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Up for sale is an authentic, original WWI-era 1918 advertising wall calendar issued for J. B. Caldon, General Agent of the Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. This rare piece of local New Hampshire ephemera marks a unique moment in regional insurance history, showing the operational office listed at 65 N. Main St., Concord, N.H. **Key Features & Details:**
* **Year:** 1918 (World War I Era)
* **Main Illustration:** Features a beautiful, full-color lithograph interpretation of the classic nursery rhyme \"Old Mother Hubbard\" looking into her cupboard alongside her dog. * **Poetry & Copy:** Includes the traditional Mother Hubbard rhyme alongside a thematic corporate message tying the \"Lenten season of self-denial\" directly into the practical importance of life insurance planning.* **Calendar Pad:** The original monthly calendar pad is present and intact, currently displaying the month of March 1918. **Condition Statement:**
This paper ephemera piece is in very good antique condition given its 100+ year age. The lithograph colors remain bright and clear, and the text blocks are entirely legible. Shows light, age-appropriate toning on the outer edges and borders. There is a minor tear on the right side but the actual graphic of Mother Hubbard is not torn. Please examine the high-resolution listing photos closely to verify margins and paper texture.**Shipping & Handling:**
We take paper preservation seriously. This calendar will be shipped strictly flat, sandwiched securely between thick sheets of rigid corrugated cardboard layers inside a heavy duty mailer to ensure it arrives with zero bending or folding during transit.
