Scope and Contents Scrapbook of newspaper and periodical clippings pasted or laid in a commercially manufactured scrapbook. Subject matter centered in purchase, sales, collecting and care of rare books, stamps, coins, objects of historical interest, antiques, and art objects. Included are articles on collectors of above, obituaries of same, notice of estate sales, accounts of auctions, showings of galleries, museum exhibitions, etc. Compiler probably a St. Louis resident as many clippings are from the ...