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EVIAN (GB) Le Derailleur Simplex Ltd Bicycle Catalog 1970 French L'Eroica Rare!

$ 58.08

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Condition consistent with age, some wear from use and storage. One page has become loose from the staples. Slight musty odor.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    EVIAN (GB) Le Derailleur Simplex Limited Bicycle Catalog 1970 French L'Eroica
    Used 1970 British bicycle parts catalog with interesting tourist pictures and details. From my Dad's collection from touring England and Europe by bicycle in the 70's and 80s.  This catalog contains details of all French bicycle parts and components.
    The first page, in the Introduction, explains the relationship of the two companies:  "Le Derailleur Simplex Ltd. and Evian (GB) Ltd. are two independent Companies who have joined their resources to produce this Comprehensive Price List for the benefit of our many supporters".  (Interestingly, prices aren't in the catalog!)
    Besides the value of the technical details of the bicycle parts (from French manufacturers such as Mafac and Stronglight), the travelogue of Walter Stolle, "The Evian-Simplex Man", is fascinating.  A short article from January 17, 1977's People Magazine explains Walter Stolle's epic cycling adventure.  While it appears that no official accolades were awarded to Mr. Stolle, his journey covered over 400,000 miles, took him to 159 countries, and lasted 18 years.  This publication contains many photos from his travels - quite a treasure!
    The address of Evian (GB) Limited, is printed on the bottom of every page:  69 Manor Park Road, Harlesden, London, N.W. 10.
    Measures 8.5 by 11 inches.
    108 pages.
    Will be carefully packaged and shipped insured via USPS Priority Mail.  Combined shipping can be requested if more than one item is purchased.  Please inquire regarding combined shipping via eBay message prior to payment.
    Please feel free to ask questions, and thanks for looking!