{"product_id":"1898-ad-gormully-jeffrey-manufacturing-rambler-bicycles-agency-transport-chicago-102156-lhj6-549","title":"1898 Ad Gormully Jeffrey Manufacturing Rambler Bicycles Agency Transport LHJ6","description":"This is an original 1898 black and white print ad for the Gormully \u0026amp; Jeffery Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Boston, Washington, Brooklyn, Detroit, Cincinnati, Buffalo, Cleveland, London, and New York. This ad features their Rambler Bicycles. \n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 113+ year old Item is rated Near Mint \/ Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Print Ad; Black \/ White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Mint \/ Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 2.25 x 3.25 inches; 6 x 8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w\/ Full Provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection:\u003c\/b\u003e Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRambler Bicycle.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rambler Bicycle went on to be built by the the American Bicycle Company after purchasing Gormully and Jeffery in 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCopyright 2016, Period Paper LLC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeywords specific to this image:  Antique Advertising, bike, biking, cycle, cyclist, cycling, pricing, bicycling, ride, transport, 19 Year Old \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLHJ6A3C98 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Period Paper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33555438673,"sku":"102156_lhj6_549","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/8371\/products\/LHJ6_549_43e323b1-4a18-4b03-8b39-3b108d749fef.jpg?v=1571710059","url":"https:\/\/www.periodpaper.com\/products\/1898-ad-gormully-jeffrey-manufacturing-rambler-bicycles-agency-transport-chicago-102156-lhj6-549","provider":"Period Paper Historic Art LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}