Vintage WWI, Great Depression & WWII Historic Booklet & Almanac Ephemera Lot (1918–1944)Up for sale is an exceptional curated collection of 8 authentic vintage booklets, almanacs, and advertising guides spanning the most transformative eras of 20th-century American history. This historic lot covers a timeline from the final year of World War I, through the hardships of the Great Depression, and into the home-front rationing efforts of World War II.Perfect for ephemera collectors, history buffs, or vintage kitchen decorators, this lot features incredible period graphics, retro advertising, and a firsthand look at American life across three decades.CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF INCLUDED ITEMS:
1. 1918 International Harvester Almanac (WWI Era)
* Details: Published by the International Harvester Company of America. Features fascinating early 20th-century farm advice, historical ads for Mogul and Titan kerosene engines/tractors, and specialized content from the World War I home front—including historic war bread recipes and home canning tips.
*Front cover is off/loose. 2. 1933 Rawleigh\'s Good Health Guide: Cook Book & Year Book (Great Depression Era)
* Details: Published by The W.T. Rawleigh Co. Packed with 1930s home remedies, patent medicine ads, classic kitchen recipes, and zodiac charts. Features a brilliant, classic illustrated cartoon-style pictorial world map highlighting Rawleigh\'s global reach.3. 1937 \"Fun for Everyone\" Promotional Activity Booklet
* Details: Issued as a promotional giveaway by Seeck & Kade, Inc. (Makers of Pertussin Cough Syrup). Filled with vintage parlor magic tricks, shadow pictures, party games, brain teasers, and whimsical family activities interspersed with historic retro ads.4. 1943–1944 Westinghouse \"Health for Victory\" Meal Planning Guides (Set of 5)
* Details: An exceptional 5-month consecutive run of World War II home-front history. Includes October 1943, November 1943, December 1943, January 1944, and February 1944. Mass-produced to help homemakers navigate the strict point-rationing system of the National Wartime Nutrition Program. Filled with full menus, \"Basic 7\" food group recipes, and highly patriotic wartime illustrations. (Factory 3-hole punched format for binder collection).
The December Santa cover is in the worst condition of the lot. See pictures. The January issue has the bottom left staple-side edge coming up. The rest are in great condition. CONDITION REPORT:
This is a pre-owned vintage and antique paper lot. All items show authentic age-toning and shelf wear that adds to their historic charm.
* See picture of the centerfold of each booklet to inspect the staple.
* Please thoroughly review all high-resolution photos to evaluate the exact condition of each item before offerding/purchasing.
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