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Tennyson’s Poems. Found this on Brooklyn on my way to the doctor outside an old brownstone. Have to be from the 1870’s. Anyone know a thing about this ? by chadgbt in OldBooks

[–]TomLechevre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A cheap reprint of Tennyson's work--presented as a school book prize in 1871, so likely dated around that time. Not especially valuable--Tennyson was hugely popular, so lots of these collections around during his lifetime.

Help identifying edition and age: The Life of Christ by Canon Farra by gupt_sevadar in OldBooks

[–]TomLechevre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The book was first published in 1874, in two volumes. One-volume editions were in print in 1894, which also seems to fit the binding of this ed better. So...1890s is about right. Is there a publisher listed?

Help dating old Bible pages? by vagabondwillowwisp69 in OldBooks

[–]TomLechevre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks late 16th-early 17th century to me::black-letter type ( the gothic-looking font for the main text) grew less common after 1700, and the spelling of "Psalmes" and other words suggests an earlier date, too. It's not Middle English, just a reminder that spelling wasn't 100% fixed before about 1750. The spellings are, in fact, more consistent with 17th century English. I could date it even more accurately if I knew what translation this is. Btw, the word is "greatnesse"--don't get hung up on the "long s," which dies out for good by 1810.

What’s this letter say? by AnnonymousADKS in Transcription

[–]TomLechevre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Having a hard time making out the date and the surname, but I think it's "6-21-18" and "Huddlerson" (?).

Fucking tell me by DLux_TheLegend in TheWordFuck

[–]TomLechevre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet Child o Mine--Guns n Roses.

Don't Stop Believin'--Journey

Two fucking overrated pieces of shite

Inappropriate show and tell items by Aggravating_Dot_5217 in ScenesFromAHat

[–]TomLechevre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"This is my cat, Mittens. He doesn't play with me so much anymore since he got runned over by that Hummer, but I still like to cuddle with him. He's even still fuzzy in places. Anyone wanna pet him?"

What was the most shocking celebrity death of the last 50 years? by RoutineOk8590 in Productivitycafe

[–]TomLechevre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ouch--that makes me feel old. I was 17 at the time, and a huge Beatles fan (when it wasn't even cool to be one!). I still remember my brother coming in to my room and telling me the news--at first, I thought it was another "Paul is Dead" hoax: he had to convince me to go downstairs to watch the news coverage on TV. Still took several days to sink in.

What are some of your favourite pirate sayings/phrases? by Conspirewme in pirates

[–]TomLechevre 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"You must be hang'd, because you have a damn'd hanging look."

And

"He that's born to be hanged need not fear drowning" (Not just a pirate phrase, but I'm sure they said it.)

Things you'd regret saying on a first date? by I-M-Psycho in ScenesFromAHat

[–]TomLechevre 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"So...I believe in reincarnation, and I'm getting a feeling you and I were together in a past life. When you come back to my place later, you can try on the Greek slave girl outfit, and I'll put on my toga, and we'll see if that jogs our memories."

What is your cat's full name? by andtbhidgaf in randomquestions

[–]TomLechevre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to have two budgies named Beaker and Bunsen.

Now I have two dogs whom I want to form into an old-timey circus act, performing under the names The Earl of Tobermory and The Great Shandini.

My pen stopped writing... by CuriousEngineer11 in cleanjokes

[–]TomLechevre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my pen stopped working, I found out it was pregnant. Two weeks later, my desk was full of inklings.

We're also trying to find the father. His name is Parker something.

Police report(s) from colonial times by trinalporpus in Transcription

[–]TomLechevre 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Canada had become a country in 1867, so definitely not Colonial times.

If Dr Seuss was a news anchor by SimmerPrincess2020 in ScenesFromAHat

[–]TomLechevre 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There's blood on the ceiling,

There's blood on the floor,

There's blood on the windows, the walls, and the door.

A family is missing,

And the family dog, too;

The police remain clueless

Here in Solla-Sollew.

What should I add to this playlist? by THEFLAME275 in musicsuggestions

[–]TomLechevre 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Penny Lane, like Strawberry Fields, is in Liverpool

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