Lot # 701: 1929 H572 Men of America Complete Set (52) in Original Case

Category: Non-Sports Cards

Starting Bid: $50.00

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Item was in Auction "Fall, 2019 Premier Auction",
which ran from 11/14/2019 8:41 AM to
12/1/2019 8:46 AM



Attractive 1929 H527 Stevens-Davis "Men Of America" Booklets Partial set stored in its original box. These booklets were produced by the Stevens-Davis company of Chicago and distributed to the company's employees as a motivational tool. Each "card" is actually an eight-page booklet with colorful covers featuring an illustration or photographic representation of a legendary American with biographical information inside. The accompanying wood box appears to be a book and was meant to be displayed as such. This is a very scarce and desirable set. The box is in VG/EX condition with its original parts intact and age-related wear to the spine and edges. The set is complete the books averaging VG/EX condition with some stronger and a few lesser. A very substantial piece a very forward-thinking idea for an employer particularly given the expense of producing such a thing during the Great Depression. An outstanding document of America at the beginning of a new era in American business. 52 booklets plus case.