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1959 BEST Credit Jewelers Advertising Calendar – A. Scheer Lithograph “Something Missing” – Unused, Complete, Mint Condition – Continental Calendar Co., Chicago
This is an exceptional, investment‑grade example of a 1959 advertising calendar featuring the charming A. Scheer embossed lithograph “Something Missing” — a nostalgic beach scene used in mid‑century commercial art. Produced by Continental Calendar Co., Chicago 5, Ill., this calendar was created for BEST Credit Jewelers, located at 297 Euclid, Cleveland 14, Ohio (TOwer 1‑3633).
What makes this piece truly stand out is its unused, pristine condition. Nearly all surviving 1950s advertising calendars show writing, fading, curled edges, or missing pages — this one is complete, crisp, and clean, with 100% of the calendar months intact.
Artist: A. Scheer
Title: Something Missing
Image Number: 6605
Copyright: © A. Scheer Litho USA
Manufacturer: Continental Calendar Co., Chicago 5, Ill.
Advertiser: BEST Credit Jewelers, Cleveland, Ohio
Size: Approx. 15.75" x 9.75"
Format: Flip‑up embossed lithograph image with full calendar pad
Bonus Pages: Under the lithograph is an unused section for Birthdays & Anniversaries and Telephone Numbers
Calendar Content:
Full January- December 1959 calendar with moon phases, national holidays- displayed with a picture representing the holiday.
Reference months December 1958 and January 1960
Historical notes including World War I Peace Treaty (1919), when the United Nations was established in 1945, and when the first atomic bomb went off on July 16, 1945 each creatively displayed with images
Every Friday has a "fish" symbol on it representing Abstinence or as a reminder to not eat meat.
Presidential birthdays with names and birth years each creatively displayed with a picture of the president
Condition:
Unused — no writing anywhere
Litho is embossed
No tears, no folds, no fading
Vibrant colors
Flat, clean, and crisp
All months present and firmly attached
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This is one of the cleanest examples of a 1950s advertising calendar you will find — a true survivor.
Mid‑century advertising ephemera is a fast‑growing category
A. Scheer artwork is increasingly sought after
Regional Cleveland advertising appeals to local history collectors
Complete, unused calendars from the 1950s are scarce
Perfect display size for vintage décor, retail staging, or gallery walls
This piece checks every box for condition, completeness, and display appeal.
No combined shipping due to item fragility.
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