This is an ultra-rare example of a vintage "The Gibson A-2" mandolin with original hard shell case & paperwork(see pics)! Hand built in Kalamazoo, Mi. U.S.A., circa 1920's! Sounds & looks beautiful! The serial number is written in pencil & appears to read: #69650, which I believe makes it a 1922 model? During the favorable LOAR period (But, please see pics & do your research). This mandoiln is the more modern version of the vintage A-2 series, which includes an adjustable bridge & neck adjusting truss rod. Shows some VERY minimal signs wear, especially for an instrument built almost a century ago(I've highlighted what I believe to be the worst area of finish wear in pic, near sound hole). It will need new strings, one string is broken. Ask any questions & review pics thoroughly before bidding because, will be sold AS-IS! Buyer pays for professional pkg. S&H is an ESTIMATE, based on buyers location & any additional elected insurance!