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2026-01-15

Scribner's for November [between 1890 and 1900].
1 print : color lithograph ; sheet 60 x 41 cm (poster format) | Poster shows a football player about to kick the ball.

#Scribner #American #SCRIBNERSFOR #SidneyLees #"TheGamebyWire #american #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

loc.gov/pictures/item/20156473

The image depicts an illustration of a person in vintage American football attire, including blue jersey with gold shoulder pads and knee-high pants. The individual is posed as if about to kick or throw the ball held securely under their arm. Text on top reads "SCRIBNER'S FOR NOVEMBER" followed by various promotional phrases related to Sidney Lee's book "The Game by Wire," suggesting it was a popular publication in November of an unspecified year between 1890 and 1900, likely within the realm of sports journalism or football history. The poster indicates that this edition is on sale for twenty-five cents. Notable features include bold typeface and vibrant coloration against a neutral background which highlights the dynamic pose of the central figure.
2026-01-14

Scribner's for January [between 1900 and 1910].
1 print : sheet 59 x 38 cm (poster format) | Poster shows a self-portrait of the artist.

#Scribner #SCRIBNERSFOR #JohnFoxs #Society #MadameWaddington #FullyIllustrated #French #Guerin #Frost,Pyle&Peixotto #american #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

loc.gov/pictures/item/20156465

The image depicts an old-style poster with bold, decorative typography and monochromatic illustrations typical of early 20th-century design. The main title "SCRIBNER'S FOR JANUARY" is in large block letters at the top, followed by a subtitle introducing John Fox's serial novel, 'The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come,' which begins in that month with an illustration credited to F.C.Yohn on it.
Below this, additional information lists other works featured such as "English Court and Society," "Madame Waddington" (Fully Illustrated), the French ambassadorship letters ("Eighteens"), The Mississippi Pictures by Guerin illustrated by Frost, Pyle & Peixotto. At the bottom of the poster is a tagline stating it's 'NOW READY - Price 25 Cents.' Notably, there are circular insignias at both top corners and one in the lower right corner which seems emblematic or indicative of authenticity.
The color scheme appears to be sepia-toned with shades ranging from dark brownish-black for most content against a lighter beige background. The image is reminiscent of vintage advertising or editorial print media used during that era, likely intended to advertise various literary works included in the January issue of Scribner's magazine.

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