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[WEIRD 19TH CENTURY KITES]. Crandall's Sun Kite (advertising booklet)
New York: Crandall's, 1889 (ca.). 12mo (5.75" x 3.75"). 8 pp., large illustration of Crandall's Sun Kite on p. [1] (text a little toned). Sewn in original printed wrappers (upper wrapper LACKING). Good. Item #3790
Only a special few collectors will enjoy this little pamphlet as much as we do!
Advertising booklet for Crandall's now-forgotten Sun Kite, with a strange and wonderful illustration of a grinning Sun (which we ADORE) emblazoned on the underside of a kite. The booklet includes directions for use, a warning: "Kite is liable to be dashed to the ground before it attains sufficient height to fly steadily" (p. 2), and descriptions of each part of the "water-proof" kite. There is also an illustration of Crandall's Kite Reel. We have been unable to locate any other information about Crandall's Sun Kite besides that which is conveyed herein. We want to have a real Sun Kite of our own!
Price: $300.00