Parker Pen Ball Bearing Ad 1960s | Oversized 10 x 13.5 Vintage Print

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Leonardo da Vinci and a ballpoint pen, brought together by an advertising department with considerable ambition.

This original 1960s Parker ad pairs a ball-bearing illustration with copy crediting Leonardo’s invention and presenting Parker as “the beautiful way to write.” The historical claim is part of the ad’s pitch. A good desk-area piece for a pen enthusiast, or someone whose handwriting remains impressively personal regardless of the quality of the instrument.

THE DETAILS:

• Original period magazine page, sold unframed.
• Approximate size: 10 × 13.5 inches.
• Approximate date: 1960s.

Condition: Vintage page with age-appropriate toning and light edge wear; inspect the photos for the exact page. The exact page pictured is the one you will receive.

I carefully trim each page, place it in a protective sleeve with a sturdy backing board, and pack it with bubble wrap in a sturdy box. You’ll receive the original page shown in the photos, not a reproduction.

Framing: Vintage magazine sizes vary. Use the measurement-mat photo as a size reference, and choose a larger frame with a mat cut to fit this particular page.

I white-balance the photos to show the original colors as accurately as possible. Colors can still vary with your screen settings.