This is an original 1916 black and white print ad for the Blaisdell Paper Pencil Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ad writes, "Quick as a wink the pencil's sharpened-- no fuss, no muss, no soiled fingers, no bother of whittling; and how the smooth easy-writing leads do glide over the paper".
CONDITION
This 95+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. Light scuffing. No tears. No water damage. There is bleed through showing in 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 6.25 x 9.25 inches; 16 x 23 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: Office, Stenographer, Student, Secretary Vintage Advertising
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