Liebigs Extract Meat Company (23 results)

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in German. Original trade card with a color illustration a scene from Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus is shown tied to the mast of his ship to protect himself as it rides past the rocks inhabited by sirens, who are depicted in the foreground seeking to bring the crew to their watery graves. An explanation of the myth is on the back. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The number "3" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in Dutch. Original trade card with a color illustration of an Indigenous woman in Papua New Guinea holding her child on her back. Homes in the background. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its bouillon cubes. This card also describes the people and country of Papua New Guinea from a Western perspective. The number "5" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in German. Original trade card with a color illustration of a scene from Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus is shown chopping at a tree with an axe so he can build a raft and leave the island of Ogygia and return home. An explanation of the myth is on the back. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The number "4" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in German. Original trade card with a color illustration of a scene from Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus is shown clinging to a part of his shipwreck while Leukothea comes to his rescue. She gives him an enchanted veil that allows him to reach the shore so he can continue on his journey home to the island of Ithaca. An explanation of the myth is on the back. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 4 1/2" x 2 3/4." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The number "5" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in German. Original trade card with a color illustration of a scene from Homer's Odyssey. Polyphemus is shown about to throw a boulder at Odysseus's ship after Odysseus gouged his eye and flees the island. An explanation of the myth is on the back. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 4 1/2" x 2 3/4." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The number "1" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in German. Original trade card with a color illustration of a scene from Homer's Odyssey. Hermes is shown giving Odysseus a magic herb that will cure his men of a spell that has turned them into pigs. An explanation of the myth is on the back. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 4 1/2" x 2 3/4." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The number "2" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in German. Original trade card with a color illustration of a scene from Homer's Odyssey. Odysseus is shown in his disguise as a beggar with a drawn bow, about to successfully shoot an arrow through the holes of twelve upturned axes to prove to his wife Penelope that it is indeed he who has returned. An explanation of the myth is on the back. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 4 1/2" x 2 3/4." Purple "96" stamp to the side on back. Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The number "6" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in French. Original trade card with a composite color illustration depicting examples of the Gothic style including the fountain, Schoner Brunnen, and cathedral, Eglise Notre-Dame, in Nuremberg, Germany. Promotional text for Liebig's Meat Extract and a summary of the Gothic style on back. No date, circa 1885-1910s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in French. Original trade card with a composite color illustration depicting examples of the Renaissance style including Hotel Peller (now known as Pellerhaus), a residence commissioned by Martin Peller in Nuremberg, Germany. Promotional text for Liebig's Meat Extract and a summary of the Renaissance style on back. No date, circa 1885-1910s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in French. Original trade card with a composite color illustration depicting examples of the Roman style including the Worms Cathedral in Worms, Germany. Promotional text for Liebig's Meat Extract and a summary of the Roman style on back. No date, circa 1885-1910s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in French. Original trade card with a composite color illustration depicting examples of the Rococo art movement including Zwinger Palace in Dresden, Germany. Promotional text for Liebig's Meat Extract and a summary of the Rococo style on back. No date, circa 1885-1910s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/2." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its meat (beef) extract. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Text is in Dutch. Original trade card with a color illustration of an Indigenous woman in Papua New Guinea. She wears a grass skirt and is topless. She holds both a baby in a fishing net slung around her head and an impressive catch of two fish on a rod that she props at the top of her back. The ocean and other scenery are in the background. No date, circa 1911-1930s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/4." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. The number "4" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its "Liebig Blokje" ("Liebig Block") which is likely refers to a bouillon cube. Text on the back briefly describes the Indigenous people of Papua New Guinea and how women often carry their children in fishing nets as pictured in the illustration so their hands are free. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in Dutch. Original trade card with a color illustration of two Pueblo women, one of whom is carrying a child on her back. Adobe houses are shown in the background. No date, circa 1911-1930s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/4." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. The number "6" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes its Oxo brand bouillon cube. This card includes a brief description of Pueblo culture and Pueblo dwellings. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in Dutch. Original trade card with a color illustration of two adults each carrying a child on their back in the Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). One of the adults carries a basket on her head. A hut and local scenery are shown in the background. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/4." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. The number "1" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes one of its "tomato concentrate" in cans and tubes. This card includes a brief description of how parents care for their children in the Congo, such as how women carry their children while working. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in Dutch. Original trade card with a color illustration of a mother with three children, one of whom is being carried on her back. One of the children holds a Japanese parasol and lantern. A gateway to a Japanese garden is shown in the background. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/4." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. The number "2" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes one of its bagged soups (likely refers to instant soups). This card includes a brief description of the cultural emblems depicted in the illustration, such as Japanese kimono, wooden sandals, gardens, and lanterns. The domestic dwellings are also briefly described. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

No Binding. Condition: Collectible-Fine. Text is in Dutch. Original trade card with a color illustration of four Malay people, two of whom are a mother and child. The mother is shown wearing clothes dyed with indigo. Local scenery and architecture are shown in the background. No date, circa 1910s-1930s. 2 3/4" x 4 1/4." Trade card is virtually pristine and intact. A Fine copy. The number "3" of this card suggests it may be part of a collectable series. Trade card for Liebig's Extract of Meat Company that promotes one of its products, "vegetable preserves." This card includes a brief description of Malay or Malaysia and the people who live there. The story of Liebig's began when German chemist Justus von Liebig (1803-1873) made a concentrated beef extract in 1847. Liebig promoted the extract as an economical way to consume beef. In 1865, Liebig's Extract of Meat Company was officially established in London. The beef extract became the company's signature product and achieved much popularity in middle-class European households by the 1860s. However, the extract's selling point as a beef substitute shifted to a flavoring ingredient when scientists proved the extract had little to no nutritive value. The company released more products over the years including the OXO brand bouillon cube in 1911. Trade cards are antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, some trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 14 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: German.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1893 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 122 Language: English.

32mo (9 cm) booklet, printed boards, chromolithographic illus. of gaucho on back cover. Double-page chromolithograph pop-up. A charming popup booklet advertising beef extract developed by German organic chemist Baron Justus von Liebig, manufactured in Fray Bentos, Uruguay using South American beef, and shipped to Antwerp for distribution to Europe. Liebig's 'signature' appears in three locations, including over the image of a can of beef extract (Extractum Carnus Liebig) that is hidden behind a pop-up tableau with Uruquayan gauchos on horses and cattle grazing on a hillside. The back panel features a gaucho with straw hat, red bandana and chaps, swinging his lariat while riding a light gray horse. CONDITION: Soiling at covers, sound hinge and pop-up structure, one cowboy head with crease at neck, some foxing; a very appealing, well-constructed item.

1st Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 104 pages: illustrations; 18 cm. Notes: Includes an index. Subjects: Cooking, English. Cookery. Recipes. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg.

1st Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling and rubbing to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: viii, 104 pages: illustrations; 18 cm. Notes: Includes an index. Subjects: Cooking, English. Cookery. Recipes. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg.