Maine--Alfred. Undated H.B. Shaw. Shaws Giant Cement. B-ME-130, Rulau-592. Mirror, Brass. 38 mm. Abo

Maine--Alfred. Undated H.B. Shaw. Shaws Giant Cement. B-ME-130, Rulau-592. Mirror, Brass. 38 mm. About Uncirculated.，A significant offering for an issue that is known by just two or three examples. The mirror is reflective and unbroken with a few tiny flecks seen while the reverse is frosty and golden with a mattelike appearance and a few small toning streaks. Dont miss out on this important opportunity!<p>H.B. Shaw was a prolific issuer of mail-order advertisements and was seemingly always on the look-out for "agents" to peddle his wares. In an 1866 advertisement he offered would-be agents "$150 a month! New business for agents," while three years later he offered "$25 a Day. 33 articles for agents. Samples free." In 1874 Shaw upped the ante considerably by offering "$425 a month! Horse and carriage furnished. Expenses paid. H.B. Shaw, Alfred, Me." His agents no doubt sold Shaws Giant Cement and Liquid Lightning door-to-door; were these agents and others like them the inspiration for the Fuller Brush salesmen of the early to mid 20th century?，，