1893 Ad Antique Pope Bikes Columbia Bicycles Physical Exercise Illness AAG1 YTG1 This is an original 1875

This is an original 1875 black and white wood engraving of a native soldier stationed to protect the rural village of Sarayacu

14 x 11 cm

This piece was illustrated by Skemp

Please note that there is a very light diagonal crease along the left margin across the lower left corner of the print

1893 Ad Antique Pope Bikes Columbia Bicycles Physical Exercise Illness AAG1 YTG1 This is an original 1875This is an original 1893 black and white print ad for Columbia Bicycles, a product by Pope Manufacturing Company. Particularly interesting about this ad is its figure of 5 6 less illness maintained for those who ride bikes. CONDITION This 118+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Heavy aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black White Grade: Very Fine ++