1900 Ad L E Waterman Co. Ideal Fountain Pen Broadway NY - ORIGINAL TOM3

This is an original 1900 black and white print ad for the Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen from L. E. Waterman Company located at 155 and 157 Broadway, New York. CONDITIONThis 111+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some bleed through visible on this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 2.75 x 4 inches; 7 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) Waterman's Fountain Pen. Inventor Lewis Waterman, of New York, began his career as an insurance broker. The legend goes that while Waterman was meeting with an important client, the pen he was using leaked all over a critical document that was to be signed by the client. U