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I am to have the privilege of notifying you in advance if I do not wish either of the following months' selections and whether or not I wish to purchase any of the other bargains at the Special Club price of $1.00 each. The purchase of books is entirely voluntary on my part. 1 do not have to accept a hook every month — only six a year to fulfill my membership requirements. I pay nothing except $1.00 for each selection received plus a few cents for shipping. Mr. Miss Mrs. Please Print St. and No City & Zone No State If under 21. Occupation age, please *Same price in Canada: 105 Bond St.. Toronto 2. Canada ? 29