Vintage 1950's Polish SKALA Simplex Pocket Slide Rule Poland with Leather Pouch

Description

A note to all Ebay buyers:
Please note that Israeli mail service to most countries is limited because of the global pandemic and there are delays in the shipment and arrival of items to all destinations. Shipping procedures are slow and buyers must expect long mail time. Buyers must acknowledge these issues before making a bid. Thank you for the understanding.
This auction is for an old 1950's Polish made
SKALA Simplex (old version)
Slide Rule
with the original protective leather pouch
.
Made of white celluloid (plastic) on wood.
The slide rule has 10 Scales and a plastic cursor with one hair-line.
Front Scale:
K, A [ B, CI, C ] D, L
Back Scale:
[Sin, S&T, Tg]
Includes a 15 cm rule
.
The overall length of this calculator rule is 16 cm and 3.3 cm wide.
Condition
: good/fair
The rule shows signs of age and usage. Clear plastic cursor. The white celluloid has some discoloration. Center slide and cursor bars move easily.  There are no initials or owner's identification etched or scratched onto case or slide rule body. The leather pouch is showing normal age wear.
THIS WOULD MAKE A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO ANY SLIDE-RULE COLLECTION.
I will be happy to send any additional photo’s or answer any questions upon request, so please ask if you are unsure about this item!
PayPal is the only method of payment accepted.
Payment is due within 1 day of close of auction
Winning bidder agrees to pay shipping cost. Shipment will be via Registered Airmail.
Shipment fee: to the
USA: $
10.
50
, to
Canada
:
10
.50
, to the U.K. & Europe: $
10
.50
, and in
Israel
$
5
.50
(Registered post or pick-up).
I normally use
Registered
Airmail
with limited internet tracking for items valued up to 0.  If the customer prefers a courier-based shipping service such as
Priority Mail
(
with full internet tracking)
and is willing to cover the higher costs, I will be happy to accommodate.
In the case of lost or damaged items, Registered Airmail covers compensation for the item value & postage costs up to 0 maximum.  Higher levels of compensation are included only in the
EMS
services.
It takes up to 3 or more weeks for delivery. Sometimes postal service is getting slower especially at weekends and holiday. Occasionally there may be delays because of extra security checks at the post office.
I have earned my high feedback record by being honest, fair and by describing items for sale as accurately as possible.  If any buyer finds that this is not the case, I will gladly refund. (Buyer is responsible for shipping charges).
Good Luck and thanks for bidding!