Very rare priced list of Passemant’s telescopes and microscopes, circa 1740-1750
POR
Circa
1750
Country of manufacture
France
Description
A very rare preserved example of this short Passemant’s trade catalogue for his reflecting telescopes and his microscopes, especially the reduced ones.
Even undated this catalogue seems to be from the period 1740-1750, at the moment where Passemant promoted his reduced-size and portable telescopes.
The present short catalogue presents 11 telescopes and microscopes with their prices :
-6 reflecting telescopes from 6 to 32 inches plus one of 32 inches with altazimut mount.
-A very large reflecting telescope of 5 feet.
-A 3-lens microscope ;
-A box microscope ;
-And a Cuff-type with micrometer.
Futhermore, Passemant suggests three new reduced-size portable telescopes one pocket one and one travelling one.
In addition, a contemporary note pasted on the recto give all the dimension of 7 inches telescope and 32 inches telescope.
A very rare trade catalogue from the most important French optical maker from the mid-18th century.
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