Good Neighbor Color Book Paperback Illustrated

by Caleb O. Colgate

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*RARE 1944 "Good Neighbor Color Book: Carlos and Conchita in Coffeeland" – PRISTINE UNCOLORED CONDITION** Up for sale is an exceptionally rare piece of WWII-era advertising ephemera: the **Good Neighbor Color Book: Carlos and Conchita in Coffeeland**, published in **1944** for Manning's Coffee Company. What makes this specific piece highly collectible is the artist. The entire book was illustrated by the renowned mid-century modern fine artist and printmaker, **Dorr Bothwell**, commissioned during WWII to celebrate Latin American trade partnerships. **Condition Details:** * **Pages:** 100% CLEAN. None of the internal pages have been colored in, drawn on, or marked. * **Binding:** Tight and secure. Completely intact. * **Cover:** Vibrant colors with minimal wear consistent with careful storage over the last 80+ years (please see high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition). Finding a children's activity book from the 1940s that survived completely unused and intact is incredibly difficult. This is an investment-grade piece perfect for collectors of vintage advertising, corporate coffee memorabilia, WWII Americana, or modern art history. **Shipping:** Will be shipped with extreme care—flat, boarded, and protected in a waterproof sleeve to prevent bending or moisture damage during transit.

• Publisher: International Educational
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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