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This was in a box purchased at an estate sale some years ago and im now revisiting the items i couldnt identify. Im hoping someone here may have some info on this company. I believe this company was in business around 1928 thru the depression judging by the dates on the owners western union cards also in the lot.
Any info would be helpful. Thank you!

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Wow, its that rare?
This cant be the only one, or is it???

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The card is probably rare. I recommend contacting the historical society in Little Rock to see if they have any information on the company. They might like to have it for their archive collection. Printed items like this are a historical find for collectors who specialize in a certain company or local region.

There is a big difference between rarity and collectibility. If a printed item would have a graphic logo, a drawing or photo of an old service station and a catchy brand name, those factors would elevate collector interest and value.


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Specification Motoroil System, Inc. was a short-lived company in the '30s, I believe. Kinda like Quick lube stations, with oil specified for the different makes/models. They seem to have been located in about every state. I've seen photographs of stations, but I don't recall ever seeing any items, like yours


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Station in LA, CA...

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Even had globes...

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Another station, location unknown...

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I had been unable to find any info on the company. Those pics are great thank and thank you very much for confirming the era also.


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