Burlesque and Side Degree Specialties, Paraphernalia and Costumes Catalog no. 256 by De Moulin Bros. & Co - 1916

Greenville, IL: De Moulin Bros. & Co., 1916. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Good+. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. See photos for condition details. Softcover, original catalog complete with order blank and even the mailing envelope. No copyright date listed though there is a tipped-in card on the terms and conditions page which is dated March 6, 1916. In addition, just below the catalog number on the front cover somebody penciled in Nov 24, 1916. Exterior shows spotting and soiling along with small stains, tears and small holes. Edges and corners show bumps and creases along with minor tearing. Upper and lower spine edges are chipped as well. Internal binding is good, stable bound pages are tight and unmarked. No signatures or bookplates, no handwriting (other than the front cover), no library markings etc. The catalog contains 132 pages of pranks, costumes, uniforms, Masonic Lodge furniture, badges and other paraphernalia. There is also a 36 page section in the rear titled "Suggestions and Directions for introducing and using our Burlesque and Side Degree Paraphernalia". The only page found with an issue was the very last text page, XXXVI, which has a chip and decrease around the lower outside corner. The rear wrap is also lifting a bit from the last page as this normally covers the stapled area.