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EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL BETHLEHEM STEEL WWI ERA HOWITZER GUN CARRIAGE BLUEPRINTS
$ 3695.99
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Description
NO RESERVE --- FREE SHIPPING --- EXCELLENT FEEDBACKEXTREMELY RARE!!! WWI ERA (1916-1917) BETHLEHEM STEEL HOWITZER GUN BLUEPRINTS ARTILLERY DETAILS FREE SHIPPING!
UP FOR SALE WITH A BUY IT NOW
AN EXTREMELY RARE SET OF WORLD WAR ONE ERA BETHLEHEM STEEL HOWITZER GUN CARRIAGE BLUEPRINTS. THEY ARE ALL FULL SIZE BLUEPRINTS FROM 1916-1917 AS DATED.
EACH IS VERY DETAILED AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PHOTOS. I WILL LET THE PHOTOS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. I DO HAVE MORE PHOTOS IF NEEDED. NOT ALL BLUEPRINTS ARE SHOWN.
THERE ARE 11 BLUEPRINTS TOTAL INCLUDED IN THIS SALE. EACH BLUEPRINT IS APPROXIMATELY 26 1/2" TALL AND ABOUT 40" WIDE. TWO OF THE PRINTS ARE PARTS LISTS, THE REST ARE THE HOWITZER GUN CARRIAGE SCHEMATICS.
This item is ONE OF THOSE RARE FINDS... THAT APPEALS TO MANY DIFFERENT COLLECTORS. THIS IS MORE OF A TRIPLE CROSS COLLECTIBLE, FOR THOSE BETHLEHEM STEEL COLLECTORS, THE WORLD WAR ONE COLLECTORS, AND FOR GUN COLLECTORS
THESE BLUE PRINTS CAME FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF HARRY RINKER, A WELL KNOWN COLLECTOR AND WRITER OF A LARGE NUMBER OF COLLECTIBLE BOOKS OVER THE YEARS. HE HAS BEEN SELLING OFF A LARGE PORTION OF HIS PERSONAL COLLECTION AND THIS RARE PIECE IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG.
NOW THAT THE BETHLEHEM STEEL PROPERTY IS BEING USED BY THE ARTSQUEST CENTER AND THE WIND CREEK CASINO (FORMERLY SANDS CASINO), THESE WOULD LOOK WONDERFUL FRAMED AND DISPLAYED SOMEWHERE ON THEIR PROPERTY. I LOVE TO SEE HISTORICAL ITEMS LIKE THIS GO BACK TO WHERE THEY CAME FROM SO THAT MANY PEOPLE CAN ENJOY THIS WONDERFUL PIECE OF LOCAL HISTORY.
CONDITION: This lot is in excellent overall condition with minor wear from age and use. The main problem with these is edge wear. These have been stores rolled for many years with chipping but to not affect the plans themselves. The worst wear is to the outside most blueprint when they were rolled, it is the last one pictured. It has a piece ripped off it (as shown), and is included. The rest of the prints are in great shape with mainly aforementioned minor edge wear at the top and bottom from storage. Overall these would look amazing framed.
They are being sold AS FOUND, therefore if you want specific details, please ask BEFORE bidding.
PAYMENT
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SHIPPING
Shipping for this item will be FREE in the USA. Sorry International shipping is not free will be extra, please see below and email for a specific quote before bidding.
SHIPPING INTERNATIONALLY
International shipping for this item will be calculated on request. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING FOR INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
TERMS
I respect and love my customers. I've been selling here for 14+ years, I proudly stand behind what I sell. Refunds are very, very rare with me & issued ONLY when the item does not match up with my many pictures, very detailed description or in case of computer/listing error. My main goal is satisfaction, to my valued customers & returns are costly and time consuming for both of us since....Buyer pays return postage & insurance, sent in the original packing materials & box for safe transit and (of course) the same item I sent, undamaged or altered. Please shop with confidence & trust! Any questions please ask before bidding. These items are being sold as they are, a final sale. NEVER any extra package or handling charges in my auctions! As you can see from my feedback, I do pack my items well. Email with questions. If there is a problem with your item, let me know before leaving negative or neutral feedback. I will work out the issue with you. I try to make all transactions flawless but mistakes on both sides sometimes happen. If a mistake is made, I will do all I can to fix the situation. My goal is to have a satisfied customer with every transaction.