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Very first automobile advertisement... Early Catalina Island...
Very first automobile advertisement... Early Catalina Island...
Item # 691898
September 17, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 17, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertisement headed: "Over The Hills and Far Away"..."The Winton Motor Carriage Co., Cleveland, Ohio". Other details mentioned in the ad, plus a photo of a couple riding in the vehicle. The ad measures 2 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches.
Also on the back page is an illustrated ad for the very first electric toy train: "Carlisle & Finch Co." of Cincinnati, Ohio. The ad is for their toy "Electric Railways, $3.50 to $7."
Carlisle & Finch was the creator of the very first electric toy train. They first appeared in 1897 making this a very early advertisement. The ad measures a bit less than 1 by 2 1/2 inches.
Inside has a detailed article: "A Remarkable Stage Road" in Catalina Island just off the cost of Southern California. Included are two photos, one captioned: "Avalon Bay and Village, Santa Catalina Island, California".
The issue is complete in 16 pages, filled with various scientific achievements & improvements with many photos & illustrations. Nice condition.
Also on the back page is an illustrated ad for the very first electric toy train: "Carlisle & Finch Co." of Cincinnati, Ohio. The ad is for their toy "Electric Railways, $3.50 to $7."
Carlisle & Finch was the creator of the very first electric toy train. They first appeared in 1897 making this a very early advertisement. The ad measures a bit less than 1 by 2 1/2 inches.
Inside has a detailed article: "A Remarkable Stage Road" in Catalina Island just off the cost of Southern California. Included are two photos, one captioned: "Avalon Bay and Village, Santa Catalina Island, California".
Category: Post-Civil War
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