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Curta Calculator Type II, 1969, w/ can, 3 manuals in MINT ST, VIRTUALLY UNUSED

$ 1053.35

Availability: 24 in stock
  • Condition: This Curta Type II calculator with serial number 554530 was manufactured around december 1969.This fine instrument is in absolutely stunning state, just like a new one. It appears to have been virtually unused. It is in outstanding condition for its age. This Curta calculator is in perfect working state. All of the mechanical parts function perfectly, smoothly and crisp.It operates correctly in every way even with negative crank turns, the ten-carrying mechanism works correctly in every position of the carriage I performed the testing procedures outlined on the curta.org websiteand everything is how it is expected.
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1930-Now
  • Featured Refinements: Curta Calculator
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Liechtenstein

    Description

    Up for auction
    from my personally collection is an
    mint, virtually unused
    Curta Type
    II
    high precision mechanical calculator
    of finest workmanship
    developed by Curt Herzstark
    (first pocket calculator)
    affectionately known as the "pepper mill"
    due to its shape and means of operation
    This Curta Type II calculator with
    serial number
    554530
    was manufactured around december 1969
    This fine instrument is in absolutely stunning state, just like a new one.
    It appears to have been virtually unused.
    This Curta Calculator is in outstanding condition for its age.
    It is in perfect working state.
    A
    ll of the mechanical parts
    function perfectly, smoothly and crisp.
    It operates correctly in every way
    even with negative crank turns,
    the ten-carrying mechanism works correctly in every position of the carriage
    I performed the testing procedures outlined on the curta.org website
    and everything is how it is expected.
    This Curta calculator comes with i
    ts plastic can in excellent state
    and
    following 3 operating manuals
    * the Curta operation instructions in English (46 pages),
    * the Curta computing examples in English (51 pages),
    * the fold-out 20-page operating manual in English "Your Curta Calculator"
    These manuals are new, high quality reproductions.
    If you are looking for a truly beautiful Curta,
    do not hesitate to bid on this unique specimen.
    Please examine the pictures carefully -
    I have taken great care to show the device in great detail.
    The pictures are part of the item description.
    Please ask all your questions before bidding!
    Expedited shipping
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    either DHL Express or
    UPS Express
    and includes international tracking.
    Shipping from my home in Germany to most locations in continental US
    takes only 3-4 business days.
    We do not deliver to P.O. Boxes, Army Post Office (APO) and Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses. Insurance is included in the shipping costs.
    The item will be carefully packed, insured and dispatched as soon as possible after receiving payment.
    Please do not hesitate if this is your first international purchase.
    From purchase to delivery, I am always within reach and will provide you with helpful informations.
    Please bid with confidence! Please see my perfect feedback!
    I've been selling and buying on Ebay since 2003 with excellent feedback and deliveries to all over the world (e.g. most European countries, USA, Australia, Singapore, Japan, UAE, China...). So bid with confidence.
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    I guarantee professional handling, fast shipping and sufficient insurance.