Vintage Globe Canvas / De Martini New York messenger bag - Ultra rare!!

Vintage Globe Canvas / De Martini messenger bag. These were made in New York and widely regarded as the first dedicated messenger bag used by all the NYC messengers back in the 80s/ early 90s hayday.

Here is a bit of history on the company:
http://www.demartinibags.com/about-us.aspx

And here is a video from CNN news on David Leopold, a NYC messenger from 1985. I first saw this on the De Martini facebook page and they said he is using one of their original bags, and it appears to be exactly the same as the one i have for sale:
https://youtu.be/K77INPlUmvE

The bag is in excellent condition considering it is probably 30+ years old. There are scuffs on the bottom corners but other than that it is in very good consition.

The outer material is red canvas with a yellow tarpaulin liner which has no tears. There is also a large internal pocket on the the front wall of the bag. The strap is thick 2" webbing and features the traditional drop jaw buckle which has some rust but otherwise work perfectly.

The badge is a bit faded but clearly says 'Globe Canvas New York' and i think this badge pre-dates the more common De Martini badge which is on every other bag i have seen online.

The velcro is still sticky and the webbing and buckles are all pretty much perfect.

Dimensions: Its one of the larger models, 24" wide at the top, 12" high, 7.5" deep. Approx. 34 litre volume.

I picked this up from the USA but it is too large for my daily commute. I wouldn't be suprised if this was the only one in the UK so is an ultra rare collectors item.

£80 posted.

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Great video! Thanks

I like the cheesy commentary @rider1988tr

Amazing video. Two things really date it. The craft that went into its production. And the lack of hate.

woow, really lovely, If I hadn't just dropped that money on a 'vintage' Pac Designs last week i'd be all over this. Please somebody buy it so i can stop looking at.

I would imagine NYC was an even more dangerous place to cycle back then as well - pre-cycle lanes. And pre unleaded fuel too. Lovely.

He looks like a bit of a Greg Lemond now...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSzHQOtCSzU

Jesus, 47! He looks 60.

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Reduced to £70 posted.

Is the Globe Canvas Demartini messenger bag still available?

Seems a hopefully optimistic post, good luck with dredge!

Sorry, not been on for a while and just seen this - yes it is still available. For some reason I had to change my login but if you want to get in touch please go ahead.

Hi! Yes, I am interested in purchasing this bag. Please let me know the cost. I live in New Hampshire USA. Thanks!

It Liiiiives!