The wonderful world of American advertisements, 1865-1900

A pictorial anthology of reproductions of "the overly-ornamental and elaborate advertising style" foreword in the post-Civil War era up to 1900. Illustrations are divided into four general topics: "Health," "Pleasure," "Miscellaneous," and "Beauty," and arranged in chronological groups within each division. 137 pages of reproductions probably mostly full-size , generally with one to six per page, depending on size of the advertisement. Illustrations lack attribution. Material for persons interested in 19th-century American type styles, printing and design, or in advertising and commercial art. Also of interest to students of American social history or the history of health quackery. Some separation along inner edge of front cover. 143+ 1 pages. stiff paper wrappers.. small 4to..