The pictures below show larger front and back views of this Colorful Old Peter’s Family Social Studies Primer Book Community Helpers Publisher Advertising Poster & Book in this lot. The images on the poster are enlarged from a children’s book that apparently the publisher is promoting or advertising. At the bottom of the poster it reads as follows: THESE PAGES ARE ENLARGED FROM PETER’S FAMILY, BY HANNA, ANDERSON, AND GRAY – A PRIMER, AND THE FIRST BOOK PUBLISHED IN THE NEW SOCIAL STUDIES DIVISION OF THE CURRICULUM FOUNDATION SERIES. THE BOOK ITSELF IS ILLUSTRATED IN FOUR COLORS. LIST PRICE, 56c. SCOTT, FORESMAN AND COMPANY CHICAGO – ATLANTA – DALLAS – NEW YORK The poster pictures (16) colorful illustrations of men or Fathers at their specific occupations. These include the following: Doctor or Dentist with a Child U.S. Postman or Letter Carrier with Mail Bag Machinist or Factory Worker with Lathe &am[; Bowls Lumber Jack Sawing a Tree Farmer on Tractor Gas or Service Station Attendant with Gas Pump Traffic Policeman Blowing Whistle with Traffic Light Orchestra Conductor with Band Airplane Pilot with Plane Fireman with Fire Hydrant Ice Delivery Man with Block of Ice and Truck Laundry Delivery Man with Truck Paper Boy with Bag of Newspapers Fruit & Vegetable Produce Vender with Wagon Garbage Man with Garbage or Trash Can Grocery Store Delivery Man with Box of Groceries and Truck The book that is included was located here. It is by the same Authors and Publisher mentioned above, but the ©1949 book appears to be a newer or updated version than the poster. It has the same occupations inside and more, as well as many more different images with the stories inside. The poster measures about 25'' x 38'' and the book measures 5-7/8'' x 7-7/8'' x 5/8''. The poster appears to be in good condition with some edge or fold wear and some yellowing from age on a few back panels as pictured. The book appears to be good used condition, with a name penciled in the front and some hand spotting on a few blank pages from use. |