Lum and Abner 1936 Family Almanac and Helpful Hints For Sale

Bring a piece of old-time radio history into your collection with this original Lum and Abner’s 1936 Family Almanac and Helpful Hints. This classic piece of Americana was a promotional tie-in for the legendary radio show, sponsored by Horlick’s Malted Milk.

​This specific copy is a later Anniversary Edition, dedicated to the memory of the show\'s creators and stars, Chester (Lum) Lauck and Norris (Abner) Goff. It serves as both a nostalgic retrospective and a fascinating look at 1930s rural life.

​Item Details:

​Title: Lum and Abner’s 1936 Family Almanac and Helpful Hints

​Year: Original content dated 1936 (Anniversary Edition reprint)

​Sponsor: Horlick’s Malted Milk Corporation

​Content: Packed with \"Helpful Hints\" for the home, recipes (including \"Aunt Charity\'s Letter to Mothers\"), household measurements, and classic illustrations of the Jot \'em Down Store.

​Bonus Ephemera Included: Includes a vintage Lum and Abner Video Cassette order form from Hot Springs, AR, offering classic movies on VHS or Beta.

​Condition Report:

​Binding Note: Please note that pages 15 through 18 are loose from the staple binding, though they are present and included.

​Cover: Shows some vintage wear, including minor paper loss/chipping at the top edge and light staining consistent with age.

​Interior: The pages are clean with a nice aged patina. There is a phone number written in ink on the back cover.

​Overall: A well-preserved copy of a rare promotional item, perfect for collectors of radio history or vintage advertising.

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