'Columbia Bicycle' Victorian Trade Card, ca. 1883-85 ~ The Pope M'F'G Co., Boston, Mass. [VTC/Bicycles/Pope/advertising/vintage/cycling/ad/lithograph/high-wheeler/highwheeler]

The Pope M'F'G Co., Boston, Mass.

Published by The Pope M'F'G Co., Boston, Mass.

About this Item

Very scarce 'Columbia Bicycle' Victorian trade card [VTC], ca. 1883-1885, 2 13/16" x 6 5/8", in Very Good or better condition. A great color lithographed image of uniformed men riding high-wheelers by moonlight, guided by their bicycle lanterns and the sound of their leader's horn. This image is nearly pristine but for a small loss at the extreme upper left corner where there is also a small crease [see scans enlarged]. Some spotting along the lower right and bottom margins (not on the litho]. Faint light blue dealer's stamp, 'W.N. STONE' on bottom margin. Reverse features a glowing review of Columbia Bicycles by the Century Magazine, dated Feb. 22, 1882, and a testimonial by a New York doctor. 'THE POPE M'F'G CO.' and address at bottom, along with light blue dealer stamp. Small abrasion loss at top, with 'rney' of the word journey lost, and minor rubbing/spotting/staining at the top edge. Again, see scans enlarged. Actually a nice example of this rare card. Seller Inventory # 02776

Bibliographic Details

Title: 'Columbia Bicycle' Victorian Trade Card, ca....

Publisher: The Pope M'F'G Co., Boston, Mass.

Binding: Trade Card

Condition: Very Good