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estimated circa 1930’sAntique – Vintage Advertising Promotional Product – Wooden YardstickMeasures 36″ long and 1.25″ wide___________________________Printed on sides:S. BOOK & BROS.QUARRYVILLE, PAMcCormick – Deering”Good equipment makes a good farmer better”____________________________ This listing is for an old advertising yardstick from S. Book & Brothers in Quarryville, PA. It is not dated, however, I estimate it to be from around 1930-1940 era. Condition as shown in the photos. Wood ruler has age and use, rub and scuff, scratch marks and soiling here and there, some dark stain marks such as over the “S” in the name, scratches, some dings. Hole in one end for hanging. Pre-owned, was really used, being sold “as is ” as was found so please be sure you are ok with all before buying.______________ 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.International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. 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 or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. We won’t under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws. 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. 52018