David Mason Fine and Rare Books

ANON. A woman's best pal.

Cleveland, Ohio, and Toronto, Canada: The Glidden Varnish Company, nd (190-?). 12mo., orig. colour-printed wrappers, 12pp. Illustrated. Small crease to upper right corner o/w fine.

A miniature pamphlet extolling the virtues of Jap-A-Lac wood finish: “The very word ‘Economy' generally suggests something unpleasant, but JAP-A-LAC-ING is a pleasant economy because it is so easy to use and makes old and ugly things new and beautiful. This little booklet can't begin to do justice to all the delightful and money-saving uses of JAP-A LAC.”