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1869 Advertising Circular For Eye Glasses

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Books & Manuscripts Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 300.00 USD
1869 Advertising Circular For Eye Glasses
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11” x 15 3/4” advertising circular. The circular reads, in part: To all whose vision is defective! Improve your sight and preserve your eyes. Prof. D.J. Babbitt would respectfully announce to the citizens of this place and vicinity, that he is now in town with a large stock of his Perfected Spectacles and Eye Glasses ... Which he can scientifically and accurately adjust to the ye from examination of its Spherical Figure, to see distance objects distinctly, and also objects in closer proximity ... Line engraving of Dr. Babbitt at center. The circular also offers a range of testimonials regarding Dr. Babbitt’s spectacles. Verso lists a large number of references from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Some edge wear. Overall Fine.