ABC

Book Description

1920. Paperback. 2. ABC. (ADVERTISING) ABC. NY: Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. ca 1920. 8vo, (5 1/4 x 7 3/4") pictorial wraps, light soil, VG. Every letter has a rhyme dealing with the healthy thing to do or eat. Illustrated in typical 1920's style in b&w by M.C. Phares. "C is for Cough And its Cousin, the sneeze. Cover them both With your handkerchief please." This copy is complete with an insert that has a full color copy of the line illustration that accompanies the letter "U". The child is meant to use this as a guide for coloring the illustrations in the book. The verso of the sheet has a quiz on how to eat healthy.

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