Lot 579: 7 Japanese Slide Rules: Sun Hemmi, Post

Collection of seven (7) slide rules made in Japan, 5 by Sun Hemmi. 1st item: Frederick Post 1460 Versalog, made in Japan by Hemmi Bamboo, date code “FA” (Jan. 1955) with original POST leather case, POST belt loop, and red box; includes boxed POST Sun Hemmi 1482-GM magnifier. 2nd item: Frederick Post 1460 Versalog, made in Japan by Hemmi Bamboo, date code “GK” (Nov. 1956), Serial 709856; in original leather case with belt loop. Box 13 1/2 in. L. 3rd item: Post 1490, made in Japan by Sun Hemmi, date code “IA” (Jan. 1958); Celluloid over bamboo in leather case, 4 three-line cursors; same design as the Hemmi 301. 4th item: Fuji 201P, QuateLog Precision Slide Rule, made in Japan; in two-piece white and green plastic case and original box. 5th Item: Post 1491 Chem ten-inch Duplex Rule, made in Japan by Sun Hemmi; Celluloid over bamboo in leather case; same design as the Hemmi 257. 6th Item: Teledyne Post 44DA-610 Versalog II pocket slide rule, made in Japan by Hemmi; in leather sheath; 7 in. L. 7th Item: SIC 1610-D Duplex 5-inch circular slide rule, made in Japan for Scientific Instruments. Co., 1963; in original box with case and instructions.

PROVENANCE: Private West Tennessee Collection.

CONDITION: Most items in overall good condition with wear to be expected from age and manner of use; 1st Item (1460 in box): Rule, case and belt loop appear unused, box with scuffs. 3rd Item (Post 1490) with owner’s initials scratched on case and back of rule.