Lever Bros (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Original. An ORIGINAL c. 1900 late Victorian/Early Edwardian Full Colour loose leaf Advertisement for LUX - formerly tipped into an old book - measuring 7" high x 3.5" wide. The illustration is of a young boy dressed in slack-braces, staring at a shirt on a clothes line and a fence with 'Lux' graffitied across it along with writing underneath that says 'Wont Shrink Woollens'. Dear me no! I've only got one shirt and so Use Lux'. On the Reverse is Text Advertising Lux = " LUX. A Unique Washing Preparation made in the form of Flakes or Wafers. Softens Hard Water. Soothes the Skin. A Good Hairwash." . , 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 but smacks of John Hassall or Will Owen who did many of these adverts for Lever in this period - and, as nowadays, 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 has chipping/ surface loss to the left edge but the rest of the ad is Very Good Plus. Clean and VERY Bright. 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.…

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Original. 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.…

pp167-180 incl illustrations. Pamphlet, 24x18. Fairly fragile, staples rusted but still tight. Newsletter with local news for the model community's residents.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. No Dust Jacket. Original. An ORIGINAL c. 1900 late Victorian/Early Edwardian Full Colour loose leaf Advertisement for LIFEBUOY SOAP - formerly tipped into an old book - measuring 6.5" high x 4" wide. The illustration in Full Vibrant colour is of a fisherman looking out to sea and spotting a Lifebuoy with a large packet of Lifebouy Soap saved by the Lifebuoy! On the Reverse is Text Advertising Lifebuoy Soap = " Rescue Yourself and Others from contagion and Disease by Using LIFEBUOY Royal Disinfectant SOAP. Destroys all Microbes and Diseasr Germs. Cleans, Purifies and Sweetens the House." . , 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 but smacks of John Hassall or Will Owen who did many of these adverts for Lever in this period - and, as nowadays, 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 almost As New. Clean and VERY Bright. 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. Images available on Request. ; 16mo 6" - 7" tall.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Original. An ORIGINAL c. 1912 Edwardian Full Colour loose leaf Advertisement for LUX SOAP - formerly tipped into an old book - measuring 5.5" high x 4.5" wide. The illustration in Full Vibrant colour is of a little lamb and a little girl holding Lux soap whilst gazing at a washing line in the distance and with a 'Lux Won't Shrink Wool' sign in the background. On the Reverse is Text Advertising Lux Soap = " Don't let your Woollens Shrink! . Besides preventing Blankets, Flannels, and Woollens from shrinking, it is a delightful cleansing agent for all things." 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 but smacks of John Hassall or Will Owen who did many of these adverts for Lever in this period - and, as nowadays, 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 Very Good but is slightly torn to the left edge where the advert has been removed from a book. There are very light brown smudge marks to the rear side, otherwise this is a 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. Images available on Request. ; 24mo 5" - 6" tall. Illustrated by Will Owen (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. Original. An ORIGINAL c. 1900 late Victorian/Early Edwardian Full Colour loose leaf Advertisement for LUX - formerly tipped into an old book - measuring 6.5" high x 4" wide. The illustration by 'Hassall' (John Hassell) is highly politically incorrect nowadays (! ) consisting of a full colour illustration of big black 'Mama' washing the hair of a small black 'Picaninny' boy in a small tub on a wooden 'Lux' crate, having his hair washed in Lux Shampoo, with the caption - "LUX Wont Shrink Wool". On the Reverse is Text Advertising Lux = " LUX. Specially prepared to prevent the shrinkage of woollens, Flannels and Dainty Fabrics. For All Toilet and Household Uses. A Splendid Shampoo." . , etc, etc. Lever, and many other firms, commissioned many now important artists to Advertise their wares for them in this way - and, as nowadays, 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 has a couple of old stains in the right hand blank margin where it was affected by 2 rusty staples but the rest of the ad is almost As New. Clean and VERY Bright. An Absolutely Delightful Period piece of its time! - but . There would undoubtedly be a backlash if published today! . 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. Illustrated by John Hassall (illustrator).…

48pp, mostly fascinating b&w photos, inc many at Port Sunlight. Pictorial card covers. 20x26. Covers a little water-marked (not too bad), covers split along spine, contents very good. A revealing publicity book, mainly very interesting photographs of the village, soap works etc.

48pp, mostly fascinating b&w photos, inc many at Port Sunlight. Pictorial card covers. 20x26. Covers a little water-marked (not too bad), covers split along spine, contents very good. A revealing publicity book, mainly very interesting photographs of the village, soap works etc.