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BRANDRETH COLMBIAN ABC FOR THE LITTLE ONES -

BRANDRETH COLMBIAN ABC FOR THE LITTLE ONES -

BRANDRETH COLMBIAN ABC FOR THE LITTLE ONES

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ABC. (ADVERTISING) COLUMBIAN ABC FOR THE LITTLE ONES. (Reading, MA: Brandreth's 1892.) 5 x 7 1/4", pictorial wraps, 18p., light wear, VG+. Each letter of the alphabet refers to an aspect of Columbus's voyage to the New World. Illustrated with charming chromolithographs of various scenes. "G" stands for "Gifts" that Columbus gave the natives. "N" stands for "Natives". Prominently placed on every page are names of various products of Brandreth and Allcock's Porous Plasters. Interleaved with the alphabet are testaments by noted people praising the efficacy of these products. The double-page chromolithographed center spread depicts some of the buildings at the Columbian Exposition at Chicago at which expo this little booklet was likely distributed.