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For Sale A Very Rare Sign Book - Electrical Advertising Sketch Portfolio Number 1

Barry Jenicek

Premium Subscriber
Sorry, because of Scammers, I WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY E-MAIL WITHOUT A PHONE NUMBER or E-MAIL address!!

If you are a collector of Old Sign Books and Sign Memorabilia, have I got a deal for you!!

I have for sale a VERY RARE book entitled Electrical Advertising Sketch Portfolio Number 1, published by Signs of the Times back in 1929.

This book measures 11.8” tall x 17.7” wide and contains 147 pages. Sad to say, 4 of the pages are not original, however, I have full size copies of the missing originals.

Being photo-copies, they are white where the original 143 other pages are yellowed with age. (What can one expect with a book that is 97 years old!??)

Being that old, the binding has separated itself from the book but that does not affect its functionality. The pages, though yellowed, are in great shape.

I can’t tell you how many dimensional signs I fabricated using ideas from this book!! It is worth its weight in gold!

This is truly a historical book and I believe it is safe to say, you won’t find another ORIGINAL one out there.

So, this is your chance to own a piece of Sign History. Not only will you own this rare book but you will also benefit from the ideas it will present to you as you continue on into the Sign Industry!

Cost is $500.00 plus shipping with insurance and tracking number, but, I will entertain any REASONABLE offer.

Because Signs101 limits the number of pictures to be published, I can send you several other pictures of this nostalgic portfolio if you wish. Just E-Mail where you would like to have them sent, or Call me.

Now that I am rolling down my sleeves, it’s time to pass this extraordinary Book on to the next generation.

Thanks for looking.

Barry@SignsByUnique.Com
(314) 882-2799

P.S. As you research this book, please let me know of any information you might find. Such as ISBN number, Info about the Author, etc. –Thanks-
 

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monroesigns

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A little info I found online:

Electrical Advertising Sketch Portfolio, No. 1​

Kamin, Sam
Book, 1929

Details​

Creators
Title
  • Electrical advertising sketch portfolio, no. 1 / by Sam Kamin.
Publication
  • [Cincinnati, Ohio : Signs of the Times Pub. Co., c1929]
Description
  • 147 p. : ill. ; 30 x 45 cm.

Subject and genre​

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Barry Jenicek

Premium Subscriber
Hi Monroesigns,

Thanks for taking the time to "dig" into this. It seems strange that there is NO information available at all !! No ISBN number, or Search on the authors name etc.

 

Barry Jenicek

Premium Subscriber
Since I am limited to the number of photos I can post, if you check out my listing on CraigsList at

https://stlouis.craigslist.org/tls/d/villa-ridge-very-rare-book-electrical/7918276487.html

You will see what I mean about being worth it's weight in gold! $500 sounds like a lot of money but when you thing about how many images there are on each page, it's really quite reasonable. (My opinion) Besides, I would entertain any REASONABLE offer. I really would like to pass this treasure on to other people in the trade.

Barry@SignsByUnique.Com
(314) 882-2799
 

Barry Jenicek

Premium Subscriber
SOLD.

I can't figure out how to remove the ad from the Member to Member Classifieds Forum. Anyone know how... or does it stay out there forever?
 
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