1935 General Motors Trucks And Trailers Original Print Ad, Pontiac Michigan
Note: This image may be digitally watermarked, but the electronic watermark does not appear on the actual print. Guaranteed authentic original antique print. Certificate of authenticity available at no extra charge upon request.
- Provenance: Sourced from an intact 1935 Fortune magazine.
- Dimensions: Approximately 10.75" x 13.625" (27.3 cm x 34.6 cm).
- Condition: A true collector-grade specimen in excellent condition. The colors remain vibrant, and the print quality is sharp, a testament to the publication's superior production standards. The piece is free of major defects such as tears, moisture damage, or significant creasing, and appears to have been minimally handled.
- Notes: Carefully removed and preserved, this advertisement is presented flat and is perfectly suited for immediate matting and framing to showcase its historical and aesthetic value.
As a luxurious and oversized publication launched in 1930 during the Great Depression, Fortune magazine offered a unique, high-quality perspective on industrial civilization, making its 1930s editions significant for collectors, historians, and archivists. Characterized by rich, heavy paper stock and striking artistic covers featuring original works from prominent artists, the magazine's aesthetic appeal sets its early issues apart for collectors. For researchers, these editions serve as a primary source for understanding the American business landscape and culture of the era, offering meticulously reported "corporation stories," insightful commentary, and a sophisticated snapshot of the advertising and consumer mindset of the time. The hiring of esteemed literary figures and groundbreaking photojournalists like Margaret Bourke-White and Walker Evans further ensures that the early volumes are not only a business chronicle but also a rich artifact of early 20th-century American art, journalism, and socio-economic history.
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We grade the condition of our Prints and Ads as follows:
- Fine
- VG+
- VG
- VG-
- Good
- Poor
Fine: We use this designation very rarely, as it suggests that the print or ad is flawless and in essentially perfect original condition. To earn this grade, the print or ad must be a beautiful example with no flaws. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)
VG+: This grade means that the print or ad has only the most minor defects, such as a small amount of marginal soiling or foxing, not affecting the image. Any defects would be completely hidden once matted. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)
VG: This grade means that the print or ad has minor defects, which may range from minor soiling or foxing to a very minor tear, none of which pertrude into the image itself. Any defects would be completely hidden once matted. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)
VG-: This grade means that there is relatively significant staining, soiling, foxing etc. Most of the imperfections would be hidden once matted. The print or ad is all present and still in a collectible condition. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)
Good: This grade means that there is significant soiling, foxing, creasing or water damage, which pertrudes into the image itself, but still worthy of consideration for a collector. We infrequently offer a print or ad in such condition, unless it is a highly desirable print or ad. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)
Poor: This grade means that there is significant imperfections or other factors which significantly detract from the print or ad. We rarely offer prints or ads in poor condition, unless it is extremely rare and collectible. (Please refer to main image for a closer look, as it is the exact print that you will receive.)
MATTING INFO.
➤ Mats are 100% Archival | Museum Quality | Conservation Grade
➤ Foam Backing Boards and hinging tape are Acid Free and Lignin Free.
➤ Available in Antique White or Charcoal Black.
➤ All Prints are Professionally Mounted and Matted by our professional staff.
All of our antique or vintage prints and advertisements are guaranteed to be authentic items, sourced from an antique book, magazine, periodical or such, on or about the date shown in the description. Certificates of Authenticity are available upon request. Simply mention your desire to receive one in the Notes Section during checkout.
We have professionally shipped well over 50,000 packages worldwide over the years. Orders are shipped Monday through Friday in the order that they were received via USPS. All orders will be processed and shipped within 3 business days. We ship our prints and ads that are 11"x14" or under in flat rigid mailers with extra cardboard for protection and support. All prints or ads exceeding 11"x14" are shipped well protected in heavy duty mailing tubes. All matted or matted & framed prints or ads are shipped in a brand new box with proper protection for safe and secure transit. Shipping Rates include Postage, Materials and Full Insurance Coverage. Shipping rates are provided during the checkout process.