1917 Ad Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen Writing Pencil - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING ILW1

This is an original 1917 black and white print ad for Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen. The pens were selling for $2.50, $4.00, and $5.00. CONDITIONThis 94+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.25 inches; 15 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 document, he found the client