Here is an original trade card that I believe is by Oz illustrator W W Denslow, advertising “Garland Stoves”. The card is marked with the Baker & Hayes B&H lithographer’s mark. Denslow provided art for other Baker & Hayes cards with this mark, ca 1883 (Greene & Hearn, p. 14). (Also see my article in the Spring 2015 Baum Bugle for more info on Denslow’s trade cards.) The card bears an elaborate floral border that is consistent with Denslow’s early work, as he was experienced in horticultural renderings. In the background is a nautical scene.
Card in very good condition, with some discoloration on back. One of a set of 4; I do have one other in the set listed separately.
Here is an original trade card that I believe is by Oz illustrator W W Denslow, advertising “The Best Pianos, Organs”. The card is marked with the Baker & Hayes B&H lithographer’s mark. Denslow provided art for other Baker & Hayes cards with this mark, ca 1883 (Greene & Hearn, p. 14). (Also see my article in the Spring 2015 Baum Bugle for more info on Denslow’s trade cards.) The card bears an elaborate floral border that is consistent with Denslow’s early work, as he was experienced in horticultural renderings. In the background is a farm scene. This card is especially nice as it includes an advertisement on the back for “Ticket of Leave Man”, an A W Purcell production at the Norombega Hall People’s Theatre in Bangor, Maine.
Card has moderate edge wear. One of a set of 4 which I have collected and shown in the last photo, but only this card included here.
Here is your choice of 2 Victorian trade cards most likely illustrated by Wizard of Oz artist W W Denslow. These are two comic cards showing ice skaters, one “Clear the Track” and the other “Breakers Behind”. Both designs were printed by lithographers Baker & Hayes, with whom Denslow did other work (see Spring 2015 Baum Bugle for more info). Den didn’t sign his cards for Baker and Hayes, but the characters and lettering are in his style of the period. The Clear the Track card is printed with the overlapping B&H mark. In Tow is marked “442” but the same image has been identified with the B&H mark as well as just “H”, possibly for Hayes. There are 4 cards in this series, all wicked hard to find. Price is for one card, increase cart quantity for more than one.
In good condition with light wear especially on back, see photos.
Please check out the “Oz Illustrators” section in my Ebay store for other unusual Denslow items, including more original trade cards, now over 140 years old!
Your choice of six unusual early trade cards illustrated by Wizard of Oz book illustrator W W Denslow from the comic stageplay The Beggar Student. Very early and charming examples of Denslow’s work with his “W*D” signature marked lightly in red. The McCaull Opera Co originally played this show in New York in 1883/1884, and it later moved elsewhere–these are for the three different productions based on the backs. Three also are a new-to-me variants without the play name at the bottom that advertise Peerless Coffee on the back. This gig by Denslow is mentioned in the Bibliography on W W Denslow published in the Autumn 1992 Baum Bugle, though there it’s erroneously called The Beggar Prince. These particular cards show characters Symon (The Beggar Student), Lieu. Poppenburg (small tear), Gen Ollendori, Countess Pamatica, Laura and Jailer.
Price is for your choice of one card, please increase the Quantity in cart for multiple cards. Please check out the “Oz Illustrators” section in my Ebay store for other unusual Denslow items.
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This listing is for your choice of 5 rare trade cards with funky characters by Wizard of Oz illustrator W W Denslow, ca 1881. These are from a set of eight advertising the play “3 of a Kind” by Nate Salisbury, attributed to Denslow in the Autumn 1992 Baum Bugle checklist of Denslow’s work. Two advertise the play on the back, while three are blank on the back. Nice examples of Denslow’s very early work. Condition varies, as shown, with a small chip and corner fold to “The Three Graces”. Over 140 years old now!
Price is for your choice of one card, which you can describe in the comments section of your cart. For more than one card, increase the Quantity in your cart.
Please check out the “Oz Illustrators” section in my Ebay store for other unusual Denslow items.
Photos and description by Wonderful Books of Oz, copyright protected through the DMCA act of 1998.
Here is a complete set of 8 early trade cards illustrated by Wizard of Oz book illustrator W W Denslow, picturing characters from the comic stageplay Falka. Very early and charming examples of Denslow’s work with his “W*D” signature marked lightly in red. Falka (McCaul Opera Co) played in Philadelphia in 1884, which coincides with the time that Denslow was working in that city. Four of the cards are blank on the back, while 4 actually advertise Peerless Coffee, a variant I have not seen in other cards I’ve had before from this set.
These are original cards, 140 years old now! This gig by Denslow is mentioned in the Bibliography on W W Denslow published in the Autumn 1992 Baum Bugle, and discussed in the Spring 2015 Baum Bugle.
These cards are hard to find, particularly a complete set of 8. Cards are mostly in very good condition–with light wear and old glue staining on the back of some. Please check out the “Oz Illustrators” section in my Ebay store for other unusual Denslow items.
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Here are two original Victorian trade cards that I believe are by Oz illustrator W W Denslow. The cards are signed with an 1882 George M Hayes lithographer’s mark, and Denslow was known to work for Hayes during this period (Greene & Hearn, p. 14). Also see my article in the Spring 2015 Baum Bugle for more info on Denslow’s trade cards. The cards are two of a set of four that depict a “Bohemian artist” with wild hair and a huge mustache (sound familiar?) painting a woman with pets causing havock in the background. Both in good condition with light staining and blank backs.
Here are 2 unusual early trade cards illustrated by Wizard of Oz book illustrator W W Denslow. One pictures a boy (or girl?) riding a giant fly or wasp, and the other shows a child in armor fighting a giant. Two of a set of four by Denslow (see Spring 2015 Baum Bugle p. 50). The bee card features the overlapping B&H mark of Baker & Hayes used on others of his cards and advertises Price & Knickerbocker, while the .other just has the Hayes H mark and advertises Queen Table Syrup on the back. Original vintage cards, ca. 1884.
One card looks to have been removed from an album on the back.
Please check out the “Oz Illustrators” section in my Ebay store for other unusual Denslow items.
Photos and description by Wonderful Books of Oz, copyright protected through the DMCA act of 1998.
Here is offered your choice of early trade cards illustrated by Wizard of Oz book illustrator W W Denslow, picturing characters from Harrison and Gourlay’s comic stageplay “Skipped by the Light of the Moon”. These are recently discovered Denslow cards, as discussed in the Spring 2015 Baum Bugle p. 49. The title card is the only one in the series that has Denslow’s “W*D” printed lightly in red. This card is marked “Thos Sinclair & Son, Lith, Phila”. Play venues are advertised on the back. Skipped played in 1883-1884, which coincides with the time that Denslow was working in Philly.
Scarce cards are in very good condition–with light wear with different advertising on the back. Price is for your choice of one card, which you can describe in the notes section of your cart. For more than one card, please increase the Quantity in your cart.Please check out the “Oz Illustrators” section in my Ebay store for other unusual Denslow items.
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Here is a group of 3 early trade cards illustrated by Wizard of Oz book illustrator W W Denslow. They feature Roman child gods–Including Pluto with a bat, Bacchus with a wineglass, and Venus in a shell. Copyright 1884 by Baker and Hayes; very early examples of Denslow’s work. Included are 3 of a set of 4 total (Minerva is the other one). Pluto has the tiny B&H mark above the bat and the Baker & Hayes 1884 copyright at the bottom, while the other two cards do not, so may be a little later. These are lovely productions with vivid colors and gilt backgrounds. The same cards were used for advertising different businesses; included here are Bailey’s Honey of Tar, Grand Rapids farm implements , and Orange Clothing Co. This gig by Denslow is mentioned in the corrections/additions to the Greene/Hearn Bibliography on WW Denslow published in the Autumn 1980 Baum Bugle (p 17).
In very good condition with some wear to back of cards, and a fold mark to Pluto’s corner.