Chaussures

1927 · réf. 60929 — St. Louis MO: Peters branch of International Shoe Co. 1927. Two vols. 4to. 96 26; 16 pp unpaginated. colour-illustrated throughout colour-illustrated borders sample wrapping papers colour-tinted order forms yellow & red. Colour-decorated embossed softcovers raised-embossed lettering in red blue & white on white field punch-hole at upper left corner red silk braid minor soiling foxing back cover edgewear minor shelfwear slight gouging to lower fore-edge of textblock; 2nd -- w/ self-printed softcovers age toning minor creasing & bumping to corners age toning still VG-/VG copies. First edition of this very scarce Roaring 20’s shoe fashion catalogue and price-list filled with the latest Diamond Brand styles for women’s & men’s footwear embellished with the Jazz Age fashion designs in the borders of Margaret Mosley. Work shoes work boots camping boots rubber footwear and high-top Keds sport shoes are all depicted in the catalogue. Of particular interest is the well-illustrated advertising and sales section for she and department stores featuring window display equipment window valances promotional calendars watches advertising billboards advertising chairs & stools for athletic stadiums unbreakable dolls and Diamond Brand Gloves. The company has also incorporated paper samples for printed wrapping papers. The Peters Shoe Company was first established in 1892 by Henry Peters who was later a primary partner in forming the International Shoe Company at one time one of the largest shoe manufacturers in the World. No copies in Worldcat. Peters, branch of International Shoe Co., paperback