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An original 1944 vintage magazine advertisement by the Gilbert Paper Company of Menasha, Wisconsin for their Radiance Bond Paper, and featuring a color illustration of farm workers harvesting hay. Art illustration by George Gustav Adomeit (1879 - 1967), a listed American artist. The ad measures approximately 10" x 13", and is in excellent condition.

An original 1948 magazine print advertisement by Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corporation featuring their new "Ebony" Model 547 radio for $16.95. The ad measures approximately 10" x 13", and is in excellent condition.

An original 1921 magazine advertisement by Sandfelder Corporation of Chicago, Illinois & Attleboro, Massachusetts featuring 14 styles of their Shur-Rite Pencils, with prices. The ad measures approximately 10" x 13", and is in excellent condition (1/4" closed tear top edge).

An original 1946 magazine advertisement by The Cincinnati Enquirer titled "My! My! The newspaper situation certainly has changed in Cincinnati!" relative to its increase in market circulation over a ten-year period, featuring a cartoon illustration of a janitor with his broom by R. Taylor. The ad measures approximately 10" x 13", and is in excellent condition.

An original 1951 magazine advertisement by Gibson Art Company / Gibson Greeting Cards titled "Spread Sunshine with a Smile" featuring an illustration of a variety of greeting cards with Joe E. Brown, Chairman of National Smile Week. The ad measures approximately 10" x 14", and is in excellent condition.

An original 1948 magazine advertisement by Sarra Inc. / Sarra Photography titled "Be Careful How You Expose Your Portrait to the Naked Eye". Caption reads: "Portrait of a naked eye with montage of television waves - by Sarra" (Valentino Sarra). The ad measures approximately 10" x 13", and is in excellent condition.

An original 1946 magazine advertisement by Westinghouse Radio Stations titled "Cornfield Capitalist" featuring an illustration of a farmer carrying a bushel of corn. The ad measures approximately 10" x 13", and is in excellent condition.

An original 1988 2-page magazine advertisement by The Franklin Library offering membership in its Signed First Edition Society featuring a group photo of authors: Gail Godwin, Kurt Vonnegut, Maya Angelou, John Gregory Dunne, Harrison E. Salisbury, Louis Auchincloss and Arthur Miller. Suitable for framing. Pages measure approximately 8" x 10 3/4" (overall 16" x 10 3/4"), and… Read more about this item

An original 1970 magazine advertisement by MONY / Mutual of New York / The Mutual Life Insurance Company featuring an illustration of Moby Dick & Captain Ahab. Art illustration by Willard Mullin (1902 - 1978). The ad measures approximately 10" x 12 3/4", and is in excellent condition (small spot left margin area).

A 1986 2-page magazine advertisement by The Greyhound Corporation of Phoenix, Arizona featuring a color photo of its then Chairman, John W. Teets, with a large statue of a running greyhound dog. Pages measure approximately 8" x 11" (overall 16" x 11"), and are in excellent condition.

An original 1969 vintage magazine advertisement by New England Mutual Life Insurance Company with colorful beach scene & large sea monster cartoon illustration. Art illustration by Rowland B. Wilson (1930 - 2005). The ad measures approximately 8" x 11", and is in excellent condition. .