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MINT & UNCUT | 1937 Original First Edition
STRICTLY COLLECTOR QUALITY.
Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, investment-grade copy of the 1937 First Edition "Dresses Worn by the 'First Ladies' of the White House" paper doll book (Item No. 2164). Published by the historic The Saalfield Publishing Co. of Akron, Ohio, this masterpiece features the stunning, historically accurate artwork of renowned illustrator Maybelle Mercer.Unlike the vast majority of copies on the market, this copy is 100% complete, entirely uncut, and unused. It has been preserved for generations inside a protective archival plastic sleeve, shielding it completely from dust, oil, and environmental wear. Pages & Artwork: Crisp, bright, and completely unpunched/uncut. The classic 1930s lithograph inks remain incredibly vibrant.This is not a modern 1990s B. Shackman reproduction—this is the genuine, 89-year-old pre-WWII original. Finding pre-war paper ephemera completely unhandled, unbent, and uncut is an absolute anomaly. This book serves as both a beautiful piece of presidential history and a blue-chip addition to any advanced paper doll or White House memorabilia collection.
