New York: [The Schilling Press, Inc.], 1920. Near Fine in Stapled Wraps. An uncommon piece of early aviation history.  We found 12 in institutions, though several may be digital copies.Published for the Aeromarine Plane & Motor Co. of Keyport New Jersey to promote their plane with a history of a......

New York: Animated Book Company, 1944. First Edition, First Printing. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --The Animated Book Company was a notable player in the 1940s 'toy book' boom, capitalizing on the demand for interactive children's media during the war years. Hank Hart's style—exaggerated, playful, and energetic—mirrors the animation aesthetics of the early.....

Seattle: The Boeing Company, 1963. Second Edition. While it's not feasible to catalogue every aircraft or product manufactured by Boeing and its subsidiaries in this promotional book, they have included all significant models, both experimental and production, along with numerous variations that have contributed to the rich tapestry of aviation.....

Denver: Brown Hotel Company, 1967. First Edition, First Printing. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --The Brown Palace is one of the few grand hotels in America to have never closed its doors since its 1892 opening. This 1967 publication was produced at a pivotal moment when historic city centers were undergoing radical urban.....

Chicago: Curt Teich & Company, 1940. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Curt Teich & Company was the world's largest publisher of postcards and advertising folders, and 'Scenic Wonders of Dixieland' represents their transition into larger-format, narrative travel booklets. Published just a year before the U.S. entry into World War II, it captures the.....

This brochure functions as both a practical guide and a marketing artifact. It includes a detailed fairground map with designated photo sites, daily entertainment schedules for May 9 through May 15, photography tips tailored to amateur visitors, and Kodak product promotion. The design reflects Kodak’s effort to align its brand.....

A modest but engaging piece of WWII home-front material, enhanced by its uncommon San Antonio promotional overprint and Fred Harvey association.Genres: Ephemera, Americana, Cartography, Military HistorySubjects: World War II Home Front, San Antonio Texas, Fred Harvey Company, Military Ribbons and Decorations, Promotional Maps, U.S. Armed Forces, Wartime Advertising, Rand McNally.....

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Founded in 1908, the Furst-McNess Company built its empire on the 'McNess Man'—a traveling salesman who brought extracts, medicines, and household goods directly to rural doorsteps. This 1935 cookbook was a key marketing tool, designed to stay in the kitchen for years.The inclusion of an 'Oklahoma Champion Cake.....

Hastings, Nebraska: Ginrum Alpha Company, 1936. Deluxe Fourth Edition, HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Unlike standard cocktail manuals of the period, this volume emphasizes origin stories, regional traditions, and legends surrounding liqueurs, wines, and spirits, positioning mixed drinks within a broader cultural and historical framework. The Ginrum Alpha Company’s branding reflects a transitional.....

Stapled Wraps. An advertisement songbook for the Hart Piano Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Additional business adverts on the insides of the wraps. 26 popular and patriotic songs.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —The Jell-O Company, based in Le Roy, New York, was the primary architect of the American gelatin market. By 1932, under the umbrella of General Foods, the company faced the dual challenge of a collapsing economy and a need for product innovation to maintain its domestic dominance.This specific.....

London: LMS Railway Company, 1933. Folded Sheet. A promotional souvenir brochure printed to accompany the visit of the Royal Scot locomotive to the Chicago World’s Fair with photographs of the train's interiors and sites of interest at each stop, and map of the rail line.Background Information:A Century of Progress International.....