1938 Ad JiF Waterman French Fountain Ball Point Pens Gifts Presents Ink ILL5

This is an original 1938 black and white French print ad for JiF Waterman fountain and ball point writing Pens from France. CONDITIONThis 73+ 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 13.25 inches; 25 x 34 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 signed with a