Le Page's Craft League Library (In 4 Volumes)

Gloucester, MA: Russia Cement Company, 1925. First Edition. Very good. First editions, in original box - "How to Make Fascinating Gifts for All Occasions," "How to Make Attractive Articles for Home Decorations," "The New Le Page's Gesso Craft!" and "How Boys and Girls Can Make Their Own Fascinating Toys;" 4 1/4 x 2 3/4; pp. 34 each; beige and brick-red, illustrated wraps; a few chips and nicks to edges; illustrated with in-line drawings; very good condition. Illustrated card-stock box with loss of paper to front panel; manuscript address to verso in the dedicated postal space; good condition.A wonderful set of little books, it was published as an advertisement for the Russia Cement Company's Le Page's Glue. Each book contained ideas and instructions for making a variety of household, entertainment and art objects, including book ends, shoe trees, bird houses, doll furniture (with detailed measurements and schematics), leather belts, jewelry cases, and much more.