The Classics

Classic print ads from some of the greatest copywriters of our time (pre-dating the internet).

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This irresistible $1 offer for kid’s educatio...
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$1 Monthly Trial Ads from Safari Cards
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The compilation of ads below are for a speciali...
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$1 Book Offer Ads from Zane Grey Library
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$1 Book Offer Ads from Zane Grey Library

Collectibles, Entertainment

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The compilation of ads below are for a speciali...
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$1 Book Offer Ads from Gardner Mystery Library
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Standard & Poor’s, most known for their s...
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$1 Incentives from Standard & Poors
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The two ads below come from a fun little arts &...
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$1 Monthly Trial Ads from House of Miniatures
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$1 Monthly Trial Ads from House of Miniatures

Arts and Crafts, Do-It-Yourself, Collectibles

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Below is a print ad from 1965 promoting a compe...
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$1 Offer Ad from Lay’s Potato Chips
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Back in the early 1900s, Liberty Mutual distinc...
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“Don’t Read This” Ad from Liberty Mutual
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This ad for the magazine, Today's Woman, does a...
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Only Brides Are Invited Ad from Today’s Woman
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I found this ad randomly and could only trace i...
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Risky Investment Ad from F.N. Clark
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Risky Investment Ad from F.N. Clark

Financial, Business Opportunity

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A fantastic "fear of missing out" ad. They tap ...
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“Fear of Missing Out” Real Estate Ad from Parc Vendome
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Although the ad below only ran once for Rolls-R...
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“To The Man Who Is Afraid” Ad from Rolls Royce
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This ad, created by ad agency BBDO, is selling ...
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10,000 Families In Next 30 Days Ad by BBDO
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Back in the 70s, car buying wasn't about flashy...
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“Thinking About Buying” Campaign from Ford Motor Company
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The Newspaper Institute of America was the pion...
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“Want to Write, But Can’t Get Started” Ad from Newspaper Institute of America
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Legendary ad man, John Caples, created the ads ...
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“Quit Work Someday” Ad by John Caples
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The ads showcased below for Alexander Hamilton ...
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“Men Who Know It All” Ad by Bruce Barton (for Alexander Hamilton Institute)

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