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Lot 188

NEWTON & CO. Catalogue of Science Lanterns.

Estimate: $80 - $120

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NEWTON & CO. Catalogue of Science Lanterns, Optical Lanterns, Dissolving-view Apparatus, and Lantern Slides.
Publisher: Newton & Co., London. 1905.

Paper wrap. 508 pp., with illustrations.

Catalogue No. 4.


H: 8 1/2 W: 5 3/8 D: 1 in.


Condition

Poor. Spine split at page 291. Tears on cover, and significant losses on spine. Corners have slight losses. Slight toning at edges.

Ink inscriptions on cover: "37 King Street, Covent Garden, W.C." and "Issued Sept., 1905."

With paper box, dimensions H: 8 1/2 x W: 5 1/2 x D: 1 1/8 in.

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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.