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Christmas Book Shopping at John Newbery’s ca. 1765

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The Christmas season is a most wonderful time of the year to praise the children’s bookseller.  In this post, I’ll pay tribute to one of the most famous: John Newbery, the friend of Dr. Samuel Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith, who … Continue reading →

Experience Catalog Shopping in 19th-Century Germany

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This post from 2018 is offered again to get you in the holiday spirit of consumption.  When you need a break clicking your way through the Christmas list on the Amazon website, try browsing this remarkable retail catalog in the … Continue reading →