England: Lever Bros. , Ltd. , Port Sunlight. Near Fine with no dust jacket. (1890/1900). Original. Paperback. An ORIGINAL Late Victorian/ Early Edwardian (Full Colour) Chromolithographic loose leaf Advertisement for LUX - formerly tipped into an old book - measuring 6.5" high x 4" wide. The illustration features a Child crying, sitting on top of a cushion, and written underneath is the caption 'Why Don't They Use Lux? " On the Reverse is Text Advertising Lux = " LUX. Won't Shrink Woolens. A Few of its Uses: For Lace, Hosiery and Fabrics. For a Delightful Shampoo. For Household Cleaning." . , etc, etc. Lever, and many other firms, commissioned many now important artists to Advertise their wares for them in this way - This particular Advert is Unsigned. These adverts were inserted into reading materials to reach the masses. The few that have survived tend to be in VG condition as they were kept enclosed in the books/magazines. This copy is Near Fine. There are very light brown smudge marks to the edges and surface loss to the rear side where the advert has been removed from a book. Clean and VERY Bright Copy. An Absolutely Delightful Period piece of its time! All these ads look great framed. At the time of listing I have many other similar ORIGINAL period adverts available. Image available on Request. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall .

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Bookseller: Sue Lloyd-Davies Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 112895
Title: ORIGINAL Lux (Washing Preparation) Advert
Author: Lever Bros
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine with no dust jacket
Edition: Original
Publisher: Lever Bros. , Ltd. , Port Sunlight
Place of Publication: England
Date Published: (1890/1900)
Keywords: ORIGINAL Lux Shampoo Advert (circa. 1909), Lever Bros; Port Sunlight; Lux Shampoo; Mary Had A Little Lamb; Maid; , Sheep; Little Girl; Lux Won't Shrink Wool;, Sunlight Soap; Double Sided Advertisement Leaf;, LUX. A Unique Washing Preparation....., LUX
Bookseller catalogs: Illustrated; Ephemera/Advertising;

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Sue Lloyd-Davies Books

Payment: 94 St Catherine Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1RF, UK Tel:+ 44(0)1267235462 The cost of books are given in sterling. The cost of books are given in sterling. Payments to me direct may be via PayPal or CC via PayPal (you do NOT have to have a Paypal account to pay by Credit Card) ; By Paypal (Official PP Invoice sent on request): Personal (Sterling) Cheque or Bank Transfer (UK/Europe ONLY), or Cash (Sterling only). Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. All items posted by Airmail Overseas or by Standard (Second class post) in the UK unless requested otherwise. We will post abroad by whatever method you request but the standard is by Airmail. Proof of posting certificates are obtained for all books posted. Postal delivery times are ESTIMATES not Guarantees!. Parcels are NOT "Tracked" - We provide PROOF OF POSTING, NOT PROOF OF DELIVERY. All postings are insured. We normally post twice/three times weekly, although we can provide a speedier service for an extra cost. Tracking is also available at an extra cost, please enquire, but these charges will be considerably higher than our advertised rates. If unhappy with a purchase, a full refund will be given if returned within 14 days, in the same condition that it left us.

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About Sue Lloyd-Davies Books

Retired Member of the P.B.F.A, and the WBA. In business for 42+ years to date, mainly working from home nowadays, and formerly exhibiting at Major London Book Fairs, and some Provincial ones within reach of the M4! View by Appointment ONLY Please, as I may be unavailable on the day you call. Happy to see customers but they have to be able to squeeze through the book aisles/piles! Unfortunately no wheelchair access. Currently only working part-time.

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