Vintage 1954 Saalfield Downy Chick\'s Coloring Book Die-Cut Shaped Easter 1325 For Sale

Up for sale is a wonderfully nostalgic piece of mid-century children\'s paper ephemera: a 1954 die-cut shaped coloring book produced by the renowned Saalfield Publishing Company of Akron, Ohio. Featuring a massive, beautifully illustrated baby chick holding a purple ribbon, the entire booklet follows the unique contoured shape of the artwork. The interior title page reveals the alternative story title \"Chuckie Chick\'s Coloring Book.\" **Condition Details (Outstanding Survival Condition):** * **Interior Pages:** NEARLY BLANK! Only the very first title page has been colored in with vintage crayon (as shown in photos). The entire rest of the coloring book is completely untouched, clean, and uncolored! Pages show typical age-browning/tanning normal for 1950s newsprint pulp stock. * **Exterior Covers:** Very Good to Excellent condition. The high-gloss front and back covers retain incredibly deep, vibrant colors. Shows only minor corner rubbing and typical light storage edgewear along the spine as pictured. Original 15c retail price marking remains crisp on the upper corner. * **Copyright:** Stamped crisply on the reverse rim: \"Copyright MCMLIV (1954) by The Saalfield Pub. Co. Akron, O. Made in U.S.A.\" Measures approximately 14\" tall. A fantastic display companion for retro Easter decor, mid-century nursery styling, or an advanced Saalfield toy archive collection. Please review all high-resolution photos closely to confirm the exact condition of the interior and edges. Will be shipped completely flat between dense sheets of protective cardboard to prevent any bending or folding