1901 Ad Columbia Bicycles Bevel Gear Chainless Vedettes Hartford Chain EM2

1901 Ad Columbia Bicycles Bevel Gear Chainless Vedettes Hartford Chain EM2

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This is a small original 1901 black and white print ad for Columbia Bicycles, Columbia Chain Wheels, Hartfords and Vedettes by the Columbia Sales Department of Hartford, Connecticut. CONDITIONThis 110+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. Light water stain - right margin. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: 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) 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 pursued the rights to as many bicyc

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