WM. J. LEMP BREWING CO., ST. LOUIS - "Toasts" Booklet - Color Labels - 1887

Description

This is an original and early booklet, measuring approx. (3 1/2" x 4 7/8").  It contains (48) pages as well as a page on the inside front and back covers.  "TOASTS - COMPLIMENTS OF THE WM. J. LEMP BREWING COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MO. U.S.A."  Copyright 1887 by Knapp Co. Litho., N.Y."  Contains some information  about the brewery as well as many toasts for many different occasions.  It contains full page images of it's labels.  There are images of (3) old labels and (5) new labels.  The booklet states that their labels had been copied by companies making inferior beer and that the new labels have been registered and shows how they will now look.  Overall condition is excellent for the age.  The staple binding is tight with no rust.  The pages are all bright and clean.  The covers show only very minor wear with no tears or stains.  Only mentioned for accuracy, is the upper right corner on the front cover.  There are two very light creases that are not prominent and do not detract.  There are no other creases throughout.  Really a nice, clean, high grade example.  Thank you.  MRB