Author: Schlagheck, Joe
Title: Retail Price List of Joe Schlagheck, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Gold Fish, Parrots, and Canary Birds
Description: Toledo, OH, By the author, 1915. First Edition. First edition, n. d. (ca 1915); large leaflet, single sheet of thin stock, 11 x 8 1/2; illustrated with numerous drawings; intersecting creases with closed cuts to top and bottom; a few small nicks to edges; in good to very good condition. According to a 1916 article in the "House Furnishing Review, Vol. 44-45," Joe Schlagheck was the largest breader and importer of gold fish in the country, famous for guaranteeing immediate fullfillment of "strong, healthy fish," even in the middle of winter. An expert on breeding and raising fish and birds, he also sold, and wrote himself, books on the subject, habitats, aquarium ornaments, bird and fish medicines, etc. In his current price list, amongst the cages, decorations, aquariums, and fish, he also advertised: "Post paid parrots quoted on request. Good .

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