Description
A wonderful set of Victorian, glass magic lantern slides on the subject of astronomy in dovetailed mahogany case plus an additional part set in stained pine case. 50 in total. HEAVY for postal consideration.
Measuring 8 x 8 cm. square, the slides are in good condition. The black and white photos covering a range of subject matter including telescopes, observatories, tides, constellations, cycles, comets and seasons. 24 in total and housed in the original flame mahogany box with lock (no key) with slots to keep them separated. The box measures 19 x 14 x 10 cm. deep. English paper titles to borders on most with a couple in French (some paper losses). No cracks or chips. Some more interesting than others but a nice collection.
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ScientificaOpticae
Scientifica Opticae
Mark Hacking (Scientifica Opticae Inc.) has been an avid collector/dealer for over 40 years. A former Science teacher, he has an innate love for anything natural or mechanical. Specializing in optical (microscopes, telescopes), surveying, medical, weighing and drawing instruments, he is an active participant of the Scientific Instrument Fair in London. Living in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, with his wife and two children; Mark looks forward to meeting as many fellow collectors as possible, and has a worldwide following on eBay (Sciopti). As of Nov. 1/24 my email has changed to either [email protected] or [email protected].