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BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! An antique Union Stone Building Block Set, No. 8, manufactured in Germany and distributed by Block House, Inc. of New York. The set consists of a collection of stone or clay composite building blocks in various geometric forms, including rectangular prisms, triangles, and cylinders. The blocks are finished in terracotta red, slate gray, and natural tan tones. The collection is housed in a finger-jointed wooden box with a sliding lid. The lid features a color lithographed illustration of a family group with the title Union Building Blocks and the slogan Of absorbing interest to adults as well as children. The distributor address is listed as 1107 Broadway, New York, N.Y. An interior paper architectural diagram is present, featuring layout instructions and German inscriptions including Markenschutz and Nachdruck verboten.
Condition report:
The set is in fair condition. The wooden box and lithographed labels exhibit significant staining, paper loss, and shelf wear. The interior paper diagram shows tears and missing sections. The blocks demonstrate signs of play-related use, including surface wear and minor edge chipping.
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