Pitcher's Castoria Children's Patent Medicine 1887-8 Promo Advertising Almanac

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Vintage Advertising, Patent Medicine, Illustrated Books, Children's Medicine).

The New York Almanac for 1888.
Published 1887, New York by Pitcher's Castoria.
32 plus wrapper covers, saddle stitched. Text in English. Illustrated throughout.

Publisher's color lithographed pictorial paper wrappers, original string tie at top left. Much fresher and brighter looking example than typical for this type of ephemeral booklet.

Item is over 100 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.

Paper is toned, signs of handling, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

The scarce item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and overall is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this offering survives.

Covers measures c. 7 3/4" H x 5"W.

[B9284].