dated April, 1945, for Lockheed Aircraft Corporation of Burbank, California. The top of the ad reads, "Der Gabelschwanz Teufel" which means "Fork-tailed devil" – or Lockheed P-38 Lightning. German pilots who had been lucky enough to escape its wrath named the plane...

This is a vintage advertisement dated April, 1945, for Air Reduction Company, Inc. of New York. "Invisible Aides to the Men in White."

The reverse side features advertising for Ampro Corporation of Chicago – Your Postwar 8mm. Projector, Sandiego City and Country of Southern California, MaicoCompany, Inc. – Maico Hearing Aids, and Heisey’s Crystal.

The page measures 6 7/8" x 10"...

Now that the retro look is back in style, this book of great-looking coats by Bernat will be very chic. The title of the book is "Coats, Coats, Coats – No. 164" by Bernat Handicrafters. Emile Bernat & Sons Company of Uxbridge, Massachusetts, published the instruction book that has a 1969 copyright.

See photo two for the twelve great patterns that are included n this book. Most of the patterns are for size 10, but have adjustments for sizes 12, 14, and 16...

This is a nice booklet by Leisure Arts titled "Alphabet Album – Charted for Cross Stitch and Needlepoint." The book has a 1979 copyright.

The book begins with some basic instructions and illustrations for needlepoint and cross stitch.

Some of the letter styles include Manuscript, Cartoon, Curly Q, Sampler and more. See the photos for a picture of the Table of Contents.

The book is in very good condition – inside and out...

This is an instruction booklet from Leisure Arts titled "Slippers to Knit and Crochet." The copyright is 1976.

All the patterns included in this publication are shown in the two pictures. The instructions are written for size small, with changes for larger sizes (medium and large) in parentheses. All instructions are printed on the back sides of the front and back covers...

This is a very nice art book titled "The Art of Oil Painting."  It is from the Grumbacher Library and has a copyright of 1965.   The book was designed and edited by Walter Brooks.

Some of the illustrations include Flowers in a Vase, Lemons and Limes in a bowl, Country Barns, Rural Roads, and more.

The book measures approximate 10 1/4 x14" in size. The book is in good condition - inside and out. There is some minor wear to the cover surface and edges.  There is a name writ...

This is a very nice art book titled "How Robert Wood Paints Landscapes and Seascapes."  The book was published by Walter T. Foster.  There is no printed copyright date.

Some of the illustrations include a Mountain Scene, Autumn Glade, Springtime, the Grand Tetons, Early Snow, and more.

The book measures approximate 10 1/4 x14" in size. The book is in good condition - inside and out. There is some minor wear to the cover surface and edges.  There is a name written in ink o...