1958 full-page (9 ¾ x 14) color magazine ad for Corby’s Reserve Blended Whiskey
Title- “In the 8 seconds from ring to ring 19 bottles of Corby’s are sold in the U.S.A.” – The ad shows three red telephones and the Corby’s signature parrot.
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History- Based in Montreal, Corby Distilleries Limited boasted a legacy of success dating back to the 1870s. Their early 1950s advertising featured a brightly feathered parrots, many in sports-related situations.
Condition- The ad is sold untrimmed and not matted.
You can pick this up in Porters Lake. I do go into northend Halifax once a week during the lunch hour and could meet you there if that is easier.
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