This is an original 1918 black and white print ad for Peerless automobiles. The Peerless Motor Car Company, known for its luxury vehicles, was founded in 1889. The company initially manufactured washing machine wringers, then it changed its production to bicycles and finally moved to automobiles in 1901. In 1902, employee Louis P. Mooers designed the first Peerless automobile. The effects of the Great Depression closed the company in 1931.
CONDITION
This 93+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some moderate to fairly significant bleed through on this ad.
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Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine +++
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Dimensions: Approximately 10.75 x 13.75 inches; 27 x 35 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: Roadster, Sedan, Sporting, Limousine, Coupe, Cleveland Ohio, 9400 Quincy Avenue, J. Milton Dyer, Two-Power Range Eight Vintage Advertising
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