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Free: Plays by Ibsen, Synge, Congreve +++ (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+. *Tom Stoppard ROSENCRANTZ GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD (2 copies). *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: book sets Joyce, Lawrence, Miller (Dubuque) Three sets of clothbound books by James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, and Henry Miller. Published in 1960s. Stored, never read. *James Joyce: Never read. 1961 Random House set of three hardcovers: DUBLINERS, ULYSSES, FINNEGANS WAKE, PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST. Good condition. *D.H. Lawrence: Never read. Set of two hardcovers: Viking Press edition from 1960s. 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: Plays: Congreve, Sheridan, Ibsen ++ (Dubuque) +CONGREVE: Complete plays, includes THE WAY OF THE WORLD, LOVE FOR LOVE, THE DOUBLE DEALER. +SHERIDAN: Complete plays, includes SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, THE RIVALS, THE CRITIC, THE DUENNA. +RESTORATION PLAYS, includes THE COUNTRY WIFE, ALL FOR LOVE, THE BEAUX' STRATAGEM. +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+. +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: misc. dishes old and new (Dubuque) *Set of four very small plates--3 inches across. White with a basket of roses and forget-me-nots. Children's dishes, rather than part of a dining set. 1930s or older. Some tiny chips in the glazing of two. One faded from white to ivory color. *One Royal English ivy bread and butter plate from 1940s-1950s. Perfect condition. *vintage etched-glass tumbler 4" tall, 2.5" in diameter. Grape pattern. Made for display or bouquet. *Two Taylor Smith Taylor 1960s Conversation USA green and burgundy Jack-in-the-Pulpit 5 1/2" sauce dishes. 3 chips under rim. Near invisible from above. *One 8" serving bowl--new, in vintage style with very subtly scalloped edge. 1/2" chip below rim. *One large white teapot 5" across, 5" tall. Oak leaves embossed around shoulder. Pristine. No lid. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: Iowa Books (Dubuque) * "WAS THIS HEAVEN?: A Self-Portrait of Iowa on Early Postcards," a Burr Oak Original, by Lyell D. Henry, Jr. 1995. In like-new condition. * "IOWA--Portrait of the Land." Published by Iowa DND or Earth Day 2000. Lovely photos and informative text cover subjects from conservation, geology, soil to status, trends, and future vision. *THE ANNALS OF IOWA, A Quarterly Journal of History, Vol 80, No. 3 from summer 2021. Iowa history. You're welcome to any, some, or all. All are in very good to excellent condition.
Free: vintage boxes; 20th century cards (Dubuque) Gifted Three vintage boxes: *60s-70s handkerchief box for dresser top w/ embossed, gilded exterior and adjustable gold cord. *70s era men's 6" x ll" x 2" handkerchief box , simple textured cover w/ embossed medallion. Taped. *40s era 2-drawer stationery box with lift-lid top section & red melamine handles. Whole, but fragile. Cards: *Birthday and all-occasion cards. *Sorry-I-Missed-Your-Birthday cards.. *Note cards--floral and Victorian themes. *post-it cards with stickers. *post cards--Victorian, teddy bears, swans. *12 2x3" "Wonderful wishes" note cards--for gift tuck-ins or other small greetings. *Bookplates--idyllic swan scene in blues/greens and two older styles. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: treasures for imaginative child (Dubuque) 6" box turtle shell--perfect condition, found (long empty of previous owner) in Indiana woods years ago. a clay snail--4" long, 2" tall, naturalistic colors, with indentation in his back . . . for incense? a faux carved gray soapstone bear cub 2"x2" purchased in Alaska a 2" X 4" slice of agate 1/8" thick. Glued on: tiny metal dragon, treasure chest, crystal ball. a dozen glass marbles a william Pratt Brass Band Harmonica "C". 2" metal statue of angle holding child v. old baseball You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: straw hats and baseball caps (Dubuque) 5 straw hats: *XL Duluth Trading Company straw fedora. Made of paper braid. Clean an in good condition. *XL (7 1/2 to 7 5/8) short-brim Fedora rain hat. Tan. Water resistant. Made in USA. Good condition *Men's size L wide-brim straw sun hat. Made by Broner. Clean and in excellent condition. *Women's paper braid sun hat, creased crown with 1 inch ivory and black band. Like new. *Woman's straw bucket hat, tie on crown w/ 2 decorative wooden beads, interior satin band. V. good. 7 baseball caps: *Adidas: black, one size fits all, 100% cotton, excellent condition. *Flexfit: white with blue "Taylor" embroidered on crown. Clean and in very good condition. *TaylorMade tmax gear. Burnt orange 100% cotton. *TaylorMade navy 100% cotton, one size, "Puerto Vallarta Invitational" logo above left ear. Excellent. * Otto Headwear: Blue 100% cotton Republic Services 2006 World Champions, horseshoe on crown. *Headsweats brand, white polyester w/ adjustable back strap + terry headband. Red TIMEX on crown. *SportHill 100% polyester saffron, excellent condition, w/ adjustable back strap. SPORTHILL on crown You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: kitchen misc, cookbooks, cooler (Dubuque) Gifted *HOME brand 10" whisk, with heavy ceramic orange handle. *whisk--7" long, with wooden handle, loop for hanging. *3X5X2" red ceramic loaf pan--oven, dishwasher, microwave safe. Good for gifting baked loaf. Perfect. *7" Epoch Promenade salad plate, Field Flower pattern. Perfect condition. *salt & pepper shakers--3" tall square glass with red/blue fireworks , stainless steel lids. Like new. *Silicone pasta fork--heat resistant, orange/black. *3" tall 2" diameter 1980s white cream pitcher with handle. Embossed w old mill scene, glazed blue. *large red Coca-Cola glass, iconic style diner style perfect plastic 6" tall. *CLASSIC COOKIES, BAKING & MORE, from Land O' Lakes. 96 page, coilbound 8.5x11" hardback with gorgeous photos for each recipe. Like-new condition. *SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS ACROSS AMERICA, 75 pages of recipes from popular inns and resorts. *8"x12"x14" soft-sided cooler. Red/black/gray. Zippered compartments on each end, side-zip pocket, adjustable padded canvas shoulder strap, criss-cross elastic straps to carry extras on top. Clean. *4" tall clear maple syrup bottle, with dime-sized looped handle. Perfect. You're welcome to one, some, or all.
Free: dimmer/candles/vases/coasters (Dubuque) *Manual Select full-range Dimmer. Includes complete packaging. "Converts any lamp to full range dimming. Simple to install. Fits all lamps." Needs only a common one-way bulb. *4-pack of 40w dimmable relaxLED CAC soft white light bulbs with candelabra base. *4"x4"x4" gold metal candle holder, with lining for conversion to floral vase. Pristine condition. *10" tall glass vase, 4" diameter. Slightly flared at rim. Bottom five inches of vase wrapped nicely in rope. By Crisa, Made in Mexico. Full of dried poppy seed heads and fern fronds. 8" tall ivory ceramic vase, red satin finish on exterior, with inset crystal heart. Fluted, with slight waist. *4 oz. scented Chrism beeswax candle, in round gold tin with lid. *3x3" ceramic dragonfly cork-backed coaster. Never used. *Set of four coasters--simple photo of Pacific Northwest coast in high wind. Great shape. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: house plants: jade and kalanchoe (Dubuque) Gifted House plants in 3" and 4" pots: Jade plants, either pointed leaves or rounded leaves--produce star-like white blooms. Kalanchoe--small leaves with scalloped edges, produces pleasing clusters of coral blooms. These plants are easy-care--sunny winter window, and not too much water.
Free: 9 X 12 vintage carpet (Dubuque) Gifted Classic naturalistic forms with black figures on clay background with rose and teal accents. Black border. 40+ years old in place in our dining room. It's used, with wear patterns--but has no holes, tears or odor. If you're interested, can provide a photo.
Free: Boswell on Samuel Johnson (Dubuque) Gifted BOSWELL'S LONDON JOURNAL, 1762-1763. THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON, by James Boswell, 1791.
Free: Can You Pass These Tests? Book (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.
Free: Spanish-Eng. Dictionary; 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.
Free: Seven Charles Dickens' novels (Dubuque) Gifted *"David Copperfield." *"The Old Curiosity Shop." *"Bleak House." *"Hard Times." *"Our Mutual Friend." *"Little Dorrit." *"The Mystery of Edwin Drood." All paperbacks in good readable condition.
Free: Pokemon (Dubuque) Birthday party supplies: paper plates, napkins, tablecloth, 2 banners. New in package.
Free: life-sized SPIDER-MAN (Dubuque) Gifted Trademarked SPIDER-MAN 3 The Movie 2006. Four feet high in crouching position with four-foot arm span. In good shape.
Free: vintage 9 X 12 carpet (Dubuque) Withdrawn Classic naturalistic forms with black figures on clay background with rose and teal accents. Black border. 40+ years old in place in our dining room. It's used, with wear patterns--but has no holes, tears or odor. If you're seriously interested, can provide a photo.
Free: straw hats, good condition (Dubuque) Withdrawn XL Duluth Trading Company straw fedora. Made of paper braid. Clean an in good condition. XL (7 1/2 to 7 5/8) short-brim Fedora rain hat. Tan. Water resistant. Made in USA. Good condition Men's size L wide-brim straw sun hat. Made by Broner. Clean and in excellent condition. Women's paper braid sun hat, creased crown with 1 inch ivory and black band. Like new. Woman's straw bucket hat, tie around crown w/ 2 decorative wooden beads, interior satin band. V. good. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: hardware, handles, screwdrivers + (Dubuque) *3 1970s decorative heavy metal outlet covers with rose motif. *1 1970s single switch switchplate cover in same style. *Two wooden drawer handles each 4.5" wide, unfinished and never used. Include mounting screws. *6 Screwdrivers--three flathead, three phillips. One SkilTwist. Two Fuller. Used but functional. *2 Screens--new and never used--are 18.5" X 36 13/16" custom-made by Zephyr aluminum w/Better View screen and gray frame. Perfect condition. *Window hardware for hanging blinds--metal brackets, plastic brackets, new metal screws. *double-sided foam mounting tape *Sealing tape to winterize windows and doors--five rolls. *Velcro fasteners *Grounding strap. Clean and in good serviceable condition. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: 1961 Set of Henry Miller hardbacks (Dubuque) Withdrawn Mint condition. Never read. 1961 Grove Press edition. Set of three novels by Henry Miller: BLACK SPRING, TROPIC OF CANCER, TROPIC OF CAPRICORN.
Free: 2 hardback sets by Joyce & Lawrence (Dubuque) Withdrawn *James Joyce: Never read. 1961 Random House set of three hardcovers: DUBLINERS, ULYSSES, FINNEGANS WAKE, PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST. Good condition. *D.H. Lawrence: Never read. Set of two hardcovers: Viking Press edition from 1960s. SONS AND LOVERS and WOMEN IN LOVE. Good condition. Two additional paperbacks by Lawrence: THE FOX and THE RAINBOW. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: cards, notes, postcards, bookplates (Dubuque) Withdrawn *Birthday and all-occasion cards. *Sorry-I-Missed-Your-Birthday cards.. *Note cards--floral and Victorian themes. *post-it cards with stickers. *post cards--Victorian, teddy bears, swans. *12 2x3" "Wonderful wishes" note cards--for gift tuck-ins or other small greetings. *Bookplates--idyllic swan scene in blues/greens and two older styles. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: Charles Dickens: seven novels (Dubuque) Withdrawn *"David Copperfield." *" The Old Curiosity Shop." *"Bleak House." *"Hard Times." *"Our Mutual Friend." *"Little Dorrit." *"The Mystery of Edwin Drood." All paperbacks in good/fair definitely readable condition.
Free: small jars/cups for crafts/storage (Dubuque) Gifted Good for sorting and storing beads, buttons, shells, pebbles, bolts, and other treasures. *six caper bottles--5" tall and skinny, clear glass, no label. *12 5.5-oz plastic cups with fitted lids. *12+ transparent pill bottles: clean, no labels; good for crafts, buttons, or cat treats in every pocket. *three 2.5 oz metal spice tins 2" tall, 3" across, w/clear plastic tops. *4 Bar Harbor 8 oz. clam juice bottles--clear with alligator surface texture. 3 have labels. *24 sturdy white plastic jars with white lids. 2" tall. 2.5" diameter. Includes 12 purpose-designed cardboard mailing boxes with fit-to-size holes to secure jars and contents in transit. *small Earl Grey tin--embossed with Solstice Tea Traders on lid. You're welcome to any, some, or all.
Free: house plants: succulents (Dubuque) Withdrawn House plants in 3" and 4" pots: Jade plants, either pointed leaves or rounded leaves--have star-like white blooms, when established. Kalanchoe--small fleshy leaves with scalloped edges, produces pleasing clusters of coral blooms. Have a few kalanchoe, several jade plants. These should be easy-care--sunny winter window, and not too much water.
Free: maps/guides/news/mags 1939-2021 (Dubuque) 2024-25 Richland County Telephone Directory. 2024 Official Guide to Rock County, Wisconsin. 2021 highway map of Illinois. Perfect condition. Two 2018 AAA TourBook Guides for Canada: One for Ontario. One for Atlantic Provinces & Quebec. 2007 HOLLAND Illustrated 20-page souvenir guide. Glossy 4" x 8" in 5 languages . 1990 *"The LIFE 100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century," from Jane Adams to Malcolm X. 1990 Life Magazine. Very good condition. 2 large folding maps of Philippines: "Discovering DAVAO"; "CEBU and BOHOL: A Traveller's Map." *1984 Betty Crocker COUPON CATALOG, in very good condition. 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. . . . and many other engaging historical curiosities. 1920s to 1930s: monochrome post-card-sized prints of Florence, Italy architecture. You're welcome to any, some or all.
Free: kitchen tools, cooler, cookbooks (Dubuque) Withdrawn *8"x12"x14" soft-sided cooler. Red/black/gray. Zippered compartments on each end, side-zip pocket, adjustable padded canvas shoulder strap, criss-cross elastic straps to carry extras on top. Clean. *CLASSIC COOKIES, BAKING & MORE, from Land O' Lakes. 96 page, coilbound 8.5x11" hardback with gorgeous photos for each recipe. Like-new condition. *SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS ACROSS AMERICA, 75 pages of recipes from popular inns and resorts. *HOME brand 10" whisk, with heavy ceramic orange handle. *whisk--7" long, with wooden handle, loop for hanging. *3X5X2" red ceramic loaf pan--oven, dishwasher, microwave safe. Good for gifting baked loaf. Perfect. *7" Epoch Promenade salad plate, Field Flower pattern. Perfect condition. *salt & pepper shakers--3" tall square glass with red/blue fireworks , stainless steel lids. Like new. *Silicone pasta fork--heat resistant, orange/black. *3" tall 2" diameter 1980s white cream pitcher with handle. Embossed w old mill scene, glazed blue. *large red Coca-Cola glass, iconic style diner style perfect plastic 6" tall. *3" antique glass waffle-surface pepper shaker with red plastic lid. Fine condition. *4" tall clear maple syrup bottle, with dime-sized looped handle. Perfect. You're welcome to one, some, or all.
Free: New 2025 Wildlife Wall Calendars (Dubuque) Gifted *A Year with Birds Calendar, from Cornell Lab of Ornithology *16-month Chimpanzee Calendar, from Jane Goodall Institute *18-month calendar, from Defenders of Wildlife *Treasures of Wildlife, from National Wildlife Federation *Ocean Wildlife Calendar, from Ocean Conservancy *2025 Calendar, from The Wilderness Society You're welcome to any, some, or all. In envelopes. Perfect Condition.