1896 Ad Columbia Bicycle Pope Hartford War Cyclist Army - ORIGINAL LHJ4 YBSM2 from The Graphic

from The Graphic

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" This is an original 1909 halftone print by Joseph Pennell of Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City

This 126+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+

1896 Ad Columbia Bicycle Pope Hartford War Cyclist Army - ORIGINAL LHJ4 YBSM2 from The GraphicThis is an original 1896 black and white print ad for Columbia Bicycles from the Pope Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. The ad writes, "The War Department proposes to test the bicycle thoroughly for army use, and recently advertised for proposals for furnishing five bicycles for the purpose." CONDITION This 115+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light fading throughout piece. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears.