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Shelf of Books on Optical Devices, Technology, and

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The Tibetan Book of the Dead...: Evans-Wentz, W.Y. The Tibetan Book of the Dead... Oxford University Press, 1927. First English edition. Publisher’s olive-green cloth stamped with a central gilt device to front cover and ruled

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Three First American Editions by Arthur Conan Doyle.: Doyle, A[rthur] Conan. Three First American Editions by Arthur Conan Doyle. Titles consist of The Book of Sherlock Holmes (George H. Doran, 1927; shelf lean); Through the Magic Door (The McClure Compa

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American Aviator's Personal Flight Log Book.: Gardiner, Frank William. American Aviator's Personal Flight Log Book. Washington D.C. Navy Department- Chief of Naval Operations, May 1944/Sept. 1945. Brown cloth stamped in black. 12mo. Monthly flyin

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The Book of Bond or, Every Man His Own 007, both: (Kingsley Amis) Tanner, Lt.-Col. William (Bill); pseud. The Book of Bond or, Every Man His Own 007, both editions. London/New York: Jonathan Cape/Viking, [1965]. Includes the first British edition and

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A Book of Photographs from the Collection of Sam: [Photography] Wagstaff, Sam. A Book of Photographs from the Collection of Sam Wagstaff. [New York]: Gray Press, 1978. First edition, first printing. Original printed wrappers. Illustrated from photogr

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[OPERATION REDWING - CHEROKEE TEST]. Photograph of the Redwing Cherokee detonation, May 20, 1956: [OPERATION REDWING - CHEROKEE TEST]. Photograph of the Redwing Cherokee detonation, May 20, 1956 (but printed 2009) Visible area 18 1/2 x 23 in. on Harman fiber paper. Matted and framed (not examined

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Shelf of Books on Optical Devices, Technology, and

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Shelf of Books on Optical Devices, Technology, and Science. Bulk 1970s/2000s. Mostly Italian-language volumes on subjects including magic lanterns, early motion picture, peepshow, early mechanical and pneumatic devices, optical illusions, and related topics. Heavily illustrated 4tos. Overall very good.

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Shelf of Books on Optical Devices, Technology, and

Name: Shelf of Books on Optical Devices, Technology, and
SKU: 78512335
Price: 125 USD
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