1907 Ad L E Waterman Ideal Fountain Pen Jamestown Fair - ORIGINAL CL4

This is a beautiful original 1907 black and white print ad for Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen. CONDITIONThis 104+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No aging. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is light surface rub/blemishing around the title. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 8 inches; 15 x 20 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. Upon Waterman's return, after attempting to retrieve a new document, h