Description:
San Francisco: California Fig Syrup Co., no date (ca. 1906 - 1910). 24mo (6" x 3.75"), [1], 20 & [1] pages plus covers in color, including 8 full page illustrations from photographs. Original pictorial stapled paper wraps.
Moderately soiled, light edge wear, small loss at the bottom corner of the back cover, staples rusted, otherwise Very Good.
"Promotional booklet for Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company of San Francisco, probably from around 1906. After a brief introduction to the beauty and riches of California, the booklet describes at length the natural laxative benefits of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, a combination of two company products in one remedy. The company guarantees its product, but the consumer must ensure that "California Fig Syrup Co." is printed on the front of every package. If it is not, the product is a fraud and should be declined. This product, in order to be truly effective, must be produced exclusively with California…
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