(1880–1916) Original black-and-white photograph with original signature by Ludwig Opel (GER). 1898 Vice World Champion in the amateur sprint. 16.5x10.5 Ludwig von Opel was the fifth son of Adam Opel, the founder of the automobile and bicycle factory in Rüsselsheim. Ludwig Opel was a co-owner of the Opel Works. Also included: a large black-and-white photograph from ca. 1895 featuring all five Opel brothers (27x19.5 cm) and a letterhead from Adam Opel AG dating from 1904 (28.5x20 cm). ARCHIVE Condition: A-C

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