{"product_id":"1921-macrobertson-collectible-book-a-young-man-and-a-nail-can","title":"MacRobertson Original 1921 Industrial Pictorial 'A Young Man and a Nail Can'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique pictorial publication titled 'A Young Man and a Nail Can'. This publication reveals the history and workings of MacRobertson Chocolate, a Melbourne based confectioner. Published 1921.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the height of his success Macpherson Robertson owned seventeen factories and employed over 3000 people, an astounding Australian commercial achievement.\u003cbr\u003eFull of fascinating factory photos, staff photos, machinery and equipment, and transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publication includes 9 full colour pictures at the rear, showing products such as Cinderella Bon Bons, Candy Easter Eggs and Chocolate Wrappings. This book is not only a glimpse into Australian industrial history, but also a captivating advertising artefact and exceptional piece of Australian ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn overall good condition for its age, with condition notes as follows (and pictured): \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover has come away from the spine at the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne page has damage to the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cover is worn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally bound in a leather hard cover, now absent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajority of photos and pages are in very good\/excellent condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003ePublisher: The Specialty Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eOrigin: Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eEra: 1920s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eSubject: MacRobertson Chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eBook Type: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eMeasures: approx. 290mm x 230mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003ePage Number: 92 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MacRobertson Chocolate, Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45685888745622,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/2083\/6397\/files\/1920sMacRobertsonbook14.jpg?v=1759383839","url":"https:\/\/luvva.com.au\/products\/1921-macrobertson-collectible-book-a-young-man-and-a-nail-can","provider":"Luvva Home \u0026 Gift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}