1887 DRAWING INSTRUMENTS Catalog - Theodore Alteneder ANTIQUE ARCHITECT Drafting RARE TOOLS - Boxwood Scales, PROTRACTORS, Railroad Pen

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1887

Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Patented and Improved

DRAWING INSTRUMENTS

 Boxwood Scales, Protractors, etc. for Draughtsmen, Architects and Engineers.

Manufactured by

 THEODORE ALTENEDER, 355 North Tenth Street, Philadelphia, PA

This listing is for an original old catalog from 1887 (130 years old). It measures 5.75" by 9" and contains 16 pages.

Contents include illustrations of drafting tools/sets, prices, descriptions - examples:

  • Patent Joint Instruments
  • Steel Spring Box Instruments
  • Minute Bow Instruments, Drawing or Ruling Pens, Improved Drawing Pens
  • Railroad Pen, Drawing Pins or Thumb Tacks
  • Hard Rubber Triangles, T Squares
  • German Silver Protractors
  • Cases of Instruments, Morocco Case with drawing tools
  • Triangle Boxwood Scales, Flat Boxwood Scales
  • Second Quality Flat Scales

Condition as shown in the photos considered good for age. Paper cover has rub and scuff, age and use, creases, soiling and marks here and there, some tiny snips and clips along edges. Written across front cover are the words Net Wholesale Price List. Back cover page has stain marks at top as shown and top corner tip off. Inside pages same as cover. There is a very small moisture mark at the top of the pages, right side. No handwriting. Pre-owned, very old, being sold "as is" as was found for your collection. 

If you collect old drafting tools, sets consider this catalog for your collection.

Item is being sold “as is” as was found. Buy with confidence as I offer 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you have questions when item arrives, just let me know.  I reserve the right to ship either USPS parcel post or UPS ground whichever is better.  If it costs me less to ship than you pay me by more than my handling cost I will give you the overage via your PayPal account. Please view photos as they are considered part of the description.  Kindly ask me questions before buying and I will respond to you promptly. This item is pre-owned, not new and not perfect, but just right for the collector who will understand and appreciate its unique value.  You will receive the item in the pictures. Your satisfaction is important. Thank you for looking.

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Shipping & Handling :  Shipping costs are what post office charges me with only minor handling included. Packing done carefully. Shipping to the United States and other countries if indicated.  Shipping to approved PayPal address.  I will gladly try to combine shipping on multiple like items. I ship promptly after you pay promptly. Insurance will be included in the handling charge if the item warrants it, such as fragile, antique or unusual collectible. Please pay promptly after close of auction since I do not want to file unpaid claim with eBay.   I try to describe items to the best of my knowledge.  If it does not say new or mint condition, then it is not new.  A vintage item will show some signs of wear.  Most of my items are vintage used, pre-owned, so please view the photos included with the description to be sure you are comfortable with the condition and quality before buying. Many of my items are acquired from estate sales so I do not know the prior owner or history of the items. Returns accepted within 30 days.  I reserve the right to cancel all bids if bidder has excessive negative feedback. I look forward to giving a positive rating to Buyer after a mutually positive experience.    102017

  • Condition: Please see below.
  • Brand: Theodore Alteneder Philadelphia
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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