I was looking for some references and literature on another make for a friend and spotted this while searching. Cycling June 1st. 1950. Fresh from France Andre Bertin Model C36 super Profesional Racing Frame. Frame & fork design is the result of modern continental race practice. Bertin teams are now contesting all the leading classics. Lug built in the world's lightest Vitus tubing, with exclusive pressed lugs. Stronglight super chrome micro-adjusting head fittings. Prior special bootom bracket fittings with hollow axle. Simplex ends incorporating gear hanger and brazed on gear & brake eyes. Special 18" pump pegs to hold quick fit adaptor. Finish in Ruby Flam. scroll type linings and alloy headbadge. Stronglight or Durax steel chainset fitted. Price £14.15.0. Available in 53cms. to 62cms. Race victories Sercu, Ollevier Champion of Belgium, Declerck Grand Prix de Het Volk, Blomme Champion de Flandres, Ramon Paris-Tours.
Best wishes and be lucky. Michael Butler Huntingdon UK.