American Lithograph Company Purchased Seven Lithograph Companys in 1892

[1880nonsports]

but over 70.00 a bit steep for a used book...... Might be a good motivator to explore the library although here in south florida as opposed to my old homestead in NYC - figuring my chances not great.

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

but over 70.00 a bit steep for a used book...... Might be a good motivator to explore the library although here in south florida as opposed to my old homestead in NYC - figuring my chances not great.

Inter-library loan if it's available in FL might work. I'll bet there's a copy or two in the state's system given all of the gorgeous lithographed fruit crate labels that used to be produced for citrus and the like. We have a time share we sometimes take in Vero Beach (Disney) and they have a nice display of the labels in their lobby.

[1880nonsports]

I figured that to be an option but haven't been to a library since they used card catalogs which I imagine have been phased out :-) I have all of Davidson's label books and included is a great one featuring fruit crate labels. I think cigar box labels might be thought of as the granddaddy of them all due to their aesthetics, historical implications, and complexity - base ball and other cards not too shabby either. I love so much of the artistry offered in antique advertising by so many talented un-named artists and their execution of the task - but have limits and often books with pictures have to do.

[Pat R]

Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

but over 70.00 a bit steep for a used book...... Might be a good motivator to explore the library although here in south florida as opposed to my old homestead in NYC - figuring my chances not great.

I Just Picked up my copy at the post office, brand new $27.99 + $3.99 shipping.

[wonkaticket]

Here are some examples of the mentioned companies work.

George S. Harris & Sons- Philadelphia PA






Lindner Eddy & Clauss Lith.-NY





Schumacher & Ettinger-NY



Donaldson Brothers Company-NY



Cheers,

John

[atx840]

Those are stunning John, thanks for sharing.

[Pat R]

Beautiful posters John, now I know why I couldn't find any info on
Linder Eddy & Clauss in the article they were listed as Eddy & calaus.

[Pat R]

In the book it lists another company that merged with ALC G.H. Buek & Company.

[steve B]

I've been meaning to get to our local historical society to do some looking up.

The company that did the orange border candy boxes moved here in 1910, did the candy boxes and for some reason didn't make it beyond I think early 1911.

That set shares a bunch of pictures with T206, and I've wondered if there's any connection with ALC. Either favorable, or if they copied images without permission and that's what did them in.