1940 Ad Vintage Exide Marine Batteries Augusta Yacht C. G. Pillot Houston Boat

This is an original 1940 black and white print ad for Exide Ironclad Marine Batteries from The Electric Storage Battery Company, Philadelphia, with a halftone image of the 103 foot diesel-powered yacht Augusta, built in 1912 by the Nelson Shipyards for C. G. Pillot of Houston, Texas.

CONDITION

This 74+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. No creases. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that the small white marks in the bottom right corner are just reflections on the digital image -- they are NOT on the item.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.25 x 12.25 inches; 23 x 31 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)

Ahoy! Permission to come aboard and explore this collection of nautical-themed vintage ads, magazine covers, and prints from 1939-1940.

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