Antique 1897 Home Insurance Co. of New York Almanac Bicycle Art Great Condition

Description

Normally the cheeseheadpicker wouldn't auction an almanac like this --- as they are sold in a pretty tight price range.   I would just price appropriately and list it as a Buy It Now.  But this piece is so nice and clean,  I'm gonna offer it as an auction.   I don't use the word "stunning" for condition on many pieces of paper this old, but I'm gonna go out on a limb and use it with this item.  The illustrations are great --- particularly the cover shot.  If you are looking for a Victorian bicycle image this is it.    It is as framable of a cover I've sold in awhile.  Questions give me a shout.
I have a large inventory of vintage paper:    auto manuals, military paper, railroad stuff, food and recipe paper, political pamphlets, oddball magazines,  entertainment paper --- just about any paper you can think of.   Some of it is in perfect shape and some is in rough condition.  Things to look out for in the photos are page yellowing, corner bumping, rips and tears, handwriting, etc. --- normal flaws in old paper.  Closely check the photos out and get back to me if you have any questions.   Please bookmark me and check back once in awhile for more fun paper.
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