General Antiques and Collectibles Spring Auction
Lot 79:
Description
C-17480
c. 1950s-1960s; Various Manufacturers – United States Collection of eight agricultural advertising booklets distributed by seed and fertilizer companies, including DeKalb, Funk’s G, FS Seed Corn, Northup King, Columbia Golden Harvest, Darling’s, and Armour Fertilizers. Each booklet combines promotional material with practical content such as farming tips, planting programs, crop yield advice, and record-keeping pages. Such pieces were widely circulated among American farmers in the mid-20th century, serving both as marketing tools and reference aids. They reflect the agricultural boom of the postwar era, when hybrid seeds, chemical fertilizers, and large-scale farming methods were reshaping American agriculture.
Overall wear, creasing, and handling marks present; covers retain strong graphics and color.
Each: Approx. 3.75" W x 6" H
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