1915 Ad L E Waterman Co Ideal Pocket Fountain Pen - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING GH3

This is an original 1915 black and white print ad for the Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen from L. E. Waterman Company located at 173 Broadway, New York. CONDITIONThis 96+ year old Item is rated Very Fine / Fine+. Light aging in margins. Moderate creasing.No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is bleed through showing in this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine / Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 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 r