A WORD OF ADVICE by F. E. Belden

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 24, 1888

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 14, No. 33.

A WORD OF ADVICE.

By F. E. Belden

INASMUCH as some are canvassing for the "Marvel of Nations" in red binding, instead of green, and expect that the Tract Societies will furnish all books that may be ordered in red covers, we offer a suggestion regarding the relative merits of the two bindings. While it is true that books in red covers are more flashy in appearance than when bound in other colors, and are therefore more readily received

Orders for red "Marvel" will be filled, but with the understanding that the canvasser TELLS THE TRUTH regarding its liability to fade. When the truth is told few will want the red book. The green binding will always give satisfaction, as it is less easily soiled, and does not fade.

We recommend all to canvass with the green-covered book, gilt edge, as over half of the orders ordinarily taken in the past, by those who have used the gilt-edge book, have been for this style of binding. Gilt-edge "Marvel," $1.25. With American Sentinel one year, $1.60. Plain-edge book, with Sentinel, $1.35. Sentinel alone, per year, 50 cents.

F. E. BELDEN, Gen. Canvassing Agt.