Parrot Varnish Co Decorative 1884 Decorative Calendar bird shaped Promo Item

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Parrot Varnish Co. Calendar for 1884. 
Published 1884, Bridgeport, Conn. (?) by Parrot Varnish Co.
Chromolithographed shaped cardboard calendar with decorative color printed parrot and a calendar booklet of month sheets (all present).

Unusual 19th century aviary bird shaped novelty item.

Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Item gently age worn, some surface scuffing, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, item remains overall attractive as an object.

Image and cardboard is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.

The calendar displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this item survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 12" H x 7" W.

[B7683].