Major Taylor Archive
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1. - Zimmerman on Training with Points for Cyclists by A.A. Zimmerman. 1894, 132pgs, hardcover. Zimmy gives you tips on how to become a champion cyclist. Tons of great info and pics. Includes lists of Zimmies records that he set. The last 15pgs are dedicated to ads for cycling gear. Book is rough but complete. Loose pages, spine has some separation, cover has some water damage. Original copies are hard to find. SOLD !
2. Circa 1890s French trade card, version #1. Zimmie in black, most likely riding a Raleigh. Measures approx. 3" x 1 5/8". This is the earlier and harder to find card. VG condition. There are four small spots of glue residue on the back where it was pasted in an album otherwise very nice.$45. NOW $35. shipped.
3. Circa 1890s French trade card, version #2. Zimmie in white. Measures approx. 3" x 1 5/8". Slightly later version. VG condition. Small area on back where it was attached to an album page. Very minor. $30. NOW $20. shipped.
4. Ogden's Tab Cigaretts card, B series, # 99 of 200. The cards were given out with the purchase of a pack of smokes. Measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". There is a crease in the upper left corner and some soiling on back. Another hard to find card.$45. NOW $35 shipped.
5. 1895 Boston Sunday Globe newspaper insert. Bonus page where you would cut out the individual pieces and assemble it. Missing the cap unfortunately. Condition is good. Theres a crease in the center and a piece of tape on the back. Colors are nice. $20. NOW $15. shipped.
In case you missed my other Zimmerman for sale post it's here -----> https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/rare-a-a-zimmerman-postcards-cabinet-card.204558/
I'll give you a screaming deal if you take it all. PM me if interested. Thanks !
2. Circa 1890s French trade card, version #1. Zimmie in black, most likely riding a Raleigh. Measures approx. 3" x 1 5/8". This is the earlier and harder to find card. VG condition. There are four small spots of glue residue on the back where it was pasted in an album otherwise very nice.
3. Circa 1890s French trade card, version #2. Zimmie in white. Measures approx. 3" x 1 5/8". Slightly later version. VG condition. Small area on back where it was attached to an album page. Very minor.
4. Ogden's Tab Cigaretts card, B series, # 99 of 200. The cards were given out with the purchase of a pack of smokes. Measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". There is a crease in the upper left corner and some soiling on back. Another hard to find card.
5. 1895 Boston Sunday Globe newspaper insert. Bonus page where you would cut out the individual pieces and assemble it. Missing the cap unfortunately. Condition is good. Theres a crease in the center and a piece of tape on the back. Colors are nice.
In case you missed my other Zimmerman for sale post it's here -----> https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/rare-a-a-zimmerman-postcards-cabinet-card.204558/
I'll give you a screaming deal if you take it all. PM me if interested. Thanks !
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