Antique 1909 Philadelphia Yellow Trading Stamp Co LIST Store Catalog Advertising
Antique, Original…1909 Philadelphia Yellow Trading Stamp Co. JUNE 1 LIST Store Catalog Measures 6” x 3 3/4”.16 pages. Staple bound. Original June 1, 1909 “List” booklet issued by the Philadelphia Yellow Trading Stamp Co., detailing the redemption values for trading stamps and premiums accepted from hundreds of participating merchants throughout Philadelphia. This scarce early 20th-century advertising booklet offers an excellent snapshot of consumer culture during the height of the trading stamp era. Inside are 16 pages listing participating manufacturers and merchants across dozens of product categories including groceries, tobacco, coffee, canned goods, baking products, soaps, household items, medicines, candy, cigars, starch, polish, and many more. The booklet also explains how the Philadelphia Yellow Trading Stamp program operated and what types of labels, wrappers, coupons, certificates, and trademarks could be redeemed. Notable companies represented include many recognizable early American brands and regional manufacturers, making this an outstanding research reference for collectors of advertising, packaging history, genealogy, and Pennsylvania business history. CONDITION:Excellent, antique, like new condition. Well preserved in box for over a century. See photos for details. Please message for any questions, thanks.