1909 Ad Bookeeper L E Watermans Ideal Fountain Pen Ink - ORIGINAL CL8

This is an original 1909 black and white print ad for Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen by L. E. Waterman Company located at 173 Broadway, New York. CONDITIONThis 102+ 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. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 8.25 inches; 14 x 21 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 do