1899 Ad Pope Manufacturing Bevel-Gear Columbia Bicycles Hartfords Vedettes LHJ6

1899 Ad Pope Manufacturing Bevel-Gear Columbia Bicycles Hartfords Vedettes LHJ6

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This is an original 1899 black and white print ad for the Pope Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. This ad features their Columbia Chainless bicycle models, as well as their Hartfords and Vedettes. CONDITIONThis 112+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. There is some bleed through visible on this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 4 inches; 12 x 10 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

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