Bailey's Astral Lantern : An Illustrated and 15 similar items

Franklin H. Bailey; New England School Furnishing Company, Boston, Mass - Bailey's Astral Lantern : An Illustrated Panorama of the Heavens : Invented by F.H. Bailey, Manufactured by the New England School Furnishing Co. 1880 Details: Replica of the original 1880 trade samples catalog brochure describing the enjoyment and popularity of the new invention. 18 pages, in new condition. Flex covers, cloth binding. -- Replica/reprint published by Portable Trunk Publishers. (undated) Circa 2004. A delightful look at late 19th century apparatus for public viewing and charting the stars and astrological movements, touted as evening entertainment and professes to be praised the leading astronomers. Several testimonials, examples and charts -- Illustrated with drawings. 8 pages of orig. brochure, 2 of orig adverts, 8 pages of related material. Total of 18 pages. Ideal catalog for collectors, designers, restorers, or antiques dealers of early scientific inventions. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good condition, flex covers, cloth bound, a sturdy book. Overall good copy, informative resource. It would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you. Clean and Unmarked Text. Very Good condition. Text is in English. ~ Reproduced in black and white as issued. NO Lantern included, this is booklet only. -- Defects: None found. **Some of the text is small, so it's a little hard to read. Modern, undated replica. -- NEW facsimile edition Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Franklin H. Bailey; New England School Furnishing Company, Boston, Mass - Bailey's Astral Lantern : An Illustrated Panorama of the Heavens : Invented by F.H. Bailey, Manufactured by the New England School Furnishing Co. 1880 Details: Replica of the original 1880 trade samples catalog brochure describing the enjoyment and popularity of the new invention. 18 pages, in new condition. Flex covers, cloth binding. -- Replica/reprint published by Portable Trunk Publishers. (undated) Circa 2004. A delightful look at late 19th century apparatus for public viewing and charting the stars and astrological movements, touted as evening entertainment and professes to be praised the leading astronomers. Several testimonials, examples and charts -- Illustrated with drawings. 8 pages of orig. brochure, 2 of orig adverts, 8 pages of related material. Total of 18 pages. Ideal catalog for collectors, designers, restorers, or antiques dealers of early scientific inventions. Paper / Soft cover reprint edition in very good condition, flex covers, cloth bound, a sturdy book. Overall good copy, informative resource. It would make a great gift for the fan in your life, even if that's you. Clean and Unmarked Text. Very Good condition. Text is in English. ~ Reproduced in black and white as issued. NO Lantern included, this is booklet only. -- Defects: None found. **Some of the text is small, so it's a little hard to read. Modern, undated replica. -- NEW facsimile edition Item name: Bailey's Astral Lantern : An Illustrated Panorama of the Heavens : Invented by F.H. Bailey, Manufactured by the New England School Furnishing Co. 1880 (Replica of the original 1880 trade samples catalog brochure describing the enjoyment and popularity of the new invention. 18 pages, in new condition.)