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VINTAGE MID-CENTURY CIVIL SERVICE & CAREER BOOK LOT (5 PIECES)
1950s & 1960s
Up for sale is a fantastic historical lot of five (5) original mid-century career,
business, and civil service guides. Perfect for collectors of political ephemera,
mid-century graphic cover art, or economic/corporate history.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS LOT:
1. **Career 1954: The Annual Guide to Business Opportunities**
- Edited by William A. Douglas. Minimalist gray cover with stylized typography.
2. **Arco Course: Federal Service Entrance Examinations (c. 1950s/60s)**
- Classic bold red and yellow cover featuring career ladder illustration.
3. **Arco Civil Service Handbook: Text for Job and Test Training (c. 1950s)**
- Bold red and white layout featuring self-tests for 75 distinct careers.
4. **Complete Guide to U.S. Civil Service Jobs (1963 Edition)**
- Written by David Turner, M.S. in Educ. Striking black and yellow color-blocked cover.
5. **Federal Employees Almanac 1967 (14th Annual Edition)**
- Edited by Joseph Young. Bright orange/red cover outlining historical federal employment laws.
CONDITION REPORT:
Please review the high-resolution photo provided to grade the lot yourself.
* All covers retain excellent color vibrancy, crisp typography, and high contrast.
* Minimal shelf wear, light edge rubbing, and minor corner scuffs appropriate for authentic pulp and softcover publications of this age.
* Structurally sound overall; binding is secure across the items.
*From a smoke-free collection. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or if you need additional photos of specific internal pages!*
