20th Century Baby and Wedding Memory Books Featuring Frances Brundage Illustrated "Wedding Bells"

This lot presents a unique assemblage of ten baby and wedding memory books, spanning the early to mid-20th century. Highlights include a rare copy of “Wedding Bells,” illustrated by Frances Brundage and May Sandheim, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons. The collection also features multiple variations of “Our Baby’s Book,” “The Bride’s Book,” “Welcome Baby: This Is Your Story,” “My Happy Baby Days,” “Our Baby’s Souvenir Book,” and “Baby Mine,” alongside an early “Baby’s Health and Record” booklet and a 1950s baby formula pamphlet. The items range in cover materials from embossed and textured finishes to lithographed illustrations, showcasing period-appropriate graphics and sentimental poems. Many contents are blank, offering insight into early 20th-century family traditions and visual culture. The collection is especially appealing for collectors of ephemera and social history, with the Frances Brundage title adding scarcity and value.