1951 Ad Russell Burdsall Ward Nicholas Cugnot Fardier A Vapeur Steam Dray YFT7

This is an original 1951 black and white print ad for industrial fasteners that were made and sold by the Russell, Burdsall & Ward Bolt and Nut Company (RB&W) of Port Chester, New York (NY). The ad also features an illustration that depicts French inventor Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot (1725-1804) building his three-wheeled fardier à vapeur or "steam dray" that was used by the French army to transport heavy artillery guns and cannon barrels. Cugnot's invention is argued by some historians to be the world's first automobile. Cugnot finished building his invention in 1769.

CONDITION

This 62+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Light surface rub - center right.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 13 inches; 25 x 33 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: Vintage Advertising, Manufacturing

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