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A Treasure Trove of Discoveries

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  2026-03-18 11:00:00 2026-03-18 11:00:00 America/New_York Gray's Auctioneers LLC Gray's Auctioneers LLC : A Treasure Trove of Discoveries https://auctions.graysauctioneers.com/auctions/grays/a-treasure-trove-of-discoveries-22341
A Cabinet of Wonders for the Discerning Collector.
Art, History, Science & the Gloriously Specific.
What do Pablo Picasso, Commander J.J. Clark, and the Van Sweringen Brothers have in common? Very little — until now. This extraordinary sale brings together objects that span continents, centuries, and disciplines, united only by the conviction that the best things to own are the ones that come with a story worth telling.
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Magic lantern books.
Lot 171

Magic lantern books.

Estimate: $200 - $400
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Set of 11 magic lantern and visual illusion books. 19th and 20th century.
Books include: REYNAUD, Emile (1844-1918), Peintre de Films (1945); The Magic Lantern, How to Buy and How to Use it (N.A., 1873); FRAPRIE, Frank (1874-1951), How to Make Lantern Slides (1935); LUCKIESH, Matthew (1883-1967), Visual Illusions (1922); DOLBEAR, A. (1837-1910), The Art of Projecting (1877 and 1892); SULLY, James (1842-1923), Illusions, A Psychological Study (1882); The Art of Projection (N.A., 1893); WILSON, Edward (1838-1903), Wilson's Lantern Journeys (1878 and 1880); CHADWICK, W., The Magic Lantern Manual (N.D.).

Each book is approximately 80 pp., with illustrations. Luckiesh is blue cloth bound with gilt spine. ix, 252 pp., with index, with publishers advertisements.

Largest book is H: 9 1/8 x W: 6 1/2 x D: 1 1/4 in.

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Poor. Magic lantern book front cover, flyleaves, and frontispiece separated. Toning throughout many of the books. Bumping, scuffing, and rubbing, with slight losses, commensurate with age.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.

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