Dr. Miles Laxative Tablets c. 1905 American patent medicine advertising pamphlet
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Old Books, Americana, Advertising Pamphlets, Laxatives, Patent Medicine).
Dr. Miles' Laxative Tablets.
Published c. 1905, Elkhart, Indiana by Dr. Miles Medical Co.
32 pages plus wrapper covers. Text in English. Illustrated throughout.
Publisher's decorative oblong paper wrappers, single staple saddle stitch.
Oh yeah, laxatives that taste like candy! eat two if you like sweets or missed dessert!
Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.
Paper covers gently age worn, slight small soiling and rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as an object.
Text block paper is uniformly toned, signs of handling, the 4 small head drawings with child crayon color over them, internally still otherwise well preserved, tight, sound.
Still attractive on the shelf. The fragile pamphlet displays a pleasing and unique age patina and 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 antique patent medicine item survives.
Covers measures c. 3 1/8" H x 6 1/4" W.
[B3009].