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Weird & Wonderful
Explore the strange, curious, and extraordinary in the world of rare books and ephemera. From oddities to hidden gems, discover the unexpected.
P.T. Barnum: Showman and Marketing Genius
Discover the life of P.T. Barnum, legendary showman who revolutionized entertainment with his circus, marketing genius, and autobiography.
Steven de Joode
Mar 103 min read
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The Final Auction of Ricky Jay's Legendary Collection
Final auction of Ricky Jay’s collection at Forum Auctions on Feb 27, 2025—rare broadsides, illusionist history & magic’s enduring legacy.
Steven de Joode
Mar 62 min read
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A Slow and Miserable Death: Masturbation in 1825
Godefroy & Co. marketed an "Insurance Corset, against [...] onanism", preventing the wearer from suffering a slow and miserable death.
Steven de Joode
Jan 92 min read
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Antisemitic Propaganda on Banknotes in 1923 and 2024
In the 1920s the Nazis used banknotes to spread their propaganda. Remarkably, 2024 saw the return of this form of propaganda.
Steven de Joode
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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An Early 19th-century Case of Intersexuality, Gender and Sex
Jaqueline Foroni, born in Italy in 1779, had both male and female characteristics In 1802 her body was examined by a scientific committee.
Steven de Joode
Aug 27, 20212 min read
105
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Chang & Eng Performing in Amsterdam in 1836
Chang and Eng Bunker, famous conjoined twins from Siam, were exhibited to the public in Amsterdam in June 1836.
Steven de Joode
Nov 6, 20202 min read
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Illustrated Description of a Fountain Pen, ca. 1620
One of the earliest printed depictions of a fountain pen, invented by Daniel Schwenter.
Steven de Joode
Jul 17, 20193 min read
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