1904 Ad Pope Two Speed Gear Chainless Bicycle Rambler - ORIGINAL TOM1

This is an original 1904 black and white print ad for for the two-speed gear chainless bicycle by the Pope Manufacturing Company.

CONDITION

This 107+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Moderate aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There are some blemishes in the left margin of this ad.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.75 inches; 15 x 22 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Rambler Bicycle.

The Rambler Bicycle was manufactured from 1878 to 1900 by the Gormully and Jeffery Manufacturing Company in Chicago. This bike brand was created by Thomas B. Jeffery who later built the Rambler Automobile.

In 1897, Jeffery built his first car which sat on bicycle wheels. Three years later, when his Rambler Runabout was well received at auto shows, Jeffery sold his bicycle company and went on to build the Rambler Model A in 1901.

The Rambler Bicycle went on to be built by the the American Bicycle Company after purchasing Gormully and Jeffery in 1900.

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