1875 Atlantic Montly Vol XXXVI
Item Code: 111206
Date of publication: 1875
Description: A rare find here in Singapore. The Atlantic monthly is a compilation of the weekly magazine. It was created as a literary and cultural commentary magazine in America & it quickly achieved a national reputation, which it held for more than a century. This is a rare volume featuring Mark Twain's Old times on the Mississippi even before he became famous. Another prominent work in this volume is Dean Sage's Ten days' sport on salmon rivers which is his first ever writing.
Condition: Very Fine. Some age peeling of leather cover but overall in excellent condition. No missing pages. Some aging spots in pages. No ex-library markings.
Dimensions: Approx 9.5 inch long, 7 inch wide 2 inch thick
Price: $99 SGD (Excluding $9.50 for local postage)
Date of publication: 1875
Description: A rare find here in Singapore. The Atlantic monthly is a compilation of the weekly magazine. It was created as a literary and cultural commentary magazine in America & it quickly achieved a national reputation, which it held for more than a century. This is a rare volume featuring Mark Twain's Old times on the Mississippi even before he became famous. Another prominent work in this volume is Dean Sage's Ten days' sport on salmon rivers which is his first ever writing.
Condition: Very Fine. Some age peeling of leather cover but overall in excellent condition. No missing pages. Some aging spots in pages. No ex-library markings.
Dimensions: Approx 9.5 inch long, 7 inch wide 2 inch thick
Price: $99 SGD (Excluding $9.50 for local postage)
Split Pair Ammonite Fossil
Item Code: 111205
Date of item: Unknown.
Description: Small split pair ammonite fossil with some shiny minerals on the fossil itself. Seller bought it from a village in Nepal.
Condition: Excellent condition. No chips or damage whatsoever to the fossil.
Dimensions: As seen in picture
Price: $8.90 SGD (Excluding $1.50 for local postage)
Date of item: Unknown.
Description: Small split pair ammonite fossil with some shiny minerals on the fossil itself. Seller bought it from a village in Nepal.
Condition: Excellent condition. No chips or damage whatsoever to the fossil.
Dimensions: As seen in picture
Price: $8.90 SGD (Excluding $1.50 for local postage)
1909 Automobile Driving Self-Taught (1st Edition)
Item Code: 111204
Date of publication: 1909
Description: Very first edition of automobile driving self-taught by Thomas H. Russell. Published in 1909 by The Charles C.Thompson Co. (Not Inc.) Chicago U.S.A. Red cloth with gilt titles to spine and cover. Illustrated and covers various topics such as Art of driving, Driving in traffic - Horses, cattle, cyclists, Care & maintenance, Law of the road etc. A nice interesting book with great collectable value.
Condition: Very good condition. Minor foxing and yellowing as expected for a 102 years old book. No markings by previous owner noted and binding still tight.
Dimensions: 8 Inch tall, 5.75 inch wide, 0.75 inch thick
Price: $89.00 SGD (Excluding $3.50 for local postage)
Date of publication: 1909
Description: Very first edition of automobile driving self-taught by Thomas H. Russell. Published in 1909 by The Charles C.Thompson Co. (Not Inc.) Chicago U.S.A. Red cloth with gilt titles to spine and cover. Illustrated and covers various topics such as Art of driving, Driving in traffic - Horses, cattle, cyclists, Care & maintenance, Law of the road etc. A nice interesting book with great collectable value.
Condition: Very good condition. Minor foxing and yellowing as expected for a 102 years old book. No markings by previous owner noted and binding still tight.
Dimensions: 8 Inch tall, 5.75 inch wide, 0.75 inch thick
Price: $89.00 SGD (Excluding $3.50 for local postage)
Rare Insects Specimen
Item Code: 111203
Date of production: 1990s
Description: Rare insects specimens. Unknow country of origin but scientific names are stated. The 9 insects include Dorysthenes Walkeri, bright glittering green Sternocera, Odontolabis Siya, Odgentolabis Elangans, Epepeotes Togatus, Heliocopris Dominus, Eppatorus Gracilicornis, Xylotrupes Gideon & Nigidius Sp. These are nicely pinned in a wooden box with glass panel and wrapped in a plastic wrapping.
Condition: Very good condition with original plastic wrappings slightly torn. Specimens are all intact with minor dusts particles inside.
Dimensions: 6 Inch tall, 8 inch wide, 1.5 inch thick
Price: $39.00 SGD (Excluding $9.50 for local postage)
Date of production: 1990s
Description: Rare insects specimens. Unknow country of origin but scientific names are stated. The 9 insects include Dorysthenes Walkeri, bright glittering green Sternocera, Odontolabis Siya, Odgentolabis Elangans, Epepeotes Togatus, Heliocopris Dominus, Eppatorus Gracilicornis, Xylotrupes Gideon & Nigidius Sp. These are nicely pinned in a wooden box with glass panel and wrapped in a plastic wrapping.
Condition: Very good condition with original plastic wrappings slightly torn. Specimens are all intact with minor dusts particles inside.
Dimensions: 6 Inch tall, 8 inch wide, 1.5 inch thick
Price: $39.00 SGD (Excluding $9.50 for local postage)
Antique Brass Thermometer (SOLD)
Item Code: 111202
Date of production: Mid - 19th Century
Description: Small antique brass thermometer with leather on the back, and a swing out supporting arm. It is graduated from about 58-84 degrees farenheit, and it reads accurately. The only marking on it is stamped 'Germany', on the base of the arm
Condition: Excellent condition with minor aged stains.
Dimensions: 5 Inch tall, 2.5 inch wide
Price: $49.00 SGD (Excluding $10 for local postage)
Date of production: Mid - 19th Century
Description: Small antique brass thermometer with leather on the back, and a swing out supporting arm. It is graduated from about 58-84 degrees farenheit, and it reads accurately. The only marking on it is stamped 'Germany', on the base of the arm
Condition: Excellent condition with minor aged stains.
Dimensions: 5 Inch tall, 2.5 inch wide
Price: $49.00 SGD (Excluding $10 for local postage)
Cast Iron Balance Scale (SOLD)
Item Code: 111201
Date of production: 19th Century
Description: A Dual-arm balance scale made of cast iron. It comes with a set of brass weights nested inside the largest weight. Each weights are inscribed on the inside in spanish and the outside of the largest weight is stamped kilogramo. These are mostly used in grocery or medical shops in the late 19th century.
Condition: The balance scale is in good condition with smooth working mechanism. It has some mild rusting but is not very obvious. The weights are in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 11.5 Inch long, 4.5 Inch wide & 5 Inch tall
Price: $69.00 SGD (Excluding $25 for local postage)
Date of production: 19th Century
Description: A Dual-arm balance scale made of cast iron. It comes with a set of brass weights nested inside the largest weight. Each weights are inscribed on the inside in spanish and the outside of the largest weight is stamped kilogramo. These are mostly used in grocery or medical shops in the late 19th century.
Condition: The balance scale is in good condition with smooth working mechanism. It has some mild rusting but is not very obvious. The weights are in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 11.5 Inch long, 4.5 Inch wide & 5 Inch tall
Price: $69.00 SGD (Excluding $25 for local postage)