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Reading Vintage is based in Midland, Michigan. A lot of what comes through the door reflects that — Michigan history, Great Lakes stories, Upper Peninsula guides, regional maps, and the kind of local printed material and collectibles that surface in estate sales and are hard to find anywhere else.

This collection brings together books, guides, collectibles, and paper items connected to Michigan and the Great Lakes region. History and biography from Michigan authors and Michigan subjects. Water guides, navigation references, and accounts of the lakes themselves — including the storms. Local postcards, maps, and printed items that document how people here lived and moved.

If you have a connection to this part of the country — or you are looking for something to give someone who does — this is a good place to start. Each item is described and photographed as it actually is.

Part of our complete Books  and collectibles collection.

Petoskey Stone Polished Michigan Fossil Coral Freeform
Petoskey Stone Polished Michigan Fossil Coral Freeform
Petoskey Stone Polished Michigan Fossil Coral Freeform $24.99
Well-Favored Passage A Guide to Lake Huron's North Channel 1983
Well-Favored Passage A Guide to Lake Huron's North Channel 1983
Well-Favored Passage A Guide to Lake Huron's North Channel 1983 $24.99
Adlake M.C.R.R. Railroad Switch Lock with Key Vintage
Adlake M.C.R.R. Railroad Switch Lock with Key Vintage
Adlake M.C.R.R. Railroad Switch Lock with Key Vintage $68.00
Boston & Maine B&M RR 1928 Railroad Padlock with Key Chain
Boston & Maine B&M RR 1928 Railroad Padlock with Key Chain
Boston & Maine B&M RR 1928 Railroad Padlock with Key Chain $125.00
Petoskey Stone Michigan Fossil Coral Hexagonaria Partially Polished 2 Inch Specimen
Petoskey Stone Michigan Fossil Coral Hexagonaria Partially Polished 2 Inch Specimen
Petoskey Stone Michigan Fossil Coral Hexagonaria Partially Polished 2 Inch Specimen $24.99
Polished Petoskey Stone Michigan Hexagonaria Fossil Coral Large 4 Inch Display Specimen
Polished Petoskey Stone Michigan Hexagonaria Fossil Coral Large 4 Inch Display Specimen
Polished Petoskey Stone Michigan Hexagonaria Fossil Coral Large 4 Inch Display Specimen $129.00
Large Michigan Puddingstone Display Rock 6 lb 4 oz Natural Jasper Conglomerate Quartzite Specimen
Large Michigan Puddingstone Display Rock 6 lb 4 oz Natural Jasper Conglomerate Quartzite Specimen
Large Michigan Puddingstone Display Rock 6 lb 4 oz Natural Jasper Conglomerate Quartzite Specimen $59.99
Fossil Coral Petoskey Style Stone Specimen Great Lakes Rockhound Display
Fossil Coral Petoskey Style Stone Specimen Great Lakes Rockhound Display
Fossil Coral Petoskey Style Stone Specimen Great Lakes Rockhound Display $20.00
Raw Gowganda Tillite Specimen Michigan Conglomerate Rock 5 lb 14 oz
Raw Gowganda Tillite Specimen Michigan Conglomerate Rock 5 lb 14 oz
Raw Gowganda Tillite Specimen Michigan Conglomerate Rock 5 lb 14 oz $59.99
Michigan Puddingstone Specimen Green Matrix Red Jasper Quartzite Display Rock
Michigan Puddingstone Specimen Green Matrix Red Jasper Quartzite Display Rock
Michigan Puddingstone Specimen Green Matrix Red Jasper Quartzite Display Rock $34.99
Polished agate slice with gray-blue bands and a creamy center; natural rough rind; approx. 1.5 lb display stone.
Landscape Agate Display Stone |Polished “Picture” Agate Slice |5" Desk Specimen, 1.5 lb |Gray Cream Bands |Natural Mineral Decor|Paperweight
Landscape Agate Display Stone |Polished “Picture” Agate Slice |5" Desk Specimen, 1.5 lb |Gray Cream Bands |Natural Mineral Decor|Paperweight $34.00
Michigan Puddingstone Rock Specimen Red Jasper Quartzite Great Lakes Display Stone
Michigan Puddingstone Rock Specimen Red Jasper Quartzite Great Lakes Display Stone
Michigan Puddingstone Rock Specimen Red Jasper Quartzite Great Lakes Display Stone $34.99
Polished Agate Nodule with Blue Gray Banding, Natural Rough Exterior, Cut Face Display Specimen
Polished Agate Nodule with Blue Gray Banding, Natural Rough Exterior, Cut Face Display Specimen
Polished Agate Nodule with Blue Gray Banding, Natural Rough Exterior, Cut Face Display Specimen $16.99
Michigan Puddingstone — Jasper & Quartz Conglomerate Specimen
Michigan Puddingstone — Jasper & Quartz Conglomerate Specimen
Michigan Puddingstone — Jasper & Quartz Conglomerate Specimen $34.99
Natural Purple Fluorite Crystal Specimen on Matrix, Collector-Grade Display Piece
Natural Purple Fluorite Crystal Specimen on Matrix, Collector-Grade Display Piece
Natural Purple Fluorite Crystal Specimen on Matrix, Collector-Grade Display Piece $79.99
The Centralia 1925 — Bay City Central High School Annual Senior Number Volume III Bay City, Michigan | Published by the Students of Bay City Central High School
The Centralia 1925 — Bay City Central High School Annual Senior Number Volume III Bay City, Michigan | Published by the Students of Bay City Central High School
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The Centralia 1925 — Bay City Central High School Annual Senior Number Volume III Bay City, Michigan | Published by the Students of Bay City Central High School $24.99
Vintage House Specialties Cookbook Deanna House Plastic Comb Bound 1981 Michigan Recipes
Vintage House Specialties Cookbook Deanna House Plastic Comb Bound 1981 Michigan Recipes
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Vintage House Specialties Cookbook Deanna House Plastic Comb Bound 1981 Michigan Recipes $24.99
Working Kitchens Vintage Consumers Power Company Kitchen Planning Booklet Mid Century Home Design
Working Kitchens Vintage Consumers Power Company Kitchen Planning Booklet Mid Century Home Design
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Working Kitchens Vintage Consumers Power Company Kitchen Planning Booklet Mid Century Home Design $19.99
Vintage Michigan Postcard Bundle | S.S. Badger Ludington & Harrison Bear Postcards
Vintage Michigan Postcard Bundle | S.S. Badger Ludington & Harrison Bear Postcards
Vintage Michigan Postcard Bundle | S.S. Badger Ludington & Harrison Bear Postcards $14.99
BMC Cookbook — Bay Medical Center Employee Cookbook Bay Medical Center Employees | Bay City, Michigan | 1977 First Printing
BMC Cookbook — Bay Medical Center Employee Cookbook Bay Medical Center Employees | Bay City, Michigan | 1977 First Printing
BMC Cookbook — Bay Medical Center Employee Cookbook Bay Medical Center Employees | Bay City, Michigan | 1977 First Printing $34.99
Vintage Church Cookbook Palmer Michigan Concordia Lutheran Church Recipe Book
Vintage Church Cookbook Palmer Michigan Concordia Lutheran Church Recipe Book
Vintage Church Cookbook Palmer Michigan Concordia Lutheran Church Recipe Book $24.99
Vintage Lufkin Tape Measure IDC International Design Corporation Promotional Pocket Tape
Vintage Lufkin Tape Measure IDC International Design Corporation Promotional Pocket Tape
Vintage Lufkin Tape Measure IDC International Design Corporation Promotional Pocket Tape $19.99
Vintage Framed Advertising Thermometer Joyner Coal & Coke Saginaw MI Cottage Picture 6x5 Wall Decor Nonworking
Vintage Framed Advertising Thermometer Joyner Coal & Coke Saginaw MI Cottage Picture 6x5 Wall Decor Nonworking
Vintage Framed Advertising Thermometer Joyner Coal & Coke Saginaw MI Cottage Picture 6x5 Wall Decor Nonworking $25.00
Michigan Government Reference Book — Michigan Township Officers’ Guide 1926 — State Printers Lansing | Township Law Manual, Legal History Americana
Michigan Government Reference Book — Michigan Township Officers’ Guide 1926 — State Printers Lansing | Township Law Manual, Legal History Americana
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Michigan Government Reference Book — Michigan Township Officers’ Guide 1926 — State Printers Lansing | Township Law Manual, Legal History Americana $34.99 $44.00
Vintage Traverse City Light & Power Ice Scraper, Number 1 Promotional Scraper, TCL&P Advertising, Yellow Utility Giveaway
Vintage Traverse City Light & Power Ice Scraper, Number 1 Promotional Scraper, TCL&P Advertising, Yellow Utility Giveaway
Vintage Traverse City Light & Power Ice Scraper, Number 1 Promotional Scraper, TCL&P Advertising, Yellow Utility Giveaway $14.99
Vintage Fertil-Field Michigan Bean Co Advertising Ashtray | Green Boomerang Glass Tray | “Get Your Yield With” Farm Promo | 6x4
Vintage Fertil-Field Michigan Bean Co Advertising Ashtray | Green Boomerang Glass Tray | “Get Your Yield With” Farm Promo | 6x4
Vintage Fertil-Field Michigan Bean Co Advertising Ashtray | Green Boomerang Glass Tray | “Get Your Yield With” Farm Promo | 6x4 $19.99
Vintage Church Community Cookbook — Sweets and Meats Directory (Bay City, Michigan) — Ladies Association, First Baptist Church | Local Ads + Recipes, Community Cookbook / Local History
Vintage Church Community Cookbook — Sweets and Meats Directory (Bay City, Michigan) — Ladies Association, First Baptist Church | Local Ads + Recipes, Community Cookbook / Local History
Vintage Church Community Cookbook — Sweets and Meats Directory (Bay City, Michigan) — Ladies Association, First Baptist Church | Local Ads + Recipes, Community Cookbook / Local History $29.99
1974 Michigan Motorcycle License Plate “NX 489” Blue & Yellow Metal Tag | Vintage Bike Plate Wall Decor | Man Cave Garage
1974 Michigan Motorcycle License Plate “NX 489” Blue & Yellow Metal Tag | Vintage Bike Plate Wall Decor | Man Cave Garage
1974 Michigan Motorcycle License Plate “NX 489” Blue & Yellow Metal Tag | Vintage Bike Plate Wall Decor | Man Cave Garage $24.99
Vintage Orchard Spray Guide — 1960 Fruit Spraying Calendar (1960) — Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 154 | Grower Schedules, Agricultural Reference, Horticulture & Orchard Management
Vintage Orchard Spray Guide — 1960 Fruit Spraying Calendar (1960) — Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 154 | Grower Schedules, Agricultural Reference, Horticulture & Orchard Management
Vintage Orchard Spray Guide — 1960 Fruit Spraying Calendar (1960) — Michigan State University Extension Bulletin 154 | Grower Schedules, Agricultural Reference, Horticulture & Orchard Management $19.99
NASCAR Program Bundle (2) — 1988 Miller High Life 400 (MIS) + 1989 Daytona 500 Program w/ Patch
NASCAR Program Bundle (2) — 1988 Miller High Life 400 (MIS) + 1989 Daytona 500 Program w/ Patch
NASCAR Program Bundle (2) — 1988 Miller High Life 400 (MIS) + 1989 Daytona 500 Program w/ Patch $24.99
Vintage Bad Axe, Michigan Fire Dept Member Badge — Charles Voelker (2" x 2")
Vintage Bad Axe, Michigan Fire Dept Member Badge — Charles Voelker (2" x 2")
Vintage Bad Axe, Michigan Fire Dept Member Badge — Charles Voelker (2" x 2") $24.99
Prize Winning Recipes” (1988 Saginaw Fair) cookbook with red, white, and blue ribbon graphic and 75th anniversary emblem.
Prize Winning Recipes” (1988 Saginaw Fair) cookbook with red, white, and blue ribbon graphic and 75th anniversary emblem.
Prize Winning Recipes (1988) — Saginaw Fair 75th Anniversary Vintage Community Cookbook $19.00
Vintage Cookbooks Bundle — Community + Brand Recipe Books (1925–1976) — Lutheran Club 1925 + Mandarin Chop Suey 1928 + Rumford 1939 | Ephemera Lot, Vintage Cookbooks
Vintage Cookbooks Bundle — Community + Brand Recipe Books (1925–1976) — Lutheran Club 1925 + Mandarin Chop Suey 1928 + Rumford 1939 | Ephemera Lot, Vintage Cookbooks
Vintage Cookbooks Bundle — Community + Brand Recipe Books (1925–1976) — Lutheran Club 1925 + Mandarin Chop Suey 1928 + Rumford 1939 | Ephemera Lot, Vintage Cookbooks $39.99
Blue vintage Chevrolet dealer ice scraper with black rubber blade and “Harry Richard Chevrolet, 616 Adams St., Bay City, Mich.” printed on front.
Blue vintage Chevrolet dealer ice scraper with black rubber blade and “Harry Richard Chevrolet, 616 Adams St., Bay City, Mich.” printed on front.
Vintage Chevrolet Dealer Ice Scraper / Squeegee – Harry Richard Chevrolet (Bay City, Michigan) $14.99
Vintage Cities Service Advertising Ice Scraper – Casey’s Cities Service Bay City, Michigan
Vintage Cities Service Advertising Ice Scraper – Casey’s Cities Service Bay City, Michigan
Vintage Cities Service Advertising Ice Scraper – Casey’s Cities Service Bay City, Michigan $14.99
Pontiac Automobile User’s Guide Manual (1937) — Original Owner Handbook, 94 Pages
Pontiac Automobile User’s Guide Manual (1937) — Original Owner Handbook, 94 Pages
Pontiac Automobile User’s Guide Manual (1937) — Original Owner Handbook, 94 Pages $24.99
Vintage Michigan Patch Set – River Runner + Michigan Safe Boating 1970s (2 Patches, 3” Round)
Vintage Michigan Patch Set – River Runner + Michigan Safe Boating 1970s (2 Patches, 3” Round)
Vintage Michigan Patch Set – River Runner + Michigan Safe Boating 1970s (2 Patches, 3” Round) $16.00
Michigan DNR Patch Set (2) – 2001 Deer Management Cooperator + Michigan Safe Hunter DNR
Michigan DNR Patch Set (2) – 2001 Deer Management Cooperator + Michigan Safe Hunter DNR
Michigan DNR Patch Set (2) – 2001 Deer Management Cooperator + Michigan Safe Hunter DNR $19.99
Vintage E.P. Hurd Detroit Model 220 Brass Padlock with Key
Vintage E.P. Hurd Detroit Model 220 Brass Padlock with Key
Vintage E.P. Hurd Detroit Model 220 Brass Padlock with Key $44.99
Vintage Automotive Reference Ephemera — Fordomatic Drive “Finest for Efficient and Effortless Driving” Booklet (1950–1951) — Ford Division, Ford Motor Company | Illustrated, 22 Pages, Automotive Reference
Vintage Automotive Reference Ephemera — Fordomatic Drive “Finest for Efficient and Effortless Driving” Booklet (1950–1951) — Ford Division, Ford Motor Company | Illustrated, 22 Pages, Automotive Reference
Vintage Automotive Reference Ephemera — Fordomatic Drive “Finest for Efficient and Effortless Driving” Booklet (1950–1951) — Ford Division, Ford Motor Company | Illustrated, 22 Pages, Automotive Reference $19.99
Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant Inspectors Club Certificate & Mighty Atom Club Pin – Vintage Atomic Age Ephemera
Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant Inspectors Club Certificate & Mighty Atom Club Pin – Vintage Atomic Age Ephemera
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Big Rock Point Nuclear Plant Inspectors Club Certificate & Mighty Atom Club Pin – Vintage Atomic Age Ephemera $48.00 $65.00
Hope Haven (1947) — Dirk Gringhuis — Illustrated Pioneer Adventure, Dutch-American Immigration Story | Vintage Children’s History
Hope Haven (1947) — Dirk Gringhuis — Illustrated Pioneer Adventure, Dutch-American Immigration Story | Vintage Children’s History
Hope Haven (1947) — Dirk Gringhuis — Illustrated Pioneer Adventure, Dutch-American Immigration Story | Vintage Children’s History $24.99
Finnish-American Heritage & U.P. History Book Bundle (4-Book Set, Signed Copy + Ojakangas Cookbook)
Finnish-American Heritage & U.P. History Book Bundle (4-Book Set, Signed Copy + Ojakangas Cookbook)
Finnish-American Heritage & U.P. History Book Bundle (4-Book Set, Signed Copy + Ojakangas Cookbook) $33.00
Vintage Community & Regional Cookbooks — Virginia Cookery (1957) + Negaunee Historical Society Cookbook (1994) + Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook | Annotated Set, 3 Books
Vintage Community & Regional Cookbooks — Virginia Cookery (1957) + Negaunee Historical Society Cookbook (1994) + Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook | Annotated Set, 3 Books
Vintage Community & Regional Cookbooks — Virginia Cookery (1957) + Negaunee Historical Society Cookbook (1994) + Marge Griffin’s Family Cookbook | Annotated Set, 3 Books $29.99
DeSoto FireDome Eight Preliminary Shop Manual, Model S-17-1952 — Chrysler/De Soto Division | MoPar Service, Automotive Service Manual
DeSoto FireDome Eight Preliminary Shop Manual, Model S-17-1952 — Chrysler/De Soto Division | MoPar Service, Automotive Service Manual
DeSoto FireDome Eight Preliminary Shop Manual, Model S-17-1952 — Chrysler/De Soto Division | MoPar Service, Automotive Service Manual $33.00
ManistMee County, Michigan Vacation Guides Set (1946 ) — Examiner Printing Co. / Manistee Board of Commerce | Maps & Ads Regional Travel History Ephemera
ManistMee County, Michigan Vacation Guides Set (1946 ) — Examiner Printing Co. / Manistee Board of Commerce | Maps & Ads Regional Travel History Ephemera
ManistMee County, Michigan Vacation Guides Set (1946 ) — Examiner Printing Co. / Manistee Board of Commerce | Maps & Ads Regional Travel History Ephemera $24.00
Great Lakes Ships & Stories Book Set (3 Softcovers, 1980s) | Maritime History, Ship Spotting, True Tales, and Vintage Photos
Great Lakes Ships & Stories Book Set (3 Softcovers, 1980s) | Maritime History, Ship Spotting, True Tales, and Vintage Photos
Great Lakes Ships & Stories Book Set (3 Softcovers, 1980s) | Maritime History, Ship Spotting, True Tales, and Vintage Photos $29.00
Freshwater Fury • Yarns & Reminiscences of the Greatest Storm in Inland Navigation • Frank Barcus
Freshwater Fury • Yarns & Reminiscences of the Greatest Storm in Inland Navigation • Frank Barcus
Freshwater Fury • Yarns & Reminiscences of the Greatest Storm in Inland Navigation • Frank Barcus $28.00
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