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Piglet in Latin?

Happy 100th Birthday, Winnie-the-Pooh

Source: Wikipedia, cover of “Winnie ille Pu,” a 1958 Latin translation by Alexander Lenard. The self-published book, which took Lenard seven years to complete, became the first non-English book on the best seller list of The New York Times. It spent 20 weeks on the list.

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Source: HiBid/ Pioneer Auction Service (Rosebush, MI)

Source: HiBid/ Walt Cade Auctions (Longview, TX)

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Book Written in 10 Days

‘A Bear Called Paddington’ Published Oct. 13, 1958

Source: http://www.BigIssue.com, Channel Tunnel construction workers. When the Channel Tunnel opened in 1994, British crew members chose to send a Paddington Bear plush to France as the first item to use the Tunnel. French workers sent champagne. (Article by Steven MacKenzie, Nov. 20, 2017.)

Source: WorthPoint, a 1958 first edition of “A Bear Called Paddington” by Michael Bond sold in September 2018 for $5,000.

Source: HiBid/ Dust to Dollars Auctions (Terre Haute, IN)

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I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

From Tarot Cards to Steering Wheel Charms

Etsy’s Sept. 2026 Trends

Source: WorthPoint

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Source: HiBid/ Reno Sparks Auction Co. (Sparks, NV)

Source: HiBid/ Allure Estate Sales (Rockwood, MI)

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

Oct. 11, 2026

Oct. 11, 2026

Oct. 10, 2026

Oct. 10, 2026

Everywhere Alice

Alice in Wonderland for Makers and Resellers

Source for both photos: Phipps (www.Phipps.Conservatory.org). Located near Pittsburgh, the conservatory hosts its Fall Flower Show Oct. 10-Nov. 1. Held since 1894, the event is America’s oldest fall flower show. This year’s theme is “Alice’s Adventures in Autumn.” On Oct. 28, AARP hosts a virtual tour of the show; viewing is 5:00-6:00 pm EDT and is free for AARP members.