{"product_id":"joseph-j-mandery-rochester-new-york-1897-bicycle-letterhead-8-5-x-11","title":"Joseph J Mandery Rochester New York 1897 Bicycle Letterhead 8.5 x 11","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eThis 1897 bicycle letterhead was issued by Jos. J. Mandery of Rochester, New York, successor to Mandery \u0026amp; Son and operating as a manufacturers agent for bicycles and sundries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eIn the late 1890s, bicycle retailers and manufacturers’ agents closely monitored city ordinances that could dramatically alter sales, particularly regulations governing bells, lamps, and other required safety equipment. Business correspondence from this period offers rare insight into how quickly dealers anticipated legislative change and adjusted ordering strategies, pricing expectations, and product specifications to remain competitive in a fast-moving national market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eThe engraved letterhead features ornate late-Victorian typography and a decorative bicycle emblem, with period typewritten correspondence addressed to the N. N. Hill Brass Company of East Hampton, Connecticut. The letter discusses the possible passage of a lamp and bell ordinance in Rochester, projecting demand of up to 30,000 bells and requesting spot cash pricing and bell styles suitable for tire clearance. Original folds, ink, and signature are present, with expected age toning and strong overall eye appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1833\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52858847625400,"sku":"20251227","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_3dc402cd-c08e-417a-aeab-b47737a9ee49.jpg?v=1771305904","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/joseph-j-mandery-rochester-new-york-1897-bicycle-letterhead-8-5-x-11","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}