1909 Ad Santa Claus Christmas Gift Waterman Ideal Fountain Pen Writing TRV1

This is an ultra rare original 1909 black and white print ad for Waterman's Ideal Fountain Pen, a product line by the L. E. Waterman Company, located at 173 Broadway in New York. CONDITIONThis 102+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. 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 5.75 x 8 inches; 15 x 20 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) Waterman's Fountain Pen. Inventor Lewis Waterman, of New York, began his career as an insurance broker. The legend goes that while Waterman was meeting with an important client, the pen he was using leaked all over a critical document that was to be signed by the client. Upon Waterman's return, after atte