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Busiest House in America 1889 Illustrated Catalogue Reprint This is a big catalog (472 pages) and it has a slew of products in it. The original title page reads: 13th Annual Illustrated Catalogue 1889 of the Busiest House in America containing Illustrations and Prices of a Few Leading and Staple Styles of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, Clocks, Canes, Umbrellas, Opera Glasses, Gold Spectacles, Eye Glasses, Etc. Apparently this was an attempt to latch on to the success of Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck, mail order catalog sellers who had broad reach throughout the growing country. Most everything is illustrated, 4,000+ illustrations in all and includes Silver Kitchenware and Silver dining-ware, particularly Rogers Bros, Clocks from Waterbury, Seth Thomas, Ithaca Calendar, and Gilbert Co., pocket watches with Waltham and Illinois Watch Co., movements, walking canes and fancy umbrellas, fountain pens by Peerless and Crown, pocket toothpicks, and lots of jewelry such as hair and hat pins, lockets, jet jewelry, rings, sleeve buttons, "eardrops," charms, rings, chains and so much more in gold or silver, diamonds and other gems. . . Reprinted in 1974. ISBN Format Paperback Author Louis Detice - Busiest House in America Publisher Warner D Bundens, 1889, 1974 Pages 471 Price Guide None About Crunruh Books - Rhymes with "from you." Crunruh offers quality books on antiques, fine art, and collectibles for all types of collectors. The books are brand new and nicely discounted. Some may be steeply discounted thanks to publishers overstocks and remainders. Others may be hard to find. I work hard to keep my customers happy by presenting the best books at the best prices. Customer service is a priority and my thousands of my Ebay and website customers seem to agree. I hope to hear from you soon.