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Pope Manufacturing Co : 1892. Columbia Bicycles

Pope Manufacturing Co., Boston, MA, 1892

Original publisher's light blue paper wrappers with string binding. Illustration of decorative scrollwork and a man on a bicycle printed in brown ink on front cover. Pages also made of same light blue paper as covers. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2." Twelve pages, complete. Small illustrations printed in brown ink, complete. Pages and covers are virtually pristine and intact except for light age toning along edges. A Fine copy. A promotional booklet by the Pope Manufacturing Company that advertises its line of Columbia bicycles. The booklet concisely lists reasons why one should buy a bicycle and, specifically, why one should buy a Columbia bicycle. Among the reasons listed are that riding a Columbia bicycle allows more traveling distance with less physical exertion, is an entertaining form of exercise, and is fashionable and keeping with the times. The text also assures potential buyers that the company's bicycles are safe to ride. The back cover includes three testimonials promoting three different types of Columbia bicycles.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Fine. Binding: Soft cover