1909 Ad Vending Machine Cigar Smoking Tobacco St Louis - ORIGINAL ARG1 SL1 "Observatory on the Summit of

"Observatory on the Summit of Pike's Peak

There is some very slight creasing in the margins of the outer border (not shown) which does not affect the image

Engraver: Carl Hentschel

This is an original 1928 halftone print with two images from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair including the famous Court of Honor

There is light fading in this image

1909 Ad Vending Machine Cigar Smoking Tobacco St Louis - ORIGINAL ARG1 SL1 "Observatory on the Summit ofThis is a rare original 1909 black and white print ad for the International Vending Machine Company of St. Louis, Missouri. The ad writes that over 9 billion cigars were sold in the U. S. in 1908. CONDITION This 102+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine. Moderate wrinkling. No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black White Grade: Near Mint Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 5.