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Wheelmen Talk => General discussions on Wheelmen topics. => Topic started by: bobcycles on July 26, 2018, 05:54:37 PM

Title: Very first Arnold, Schwinn & Co "The World" Catalog
Post by: bobcycles on July 26, 2018, 05:54:37 PM

I am wondering if this 1895 catalog exists?  After discussing this with a wide net of collectors,
the Bicycle Museum and a few other reputable sources, the answer seems to be "no"
Is there an evidence of this catalogs existence?
thanks and I welcome your replies!

Title: Re: Very first Arnold, Schwinn & Co "The World" Catalog
Post by: Wayne Batten on July 27, 2018, 08:20:24 AM

    Contact Walter Branche. He would know if there is an original or copy any where in the world. Walter may even have one.

Title: Re: Very first Arnold, Schwinn & Co "The World" Catalog
Post by: Jeff Kidder on July 31, 2018, 12:38:19 PM

Looking through the October, November and December 1895 and January 1896 issues of "The Bearings", the name "The World" was selected in November 1895 for the Arnold, Schwinn & Company's 1896 first model year of production. Because of this timing I would say there was no 1895 catalog issued.

Title: Re: Very first Arnold, Schwinn & Co "The World" Catalog
Post by: bobcycles on August 01, 2018, 03:35:49 PM

I believe the 2nd catalog (Beginning with models 8 onward) is dated 1896
The World 1st catalog then should be 1895 right?

There must be a copy of this catalog in existence somewhere?