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50 Simple Tricks Of Self Defense – 1935

Number of Pages: 64.
Date: 1935.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition: Excellent.
Notes: This booklet is interesting because it states it was copyright in 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, but as far as we know the company didn’t move to Detroit from Racine until 1936. There is probably a good explanation for this, but not at this point. It would seem that a book that is copyright in 1935 should show Racine, Wisconsin.

American Judo Illustrated

Number of Pages: 93.
Date: unknown.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, 35075 Automation Drive, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043.
Condition: Excellent.
Notes: none.

Athletic Exercise – 1936

Number of Pages: 130.
Date: 1936.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, 6615 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition:
Notes: 68 page supplement at the end of the booklet. The pages are included in the page count.

Ayvad’s Water-Wings

Manufacturer/Distributor: Ayvad Wings Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Country of Origin: USA.
Age/Date: 1937.
Condition: Very good – general condition very good, does not inflate.
Description: “Ayvad’s Water-Wings” is a pair of fabric, inflatable water wings. The label states, “Water-Wings are one size; guaranteed to support 50 – 250 lbs on correct level to float. A large body requires less air than a smaller one; therefore, the winds are made purposely porous so that it should leak a little to adjust itself properly. Enough air always remains in the wings.”

Be OK Therapy Putty

Manufacturer/Distributor: Fred Sammons, Inc, Box 32, Brookfield, Illinois.
Country of Origin: USA.
Age/Date: unknown.
Condition: Very good.
Description: “Be OK Therapy Putty” is a knock off of Silly Putty and it is being used as a therapy device.

Complete Guide To Boxing – 1920

Number of Pages: 102.
Date: 1920.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, 3222-3224 N. Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Condition: Very good – back cover has tears.
Notes: none.

Complete Guide To Boxing – 1935

Number of Pages: 130.
Date: 1935.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, 6615 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition: Good – some poking on front cover and first few pages and edge wear,
Notes: Published when company moved to Detroit, but still has 1935 copyright date. 68 page supplement catalog in back, included in page count.

Cover’s Fog-Proof Goggle

Manufacturer/Distributor: Cover’s.
Country of Origin: unknown.
Age/Date: abt. 1920’s.
Condition: Good.
Description: “Cover’s Fog-Proof Goggle” is a pair of swim goggles from about the 1920’s.

Gymnastics Without a Teacher – 1936

Number of Pages: 130.
Date: 1936.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, 6615 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition: Excellent.
Notes: 68 page supplement catalog in back, included in page count.

How To Perform Strong Man Stunts #*@

Number of Pages: 30.
Date: unknown.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith Company.
Condition: Very good – few minor stains on covers.
Notes: This booklet was written by Ottley R. Coulter. It is #1049 in the Johnson Smith inventory. There is no address or date.

How To Wrestle – 1935

Number of Pages: 130.
Date: 1935.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, 6615 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition: Fair – some water damage on the front cover and first few pages as well as at the bottom and side edge of the pages. Stains on both covers.
Notes: 64 page supplement catalog at the back of the booklet, pages counted in total pages.

Jiu-Jitsu – 1935

Number of Pages: 130.
Date: 1935.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, 6615 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition: Good – some creases and edgewear, also some pencil marks throughout.
Notes: 66 page supplement at the end of the booklet, pages included in page count.

Sight Without Glasses – 1948

Number of Pages: 243.
Date: 1948, © 1936 by Eye Health, Inc.
Location/Publisher: Permabooks, 14 West 49th Street, New York, New York.
Condition: Excellent.
Notes: This book was sold in the JSC catalog.

Swimming Instructor – 1935

Number of Pages: 32.
Date: 1935.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition: Very good.
Notes: none.

The Art Of Sparring And Boxing – 1935

Number of Pages: 66.
Date: 1935.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition: Excellent.
Notes: There is a 34 page supplement catalog in the back of the booklet. The pages are included in the page count.

The Science of Ju Jitsu – 1935 (1)

Number of Pages: 130.
Date: 1935.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, 6615 E. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition: Excellent.
Notes: 68 page supplement catalog at the end of the booklet. The pages are included in the page count.

The Science of Ju Jitsu – 1937 (2)

Number of Pages: 68.
Date: 1937.
Publisher/Distributor: Johnson Smith & Company, Detroit, Michigan.
Condition: Excellent.
Notes: Booklet # 1264.

Vacutex

Manufacturer/Distributor: Ballco Products Company.
Country of Origin: USA.
Age/Date: unknown.
Condition: Very good.
Description: “Vacutex” is a blackhead remover.

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