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Free: Drama by Synge, Congreve, Ibsen+ (Dubuque) +IBSEN: 8 plays, including A DOLL'S HOUSE, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, GHOSTS, THE WILD DUCK. +STRINDBERG: EASTER, INFERNO, THE DANCE OF DEATH, THE FATHER, MISS JULIA+. *Synge's THE COMPLETE PLAYS. *Congreve: Complete plays. *Sheridan: Six plays. Plus three volumes of Masterworks of World Drama: Vol. II: Rome and the MIddle Ages. Vol. III: The Renaissance. Vol. VI Romanticism and Realism. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: for floral arrangements, feeder (Dubuque) *2 round antique glass frogs for flower arrangements. One five inches across. On 3.5 inches across. *Glass marbles for floral arrangements: Clear flat disks--medium and large. Flat-sided red marbles. Even more of same in green. Small mixed assortment of clear, green, and blue. *Straight-sided heavy green-tinged glass dish, with thick rim and stippled surface. 4.5" across, 3" high. *6x6" blue and white painted floral tile stamped MARIWASA. Set in black painted metal frame with feet. *3/4" poured clear glass disc, 1/2" thick. Scatter of bubbles trapped inside. *Black 8" tin plate for candle pillar. Looks like "hammered" metal at first glance. Made in China. *Hummingbird feeder. 10" tall. Clear plastic oblong reservoir for nectar. Red base with three feeding stations with perches. Has large loop at top for your hanger. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: 80 John Witherspoon post cards (Dubuque) The John Witherspoon stamped postcard was issued on November 10, 1975. The postcard was issued to honor John Witherspoon, a Founding Father of the United States. John Witherspoon was a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister, educator, farmer and the president of the College of New Jersey. I have 80 of these postcards in perfect condition, featured with the 9-cent Witherspoon stamp. A few months ago, someone on E-Bay was selling them @ 3 for $1.00. If you'll appreciate them, you're welcome to have them for the trouble of picking them up.
Free: vintage/retro bathroom (Dubuque) *two sets of white ceramic towel bar brackets 1940s or earlier. One of four was broken and serviceably repaired 40 years ago. Also one original white glass towel bar--18" long and in pristine condition. *Hand embroidered ~1940s white vanity cover with two baskets of red, yellow, blue flowers with blue tatted edges. One tiny hole and a few petals could be tightened up. I've used it happily as is for years. *1950s child's toothbrush holder--Clear plastic tube, with turquoise elephant sitting upright on cap. *1960s one-oz. tincture of merthiolate bottle. Empty and dry. Pristine label reads Mfg. by Eli Lilly Co . . . Distributed by Diamond Drug, INC. West Haven Conn. 06506 stamped 3932 *Eight 1960s pink hair rollers-great condition. *1960s to present--5 hand towels, 5 wash cloths--blue, white or floral. Some unused. All quite usable. *white plastic ~1980s switch plate decorated with bluebells, daisies, daffodils. *two kids' 1990s toothbrush covers: one small, plain red; one a large orange shark. *White ceramic glass 3" tall, 2.5" across. White with tiny pink tulips and pink rim. Excellent condition.
Free: supplies for creative crafter (Dubuque) *TOMS flag, still folded, with tag. *Two small metal-rimmed vellum birthday tags, still in pack *Crayola Total Tools Ultimate Cutter, never used. *handful of used greeting cards *small stickers; big envelope of postage stamps, most mailed, not cancelled. *dozen large corks *2015. Moon Calendar You're welcome to any, some, or all. Feel free to indicate what you are and are not interested in.
Free: 16 Science Fiction books (Dubuque) 6 by Arthur C. Clarke: CHILDHOOD'S END. THE CITY AND THE STARS. THE DEEP RANGE. EXPEDITION TO EARTH. GLIDE PATH. REACH FOR TOMORROW. 2 by Samuel R. Delany: BABEL-17 and THE EINSTEIN INTERSECTION. 2 by Frank Herbert: DUNE and CHILDREN OF DUNE. 1 by Allen Andrews THE PIG PLANTAGENET. 1 by Peter S. Beagle: THE LAST UNICORN. 1 by Joe Haldeman: THE FOREVER WAR. 1 by James P. Hogan: INHERIT THE STARS. 1 by George Stewart: EARTH ABIDES. 1 by Gene Wolfe: THE FIFTH HEAD OF CERBERUS Used paperbacks. Some never read. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Request: packing material for set fine china (Dubuque) Gifting my grandmother's 12-setting set of fine china to my young niece in Atlanta. Need a packing set or purpose-designed materials for safe packing, transport by car, storage. Let me know if you have something you no longer need. Thanks so much.
Free: worn rug 62 1⁄2” x 92 3⁄4” (near west side of Madison) Promised Worn from years of use but still might be useful for recreation room, pet area, basement, etc Label states 5’ 3” x 7’ 10” but my measurements are slightly smaller 62 1⁄2” x 92 3⁄4”. Note unraveled edge shown in photo. Pickup from our front porch.
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Free: 47 inch TV. File cabinet (Verona) 47 inch Panasonic color TV works no remote. 52 inch high file cabinet first come first serve
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Free: clothbound classic sets, unread (Dubuque) James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, Henry Miller. Sets of clothbound books these 20th-century greats. Published in 1960s. Stored, never read. *James Joyce: 1961 Random House set of three hardcovers: Never read. DUBLINERS, ULYSSES, FINNEGANS WAKE, PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST. Good condition. *D.H. Lawrence: Set of two hardcovers: Viking Press edition from 1960s. Never read. SONS AND LOVERS and WOMEN IN LOVE. Good condition. *Henry Miller: BLACK SPRING, TROPIC OF CANCER, TROPIC OF CAPRICORN. 1961 Grove Press edition. Mint condition. Never read. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: 6 William Faulkner Novels (Dubuque) 4 clothbound hardback set, by Random House: AS I LAY DYING LIGHT IN AUGUST SANCTUARY THE SOUND AND THE FURY Vintage softcovers: THE HAMLET. INTRUDER IN THE DUST (front cover marred; inside pages unmarked, unread, pristine. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: Nordic Track (Oregon, WI) Good shape
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Free: 5 by James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison (Dubuque) By James Baldwin: THE FIRE NEXT TIME, GOING TO MEET THE MAN, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, and NOBODY KNOWS MY NAME. By Ralph Ellison: INVISIBLE MAN. Paperbacks in used condition. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: reading glasses & sunglasses (Dubuque) All are in good shape. Frames aren't worn. Lenses aren't scratched. Sunglasses: Pacific CE 001 5708 140 NAUTICA PC (Nice. Great shape.) Two pairs of clip-on sunglasses for glasses with small, rectangular lenses. Reading glasses: Foster Grant 51 +1.50 PD62 +/-2MM; OPO815 Harrison Brown. PD622 MM +3.25; CTO819 Council 2.0 3PK BLK Zenni tortoise shell. Another very light-weight pair, with tortoise shell earpieces. No brand or power info. You may have any, some, or all.
Free: Noisy space heater (West side near Hilldale) Promised This is a good quality Lasko space heater, model 5624 (1500v). The electronics and thermostat work great! You can set the timer to shut down after 1-8 hours. We kept it behind a couch in a 3 season porch for years and it never overheated. The only problem is that it just started whining when the heating element turns on. We need the space it’s in to be quiet.
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Free: 7 Novels by Saul Bellow (Dubuque) *THE ADVENTURES OF AUGIE MARCH. *DANGLING MAN. *HENDERSON THE RAIN KING. *HERZOG. *MR. SAMMLER'S PLANET. *MOSBY'S MEMOIRS AND OTHER STORIES. *SEIZE THE DAY. Paperbacks in used condition. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: Two books on The Pre-Raphaelites (Dubuque) THE PRE-RAPHAELITES. Hilton. PRE-RAPHAELITISM. Critical Essays, edited by James Sambrook. Both paperbacks in excellent condition.
Free: "Jane Eyre" + "Wuthering Heights" (Dubuque) Books never read: Charlotte Bronte classic hardbacks.
Free: Can You Pass These Tests? (Dubuque) 314-page book of "The toughest tests you'll never have to take but always wanted to try"-- Complete versions of the famously challenging tests for New York State Bar Exam, Baseball Umpire, U.S. Citizenship, California Culinary Academy Test, Harvard University's final exam in U.S. History . . . Copy Editor Competence, Voter Literacy, Architectural Exam,Florida Real Estate Sales License, Texas State Public School Teachers' Competency Test . . . and many others. Answers are provided at the end of each test. A unique gift for your favorite brainiac. In very good condition.
Request: Christmas gifts (Peru rd) Male age 18 girl age 11
Request: Coats and winter stuff (Moline IL.) Boys Children's 12/14 shirts pants large if joggers or husky with some things. Boys Youth shoes size 3y.and boots too please.
Free: tables and shelves (Near west - Reservoir Park) Entertainment center stand, bookshelf, and small living room table
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Free: Sofa (Hillfarms Westside) Blue leather wear on the seat. No tears. We have the legs just not currently attached.
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Free: Artificial Christmas Tree (Middleton) Promised 6 foot, clear lights, white flocked. Used one year, but family prefers real trees. In great condition. Includes a plastic box for storage.
Free: Andersen window panes (Near west - Reservoir Park) Early American staying on interior side, and white on exterior side 6 @ 23.437 x 24.093, 4 @ 17.437 x 24.094 Brand new, never used, still in sealed bags. Also have two 27“ x 53“ pains for Anderson Windows plus a lot of spare window pane parts
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Free: window air conditioner (Dubuque) Fedders Model #A6Q10F2A. 10,000 BTU runs off standard household 110 outlet. 1,000 watt cooling. Clean and in good running condition. Best to pick up in daytime.
Free: post cards, LIFE Magazine, + (Dubuque) *1930s: 3 monochrome post-card prints of Florence, Italy. *1990 LIFE Magazine: "100 Most Important Americans of 20th Century," Jane Adams to Malcolm X. *1939: 20-page Sunday Supplement from "This Week Magazine" February 19, 1939. Articles and ads from this "Indianapolis Star" Sunday magazine include: *"A Foreigner Looks at Our Flag." *an article on then movie star Nancy Kelly. *an illustrated short story by Hugh Austin, "The Way Girls Are". *an illustrated short story "The Mysterious Lodger," by E. Phillips Oppenheim. *an article on arm injuries in baseball training camp. *another short story, this one by Jane Abbott: "Undutiful Daughter." *a full-page ads for Swift's Premium Bacon, another for Elgin watches. 2007 HOLLAND Illustrated 20-page souvenir guide. Glossy 4" x 8" in 5 languages . 2 large folding maps of Philippines: "Discovering DAVAO"; "CEBU and BOHOL: A Traveller's Map." *1984 Betty Crocker COUPON CATALOG, in very good condition. 2021 highway map of Illinois. Perfect condition. 2024-25 Richland County Telephone Directory. 2024 Official Guide to Rock County, Wisconsin. Two 2018 AAA TourBook Guides for Canada: One for Ontario. One for Atlantic Provinces & Quebec. You're welcome to any, some or all.
Free: Language Dictionaries; ACT guide (Dubuque) *New Century publishing English/Spanish; Spanish English Dictionary. 638-page handbook-sized hardback. Good condition. "The New College MULTILINGUAL DICTIONARY": French/ Spanish/ Italian/ German/ Russian/ Portuguese/ English. 1964. Look up a word in one language. You get that word in six other languages. Good for student, writer, reader, or traveller. ACT Preparation Guide. Spine not even cracked_ You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Request: Fridge (Hiawatha) My fridge is popping and sometimes smell like it’s melting wires...we are looking for a fridge is possible not a small one as three of us have medicine that needs to remain in the fridge. We are disabled so buying new is not Possible
Request: queen mattress (Center of Davenport) Seeking a clean queen sized mattress for an older couple in W Davenport.