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Lot 640

[LITHOGRAPHY]. The Antikamnia Calendar for 1899. [New York:...

Estimate: $600 - $800

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[LITHOGRAPHY]. The Antikamnia Calendar for 1899. [New York: G. H. Buek & Co., for Antikamnia Chemical Co., 1898]. Complete string-tied lithographed calendar on six leaves, each leaf featuring a costumed skeleton illustrated by L. Frusius on the front, advertising text on versos. Approximately 10 x 7?. Leaves with rounded corners, as issued. First leaf toned and lightly soiled, occasional toning, rubbing to other leaves. Excellent. This popular calendar is rarely found complete; it was originally sent as a promotional free item to medical professionals to advertise their headache remedy.