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Advertisement and Contest booklet for Hires Root Beer, circa 1900. Art and Cover by "Katterlinus". Features fold out pages to make amalgamations of animals. Using the names of the animals, children were instructed to create as many animal names as they could, and send in for a chance to win $10, $5, or $1 dollar in gold. 4 1/4-in. x 3 1/4-in., 16 pages, B&W

"An Everyday Scrap" A Man with a Bob Tailed Dog runs afoul of a Woman with a big Thomas cat in this advertisement for Honest Scrap Chewing Tobacco. 5 1/4-in. x 3-in., 16 pages, full color.

Classic Fairy Tale stories by E. Veale "Jack the Giant of the Sea", "A Thanksgiving Tale", "Yellow-Back, the Spider". Palmer Cox Art - Text with B&W Illos - Hunter Shoe Co Giveaway. 16 Pages B&W with Color Cover

Skelly Oil Premium Promo for the "Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen" Radio Show. Jimmie Allen XMas Wishes B&W Matte Photo.

Skelly Oil Premium Promo for the "Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen" Radio Show. Jimmie and Barbara B&W Matte Photo on heavy paper.

Skelly Oil Premium Promo for the "Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen" Radio Show. "Speed" Robertson XMas Greetings B&W Matte Photo.

Skelly Oil promotional giveaway for the movie "The Sky Parade". Starring golden age radio action-star Jimmie Alan, with his cast co-stars: Grant Withers, Katherine De Mille and Kent Taylor. 8-in. x 10-in. Glossy

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Hire's Root Beer advertisement pamphlet featuring jokes and limericks for children. 3 3/4-in. x 4 3/4-in., 12 pages, PC/PB&W.

The Knicker, November 1927 issue, is a promotional comic book for clothing company that sells knickers for boys and revolves around a fictional spokesperson, a boy named Tim (also appeared in promotional comics for Buster Brown and Superman-Tim). The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. Early issues were sub-titled "The Boys' Own Magazine" while the "Official for Pie Eaters" slogan (apparently referred to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang) was added later. The back cover has an ad by the Missoula Mercantile Co. for Tim's Official "Perfection Suit" priced at $16.50. 4-in. x 7-in 8 pages B&W.

The Knicker, April 1928 issue, is a promotional comic book for clothing company that sells knickers for boys and revolves around a fictional spokesperson, a boy named Tim (also appeared in promotional comics for Buster Brown and Superman-Tim). The artist for this comic may have been associated with the Walt Disney company as well. Early issues were sub-titled "The Boys' Own Magazine" while the "Official for Pie Eaters" slogan (apparently referred to a now obscure, but one-time "hip," bit of slang) was added later. The back cover has an ad by the Missoula Mercantile Co. for a "Perfection Suit" priced at $16.50. 4-in. x 7-in 8 pages B&W.

Volume 3, Issue 1 - October 27, 1964. Magazine put together by the Las Vegas Press Club to advertise local businesses to traveling salesmen. As such it features racy cartoons, and semi nude photographs of the beautiful showgirls Las Vegas is known for. Cover by Ed Kelly. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 54 pages, B&W.

Extremely rare giveaway/promo booklet from 1881 - Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry medicinal tonic; a charming tale about Wistar's tonic and an ailing traveler, lavishly illustrated with silhouette cartoons throughout. 3.5-in x 5.25-in. 16 pages, B&W.

Black Americana Victorian Trade Booklet advertising William Dreydoppel's Soap. This 16-page booklet tells a story in poetic verse of a character who tries to lighten his face. After various attempts, he finally succeeds when he uses Dreydoppel Soap. 5-1/4" x 3-3/4"

Preview for early Malibu Comics written by David Olbrich, art by Tim Hamilton and Scott Bieser. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 24 Pages B&W

No date. "Appearance Counts!" Catalog of Uniforms & Accessories (Hospital, Steamship, Railroad, Chefs, & many other professions) by Melrose Uniform Company. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 Pages B&W Text with Full Color Illustrations.

Victorian booklet that advertises Oxford Flakes in rhyming verse with illustrations. 5-in. x 3-in. 12 pages, B&W/w Red.

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Giveaway booklet with humorous children's rhymes and Hires Root Beer advertising accompanied by black and white illustrations. 4-in. x 5-in. 12 pages, B&W.

Art and Cover by Louis Rhead. Ond's Extract Company advertisement book using songs inspired by Mother Goose's tales. 5 1/4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 14 pages, Blue and White

Created by Young & Rubicon for the National Broadcasting Company Radio Show. Kit contains Honorary certificates, ten membership cards signed by Jay Jostyn and eight original cast press photos. Softcover 10-in. x 12-in. B&W

Folded Tabloid Advertising Journal for Collectors. Star Trek comic section insert (reprints LA Times comic strip). Alfred E. Neumann Image on front. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in. 36 pages B&W. NOTE: This item may or may not have the comic section supplement. Cover price $2.00.

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Collection of nursery rhymes with modified lyrics and illustrations extolling the virtues of Clark's O.N.T Spool Cotton Thread. 3-in. x 4 1/2-in., 12 pages, full color

Number B 31, no date, circa 1940s. In the 1930s and 1940s before the advent of the ballpoint pen, fountain pens were the mainstay of the office. Ink blotters were common since these pens tended to have excess ink and needed blotting often. Many American companies, like Blue Coal, used blotters as advertising tools. Blue Coal was the main sponsor of The Shadow radio show, one of the top shows of its era and produced many of their ink blotters featuring the Shadow. The blotter side is a blue material with the advertising side printed in vivid color. Stock is stiff cardstock. 9-in. x 4-in., single sheet, full color.

Number B 44, no date, circa 1940s. In the 1930s and 1940s before the advent of the ballpoint pen, fountain pens were the mainstay of the office. Ink blotters were common since these pens tended to have excess ink and needed blotting often. Many American companies, like Blue Coal, used blotters as advertising tools. Blue Coal was the main sponsor of The Shadow radio show, one of the top shows of its era and produced many of their ink blotters featuring the Shadow. The blotter side is a blue material with the advertising side printed in vivid color. Stock is stiff cardstock. 9-in. x 4-in., single sheet, full color.

Number B 80, no date, circa 1940s. In the 1930s and 1940s before the advent of the ballpoint pen, fountain pens were the mainstay of the office. Ink blotters were common since these pens tended to have excess ink and needed blotting often. Many American companies, like Blue Coal, used blotters as advertising tools. Blue Coal was the main sponsor of The Shadow radio show, one of the top shows of its era and produced many of their ink blotters featuring the Shadow. The blotter side is a blue material with the advertising side printed in vivid color. Stock is stiff cardstock. 6-in. x 3 1/2-in., single sheet, full color.

Number B 82, no date, circa 1940s. In the 1930s and 1940s before the advent of the ballpoint pen, fountain pens were the mainstay of the office. Ink blotters were common since these pens tended to have excess ink and needed blotting often. Many American companies, like Blue Coal, used blotters as advertising tools. Blue Coal was the main sponsor of The Shadow radio show, one of the top shows of its era and produced many of their ink blotters featuring the Shadow. The blotter side is a blue material with the advertising side printed in vivid color. Stock is stiff cardstock. 9-in. x 4-in., single sheet, full color.

Booklet that advertises King's Puremalt with a Shakespeare theme. Each page of the book has a circle cut out in the center that reveals a bottle of the pure malt on the inside front cover and a company seal on the inside of the back cover. 3 1/2-in. x. 4 1/2-in. 16 pages, PC/B&W.

Promotional booklet giveaway from Alka-Seltzer with photographs and blurbs about the careers of radio stars of the time. 6" x 6.5", 12 pages, B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Victor Friedrichs. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 30 pages B&W. Cover price $0.03.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Victor Friedrichs. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 pages B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Victor Friedrichs. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 24 pages B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by John "Wes" Tunnell (not credited). Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Victor Friedrichs. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C, Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C, Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 32 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C. Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 36 pages B&W. Cover price $0.03.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C. Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W. Cover price $0.03.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C, Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C, Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C. Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 38 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C. Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C. Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C. Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C. Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W.

Adzine/Fanzine for and by the members of the Texas Gun Collectors' Association, edited by Harry C. Knode. Includes Photos and stories of members' collections. Softcover 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages B&W.

Advertisement from the late 1980's for Clark's O.N.T Spoolcotton. 8 Pages, B&W.

Advertisement comic for The Prudential Insurance company. Saddle Stitched, 3-in x 4 1/2-in, 8 Pages, Full Color.

1953 Oil Show Giveaway Promo. Cartoons by Shep, Bob Haskins, Preston, Tom Floyd, and others. Deemed too risque for mailing in the day. 4 1/2-in. x 5 1/2-in, monotone blue coloring, 128 Pages.

Written by Myrtle L. Barger. Presentation of the classic children's tale "Why the Cow Jumped Over the Moon" used to advertise milk products. 5-in. x 6 3/4-in., 20 pages, Text (with full color illustrations)

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1893 Edition - Annual almanac used to forecast weather and crop conditions, and advertise for Wright's Vegetable Pills. 5-in. x 8-in., 26 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations)

Promotional pamphlet using modified nursery rhymes to promote the Utopia Yarn company. 5 1/2-in. x 4-in., 12 pages, full color.