1898 Ad Pope Mfg. Co. Columbia Chainless Bicycles CT - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING SCA2

1898 Ad Pope Mfg. Co. Columbia Chainless Bicycles CT - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING SCA2

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This is an original 1898 black and white print ad for the Columbia Chainless Bicycles from Pope Manufacturing Company located in Hartford, Connecticut. CONDITIONThis 113+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some light bleed through visible on this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 2.5 x 4.25 inches; 6 x 11 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Columbia Bicycles, Pope Manufacturing. Albert Augustus Pope, of the Pope Manufacturing Company, founded the Columbia Cycle Company in Hartford, Connecticut. Pope gained a great fortune early on by purchasing Pierre LallementÕs original bicycle patent. Thereafter, Pope actively and aggressively pursue

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