{"product_id":"two-canvassing-dummies-related-to-the-1892-elections","title":"[two canvassing dummies related to the 1892 elections]","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo canvassing books in not-very-nice condition, but interesting examples of information about current events being disseminated via subscription book. The profiles of politicians and major topics in \u003cem\u003eMen and Issues of '92\u003c\/em\u003e (\"A New Departure in Campaign Literature\") provided voters with information likely to influence voting while simultaneously creating a souvenir of the election. The speed at which the books would need to be produced accounts for the simplicity of styles (\u003cem\u003eIssues\u003c\/em\u003e offered only one binding at $2.00; \u003cem\u003eLives\u003c\/em\u003e had two). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMen and Issues of '92. A Grand National Portrait Gallery\u003c\/em\u003e... by James P. Boyd. (Philadelphia): Publisher's Union, 1892. Good with heavy rubbing wear and a tidemark to the upper right corner throughout. Two subscribers signed up; rear prospectus also promises three free months of \u003cem\u003eThe Peoples Magazine and Library \u003c\/em\u003eto subscribers.\u003cbr\u003e    [with]\u003cem\u003e \u003cbr\u003eLives of Harrison and Reid 1892 \u003c\/em\u003e(cover title) by Henry Davenport Northrop. Poor condition, lacks a title page, has a detached textblock, dampstaining to the rear board, various tears, and a \"Regional Public Library\" stamp, which seems like an odd place for a sample book. 6 subscriber blanks, no subscribers listed. Offered primarily as a counterpoint\/bonus to \u003cem\u003eIssues of '92 \u003c\/em\u003esince it's on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"[canvassing dummy, salesman samples]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338701852822,"sku":"Q2284a","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/9778\/9229\/files\/APC_7687.jpg?v=1776099562","url":"https:\/\/alsobooksbooks.com\/products\/two-canvassing-dummies-related-to-the-1892-elections","provider":"Haec City \/ Also Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}