1908 Ad L E Waterman Co. Fountain Pen Christmas Santa - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING TW3

This is an original 1908 black and white print ad for the Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pens from L. E. Waterman Company located at 173 Broadway, New York. CONDITIONThis 103+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 9.5 inches; 16 x 24 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, he found