New Mexico Brant
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Being Offered: two rare, original period, paper advertising broadsides (posters).
1. The first is for Victor Bicycles by the Overman Wheel Co. "If you ride, why not rise the Best? There is but One Best-VICTOR." "In Line with the Best. Catalog for the Asking." A beautifully composed ad with the line of riders with "VICTORS" spelled out in the jerseys. Matted size approx. 9 1/2 by 14 inches, 19 by 25 inches in period oak frame. Not examined out of frame; very fine printing on textured laid paper. Good condition, center creasing, tiny tear top edge, gold mat has small blemishes, some wear and blemishes on frame typical of age, no glass. Price: $195 shipped from Hershey, PA.
2. The second advertising poster is for Alton Wheel Bicycles, by the Detroit Carriage Goods Company, Detroit, Mich. This poster has great details of rear sprocket, hub, saddles, Oxford and M. & W. tires, along with the Gentlemen's and Ladies' specifications for each bike. Size: 15 1/2 by 22 inches, unframed, light yellowing overall, minor soiling and small staining, fold creasing overall. Price: $150 shipped from Hershey, PA
Combined price of $325 for the pair. Please PP friends and family or add 3%. Thank you, Brant
1. The first is for Victor Bicycles by the Overman Wheel Co. "If you ride, why not rise the Best? There is but One Best-VICTOR." "In Line with the Best. Catalog for the Asking." A beautifully composed ad with the line of riders with "VICTORS" spelled out in the jerseys. Matted size approx. 9 1/2 by 14 inches, 19 by 25 inches in period oak frame. Not examined out of frame; very fine printing on textured laid paper. Good condition, center creasing, tiny tear top edge, gold mat has small blemishes, some wear and blemishes on frame typical of age, no glass. Price: $195 shipped from Hershey, PA.
2. The second advertising poster is for Alton Wheel Bicycles, by the Detroit Carriage Goods Company, Detroit, Mich. This poster has great details of rear sprocket, hub, saddles, Oxford and M. & W. tires, along with the Gentlemen's and Ladies' specifications for each bike. Size: 15 1/2 by 22 inches, unframed, light yellowing overall, minor soiling and small staining, fold creasing overall. Price: $150 shipped from Hershey, PA
Combined price of $325 for the pair. Please PP friends and family or add 3%. Thank you, Brant
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