Blotters Paper Collectibles

Old paper blotters might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about collectibles. For this very reason, there are many paper items that have become highly collectible. Consider this: paper items, not considered valuable in their day, were typically discarded. This in itself makes them extremely scarce. In order for something to be collectible it needs to be more than scarce, it needs to be of interest. Usually, collectibles are interesting for one of two reasons: they have a place in history, and they can be quite beautiful.

1896 THE OGDEN PRINTING CO ARTPRINT BLOTTER



1896 THE OGDEN PRINTING CO ARTPRINT BLOTTER

Price: $64.99

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set of 12 R.H. Palenske Ink Blotters 1945 Outdoor Life



set of 12 R.H. Palenske  Ink Blotters 1945 Outdoor Life

Price: $49.99

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Vintage Victorian Deco Carved Wood Desk Ink Blotter



Vintage Victorian Deco Carved Wood Desk Ink Blotter

Price: $45.00

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POTTERY BARN Leather Ink Blotter : RARE Classic BLACK



POTTERY BARN Leather Ink Blotter : RARE Classic BLACK

Price: $40.00

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POTTERY BARN Leather Ink Blotter : RARE Classic BLACK



POTTERY BARN Leather Ink Blotter : RARE Classic BLACK

Price: $40.00

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LION NO4 DUPLICATOOR OLD INK ROLL PRINTER



LION NO4 DUPLICATOOR OLD INK ROLL PRINTER

Price: $29.99

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VINTAGE 1943 SEALY MATTRESS BLOTTER WITH VARGA GIRL



VINTAGE 1943 SEALY MATTRESS BLOTTER WITH VARGA GIRL

Price: $25.00

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Blotter TIMKEN BEARINGS - YORK Dayton OH woman floating



Blotter TIMKEN BEARINGS - YORK Dayton OH woman floating

Buy It Now: $25.00

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Emery Bird Thayer Celluloid Blotter Early Kansas City ?



Emery Bird Thayer Celluloid Blotter Early Kansas City ?

Price: $24.99

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Vintage INK BLOTTERS From Assorted States ADVERTISING



Vintage INK BLOTTERS From Assorted States ADVERTISING

Price: $24.99

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FERGUS, ONTARIO - TWEDDLE HATCHERIES - 1947 BLOTTER !!



FERGUS,  ONTARIO - TWEDDLE HATCHERIES - 1947 BLOTTER !!

Price: $23.05

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8 1950s 60s Elvgren Pinup Blotters Des Moines, IA. Iron



8 1950s 60s Elvgren Pinup Blotters Des Moines,  IA. Iron

Price: $20.00

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LOT OF 18 OLD VINTAGE FOUNTAIN PEN INK BLOTTER'S



LOT OF 18 OLD VINTAGE FOUNTAIN PEN INK BLOTTER'S

Price: $19.99

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5 ORIGINAL 1947 PINUP INK BLOTTER CALENDARS, MINT!



5 ORIGINAL 1947 PINUP INK BLOTTER CALENDARS,  MINT!

Price: $15.00

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VINTAGE A LOUIS CORTLAND NY BLOTTER OLD CAR MENS CLOTHE



VINTAGE A LOUIS CORTLAND NY BLOTTER OLD CAR MENS CLOTHE

Price: $14.99

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Washington D.C. Senators Baseball Schedule 1940 *Barber



Washington D.C. Senators Baseball Schedule 1940 *Barber

Price: $14.99

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4 1961 Gotkool Water Cooler Pinup Blotter Winfield, KS.



4 1961 Gotkool Water Cooler Pinup Blotter Winfield,  KS.

Price: $12.75

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LSD BLOTTER ART DARTH MAUL 4 SHEETS



LSD BLOTTER ART DARTH MAUL  4 SHEETS

Price: $10.00

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Native American signed Ink Blotter. Cree Indian Chief



Native American signed Ink Blotter. Cree Indian Chief

Price: $9.99

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3- 1949 Teen Pinup Ink Blotters Milwaukee, WI.



3- 1949 Teen Pinup Ink Blotters Milwaukee,  WI.

Price: $9.99

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3 WWII Earl Moran Pinup Ink Blotters Miami, OK. 1944



3 WWII Earl Moran Pinup Ink Blotters Miami,  OK. 1944

Price: $9.99

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3 WWII Earl Moran Pinup Ink Blotters Miami, OK. 1943



3 WWII Earl Moran Pinup Ink Blotters Miami,  OK. 1943

Price: $9.99

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SARANAC LAKE NEW YORK WAMPOLE'S TONIC INK BLOTTER



SARANAC LAKE NEW YORK WAMPOLE'S TONIC INK BLOTTER

Price: $9.99

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BLACK AMERICANA 1884 OUR BOARDING HOUSE A&P KIDS CATS



BLACK AMERICANA 1884 OUR BOARDING HOUSE A&P KIDS CATS

Price: $9.99

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GIRLIE ARTIST ILL., CROWDER CO., LEHIGH VALLEY, PA., 1940s



GIRLIE ARTIST ILL., CROWDER CO., LEHIGH VALLEY,  PA., 1940s

Price: $9.99

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BIG MIXED LOT 32 VINTAGE INK BLOTTERS & AD CARDS 1930s+



BIG MIXED LOT 32 VINTAGE INK BLOTTERS & AD CARDS 1930s+

Price: $9.99

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1930s Gould Dreadnaught Battery Ink Blotter Ad



1930s Gould Dreadnaught Battery Ink Blotter Ad

Price: $9.99

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VINTAGE NE. CITY, NE - ORIENT COAL TRUCK ADV BLOTTER



VINTAGE NE. CITY,  NE - ORIENT COAL TRUCK ADV BLOTTER

Price: $9.99

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ca1900 "J.I. CASE THRESHING MACHINE CO" ADV INK BLOTTER



ca1900 "J.I. CASE THRESHING MACHINE CO" ADV INK BLOTTER

Price: $9.99

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RARE 1920's HOT SPRINGS, VA. KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES



RARE 1920's HOT SPRINGS,  VA. KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRES

Price: $9.99

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Ink Blotter Perfumed Hoyt's Eau de Cologne Lowell c1935



Ink Blotter Perfumed Hoyt's Eau de Cologne Lowell c1935

Buy It Now: $9.99

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dionne quintuplets 1936 blotter



dionne quintuplets 1936 blotter

Price: $9.99

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1930's Litho Port Advertising Card Blotter w Accordian



1930's Litho Port Advertising Card Blotter w Accordian

Buy It Now: $9.99

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Earl Moran Ink Blotter Pin Up Rosie Little Sweather1954



Earl Moran Ink Blotter Pin Up Rosie Little Sweather1954

Buy It Now: $9.99

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Earl Moran Ink Blotter Pin Up What To Wear Jan 1956



Earl Moran Ink Blotter Pin Up What To Wear  Jan 1956

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Earl Moran Ink Blotter Pin Up Lovely Day Dec 1955



Earl Moran Ink Blotter Pin Up Lovely Day Dec 1955

Buy It Now: $9.99

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Earl Moran Ink Blotter Pin Up Get Chummy Feb 1955



Earl Moran Ink Blotter Pin Up Get Chummy Feb 1955

Buy It Now: $9.99

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OLD CANADA BLOTTERS - TORONTO, KINGSTON, WATERLOO, ONT



OLD CANADA BLOTTERS - TORONTO,  KINGSTON,  WATERLOO,  ONT

Price: $9.95

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3 OLD BLOTTERS - LONDON - CANADA INSURANCE COMPANY



3 OLD BLOTTERS - LONDON - CANADA INSURANCE COMPANY

Price: $9.95

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OLD INK BLOTTER LINCOLN NE MOUNTAIN GOATS RALPH SMITH



OLD INK BLOTTER LINCOLN NE MOUNTAIN GOATS RALPH SMITH

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OLD INK BLOTTER LINCOLN NE DOG HUNTERS GUN RALPH SMITH



OLD INK BLOTTER LINCOLN NE DOG HUNTERS GUN RALPH SMITH

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OLD INK BLOTTER LINCOLN NE GUN HUNTERS DOGS RALPH SMITH



OLD INK BLOTTER LINCOLN NE GUN HUNTERS DOGS RALPH SMITH

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1890's Unused Brown's Bronchial Troches Blotter Boston



1890's Unused Brown's Bronchial Troches Blotter Boston

Buy It Now: $9.95

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Old CARTER OIL Native American Gas Pump Ink Blotter ADV



Old CARTER OIL Native American Gas Pump Ink Blotter ADV

Price: $9.50
Buy It Now: $22.50

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Bond Bread Blotter Futuristic Helicopter advertising



Bond Bread Blotter Futuristic Helicopter advertising

Price: $8.99

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1948 Ink Blotter-Vote for Cassin-Democrat 4 Councilman



1948 Ink Blotter-Vote for Cassin-Democrat 4 Councilman

Buy It Now: $8.99

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RARE EARLY SMITH BROS COUGH DROPS BLOTTER NICE GRAPHICS



RARE EARLY SMITH BROS COUGH DROPS BLOTTER NICE GRAPHICS

Price: $8.99

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VINTAGE COCA COLA - MINT MR. SPRITE - 1953 COPYRIGHT



VINTAGE COCA COLA - MINT MR. SPRITE - 1953 COPYRIGHT

Price: $8.50

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1955 Ripley Believe It BION Color Blotters: 5 Different



1955 Ripley Believe It BION Color Blotters: 5 Different

Price: $8.50

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Smith Brothers Cough Drops Blotter Vintage



Smith Brothers Cough Drops Blotter Vintage

Price: $8.50

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UTICA NY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO -1939 - 4 BLOTTERS



UTICA NY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO -1939 - 4 BLOTTERS

Price: $8.00
Buy It Now: $24.99

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LOT OF FOUR OLD BLOTTER FROM COAL COMPANIES



LOT OF FOUR OLD BLOTTER FROM COAL COMPANIES

Price: $7.99

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30's AMERICAN DRY CLEANERS BLOTTER UNCLE SAM U.S. FLAG!



30's AMERICAN DRY CLEANERS BLOTTER UNCLE SAM U.S. FLAG!

Price: $7.99

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40's WARD'S SOFT BUN BREAD NUCOA OLEOMARGARINE BLOTTERS



40's WARD'S SOFT BUN BREAD NUCOA OLEOMARGARINE BLOTTERS

Price: $7.99

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1940's KITCHEN KLENZER & ABRAZO BLOTTERS 2 BLOTTERS!



1940's KITCHEN KLENZER & ABRAZO BLOTTERS 2 BLOTTERS!

Price: $7.99

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1917 DETROIT VIXEN CO. MICHIGAN BLOTTER COWBOY ART!



1917 DETROIT VIXEN CO. MICHIGAN BLOTTER COWBOY ART!

Price: $7.99

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1940's MIAMI FLORIDA ADVERTISING BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS!



1940's MIAMI FLORIDA ADVERTISING BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS!

Price: $7.99

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1941-42 DAYTON DAILY NEWS DAYTON OHIO CALENDAR BLOTTERS



1941-42 DAYTON DAILY NEWS DAYTON OHIO CALENDAR BLOTTERS

Price: $7.99

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1940's BROMO-SELTZER & MENTHOLATUM BLOTTERS 3 BLOTTERS!



1940's BROMO-SELTZER & MENTHOLATUM BLOTTERS 3 BLOTTERS!

Price: $7.99

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1950's SIDNEY OHIO BLOTTERS 3 BLOTTERS KLIPSTINE LUMBER



1950's SIDNEY OHIO BLOTTERS 3 BLOTTERS KLIPSTINE LUMBER

Price: $7.99

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1950's COLUMBUS OHIO INSURANCE BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS!



1950's COLUMBUS OHIO INSURANCE BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS!

Price: $7.99

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1920's-40's KELLOGG'S CEREALS BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS!



1920's-40's KELLOGG'S CEREALS BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS!

Price: $7.99

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20's MICHIGAN BLOTTERS STOLL'S HENRY STEVENS 2 BLOTTERS



20's MICHIGAN BLOTTERS STOLL'S HENRY STEVENS 2 BLOTTERS

Price: $7.99

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20's-30's CHICAGO ILLINOIS BLOTTERS ALBERT DICKINSON CO



20's-30's CHICAGO ILLINOIS BLOTTERS ALBERT DICKINSON CO

Price: $7.99

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1930's MIAMI CEMENT HAMILTON OHIO BLOTTER!



1930's MIAMI CEMENT HAMILTON OHIO BLOTTER!

Price: $7.99

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1940's WESSEL PILLOWS & MATTRESS BLOTTER!



1940's WESSEL PILLOWS & MATTRESS BLOTTER!

Price: $7.99

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1944 CLEVELAND TRUST COMPANY OHIO BLOTTER!



1944 CLEVELAND TRUST COMPANY OHIO BLOTTER!

Price: $7.99

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1920's INDIAN HEAD SKIRTS DRESSES BLOTTER!



1920's INDIAN HEAD SKIRTS DRESSES BLOTTER!

Price: $7.99

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50's DAYTON OHIO BLOTTERS 2 BLOTTERS JOHNSON-WATSON CO.



50's DAYTON OHIO BLOTTERS 2 BLOTTERS JOHNSON-WATSON CO.

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1940's INSURANCE BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS JOHN HANCOCK CO.!



1940's INSURANCE BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS JOHN HANCOCK CO.!

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1940's LIMA OHIO BLOTTERS MODEL MILLS KLAY TIRE CO.!



1940's LIMA OHIO BLOTTERS MODEL MILLS KLAY TIRE CO.!

Price: $7.99

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1930's MIAMI MIRAMAR HOTEL FLORIDA BLOTTERS 3 BLOTTERS!



1930's MIAMI MIRAMAR HOTEL FLORIDA BLOTTERS 3 BLOTTERS!

Price: $7.99

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1910's NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. BLOTTER!



1910's NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. BLOTTER!

Price: $7.99

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1940's TWIN VALLEY BANK WEST ALEXANDRIA OHIO BLOTTER!



1940's TWIN VALLEY BANK WEST ALEXANDRIA OHIO BLOTTER!

Price: $7.99

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1940's-50's EATON OHIO BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS!



1940's-50's EATON OHIO BLOTTERS 4 BLOTTERS!

Price: $7.99

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1930's-40's INSURANCE BLOTTERS 3 BLOTTERS HARTFORD!



1930's-40's INSURANCE BLOTTERS 3 BLOTTERS HARTFORD!

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's BLU-J BROOM AMERICAN MATCHES



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's BLU-J BROOM AMERICAN MATCHES

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's CLEVELAND FAUCET BUTCHER BOY



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's CLEVELAND FAUCET BUTCHER BOY

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's EDISON MAZDA OHIO BOSTWICK BRAUN



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's EDISON MAZDA OHIO BOSTWICK BRAUN

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's FRIEDMAN SHELBY SHOES RAPID COPY



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's FRIEDMAN SHELBY SHOES RAPID COPY

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's JEDDO HIGHLAND GIBSON COAL



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's JEDDO HIGHLAND GIBSON COAL

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's MORTON'S SALT DOW'S BLUE RIBBON



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's MORTON'S SALT DOW'S BLUE RIBBON

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's TOULMINS SHOE NY SCHUELE PRINTER



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 20's TOULMINS SHOE NY SCHUELE PRINTER

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 30's NORTHWESTERN MUTAL BARKER IOWA



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 30's NORTHWESTERN MUTAL BARKER IOWA

Price: $7.99

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 30'S THERMOID WOODSTOCK TYPEWRITERS



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 30'S THERMOID WOODSTOCK TYPEWRITERS

Price: $7.99

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40'S ALBERT PICK SCHWARTZ & SON MO.



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40'S ALBERT PICK SCHWARTZ & SON MO.

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40's BAKATAX DISPLAY MASS. WOODSTOCK



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40's BAKATAX DISPLAY MASS. WOODSTOCK

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40'S OHIO INSURANCE COMPANIES NRA



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40'S OHIO INSURANCE COMPANIES NRA

Price: $7.99

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40'S QUEEN CITY SHERMAN COAL OHIO



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40'S QUEEN CITY SHERMAN COAL OHIO

Price: $7.99

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3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40'S SCRIPTO LEAD KEMPER AUTO OHIO



3 INK BLOTTER LOT 40'S SCRIPTO LEAD KEMPER AUTO OHIO

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Discount & Bargain

In the days of the fountain pen, blotter paper was a type of paper that was used to absorb excess ink from the surface of the paper you were writing on without smearing the ink, thus enabling the ink to dry faster. You can probably see how this item would have been on every desk from the humblest to the most important, yet no one at the time would have considered it anything special. Blotters often featured in old detective stories—the ink from the paper will appear on the blotter in the form of whatever you’ve written, reversed. It is indeterminate how often this actually happened outside the realm of Sherlock Holmes, however. Typically, a company would provide blotters to its employees, printed with its letterhead. These are highly collectible.
 
Even Great museums like the Smithsonian may have humble paper blotters in their collections. Paper blotters, reminiscent of the days of fountain pens, offer not only beauty, but point to a moment in history. Thus when you collect paper collectibles, you are getting more than a piece of paper with some printing on it. You are getting a thin slice of history.

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