FREE SHIPPING TO ANY U.S. ADDRESS IF YOU USE THE BUY IT NOW FEATURE FOREIGN ADDRESSES ONLY VIA GLOBAL SALES PROGRAM I TRY TO PRICE ITEMS AT LEVELS WHICH I HONESTLY THINK REPRESENT A FAIR MARKET PRICE WITH MY ACTUAL COST FACTORED IN; BUT IF YOU HAVE A SERIOUS INTEREST IN AN OFFERING AND ARE "PUT OFF" BY THE PRICE LEVEL; DON'T GRUMBLE, MAKE ME A FAIR OFFER; I CAN LISTEN TO REASON :-) PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS AND SETTLE ANY ISSUES THAT YOU MAY HAVE BEFORE PURCHASING OR MAKING AN OFFER - GOOD COMMUNICATION MAKES GOOD FRIENDS AND A SMOOTH TRANSACTION! This is an offering of an VERY NICE VINTAGE ANTIQUE "W. B. RICHARDS - STARPEN" TRAVEL DIP PEN WITH A RETRACTING SIGNED GOLD NIB; FEATURING A COLLAPSIBLE EBONY SHAFT AT THE OPPOSITE END FROM THE NIB From my own collection: this one probably dates from the mid to late 1800s. The gold nib, see images, is well signed "W. B. RICHARDS - STARPEN," a well known early pen nib maker; noted for his high quality products. The nib is fully intact and the nib tines actually appear to have iridium (?) tipping in place. I haven't dipped it, but best guess is that it could still be usable; though the nib will need adjustment. I am offering this pen case ONLY as a vintage "writing" collectible, as is where is, sale final. Please ask all questions prior to purchase or buying; I'll be happy to answer any and all legitimate and reasonable questions ALL OFFERINGS ARE AS IS WHERE IS, ALL SALES FINAL, ALL IMAGES AND TEXT ARE FULLY OWNED AND PROTECTED FROM USE WITHOUT PERMISSION: IN COMPLIANCE THIS SITE'S RULES, I ACCEPT ALMOST ANY MODE OF PAYMENT REQUESTED BY THE BUYER AS LONG AS IT IS AUTHORIZED BY THIS SITE - HOWEVER ECHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. PAYPAL PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM VERIFIED CONFIRMED BUYERS ELIGIBLE FOR SELLER PROTECTION - PAYMENTS ARE REQUESTED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN 3 DAYS OF CLOSE OF THE OFFERING - IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE YOU BID - I DO TRY TO ACCOMMODATE! I CAN'T GUARANTEE NEXT DAY SHIPPING, BUT I'M USUALLY PRETTY FAST - SEE MY FEEDBACK!