1939 Ad Ethyl Gasoline Tetraethyl Lead Walter O'Keefe - ORIGINAL FTT9

This is an original 1939 black and white print ad for the Ethyl Gasoline Corporation, the manufacturer of anti-knock fluids used by oil companies to improve gasoline. There is an interesting text snippet in the bottom right of the ad mentioning a radio program featuring Walter O'Keefe, Andre Kostelanetz' Orchestra, on Thursdays on the Columbia Broadcasting System, 10 PM, EST. The gas pump on the bottom right of the illustration reads "Contains Lead".

CONDITION

This 72+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 13.25 inches; 27 x 34 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)

Keywords specific to this image: gallon, automobile, vehicle, car, gas station, roadside, highway, fill-up, top-off, chemical Vintage Advertising

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