1936 Ad JiF Waterman French Fountain Pen Writing Ink Office Utensil Paris ILL5
This is an original 1936 black and white French print ad for JiF Waterman ink fountain and ball point writing pens from 6 Rue Monsigny in Paris, France. CONDITIONThis 75+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. 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 10 x 13 inches; 25 x 33 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 th