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Kane County Vintage was founded right here in Geneva, Kane County, Illinois in 2022.

09/29/2026

This original oil on canvas, signed by listed artist Harry Pattison, measures approximately 21" tall and 25" wide, and would look great in any space. It is in excellent condition, and is ready to hang. I acquired it from the original owner, who purchased it from the artist himself! She called is "Rocky Maine Coast" so that is now its unofficial title. Pattison grew up in Chicago in the 1950s and '60s, and was the son of a prominent bronze and marble sculptor. They spent every summer in Maine, where Pattison's grandfather had property on Penobscot Bay. This piece was created in the 1980s. Pattison has had dozens of exhibitions over the years, primarily in Maine, Illinois, and Massachusetts; he now lives in Bellingham, Washington.

Asking $320 obo. Local pickup in Geneva, or I can meet you in Batavia, St. Charles, or West Chicago.

Excerpt from his artist's biography: "Harry Pattison was commissioned by The Nature Conservancy from 1973 through 1985 to paint a series of landscape paintings on their publicly and privately owned lands throughout the United States. These preserves were established to protect endangered flora and fauna, and to preserve pristine ecosystems which have essentially remained unchanged since before the European discovery of America."

09/15/2026

I have four copies of this incredible vintage print from 1999. It's on high-quality heavy paper, and is by Fox Valley artist Norie Rooney, whose signature appears at the lower-right of the image. The image is of the Abraham Lincoln Elementary School on the east side of St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois. The building was built in 1928, opened in 1929, and as we probably all know, closed (as a school) in 2024. It has administrative offices now, and hosts professional development events. The print, which measures 17 1/4 x 22 3/4 in size, even comes in its original blue envelope. Local pickup in Geneva, or I can meet you at the St. Charles Library (right across from the Lincoln school itself). Asking $24 each, obo.

09/01/2026

[From the Etsy listing:] When the Great Chicago Fire was raging in October 1871, this book was sitting on a shelf at #60 23rd Street, Chicago, and it survived unscathed. The fire was well north of the home of Dr. John B. Walker (1827-1902), the Chicago oculist who had moved to the city with his family from Ottawa, Illinois, in the early 1860s. Dr. Walker was born in England, as was his wife, and they sailed to the United States in 1851. This book was printed in Boston in 1864, by Ticknor and Fields, and is titled "The Poems of Oliver Wendell Holmes." The inscription is in brown ink, on the yellow-orange front pastedown, and reads: "Mary Louisa Walker/ from JBW [John Burgess Walker]/ Chicago, June 10th 1865."

With this listing, I've attached a few documents for your reference - the 1860 census of Ottawa, the 1863, 1867, and 1875 Chicago City Directories, the 1870 census of Chicago, an 1874 map showing the region of the Walker family home (now in Chinatown), the 1900 census of Chicago, and a 1902 death notice for Dr. Walker.

Pre-fire books with direct Chicago ties are not easy to find (many are in museums or valuable private collections) and can often range into the many hundreds of dollars. As always, I've priced my item to sell. This book would make a wonderful addition to your Chicago history collection, or would be a great gift for anyone who loves the poetry of Oliver Wendell Holmes! Free local pickup is available in Geneva, IL. If shipped, I will send the book via USPS, with a tracking number. Shipment within one business day of your order. Order with confidence from an Etsy Star Seller with over 700 five-star reviews! Thanks for looking!

08/16/2026

This large vintage print has an amazing 1980s style to it, and that would be because it was made in 1983! It's a large serigraph by Patrick Nagel, and the frame measures approx. 23" x 34" in size. It's usually called "Sunglasses," or sometimes "Woman in Shades," and it was published and distributed by Mirage Editions, which was founded and run by Nagel's personal manager, Karl Bornstein. This piece, which has a Nagel signature at the lower-left (almost certainly NOT hand-signed, but rather signed in the print), is ready to hang. Nagel died in 1984, not long after this image was created. Asking $215 obo. Local pickup only.

07/14/2026

From the Etsy listing:

Modern reprints of this book can readily be found, but original 1885 copies are very hard to come by. This is a complete original antique copy of "Portrait and Biographical Album of DeKalb County, Illinois, Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County, Together With Portraits and Biographies of All the Governors of Illinois, and of the Presidents of the United States." The book, which also contains a history of DeKalb County from its earliest settlement in the 1830s (and also briefly covers the Native Americans of the region), was published by Chapman Brothers of Chicago. The preface was written in May 1885.

The binding of this copy is in very bad shape (the text block has completely separated) but the nicely-designed brown leather covers, with Eastlake designs, are both present, and in reasonably good condition. I love the stamped gilt titling and decorations on the front cover! The interior is quite nice, making this a good candidate for rebinding. The Biographical section begins on p. 189 of the text, following the sections on U. S. Presidents and Illinois governors. One interesting thing about this section, which focuses on DeKalb County residents and former residents, is that Chief Shabbona and quite a few female settlers are featured in this section - more often than not, only men were covered. The Historical section begins on p. 761. Some topics covered here are: Indian History; First Settlement; Topographical; County Buildings; Judicial; Criminal Record; Political; War for the Union [Civil War]; Agricultural; The Press; Inventions; etc.

All townships and cities are covered: Ashton Township; Clinton Township; Waterman; Cortland Township; Cortland village; DeKalb Township; Franklin Township; Kirkland; Fielding; Genoa Township; Genoa village; Kingston Township; Kingston; Malta Township; Malta village; Mayfield Township; Milan Township; Paw Paw Township; Pierce Township; Shabbona Township; Shabbona village; Lee village; South Grove Township; Squaw Grove Township; Hinckley; Somonauk Township; Somonauk village; Sycamore Township; Victor Township; City of Sycamore; City of DeKalb; City of Sandwich. There are then some reminiscences of the early settlers - keep in mind the first permanent settlement of the county was in 1834, just 51 years before the publication of this book!

This book would make a wonderful addition to your DeKalb County collection, or would be a perfect gift for anyone whose family lived in DeKalb County in the "early days." Free local pickup is available in Geneva, IL. If shipped, I will send the book via USPS, with a tracking number. Shipment within one business day of your order. Order with confidence from an Etsy Star Seller with over 700 five-star reviews! Thanks for looking!

06/04/2026

I just noticed the original bookseller's stamp in this 1940 1st edition of "Make Bright the Arrows" by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Originally purchased right here in Geneva! This book is listed in the Etsy store.

04/12/2026

SOLD! Original post follows: I've been collecting Kane County items for twenty years, and believe me when I tell you that this publication only RARELY comes up for sale. I've never even seen an intact set, and it's not for lack of looking. A full set of all nine parts is all-but-impossible to find, and if one could be located, it would easily sell for $450 or more. This is Part 1 of 9, and dates to 1916. It's "Art Work of Kane County Illinois" by the Gravure Illustration Company. It measures 10 1/2" x 13 3/4" in size, and shows high-quality images of the Fox River, scenes from Riverbank [Fabyan] Villa here in Geneva (including two images of the lighthouse), City Park, Lincoln Park, and West Park (all in Aurora), some Aurora residences (L. J. Mead, Lee Mighell) and a couple of pages of text covering local history.

Asking $50 obo. Local pickup here in Geneva.

03/04/2026

Believe it or not, this New Home sewing machine still has its ORIGINAL owner's certificate from 1908! I looked up the serial number [2910510] and it was indeed made that very year by the New Home Sewing Machine Company of Orange, Massachusetts. This particular model has a gorgeous oak cabinet, and its original cast iron base. The machine itself is in great shape, and in the 1940s was retrofitted with a 1/2 horsepower Dayton Power Motor! The treadle was removed at that time. This machine has a drawer full of thread, and comes with its certificate, two authentic pieces of advertising, and the 1908 owner's manual! A stunning piece! Local pickup only (Geneva). Asking $350 obo.

02/22/2026

Near-mint vintage wall calendar (1968) from Potter's store in LaFox, Kane County, Illinois. The store opened in 1860, and was purchased by Lemuel Potter in 1863. After more than 140 years of operation, the store closed permanently in January 2004. This calendar was in storage (in the store) for decades, and the color looks great! It would be perfect for anyone whose house was standing in 1968 (or built then) or with family members born that year. Or anyone from La Fox! Each month has pockets (see photo) which is unusual. The store was run by Maurice E. Potter that year. Asking $26 obo, with priority to first pickup (in Geneva). I can also meet you in Batavia or St. Charles. I also have several other years listed in the Etsy store (Kane County Vintage).

02/07/2026

One of the most beautiful books I have! A completely original 1910 printing of "The Grammar of Ornament" by Owen Jones, published by Bernard Quaritch of London. Take a look at these color plates!

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