This is an original antique 1881 catalog and price list of fireworks issued by A.L. Dyke, Jobber of Cigars, Tobacco, Confectionery and Stationery. This is a single piece large four page pamphlet format measuring about 12.25” x 9.25” per page. The front cover has a patriotic vignette of an Spread Eagle with American flag and text that reads:
1876 – 1881 Third Annual Catalogue and Price List of FIRE WORKS For 1881 – A.L. DYKE Jobber of Cigars, Tobacco, Confectionery and Stationery. Fire Works of Every Description. Fire Crackers, Torpedoes, Pistols, Paper Caps, Balloons, Etc., Etc. – Mottoes and Letters of any Design Furnished on Short Notice.
The insides pages are text only and list prices and brief descriptive information on about 30 different classes of fireworks including Sky Rockets, Short Stick Rockets, Roman Candles, Meteor Candles, Serpents, Chinese Lanterns, Pin Wheels and lots more. The back cover is illustrated with a vignette of a cannon with cannon balls and a 34-star American flag.
This catalog is an original antique issued more than 140 years ago. The catalog is fully complete with moderate wear and shows some scattered spots and small stains as well as a few small chips and nicks on the edges. A couple of small pieces of acid free paper archival tissue have been applied on the edges to stabilize tears and the catalog shows creases from having been folded by the original owner. Overall condition is very good. Email any questions. Thanks for looking.
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