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ATLAS PANORAMIQUE Félix Delamarche 1833

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Exceptional atlas book containing an unfolder revealing 7 different maps by Félix Delamarche... made in 1833. France, World Map, America, Europe, Africa etc. Small defects on the hinge part, the interior and the roller are in perfect condition. 27 x 34 cm A great rarity Exceptionnel livre atlas contenant un dérouleur laissant apparaitre 7 cartes différentes par Félix Delamarche réalisées en 1833. France, Mappemonde, Amérique, Europe, Afrique etc..Petits défauts sur la partie charnière, l’intérieur et le rouleau sont en parfait état. 27 x 34 Read More...

26 Sep

Shagreen Architect and Mathematical set Claude Langlois C.1720

By Antiques Le Saint Georges

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Architect and Mathematical set Claude Langlois C.1720 cased in shagreen set. with proportional pied de roy, demi pied de roy, compas , divider, a fine plumb bob, protractor. Claude Langlois was one of the most famous scientific instruments’s maker. established in 1720. At Quai de l’horloge en 1727. He was the official maker for French astronomer. Provided the Observatory of Paris in 1730, 1732, 1738 Read More...

25 Sep

PATHÉ ADVERTISING PROJECT circa 1930

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Original ink signed: ARMAND RAPENO. This is a project for an advertisement for the PATHÉ BABY CAMERA. 12.5 x 22 cm. Encre originale signée : ARMAND RAPENO. Il s’agit d’un projet pour une publicité de la CAMERA PATHÉ BABY. 12.5 X 22 cm. Read More...

19 Sep

Apothecary poster 1820 / medical pharmacy doctor

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APOTHECARY POSTER circa 1820 DISOPILATING SALT FROM GUINDRE. Prospectus printed on both sides, covered with handwritten additions, with signature of GUINDRE (nephew and successors of the inventor.) The text sells the benefits of salt invented by Mr GUINDRE installed in Versailles and apothecary of Madame la Dauphine and the Countess from Provence. The handwritten additions were intended to make changes for future reprinting. 15 x 22 cm. —————————————————————– AFFICHETTE APOTHICAIRE vers 1820 SEL DÉSOPILANT DE GUINDRE. Prospectus imprimé recto-verso, couvert d’ajouts manuscrite, Read More...

18 Sep

ANAMORPHOSE XVIII ème 10 DE COEUR

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18th century ANAMORPHOSE 10 OF HEART Beautiful watercolor anamorphosis for late 18th century cylindrical mirror. Dated. 46 x 29.5 cm Read More...

16 Sep

Gregorian reflecting telescope by Navarre, ca 1750

By Van Leest Antiques

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Gregorian reflecting telescope on tripod stand signed ‘Nevarre Paris’. The objective tube (I 35, Ø 5,5 cm) has a black leather binding, focusing to the secondary mirror by and pinion and a long shank. The telescope is supported on a tripod stand by a bracket above a universal ball joint, which is set by three screws. The eyepiece (I 7, Ø 2cm) has a compound ocular around it’s signed ‘Nevarre Paris’ and a screwable sun filter. Navarre François: He bears Read More...

15 Sep

Anamorphose XVIII ème la mendiante 18th century anamorphosis of the beggar

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ANAMORPHOSIS circa 1720 Exceptional anamorphosis engraved and watercolored by hand. Published by MUSSCHENBROEK and signed in ink on the back: AVM. This anamorphosis is part of a series of 12. Stained. 37.5 x 24 cm Read More...

14 Sep

STÉRÉOSCOPE PATENT 1872

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Interesting project to improve a stereoscope submitted on April 29, 1872 by Mr P. Pillet. with the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce in order to complete a patent dated February 20, 1872. Torn into two pieces, glued back together in the center without loss of text. 21 x 31 cm Intéressant projet d’amélioration d’un stéréoscope déposé le 29 avril 1872 par Mr P. Pillet. auprès du ministère de l’agriculture et du commerce afin de compéter un brevet du 20 février 1872. Déchiré en Read More...

13 Sep

A VERY LARGE SECTOR by Tavernier Gravet c.1880 + case

By Alpha et Omega

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A very large sturdy two-armed sector by “Tavernier Gravet, 19 rue Mayet Paris.” Dimension: 42.8 x 5.8 x 0.7 cm (16 ¾ x 2 ¼ x 1/3 “) Case: 45.7 x 11.6 x 3 cm (18 x 4 ½ x 1 ¼ “) Weight: 2 Kg (incl. case) Division: front 10-600 (Line of Chords) ; backside 10-170 (Line of Equal Parts) This sector represents a late witness of a widespread instrument introduced by Galileo. Popular during two centuries, “sectors continued to be used as Read More...

05 Sep

POLYORAMA PANOPTIQUE 1840

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Bel état d’origine pour ce polyorama panoptique pour vue de 9.5 x 14.5 cm.Ce jouet inspiré par le Diorama de Daguerre permettait de regarder des vues transparentes en position jour-nuit Read More...

02 Sep

J. Lebegue & Cie pocket globe

By Van Leest Antiques

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A small terrestrial pocket globe by J. Lebegue & Cie in a mahogany case. The Diameter of the globe is approximately 6 cm and is signed by: J.L. & Cie (Lebegue) Paris. Circa 1870. The company Lebegue & Cie was founded in 1814 by Alphonse Lebegue in Brussels, as a maker of globes. Since circa 1850 as j. Lebegue & Cie based in Paris. The small diameter of this globe is rare for a Lebegue. Look for shop information on Read More...

30 Aug

A. Debrie, collection of notices collected for the 6000th Parvo camera, 1931

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André Debrie, rare collection of notices collected for the release of the 6000th Parvo camera, 1931. Contains: September 19, 1931, For the 6000th “Parvo” camera, Les Établissements André Debrie, bound volume bringing together the following notices: Cinematographic equipment Établissements André Debrie constructors, 161-F, Paris, Établissements André Debrie, 111-113 rue Saint-Maur, nd, 56 p. ; The “Parvo” camera, No. 155, Paris, Établissements André Debrie, 111-113 rue Saint-Maur, nd, 54 p. ; Sound recording equipment, “Parvo” model T camera, PV, Paris, Read More...