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A trip to the past shows just how much has changed in the last 100 years or so of Bicycling, yet many things have also stayed the same. Loads of information, and really great photos, these are not just catalogs, but a history of wonderful bicycle artwork.
Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services, and competitive sports.
The basic shape and configuration of a typical bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885. Many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling.
This collection includes the six following catalogs:
:: 1891 Cormully & Jeffery Mfg. Co - Over 60 pages of unique bicycle accessories, bicycle repair tools, riding apparel and more.
:: 1892 Mercham Bicycles - an 18 page flyer/catalog, loaded with beautiful woodcut illustrations of bicycles and accessories.
:: 1894 Bicycle Accessories by offerdle Hardware - A unique little 30+ page catalog featuring all sorts of neat little gadgets for cyclist, lamps, locks, tools, and more. The prices may just surprise you a bit......
:: 1896 Apollo Vesper Bicycles - a wonderful 28 page catalog with page after page of beautiful hand-drawn bicycle illustrations.
:: 1897 Bicycle Clothing by the Hart, Schaffner and Marx Company of Chicago - Loads of illustrations featuring attire for the well dresses bicyclist starting at less than $4.00. Yes, that would be a complete suit - both pants and jacket.
:: 1897 Crescent Catalogue - Extremely rare and valuable catalog, less than 50 pages, but huge wealth of illustartions and info, listing all types of bicycles for children and adults, plus the manufacturing process of bicycle construction.
:: 1898 Eagle Bicycle Manufacturing - loaded with beautiful line drawings, and a wealth of information on bicycle construction.
:: 1898 Iver Johnson Bicycle Catalog - 34 pages of antique bicycles.
:: 1899 Three Good Tires Bicycle Accessories - 52 pages of bicycle parts, accessories and of course tires.
:: 1901 Palmer Tires - loads of unique artwork and info on why Palmer Tires were the best in there day.
This is a wonderful collection of ten {10} catalogs offering a pictorial insight into vintage bicycle history of over 100 years ago, with loads of well illustrated pages on a Gift Quality CD.
Sample thumbnails taken from the collection.
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Sample thumbnails taken from the collection.
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