Major Taylor/Iver Johnson ephemera

[Major Taylor Archive]

It's been getting increasingly difficult to find "new" items to add to my collection of original Major Taylor ephemera. My patience has been rewarded with a nice TOC Iver Johnson promotional catalog/leaflet from France. It is from The American Cycle Importing Co. From what I've translated from the back page it appears to be for potential dealers. It lists terms of agreement for carrying their bikes. The two models listed are the Roadster and Extra-Piste (track) Major Taylor model. The cover art of MT and Harry Elkes is from a famous IJ advertising poster. It measures approx 6"x9". Taylor first raced in France in 1903 and I have several images of him on an IJ from that period so I'm guessing the leaflet is from around the same time.

 

[corbettclassics]

That’s a nice piece for the collection! Very few people focus on a particular racer and create a collection of someone.

 

[steverunner]

This is awesome. I, too, collect Major Taylor memorabilia. May I ask where you find what you've collected? I am happy to share photos with you of what I have (not very much to be honest). Thanks. [email protected]

 

[Iverider]

This is a great piece! Do you mind if I add these photos to the Catalog project?

 

[Major Taylor Archive]

Iverider-I just saw your reply to this. Yes, please add it to the archive project.