Author: Dr. Miles Laboratories
Title: Music Hath Charms
Description: (Elkhart, IN), Dr. Miles Laboratories, 1930. First Edition. First edition, n. d. (1930); ob;omg 4 3/4 x 6 1/4; pp. [1], 2-29, [3]; stapled pictorial wraps; illustrated with photographs and drawings; closed nicks to tips of spine and small creases to corners; niform age-toning to pages; in very good condition. Published as an advertisment for Dr. Miles Laboratories' various patented medicines, th ebooklet followed the history of music - "from sticks and stones to drum and fife." On each facing page, the benefits of Alka-Seltzer, Dr. Miles Nervine, Dr. Miles Anti-Pain Pills, etc. were touted, together with detailed information, testimonials, and so on. Founded as Dr. Miles Medical Company in 1884 by eye-and-ear Dr. Franklin L. Miles, the business would be recognized for inventing Alka-Seltzer and One-a-Day vitamins, among other things. Scarce, with one copy on OCLC and none other in the trade. Very good .

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