Rare Antique MESTRE AND BLATGE French General Merchandise and Industrial Trade Catalog (circa 1920)

An exceptional and monumentally thick historical document from the premier French department and mail order house located at Avenue de la Grande Armee, Paris. This remarkable volume is a true encyclopedia of early twentieth century European industrial design, technology, and luxury lifestyle, showcasing everything from fine mechanical engineering to home leisure.
The internal pages feature hundreds of pristine, highly detailed technical engravings and pricing lists, making it an invaluable resource for historians and collectors.

HIGHLIGHTS PROMINENTLY FEATURED IN THIS SPECIFIC VOLUME:
Automotive Radiator Mascots: Multiple pages dedicated to exquisite radiator cap statues and mascots, featuring stylized human figures, animals, eagles, and classical motifs like the Jojo elephant, Joko monkey, and the signature stork.
Dashboard Gauges and Radiator Thermometers: Detailed entries for vintage Boyce Moto Meter models and Lucifer or Maxant brand projecteurs and equipment.
Luxury Writing Instruments: A dedicated section displaying early luxury fountain pens and mechanical pencils, featuring models from world renowned brands like Waterman Ideal and Onoto.
Early Radio and Wireless Technology: Incredible pages dedicated to TSF (Telegraphie Sans Fil) wireless radio receivers, showcasing deluxe four lamp, five lamp, and six lamp battery operated tube radios, headphones, and technical setups.
Early Cinema and Projectors: Beautifully illustrated sections for antique cinematographs, featuring the Ernemann camera and the Citos and Kinox home theater projection systems.
Acoustic Phonographs and Gramophones: Massive variety of talking machines from Path� and La Voix de son Maitre. Includes images and technical details of huge wooden cabinet models, portable phonographs, mechanical components, needles, the Le Dancing mechanism, and horn systems.
Hunting Rifles and Firearms: Highly detailed catalog pages for central percussion hunting shotguns, folding rifles, Bayard and Warnant carbines, along with their corresponding specialized ammunition blocks.
Magister Sewing Machines: Beautiful engravings of vintage cast iron pedal and workshop sewing machines on ornamental iron stands.
Vintage Strollers and Prams: A dedicated section for high end English style folding luxury baby carriages and landaus from the Supplex line.
Color Advertising Plates: Vibrant, full page color advertisements with real paint charts for classic brands like Glacis Ripolin and Robbialac.
Complete Alphabetical Index: The final section preserves the comprehensive multi page Table des Matieres, making it easy to index thousands of mechanical tools, auto parts, and lifestyle items.

ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:
Company: Etablissements Mestre and Blatge
Location: Paris, France
Language: French
Binding: Hardcover original cloth binding with illustrated sport back cover
Content: Comprehensive trade catalog with extensive text, technical drawings, and prices covering the fields of mechanics, acoustics, optics, weaponry, and transport.

CONDITION REPORT (Please Read and See Photos):
This century old commercial volume is in highly solid, functional condition, reflecting authentic age and historic reference use.
Exterior: The original red cloth cover is present, showing prominent vintage wear including staining, rubbing, fading, and fraying along the edges and spine joints. The back cover exhibits surface rubbing but retains its beautiful illustrated lettering.
Interior: The internal text block is complete, remaining remarkably firm, clean, and tightly bound. The pages display natural age toning and light handling marks, but are completely free of heavy tears or structural damage. The multi page index at the back remains fully intact.

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Note: This piece is sold as-is, from a private collection. A magnificent and rare cultural artifact reflecting the apex of French industrial trade and consumer society before the mid twentieth century.