1918 Ad Lewis Waterman's Fountain Pen Writing Gun Ink - ORIGINAL ILW1

This is an original 1918 black and white print ad for Waterman's Fountain Pens. The company was founded in 1884 by Lewis Edson Waterman. CONDITIONThis 93+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. 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 9.25 inches; 16 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 return, after attempting to retrieve a new document, he found the client had s