1899 Ad Rambler Bicycles Fred Merrill Cycle Bike Biker - ORIGINAL PM2

$43.95 USD

This is an original 1899 black and white print ad for Rambler Bicycles from the Fred T. Merrill Cycle Company. The Ramblers were selling for $40 a piece.

CONDITION

This 112+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
Grade: Very Fine +
Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 5.5 inches; 10 x 14 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.

Keywords specific to this image: Antique Advertising, Portland, Oregon, Bicycling, Cyclist, Hobby, Transportation

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