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Antique 1906 Clayton's Dog Remedies Treatise on the Dog Booklet Pittsburg PA — photo 1 of 3

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Antique advertising booklet "A Treatise on the Dog" by Geo. W. Clayton, V.S., proprietor and manufacturer of Clayton's Dog Remedies, cover marked Copyright 1906 by Dr. G. W. Clayton. The two-color cover shows an Edwardian lady with a collie and terrier at a dog show, and the title page lists offices at 1810 Wabash Ave., Chicago and 2650 Broadway, New York, printed by M. A. Donohue & Co., Chicago. About 4.9 x 6.8 inches. Used condition with toning, a chip at the lower front edge, and corner wear on the back cover.

The back cover carries a dealer imprint for W. S. Brown, manufacturer of and dealer in fire arms, fishing tackle and athletic goods, fine cutlery a specialty, 523 Wood Street, Pittsburg, Pa. — a nice sporting-goods crossover piece.

A good example of early 1900s veterinary and patent-remedy advertising for dog lovers, kennel history collectors, and Pittsburgh and Chicago ephemera collectors.