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

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!
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and includes international tracking.
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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.
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